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Amazon Rebate Pulled

False Advertising...?

Can we sue for this crap? I mean, if they said the rebate was good until the end of next month, then shouldn't they have to stick to that?

I guess we're no worse off than we were last week before the rebate came out. I just have less faith in Amazon now.

I'm gonna go kick myself in the ass right now.
 
one could have expected that amazon wouldn't be able to keep that promo up for ever.

I wonder how many copies have been preordered?
 
What if you printed it already...

I printed the coupon out a couple days ago and saved it to my desktop. The coupon says that the product must be ordered between 7/29 and 9/3, and I got the coupon well befored they "pulled it", so I would raise one major stink with Amazon if they renigged on this.

Something tells me, however, that the missing link to the rebate was a mistake. The actual form is still available here: http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00006F7S2.01.RB02.LZZZZZZZ.jpg. I also read somewhere else (MacNN i think) that someone else received a reply from Amazon stating that it was just that--a mistake. But I guess we'll see in the next day or so.
 
I got my pre-order in already. Good think I didn't wait. But still, there is a rebate form with the dates 07/29/02 and 09/03/02. So, we will see what happens.
 
Re: False Advertising...?

Originally posted by #Johnny5
Can we sue for this crap? I mean, if they said the rebate was good until the end of next month, then shouldn't they have to stick to that?
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Unfortunately, anyone offering a promo reserves the right to pull it at any time. Therefore, to answer your question. No.

I agree that it sucks. I was going to pick it up next month, but guess I'll check elsewhere.
 
Doh!

I printed out the form as well... so am I screwed for not sending it in yet?

Why does everything have to be so difficult? I mean, life can be so simple, so sweet... if you let it.


****'s ****ed up...

I hate words filters. That's fukked up too.
 
Re: What if you printed it already...

Originally posted by ZxCv
I printed the coupon out a couple days ago and saved it to my desktop. The coupon says that the product must be ordered between 7/29 and 9/3, and I got the coupon well befored they "pulled it", so I would raise one major stink with Amazon if they renigged on this.

Something tells me, however, that the missing link to the rebate was a mistake. The actual form is still available here: http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00006F7S2.01.RB02.LZZZZZZZ.jpg. I also read somewhere else (MacNN i think) that someone else received a reply from Amazon stating that it was just that--a mistake. But I guess we'll see in the next day or so.
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I'm in essentially the same boat. Printed the rebate on 7/24 and ordered Jaguar last night (7/31) at about 8:30 PST. Amazon didn't have the link to the rebate when I ordered. None the less, I'm pretty sure amazon will honor this rebate as it does say it covers orders during this period. So it may still be safe to use. And, DealsOnTheWeb has a discount code for $10 off purchases at Amazon over $100 that can be used here as well. So, I should (fingers crossed) be getting Jaguar for $69. :)

Amazon listed the etimated ship date as August 30. So my only worry now is can I wait that long ;)
 
Re: False Advertising...?

Originally posted by #Johnny5
Can we sue for this crap? I mean, if they said the rebate was good until the end of next month, then shouldn't they have to stick to that?

I guess we're no worse off than we were last week before the rebate came out. I just have less faith in Amazon now.

I'm gonna go kick myself in the ass right now.
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Sure. You can sue anybody in America for anything. So let's see... your damages are what again? :)

I'd argue mental anguish, but I think that's apple's fault.
 
Re: Re: False Advertising...?

Originally posted by ponyboy



In my opinion this is everything that is wrong with this country!
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The suing? Or Amazon pulling it's offer? Close call.
 
Amazon Rebate?

Did anyone email amazon customer support? I was unable to find anything on their site that stated the rebate was off. I sent them an email and asked if it the rebate was still valid.

I have no idea how long it will take them to reply, but if/when they do, I'll be sure to share the info! :)


Cheers,

mdman
 
Re: What if you printed it already...

Originally posted by ZxCv
I printed the coupon out a couple days ago and saved it to my desktop. The coupon says that the product must be ordered between 7/29 and 9/3, and I got the coupon well befored they "pulled it", so I would raise one major stink with Amazon if they renigged on this.

Something tells me, however, that the missing link to the rebate was a mistake. The actual form is still available here: http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00006F7S2.01.RB02.LZZZZZZZ.jpg. I also read somewhere else (MacNN i think) that someone else received a reply from Amazon stating that it was just that--a mistake. But I guess we'll see in the next day or so.
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Look at the coupon form, it requires the Amazon packing slip and copy of your receipt, neither of which you couldn't possibly have already so don't worry about not having sent in the coupon yet.
 
[>(lazyrighteye) ****'s ****ed up...

I hate words filters. That's fukked up too.]

Tough ****. You got ****ed from some ****ty rebate. You know ****ing well that it's not the **** end of the world, ya *****. :D :D :D :D

I don't see what the big deal is here. Things are meant to happen like this. Life isn't always supposed to be fair. But as long as you are here on Earth, deal with it.

If you guys are still upset over the overpriced Jaguar deal, buy a PowerMac now so you can upgrade to $20, or you can voice your opinion by signing the petition somewhere on petitiononline.com.
 
Come on...

Come on guys.. This was a promo offer to attract attention, and they obviously did... a little to much. I bet they're taking a loss on the promo, why ELSE would they cancel it ? (except possibly @ Apple's request, but it's really none of Apple's buisness what their resellers do w/ pricing)

Plain and simple: They miscalculated response, and decided they didnt want to take the huge loss that financing all these people getting Jaguar on the cheap would cost them.
 
Daaargh, the wicked venom of the King Cobra... well said on all counts.

At any rate, I just emailed Amazon, requesting more info. I'll post any "news."

L8
 
Rebate laws

I was actually wondering that too, it probably depends a lot on not only your states laws but the laws of the state where Amazon is headquartered.

I would actually think this is something that they could be sued for. In fact, I know that both Best Buy and CompUSA have been sued (and successfully in some cases) regarding the way they handle (or mishandle) rebates.

Christopher Powers

Originally posted by nero007
SON OF A !!!!!

I guess that's what I get for waiting! GAHHHH! :mad:
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Re: Amazon Rebate?

Originally posted by mdman
Did anyone email amazon customer support? I was unable to find anything on their site that stated the rebate was off. I sent them an email and asked if it the rebate was still valid.

I have no idea how long it will take them to reply, but if/when they do, I'll be sure to share the info! :)


Cheers,

mdman
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I have. No response yet.

I also emailed them BEFORE it was taken away, and have Email proof from them that the Rebate WAS valid. Even has a link to the proper coupon.

I ordered before the reported cut-off time, so I _should_ be safe.

But... The changed their minds once. Nothing saying they won't do it again. Corporations have no fear in the current political environment.

TL
 
Re: Come on...

Originally posted by cyberfunk
Plain and simple: They miscalculated response, and decided they didnt want to take the huge loss that financing all these people getting Jaguar on the cheap would cost them.
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life's a bitch and then you die...or else you could all just stop yer damn crying about this and get over it already
 
Re: False Advertising...?

Originally posted by #Johnny5
Can we sue for this crap? I mean, if they said the rebate was good until the end of next month, then shouldn't they have to stick to that?

I guess we're no worse off than we were last week before the rebate came out. I just have less faith in Amazon now.

I'm gonna go kick myself in the ass right now.
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The answer is yes you can sue, perhaps even successfully for your full damages of $50. And it will only take 2-3 years and cost >$200,000.

I find it downright interesting that this offer was removed due to "excess demand" on a product which has not eveb shipped yet. This means by definition they were not sellig limited inventory and they certainly have the opportunity to purchase as many more copies as they choose to meet essentially unlimited demand.

If this was not a loss leader it makes sense to blow thm out fast and hard.

I am not sure with my own imperfect knowledge I can determine if they were making a profit at that price, but assuming they were, and Amazon is on a profit warpath these days, this change must be Apple compelled.

That might very well be a legal issue.

Rocketman
 
??

My guess is that anyone that sends in the rebate form will get the rebate, it just is not offering the rebate to anyone else.
 
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