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Follow tips to receive rebates

Special to The Sun-Seritinel was received by the deadline. Report any problems to .the
. 'j ~ O . • Mmk the estimated arrival Federal Trade Commission
RIDGELAND - Con- date on your calendar. . (www.ftc.gov or 877-438­
swners often fail to receive • Watch incoming mail for 4338) or the attorney gener­
rebate payments - either disguised rebate checks. They al's office (www.agjim­
because they do not apply for may look like junk mail hood.com or 800-2814418).
them or due to stonewalling I
from third party rebate-fulfill­
ment finns. This makes rebate I
offers attractive marketing I
tools for manufacturers. .
The Better Business
Bureau (Boor Serving Mis­
sissippi offers-the following
tips to consumers that may
help improve their chances:
• Do the math. Is it worth
the hassle to fill out the paper­
work ifthe item could be pur­
chased without a rebate for
nearly the same am01.mt?
• Check the expiration date.
Are the deadlines reasonable?
• Follow all instructions.
Fill out papetWork completely.
• Apply for one rebate at a
time. Original receipts are usu­
ally required, so purchase mul­
tiple-rebate items separately.
• Start the paperwork
immediately after purchase.
• Keep copies.
• Use certified mail. This
will verifY that your request