I use to consider a rebate but in the past few months they have gotten harder to get processed and then getting the check has been an issue with one recently. However, persistence paid off and I eventually got the check about 6 months later, last rebate on an XFX video card the processor claimed they didn't get my copy of invoice which I am 100% positive went out with the claim, I ALWAYS triple check and check again so there is no issue. I had to resubmit and am waiting on the check. I read the article at [H]Enthusiast and the thought occurs to me if mfg'ers continue to advertise rebates with their products if they might be facing a class action lawsuit in the future....any attorneys out there interested, I wonder? Of course, the consumer always loses and that thought doesn't make me optimistic.......I just look for free or cheap shipping these days with a price reduction if i can get it.
BTW....concerning the above mentioned article on how rebates work...it sounds like the same kind of fancy "ponzi" scheme that wall street investment firms have been involved in for the past few years...wish us all luck!