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Sep. 27th, 2005 03:52 pmThe latest way to get screwed with you pants on when buying a cellphone:
"To qualify and redeem the rebate, and to avoid an equipment discount charge back of $250, complete and sign the rebate form, provide copies of your sales receipt, guide to wireless service, a copy of the UPC from the product packaging, and a copy of a wireless bill for this account dated between 150 days and 210 days after activation showing the previous balance paid in full. Claim must be postmarked no earlier than 180 days after activation and no later than 210 days after activation. Void where prohibited. Your rebate check will be mailed within 10-12 weeks from receipt of your rebate submission as described above."
To cut through the bullshit:
1. Get your phone
2. wait SIX MONTHS
3. Mail in rebate.
4. Wait another 2.5 to 3 months to get the rebate.
If you fail to do this, they charge you $250.
"To qualify and redeem the rebate, and to avoid an equipment discount charge back of $250, complete and sign the rebate form, provide copies of your sales receipt, guide to wireless service, a copy of the UPC from the product packaging, and a copy of a wireless bill for this account dated between 150 days and 210 days after activation showing the previous balance paid in full. Claim must be postmarked no earlier than 180 days after activation and no later than 210 days after activation. Void where prohibited. Your rebate check will be mailed within 10-12 weeks from receipt of your rebate submission as described above."
To cut through the bullshit:
1. Get your phone
2. wait SIX MONTHS
3. Mail in rebate.
4. Wait another 2.5 to 3 months to get the rebate.
If you fail to do this, they charge you $250.
