05-07-2011, 08:00 PM
I usually read all of the rebate conditions before purchasing the item... if something smells fishy, I'll steer clear. There have been a couple of purchases where I have had to contact the vendor to get them to send a viable invoice/proof of purchase because their "normal" email confirms, packing slips, online order tracking, etc. don't conform to the exact wording on the rebate form. If they advertise/promote a rebate in any way, it's fraud if they don't eventually provide their buyers a way to comply; just remind them of that as needed, and they will provide the appropriate documentation.