For the simple reason that they know most people can't be bothered. If they just sold it cheaper, they'd have to give the discounts to everyone. As it is, they just have to give them to the minority who can be bothered to ask.
Bruce -- Bruce Toews Skype ID: o.canada E-mail and MSN/Windows Messenger: DogRiver@xxxxxxxx LiveJournal: http://brucetola.livejournal.com Radio Show and Podcast: http://www.totw.net Web Site (including info on my weekly commentaries): http://www.ogts.net Info on the Best TV Show of All Time: http://www.cornergas.com On Wed, 6 Jun 2007, David Allen wrote:
Hi Sandy and list!I think you make good sense. Rebates are a waste of time for little gain. If they can sell something cheaper, why not um, just do it? *lol*Cheers, Dave ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sandy Licht" <slicht@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 6:31 AM Subject: [bookport] Re: Good Price on Compact FlashNine times out of ten, people don't get their rebates. I got a 4GB card for less than $58.00. It didn't say, "instant rebate", did it? I have learned the hard way not to trust rebates. At 01:21 PM 6/5/2007, sseric57 wrote: > You have seen a 4gb compact flash card for $28, shipping included?> > You are a better shopper than me, and the rest of those who gave prices > and> sources a week or so ago...> > Sandy Licht > > Jeremiah 29:11 - 14 A .> 11 For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are > plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. > 12 In those days when you pray, I will listen. 13 If you look for me > in earnest, you will find me when you seek me. 14 I will be found by > you," says the Lord.> > > > > --> No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition.> Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.9/832 - Release Date: 6/4/2007 > 6:43 PMSandy Licht Jeremiah 29:11 - 14 A . 11 For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. 12 In those days when you pray, I will listen. 13 If you look for me in earnest, you will find me when you seek me. 14 I will be found by you," says the Lord.
