Yes folks it’s time for some laptop updates. I have now sent in all 58 rebates (I sent the last 2 in today). Because I mailed them in a few chunks, some of them have made it to the processing center, while some are still being “processed”. It’s odd in some regards because in some cases, I sent in multiple rebates at the exact same time, and some of them are processed and some are not. I wonder what goes on in the evil realm of “Parago”

So, there were 58 rebates that I have applied for, totalling $1635.00. Some of them I felt like I might not get, due to there only being so many “original” UPCs to go around, but I felt it was worth a 41 cent flier. Here’s where I stand, as of now:

• Checks Received: 0 rebates for $0 – this is normal; they usually take awhile.
• Validated:30 rebates for $845 – once they are in this state, then it means that the check is in the mail (so to speak).
• Rebates not received (processed) yet:14 rebates for $485
• Invalid:14 rebates for $405

Of the 14 rebates that are marked as invalid:

• 5 for $85 are Missing Confirmation Email – this is complete crap as I bought the stuff in-store not online, so I don’t have a confirmation email. But, this is how the rebate companies make money – they deny this, and catch more people that either just take it or forget to fight it. This should get easily overturned when I call to complain
• 6 for $170 are Missing UPC (or similar) – I think I should be able to get most of these, if my past experience with rebates is any indication
• 3 for $150 are Missing Proof of Upgrade – Should be able to get these too.

UPDATE: I emailed one about the Missing Confirmation Email and in 20 minutes or so, lo and behold I get a response saying that because I’m a “loyal and valued customer” they have validated my rebate!! Looks like my theory is right – if you complain, they figure you have the information and so it’s not worth their time to fight it out with you.