GL-2 Rebate check?? at DVinfo.net

John Dimasi · January 26th, 2004, 08:58 PM

Has anybody received their rebate check from Canon yet. My request was received on November 1st 2003 by rebateshq.com. It's now January 26, 2004 and I've yet to receive it! They said allow 8 weeks. Well I think it's well beyond 8 weeks. Does anybody know how you can actually contact these people to find out what's wrong?

John Dimasi · January 26th, 2004, 09:12 PM

I think I solved my question on how to contact the rebate people. I found an email address. But why does it take so long to get a rebate of this amount back?

Bryan McCullough · January 26th, 2004, 09:19 PM

I just got an email today saying my rebate had been approved.

I only mailed it a couple weeks ago.

Who knows when the actual check will arrive.

Calvin Chang · January 26th, 2004, 10:10 PM

I'm also waiting for my check.
I received an e-mail notice saying that it's in final stages of processing.
My rebate receice date is 11-17-2003.

Calvin Chang · January 26th, 2004, 10:16 PM

I'm also waiting for my check.
I received an e-mail notice saying that it's in final stages of processing.
My rebate receice date is 11-17-2003.

Sean Doherty · January 27th, 2004, 01:38 AM

Mine was accepted last september, and I still haven't gotten my check. I have called and e-mailed and each time they have said 6-8 weeks. Well it's been over 16 weeks!! Is there something else I need to do?

George Brackett III · January 27th, 2004, 04:13 AM

This is exactly why I don't buy anything with a mail-in rebate. It's just another scam, and I guess Canon's just as bad as the rest

Joseph Lawrence · January 27th, 2004, 05:49 AM

<<<-- Originally posted by George Brackett III : This is exactly why I don't buy anything with a mail-in rebate. It's just another scam, and I guess Canon's just as bad as the rest -->>>

I received my camera in mid-September, submitted the rebate immediately and received a check from Canon in time to buy
a Beachtek adapter before Christmas. It took 10 weeks, but the
check did arrive.

Joseph

Chris Hurd · January 27th, 2004, 10:19 AM

It's not a scam, you will get a check. Eventually. They're just late, like everything else.

Arthur Babcock · January 27th, 2004, 10:49 AM

My rebate check was "in the final stages of processing" for about 2 months, but it finally came.

Arthur Babcock

Jason Casey · January 27th, 2004, 01:48 PM

...also it's not Canon's fault that you haven't gotten your check. They use outside people to process their rebates. That is the problem, they handle millions of diffrent rebates from diffrent companies. I believe it is RebatesHQ that is handling the Canon ones. I got my rebate in just about 8 weeks after I sent it in.

Chris Rieman · January 27th, 2004, 05:48 PM

Sort of a problem fellas. I sent in my rebate and got my confirmation email that it was received and approved and in the process of being created and sent to me. I sent the rebate just before the cutoff date for the initial rebate offer at the end of september or october (whenever it was). However since that time I have not received my rebate yet and unfortunately my MS Outlook crashed on me and I cannot get to the confirmation email.

Wasnt it like rebatecentral.com or something of this ilk? Is there a number I can call to see where my rebate is? Again, problem is, the confirmation email is held hostage in my MS Outlook which I can no longer open.

Anybody who sent their rebate in just before the deadline get theirs yet?

Help.

Gints Klimanis · January 27th, 2004, 06:32 PM

The wait period for rebates has several factors, but it rots to have to wait and worry. Instant rebates are my favorite. One reason for the long wait with the problem when the rebate is issued but the merchandise is returned. So, the rebate issue interval must exceed the cash-return policy of the store. Rebates are usually limited to one per person so that clever consumers can't earn money from rebates on merchandize which is finally returned. Another reason is that companies want to bunch expenses to tweak quarterly results or at least defer debt.
While you are waiting for your rebate, someone is earning money by "floating" your money.

George Brackett III · January 28th, 2004, 04:02 AM

Do you know why they use rebates?

1- They get to use your money for free (sort of like a no-interest loan, with no set payback period)

2- A lot of people, for one reason or another, never send in the paperwork

3- Often the check is disguised in a "junk mail" format, so it might get tossed.

Bottom line- I don't care if it's Canon- it's still a scam!

Chris Rieman · January 28th, 2004, 11:17 AM

Good comments all around. That said, can anyone address my questions? Thanks.

January 26th, 2004, 08:58 PM	#1
John Dimasi Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 51	GL-2 Rebate check?? Has anybody received their rebate check from Canon yet. My request was received on November 1st 2003 by rebateshq.com. It's now January 26, 2004 and I've yet to receive it! They said allow 8 weeks. Well I think it's well beyond 8 weeks. Does anybody know how you can actually contact these people to find out what's wrong?

January 27th, 2004, 04:13 AM	#7
George Brackett III Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Waterville, NY USA Posts: 83	This is exactly why I don't buy anything with a mail-in rebate. It's just another scam, and I guess Canon's just as bad as the rest __________________ If the quality of mercy is not strained, then how do they get the lumps out?

January 27th, 2004, 10:19 AM	#9
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	It's not a scam, you will get a check. Eventually. They're just late, like everything else. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

January 27th, 2004, 01:48 PM	#11
Jason Casey Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 93	...also it's not Canon's fault that you haven't gotten your check. They use outside people to process their rebates. That is the problem, they handle millions of diffrent rebates from diffrent companies. I believe it is RebatesHQ that is handling the Canon ones. I got my rebate in just about 8 weeks after I sent it in. __________________ Jason Casey www.jcmediaservices.com www.kickbacktracks.com Royalty Free Video Production Loops!

January 27th, 2004, 05:48 PM	#12
Chris Rieman Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton OH Posts: 100	Canon GL2 rebate/Wheres mine? Sort of a problem fellas. I sent in my rebate and got my confirmation email that it was received and approved and in the process of being created and sent to me. I sent the rebate just before the cutoff date for the initial rebate offer at the end of september or october (whenever it was). However since that time I have not received my rebate yet and unfortunately my MS Outlook crashed on me and I cannot get to the confirmation email. Wasnt it like rebatecentral.com or something of this ilk? Is there a number I can call to see where my rebate is? Again, problem is, the confirmation email is held hostage in my MS Outlook which I can no longer open. Anybody who sent their rebate in just before the deadline get theirs yet? Help. __________________ Unsurpassed Dayton Flyer Sports Coverage -------------------------- UD Pride http://www.udpride.com

January 26th, 2004, 09:12 PM	#2
John Dimasi Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 51	I think I solved my question on how to contact the rebate people. I found an email address. But why does it take so long to get a rebate of this amount back?

January 26th, 2004, 09:19 PM	#3
Bryan McCullough Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 842	I just got an email today saying my rebate had been approved. I only mailed it a couple weeks ago. Who knows when the actual check will arrive.

January 26th, 2004, 10:10 PM	#4
Calvin Chang New Boot Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 9	I'm also waiting for my check. I received an e-mail notice saying that it's in final stages of processing. My rebate receice date is 11-17-2003.

January 26th, 2004, 10:16 PM	#5
Calvin Chang New Boot Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 9	I'm also waiting for my check. I received an e-mail notice saying that it's in final stages of processing. My rebate receice date is 11-17-2003.

January 27th, 2004, 01:38 AM	#6
Sean Doherty New Boot Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kearney, Nebraska Posts: 22	Mine was accepted last september, and I still haven't gotten my check. I have called and e-mailed and each time they have said 6-8 weeks. Well it's been over 16 weeks!! Is there something else I need to do?

January 27th, 2004, 05:49 AM	#8
Joseph Lawrence Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: fort wayne, IN Posts: 50	<<<-- Originally posted by George Brackett III : This is exactly why I don't buy anything with a mail-in rebate. It's just another scam, and I guess Canon's just as bad as the rest -->>> I received my camera in mid-September, submitted the rebate immediately and received a check from Canon in time to buy a Beachtek adapter before Christmas. It took 10 weeks, but the check did arrive. Joseph

January 27th, 2004, 10:49 AM	#10
Arthur Babcock New Boot Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Carmel Valley, California Posts: 14	My rebate check was "in the final stages of processing" for about 2 months, but it finally came. Arthur Babcock

January 27th, 2004, 06:32 PM	#13
Gints Klimanis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,222	The wait period for rebates has several factors, but it rots to have to wait and worry. Instant rebates are my favorite. One reason for the long wait with the problem when the rebate is issued but the merchandise is returned. So, the rebate issue interval must exceed the cash-return policy of the store. Rebates are usually limited to one per person so that clever consumers can't earn money from rebates on merchandize which is finally returned. Another reason is that companies want to bunch expenses to tweak quarterly results or at least defer debt. While you are waiting for your rebate, someone is earning money by "floating" your money.

January 28th, 2004, 04:02 AM	#14
George Brackett III Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Waterville, NY USA Posts: 83	Do you know why they use rebates? 1- They get to use your money for free (sort of like a no-interest loan, with no set payback period) 2- A lot of people, for one reason or another, never send in the paperwork 3- Often the check is disguised in a "junk mail" format, so it might get tossed. Bottom line- I don't care if it's Canon- it's still a scam! __________________ If the quality of mercy is not strained, then how do they get the lumps out?

January 28th, 2004, 11:17 AM	#15
Chris Rieman Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton OH Posts: 100	Good comments all around. That said, can anyone address my questions? Thanks. __________________ Unsurpassed Dayton Flyer Sports Coverage -------------------------- UD Pride http://www.udpride.com