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Refunds or Rebates:

Confessions of a Mail-In Rebate Junkie

Information and advice on retaining and submitting mail-in rebates from manufacturers.

http://mysite.verizon.net/vze6l53f/confessionsofamailinrebatejunkie/

CostCritter

Features rebates, coupons, promotions and a cash back program for online stores. Registration required; free membership.

http://www.costcritter.com

Graand

Free Classified Ads Portal

www.graand.com

Ebates

E-commerce portal that connects with the most popular retailers and pays cash rebates on purchases.

http://www.ebates.com

Ed Foster's Gripelog: Rebate Bait

Explains how and why the rebate industry, especially on computers or electronic equipment, has (over)grown, and how rebate fulfillment shops make their money.

http://www.gripe2ed.com/scoop/story/2004/4/29/8438/35808

FTC: Taking the "Bait" Out of Rebates

Advice from the Federal Trade Commission to help consumers successfully process and submit rebates.

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/rebatealrt.htm

Rebate Report Card

Rebate rankings submitted by consumers. Rebates are ranked from A to F, depending on length of time to get the money, complexity of instructions, quality of customer service and related details.

http://www.rebatereportcard.com/

Rebate Roulette

User-submitted rebate reviews and ratings.

http://www.rebateroulette.com/

Refunding Online

Devoted to the hobbies of refunding and couponing. Includes newbie tips, glossary and manufacturer directory with 1-800 numbers for most major brands.

http://members.tripod.com/~JWarren/RefundOnline.html

The Straight Dope: Why are rebate checks drawn on obscure banks in the middle of nowhere?

Answer: It's part of a scheme to delay paying rebates for as long as legally possible.

http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a3_167.html

The Rebate Debate: Why Were They Late?

FTC settles charges against CompUSA for deceptive and unfair product rebate practices. (March, 2005)

http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2005/03/compusa.htm

TCS: Shoot the Stupid Consumer

Article is from Tech Central Station discussing how the "mail-in rebate" offered by retailers can turn into a consumer nightmare and can legitimately be described as a "shady" business practice. (February 1, 2005)

http://www.techcentralstation.com/021005F.html

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McRae tribute convoy to cross UK

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Everton take on Standard Liege in the first knockout round of the Uefa Cup.

news.bbc.co.uk

Police resume arson house search

Officers investigating a fire at the home of a wealthy family, who are all missing, continue their search of the property.

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Zoom Q&A

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Jackson turns 50

The highs and lows of Michael Jackson's life and career

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Why the "sticks and stones" adage is wrong

The old adage "sticks and stones can break your bones, but words can never hurt you", simply is not true, a study finds.

news.bbc.co.uk

Zenit overcome Man Utd to claim Super Cup

Pavel Pogrebnyak and Danny get the goals for Zenit St Petersburg as the Russian champions beat Man Utd to the European Super Cup.

news.bbc.co.uk

Cot death warning for teen mums

The children of young mothers are at much higher risk of cot death because their parents miss out on prevention advice, a charity warns.

news.bbc.co.uk

Karadzic refuses war crimes pleas

Bosnian Serb ex-leader Radovan Karadzic refuses to enter a plea to charges of war crimes at the UN tribunal in The Hague.

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Darling warns of economic crisis

Chancellor Alistair Darling says the UK is facing the worst economic crisis in 60 years and warns of a "profound" downturn.

news.bbc.co.uk

McCain picks female running mate

US Republican presidential hopeful John McCain picks Alaskan governor Sarah Palin, 44, as his surprise running mate.

news.bbc.co.uk

Two hurt in yacht blast

A man is treated for burns and a woman for shock after an explosion on a catamaran in a harbour.

news.bbc.co.uk

Cash-in-buttocks man in M25 ban

A thief who stole from rail passengers and hid the cash between his buttocks is banned from the whole of London.

news.bbc.co.uk

New pressure over faith schools

The government is facing fresh pressure to stop faith schools selecting pupils and staff on the basis of their religion.

news.bbc.co.uk

Dementieva halts Keothavong run

British number one Anne Keothavong gives Olympic champion Elena Dementieva a scare before bowing out 6-3 6-4 in the third round of the US Open.

news.bbc.co.uk

Arty party pooper: Banksy's secret costs Labour £75,000

Graffiti star Banksy's secret identity caused some problems for Labour's accountants, after he donated a piece of art to raise funds for the party.

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Fit camp

Young people lose weight - and gain confidence

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Woman dies in fall from mountain

A woman dies and her husband and daughter are seriously injured in a 200ft fall from a mountain ridge in the Lake District.

news.bbc.co.uk

Floating hope

Rescuing survivors as India river changes course

news.bbc.co.uk

Antigua murders policeman sacked

The Canadian who headed the inquiry into the honeymoon murders of a British couple in Antigua confirms he has been fired.

news.bbc.co.uk

England win seals one-day series

England produce another fine one-day performance to beat South Africa by 126 runs to seal the series at The Oval.

news.bbc.co.uk

Cutlass time

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Prison for BNP activist's killer

An Asian man is jailed for the manslaughter of the BNP activist neighbour he stabbed following a long-running dispute.

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Binge cycle

An over-eater explains her destructive eating

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