If you have gotten the hang of couponing, it is now time to take savings to the next level! You will do that with REBATES! Did you know that about 50% of rebates rarely if ever are redeemed?? Many consumers say it's just too complicated or too hard to remember all of the rules and deadlines. It doesn't have to be so difficult! With just a little organization and a well marked and regularly checked calendar, you will be adding to your bottom line with all kinds of fabulous rebates!
Where to begin?? You can locate rebate promotions in Sunday newspaper inserts (I have several this way), on in-store displays and on product packages (like the Nexcare rebate at Walgreen's this week). Target and other large retailers post rebates on their websites. A couple of good websites for finding rebates: pricegrabber.com, freeafterrebate.us.
A small binder or pocketed notebook or an accordion file folder are all great ways to keep track of your rebates. File them according to deadlines. Mark those deadlines immediately on a calendar that you look at regularly.
Details!!! It's all in the details with rebates. Companies will sometimes try to avoid paying out, especially on large rebate amounts. To avoid this, make sure you get it right, down to the tiniest detail! Does the rebate require that your form be hand written? Or written in capital letters? Is a street address necessary or is a PO Box okay? Do you have all the necessary information included, i.e. personal info, email address, home or cell phone number.
Does anything need to be circled, highlighted or written on the receipt? Does it call for a specific size envelope and hand written address? Yes, some rebates are this particular! Do you need to include the clipped original UPC, original receipt, original rebate form? Cover your bases!!!
To make sure that you get your rebates and to avoid companies claiming you made mistakes, make copies of upcs, rebate forms and receipts, and mark the date you sent it off. Note the expected arrival date of said rebate on your calendar. Also write in the phone number of the company on your calendar so that it is easy to find. Then if your rebate has not arrived when expected, you can call the company right away to see what's up.
Now that you know what and how, get to it! What will you do with those monthly rebate checks? Mine go straight to my Disneyland fund! :)
Where to begin?? You can locate rebate promotions in Sunday newspaper inserts (I have several this way), on in-store displays and on product packages (like the Nexcare rebate at Walgreen's this week). Target and other large retailers post rebates on their websites. A couple of good websites for finding rebates: pricegrabber.com, freeafterrebate.us.
A small binder or pocketed notebook or an accordion file folder are all great ways to keep track of your rebates. File them according to deadlines. Mark those deadlines immediately on a calendar that you look at regularly.
Details!!! It's all in the details with rebates. Companies will sometimes try to avoid paying out, especially on large rebate amounts. To avoid this, make sure you get it right, down to the tiniest detail! Does the rebate require that your form be hand written? Or written in capital letters? Is a street address necessary or is a PO Box okay? Do you have all the necessary information included, i.e. personal info, email address, home or cell phone number.
Does anything need to be circled, highlighted or written on the receipt? Does it call for a specific size envelope and hand written address? Yes, some rebates are this particular! Do you need to include the clipped original UPC, original receipt, original rebate form? Cover your bases!!!
To make sure that you get your rebates and to avoid companies claiming you made mistakes, make copies of upcs, rebate forms and receipts, and mark the date you sent it off. Note the expected arrival date of said rebate on your calendar. Also write in the phone number of the company on your calendar so that it is easy to find. Then if your rebate has not arrived when expected, you can call the company right away to see what's up.
Now that you know what and how, get to it! What will you do with those monthly rebate checks? Mine go straight to my Disneyland fund! :)
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