What's up with the rebate? Amazon's site says you need to purchase by June 29. But the rebate form they have available says June 3... hmmm wasn't that like a week ago? Are they trying to trick us into buying something after the rebate has expired? Or is that just one more thing wrong with the info on this page? What's up with the rebate? Amazon's site says you need to purchase by June 29. But the rebate form they have available says June 3... hmmm wasn't that like a week ago? Are they trying... » Read More What's up with the rebate? Amazon's site says you need to purchase by June 29. But the rebate form they have available says June 3... hmmm wasn't that like a week ago? Are they trying to trick us into buying something after the rebate has expired? Or is that just one more thing wrong with the info on this page? « Show Less
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A current rebate form is available for download at TiVo.com. The current rebate is $150 for Series2 purchases between May 1 and July 29. Download the form (in pdf or html format) here: http://www.tivo.com/2.6.asp
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I waited because I thought the rebate might be different and it is. It has a different Promotion Number. Tivo can change it's "Authorized" sellers at anytime but Amazon has a new rebate up now. So if anyone was concerned it should be better now.
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I contacted Amazon Customer Service as well, and they insisted that I needed to contact TiVo. But since this is in regards to the rebate form THEY have on their site I refused to. After going several rounds with them and getting the same form letter response about the issue being TiVo's problem I said the heck with Amazon. Even after that they changed the wording on the item page but it was still linking to the wrong rebate form. But since I had found the correct rebate form on the TiVo site, I purchased the unit. I guess Amazon was not being shady... just stupid. And their "Customer Service" department can go lick themselves. I contacted Amazon Customer Service as well, and they insisted that I needed to contact TiVo. But since this is in regards to the rebate form THEY have on their site I refused to. After going several rounds with them and getting the same form letter response about the issue being TiVo's problem I said the heck with Amazon. Even after that they changed the wording on the item page but it was still linking to the wrong rebate form. But since I had found the correct rebate form on the TiVo site, I purchased the unit. I guess Amazon was not being shady... just stupid. And their "Customer... » Read More I contacted Amazon Customer Service as well, and they insisted that I needed to contact TiVo. But since this is in regards to the rebate form THEY have on their site I refused to. After going several rounds with them and getting the same form letter response about the issue being TiVo's problem I said the heck with Amazon. Even after that they changed the wording on the item page but it was still linking to the wrong rebate form. But since I had found the correct rebate form on the TiVo site, I purchased the unit. I guess Amazon was not being shady... just stupid. And their "Customer Service" department can go lick themselves. « Show Less
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I contacted Customer Service. The June 3 date is correct... the rebate is NOT in effect.I doubt they're intentionally trying to trick us; it's probably just a mistake. But, I contacted customer service, and they clearly know about it, so let's see how long it takes them to fix it...
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I contacted them aswell and they told me they would Contact me within 48 hours and they didn't. At first they told me to try the rebate then they told me not to and to wait. I don't like having $150 in limbo. Also now they changed the rebate information on the link page for the rebate to say July 3, 2006 even though the rebate expires June 3, 2006.
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It's December, and they still haven't got it right, plus I had to ask for a supervisor, so I could least talk with someone who spoke English. Customer Service was useless in helping me with the rebate. Again they said contact the manufacturer, when they have a link to a rebate form on their site. I will be very surprised if I ever see my rebate money. I would not have bought this product from Amazon, if I knew I would get such a run-around.
898008
Bit the bullet at $1139. If the rebate you speak of comes tomorrow, i'm sure i'll be kicking myself. Would be $999 !!
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Purchased mine on January 25th and I'm still waiting in the backorder queue, if that gives you any indication. I'll let you know when mine shows up, as it might give you an idea about yours. Regardless, I think waiting 4 weeks or so for Amazon to restock is well worth paying the MSRP instead of the 20% to 40% markup other online retailers are charging, including some of Amazon's own 3rd party sellers. I don't fault them for charging it though. If consumers are willing to pay the inflated prices then there's no reason a business shouldn't capitalize on it. I'm just saying I won't. waiting 30 days or so for delivery is worth $200 or more in my pocket. End of rant. ;o)
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Count me in. I have been tracking the price of this tv for a while, made the plunge and bought it on Aug 31st thinking that the $200 was a manufacturer's rebate off the purchase price. Emailed amazon and waiting for a reply.
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Who knows??? I saw the July 24th date last week and now as I look at various sites it says August. Just "August", no date with it. I preordered my in April, since it was suppose to be due on in May. Then June. Then July 24th. Now "August". I don't know why Amazon seems to be actually selling them now. Does this mean they actual have ones in stock? I would call Amazon (the contact information isn't hard to find) and ask them directly IF they actually have them *in stock*! To be honest, I would be shocked if they did, because no one else does! (And don't be fooled by eBay; there are sellers there ALWAYS selling stuff months before it is released! Of course, they never mention that in their listings!)
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I also purchased when i saw the $200 Rebate, and Just found out about 30 seconds ago it was a gift card. I am not pleased, and have also emailed Amazon to find a resolution to our problem.
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How did you get your rebate form? When I ordered the printer on April 12 the product description said there was a $100.00 rebate. Now I have the printer, no rebate form, and no mention on Amazon.com of the rebate.
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I ordered mine on January 15th and haven't heard a peep from Amazon. It used to be that they were good about being able to get new release items out in a competitive manner. It now appears that they have lost whatever edge they might have had. If I see one locally, I will buy it and will cancel my Amazon order.
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Purchased mine on January 25th and I'm still waiting in the backorder queue, if that gives you any indication. I'll let you know when mine shows up, as it might give you an idea about yours. Regardless, I think waiting 4 weeks or so for Amazon to restock is well worth paying the MSRP instead of the 20% to 40% markup other online retailers are charging, including some of Amazon's own 3rd party sellers. I don't fault them for charging it though. If consumers are willing to pay the inflated prices then there's no reason a business shouldn't capitalize on it. I'm just saying I won't. waiting 30 days or so for delivery is worth $200 or more in my pocket. End of rant. ;o) Purchased mine on January 25th and I'm still waiting in the backorder queue, if that gives you any indication. I'll let you know when mine shows up, as it might give you an idea about yours. Regardless, I think waiting 4 weeks or so for Amazon to restock is well worth paying the MSRP instead of the 20% to 40% markup other online retailers are charging, including some of Amazon's own 3rd party sellers. I don't fault them for charging it though. If consumers are willing to pay the inflated prices then there's no reason a business shouldn't capitalize on it. I'm just saying I won't. waiting 30... » Read More Purchased mine on January 25th and I'm still waiting in the backorder queue, if that gives you any indication. I'll let you know when mine shows up, as it might give you an idea about yours. Regardless, I think waiting 4 weeks or so for Amazon to restock is well worth paying the MSRP instead of the 20% to 40% markup other online retailers are charging, including some of Amazon's own 3rd party sellers. I don't fault them for charging it though. If consumers are willing to pay the inflated prices then there's no reason a business shouldn't capitalize on it. I'm just saying I won't. waiting 30 days or so for delivery is worth $200 or more in my pocket. End of rant. ;o) « Show Less
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I'm waiting for the Amazon price to go down again (The price went up 60%), I was wondering if they are a new batch of the item, but still doesn't make sense. I don't like dealing with their marketplace sellers, Amazon stands behind the product they sell.
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Happens all the time. Amazon's price seems to follow the prices of the vendors listed under "More Buying Choices." It might also be influenced by the number of people using their gift cards. If you can wait, don't be surprised if the price drops sharply in the next few weeks.Amazon doesn't have a "refund the difference" policy, so it's always a bit of a crap shoot.
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Thanks so much for your reply - I was just about to purchase! Didn't realize that not all vendors participated in the rebate promotion. Plus, the shipping is pretty high here. Thanks again.
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I wondered if amazon wouldn't give a heads up on arrivals of a major purchase like this, seeing as they don't charge your cc until it ships, and I'd like some notice on a $900 hit on my account. Thanks for all the replies, saves me from going to B&H; twice a day until it's available.
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I had the same thing happen. I bought the drive on July 28th and the rebate form is from 8/1/10 to 8/31/10. I downloaded the rebate form that was linked on the product page and sent it in and got denied for my troubles. I'm going to try to see if there was a July from that I can fill out and send in.
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Gee, I wish folks would read some of the OTHER questions, before they ask. About a week if the seller has them in stock. And this is what? about the 3rd question on delivery??? 'course it was asked waaay back in 2012....?
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I sent my rebate info as directed and received an email stating that my mailing had been received and it included a tracking link. The tracking page said that the rebate was approved on 1/3/12 and rebate card shipped on 1/7/2012. It's now 2/9/2012 and I've received nothing. The whole rebate thing , in my opinion, is a scam.
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I'm wondering if there's a rebate available if I order this now? Anyone know? I see no mention of it in the product description here at Amazon.