Smith and Wesson rebates

[Alexx1401]

Still not on the Milano site. Purchased last week of June. As, easy come, easy go. It's $75. It's not that much for me to worry about. Frankly I completely forgot about it until I just saw this thread back at the top.

Many probably were not around or forgot how this used to work with Computers when they were still the price of a working used car. Every Sunday there were ads for a new PC at a great price. In microscopic print were rebates. Often several of them to get that total price. The manufacturers used to make you jump through all kinds of hoops to get that money. The reason was a large percentage was never paid out. Even caused some legal actions a few times. They "could" just set a price at the register they take off right there. Problem is that would be 100% redeemed. So the bean counters come up with these rebates and can tell the company what percentage will actually have to be paid out. This makes far better advertising. Since they can offer a far higher amount knowing they will not have to pay out on every widget sold.

 

[Kruel J]

Exactly.

 

[11Charlie]

I haven't seen mine yet either @etrain16 we purchased on the same day.

 

[snarlingdog]

I bought mine the last week in June too and I just got it. So don't give up yet

 

[etrain16]

I haven't seen mine yet either @etrain16 we purchased on the same day.

Mine is at least showing on the Milano site now - that's good news - still waiting for the check though.

 

[nammac]

Mine is at least showing on the Milano site now - that's good news - still waiting for the check though.

If you appeared on the site finally, the check should follow shortly... I recall it being just a couple of weeks in my case...

 

[etrain16]

End of week 12 and still no rebate check. It does show on the Milano site, but no sign of the check yet.

 

[nammac]

End of week 12 and still no rebate check. It does show on the Milano site, but no sign of the check yet.

Is there a ship date on the website record, that's how pull know the check is in the mail

 

[etrain16]

Is there a ship date on the website record, that's how pull know the check is in the mail

No, only the process date. It doesn't tell me when, or if, they've sent the check yet.

 

[etrain16]

FINALLY!!! Rebate check arrived today - week 13 going in to week 14. Sucks waiting past the promised time, but I'm just glad it's finally here!!

 

[Kruel J]

Got mine yesterday! Shoot, I had given up on it frankly, but still carrying my shield as I type this. It was worth the full price paid frankly so the rebate was just a bonus!

 

[11Charlie]

well maybe mine will be in the mail at work on monday.

 

[IronMonster]

I got my last of 5 S&W rebate checks on Friday... All accounted for. 4 shields and a bodyguard

 

[Argonaut]

I have always thought "rebate schemes" are STUPID!! Why not just lower the bubblegumming price by $75 at the cash-register from the get-go instead?

Because a surprising large percentage of people encouraged to buy an item by the rebate......never apply for it. Same as gift cards.