AUDIGY 2 ZS Platinum at NewEgg for $112

Rasta Monsta · Jun 19, 2005, 07:01 AM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16829102163

Wow!

rasta

Geminiwave · Jun 19, 2005, 08:13 AM

not really. look at the mail-in rebate.

i hate advertising shit like that. its misleading. you think "$112 OH EM EFF GEE!!!" but really its still 162 and you probably WONT get your rebate check.

Rasta Monsta · Jun 19, 2005, 05:33 PM

Wow, had some bitter rebate experiences, have we?

rasta

Geminiwave · Jun 19, 2005, 05:37 PM

rebates almost never work. They really dont.

Maybe newegg is honorable, but I'm not going to expirement with it unless I am buying something and the rebate doesnt influence my purchase.

Rasta Monsta · Jun 19, 2005, 05:43 PM

Well, I ordered it so I'll let you know how it works out.

rasta

Rasta Monsta · Aug 25, 2005, 08:20 PM

OK, here is the rundown:

Order placed the afternoon of 6/18/05.
Order received the afternoon of 6/22/05.
Rebate request placed in the mail on 6/23/05.
Rebate check received today, August 25, 2005.

So, I did get a retail Audigy 2 Platinum for $112, in a reasonable amount of time.

Good going, NewEgg & Creative.

rasta

daedal · Aug 26, 2005, 12:23 AM

I wish we had NewEgg.ca

Geminiwave · Aug 26, 2005, 01:22 AM

huh. maybe I will go for that then...I Dunno though I think i'd rather wait to just build a new computer.

BiGBrOwNPimpsta · Aug 26, 2005, 04:07 AM

where i work now, this chain of stores called compusmart enjoys massive rebates. on a notebook pkg with free printer, case and router 7 rebate forms were needed for a customer. absolutely garbage

pr0digal jenius · Aug 26, 2005, 04:32 AM

welcome to retail pimpsta

OldBuzzard · Feb 16, 2006, 05:30 AM

I'm puzzled as to why some people hate rebates. I've never, repeat NEVER had a problem with getting any rebate.
I think that some folks just skim over the requirements, and that's the problem. Make sure to read EVERYTHING, and follow the instructions exactally and I think you will have better luck.

Another thing to remember is that almost all rebates are handled by someone other than the actual retailer/mfgr, so even if you do have rebate problems, it's not really their fault.

pr0digal jenius · Feb 16, 2006, 06:06 AM

yep.

We tell customers to expect it to take 6-8 weeks, and I actually fill it out for them in the store if I'm nto overly busy and backed up

GeneralClaymore · Feb 22, 2006, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geminiwave

rebates almost never work. They really dont.

Maybe newegg is honorable, but I'm not going to expirement with it unless I am buying something and the rebate doesnt influence my purchase.

I got something back from mailing in a rebate, it will take a long long long time so dont expect to get it in the mail the next week, it took months for this one rebate we did at a compusa.

Chanur · Apr 17, 2006, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldBuzzard

I'm puzzled as to why some people hate rebates. I've never, repeat NEVER had a problem with getting any rebate.
I think that some folks just skim over the requirements, and that's the problem. Make sure to read EVERYTHING, and follow the instructions exactly and I think you will have better luck.

Another thing to remember is that almost all rebates are handled by someone other than the actual retailer/mfgr, so even if you do have rebate problems, it's not really their fault.

Should never say never! Now you've jinxed your next rebate...

I've gone inside a Best Buy, and was eyeing a particularly good hard drive rebate, when this person behind me chimes up telling me to not get it because of all of the bad rebate experiences he's had with the chain.

I agree I find it odd so many people seem to have problems with them, as I've done more rebates to turn a few bucks on ebay than most people I know! The only bad thing I would have to say about rebates is that you are just short the cash for several months... Although one tip I can give, is that I've found if you send off the rebate the very day you get it, which in my case is often the day the promotion begins, that it will cut down the waiting time immensely.

And I think you have a valid point on the second paragraph. Almost never do people seem to realize it often isn't a rebate from Best Buy or whichever place they bought from, but the original manufacturer! If you have a problem ya should go to them instead.

Jun 19, 2005, 08:13 AM	#2
Geminiwave I Have lovely Breasts Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In the closet... Posts: 5,395 Rep Power: 62	not really. look at the mail-in rebate. i hate advertising shit like that. its misleading. you think "$112 OH EM EFF GEE!!!" but really its still 162 and you probably WONT get your rebate check. __________________

Jun 19, 2005, 05:37 PM	#4
Geminiwave I Have lovely Breasts Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In the closet... Posts: 5,395 Rep Power: 62	rebates almost never work. They really dont. Maybe newegg is honorable, but I'm not going to expirement with it unless I am buying something and the rebate doesnt influence my purchase. __________________

Aug 26, 2005, 12:23 AM	#7
daedal Uber Coffee Drinker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gatineau, Quebec Posts: 2,250 Rep Power: 0	I wish we had NewEgg.ca __________________

Aug 26, 2005, 01:22 AM	#8
Geminiwave I Have lovely Breasts Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In the closet... Posts: 5,395 Rep Power: 62	huh. maybe I will go for that then...I Dunno though I think i'd rather wait to just build a new computer. __________________

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BiGBrOwNPimpsta HH's #1 Hustla and Pimp Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Dirty Dot Posts: 7,706 Rep Power: 105 System Specs	where i work now, this chain of stores called compusmart enjoys massive rebates. on a notebook pkg with free printer, case and router 7 rebate forms were needed for a customer. absolutely garbage __________________ Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Music \| Logitech Z-5500 THX 5.1 Surround Sound Speakers \| 2 Lite-On 20x S-ATA Burners \| Logitech G700 Mouse \| Logitech MX5500 Bluetooth Keyboard

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pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	welcome to retail pimpsta

Feb 16, 2006, 05:30 AM	#11
OldBuzzard DH's oldest Geek Join Date: May 2003 Location: Oberlin, OH Posts: 2,781 Rep Power: 141 System Specs	I'm puzzled as to why some people hate rebates. I've never, repeat NEVER had a problem with getting any rebate. I think that some folks just skim over the requirements, and that's the problem. Make sure to read EVERYTHING, and follow the instructions exactally and I think you will have better luck. Another thing to remember is that almost all rebates are handled by someone other than the actual retailer/mfgr, so even if you do have rebate problems, it's not really their fault. __________________ When looking for a reason as to why things go wrong, never rule out sheer STUPIDITY

Feb 16, 2006, 06:06 AM	#12
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	yep. We tell customers to expect it to take 6-8 weeks, and I actually fill it out for them in the store if I'm nto overly busy and backed up