It's no secret that shopping sales and using coupons are great ways
to save money. But did you know that if you are able to add a rebate on
top of those money savers, your savings can be even bigger.
So, how do rebates work with coupons? It's simple — just buy the item using your coupons and then submit your rebate.
For the most part manufacturers will reimburse the full rebate whatever the final price you paid.
Of
course there are exceptions. Be sure to review the fine print of the
rebate and as long as it does not say "minus the value of any coupons
used" you should get the full rebate. You might even make money on the
deal.
Here are a few things you need to know when using rebates:
»
Keep all of your receipts for 4 to 6 weeks. Let's say you find a rebate
in a couple weeks for something you bought yesterday. As long as the
rebate window allows for your purchase date you have just made money
back.
» Ask for a
duplicate receipt. If you have purchased multiple items in one
transaction, you will need a receipt to send in with each rebate form.
Also things such as Blu-rays and DVDs have two UPC codes. They often
will have multiple rebates going on at the same time and if you have
more than one receipt you can submit for each of the separate rebates.
»
Keep track of what you've submitted. I prefer to use a spread sheet,
but a note pad works just as well. Keep track of date mailed, rebate
value, requirements, processing time and contact info for questions.
» Always make a copy before you mail it. I usually scan a copy into my computer before sending it off.
» Look for rebates in the store and online. Manufacturer web sites often have rebates listed.
FUN FACT
» Beer & alcohol companies produce rebates. Most of which include an alcohol purchase and a food item purchase. In some states you do not have to buy the alcohol to get the rebate, just the food. These rebates will be in the beer and wine section of the store and will list the states where "no alcohol purchase required.
I will be submitting a few rebates this week for some of my Black Friday
purchases.
I recently purchased Cars 2 DVD/blue ray combo and I remember seeing a rebate or 2 for this. Has anyone does this recently and can help me out with obtaining the forms I need to submit for each respective rebate offer? Thanks!!!!
ReplyDelete-$10 off Mail in Rebate wyb Cars 2 on Blu-ray combo pk or DVD AND $10 in select Johnson & Johnson products by 12/31/11 http://www.band-aid.com/rebate
ReplyDelete-$10 off Mail in Rebate wyb Cars 2 on Blu-ray combo pk or DVD AND $20 in select Kimberly Clark products by 1/31/12 https://www.kcc.cr.kimberly-clark.com/downloads/rebate.pdf
-$5 Mail in Rebate wyb Cars 2 DVD or Blu Ray combo AND any AA/AAA 10 pk, C/D 4 pk, or 9V 2 pk+ Alkaline Batteries, SS 10/30
-$10 off Mail in Rebate wyb Cars 2 on Bluray or DVD combo AND $10 worth of participating products, SS 11/06
what was the deal you got on your sonic toothbrush i heard it on the radio but it is not posted here
ReplyDeleteOn Black Friday they had certain Sonicare toothbrushes for $34.99. I used a $10 off from the SS 11/20 bringing it down to $24.99 ea. Then I sent in a mail in rebate for $10 on each. In the end bringing my total down to $14.99 after rebate. Woo Hoo!!!
ReplyDeleteI had a fun time mixing my Discover Card cash back rewards bucks, with my Bed Bath & Beyond 20% off coupon and a $30 mail-in rabate to buy my new Artisan KitchenAide mixer for $70/oop.I saved $229.
ReplyDeletethank you very much, Coupon Chix :)
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