Before I purchased this unit from CC, I called the Rebate center 800 number listed on the $64.50 rebate form. I specifically asked the agent if purchasing a printer from CC at a reduced price would qualify me for this rebate and the agent answered in the affirmative. I couched the question in a number of ways so as to make sure that what I was understanding was in fact what the agent was saying. I advised the agent that there was some concern as to the wording of the rebate but he assured me that purchasing the printer from CC at a reduced price of $79.99 would indeed qualify for the rebate if the paperwork , forms etc. were submitted as required. As verification of this reassurance, I received the agent's name and ID # and asked that my information, (name, address etc) be entered into the system as well. After checking with the supervisor as to how this could be done, he returned to the phone, reiterated all the information I have given him and he once again assured my that the purchase in question would qualify for the rebate.

There's little more than I can say or do at this point. I have purchased the unit and it is scheduled to be delivered on 7/3. I note this a.m. that CC has now raised it's price on the printer to $129. They say that timing is everything. We shall see. In this case.....no guts, no glory!

zippin44 said:Says right on the rebate form:

"Only puchases made by and end user... from an authorized HP reseller are valid."

Is CC an HP reseller? I didn't see CC on the HP website's list of resellers. CC is a retailer.

Reseller and retailer list are http://welcome.hp-ww.com/country/us/en/howtobuy.html:

 


RazelDazel said:There may be a way around all of this. There seem to be two different rebates currently being offered for this printer. One rebate (#2502 50% off) specifically mentions "special pricing". Arguably, a case could be made that the discount offered by CC under these rebate terms would negate the rebate.

However, there is a second rebate offered here ... http://h30014.www3.HP.com/offers/us/detail.asp?id=1409&tab=5#tab.

Terms of this rebate state "offer is not combinable with any other national HP offers". The discount offered by CC clearly states that it is a CC discount not an HP one so the limitation would not apply.

Additionally is states that " this offer is not combinable with resellers offers." However, CC is not a reseller but a retailer so the discount offered by them would theoretically be allowed.

The key here is to apply for the $64.50 rebate NOT the 50% off rebate. Oh, BTW... it seems that the $64.50 rebate is good only on printers purchased between 6/24/07-6/30/07. What do ya think? I think this would fly!

Thanks for all your efforts RazelDazel! My printer from CC shipped 2 days ago and I've been keeping my toes crossed the rebate would fly. Now if it bounces I'll have your info to reference if I have to fight for it.

RazelDazel said:Before I purchased this unit from CC, I called the Rebate center 800 number listed on the $64.50 rebate form. I specifically asked the agent if purchasing a printer from CC at a reduced price would qualify me for this rebate and the agent answered in the affirmative. I couched the question in a number of ways so as to make sure that what I was understanding was in fact what the agent was saying. I advised the agent that there was some concern as to the wording of the rebate but he assured me that purchasing the printer from CC at a reduced price of $79.99 would indeed qualify for the rebate if the paperwork , forms etc. were submitted as required. As verification of this reassurance, I received the agent's name and ID # and asked that my information, (name, address etc) be entered into the system as well. After checking with the supervisor as to how this could be done, he returned to the phone, reiterated all the information I have given him and he once again assured my that the purchase in question would qualify for the rebate.

There's little more than I can say or do at this point. I have purchased the unit and it is scheduled to be delivered on 7/3. I note this a.m. that CC has now raised it's price on the printer to $129. They say that timing is everything. We shall see. In this case.....no guts, no glory!

Which rebate are you going to use? The 50% or the latest one on HP site?

Official HP 1018 rebate tracking thread

Link

How about Staples? I bought a lot of these at Staples store and Staples.com. They have $65 rebate from 6/24- 6/30. Hope they honor these. Will they deny these too? On the Staples rebate form, it says there is no limit on these rebates
Please let me know. Thanks

Can anyone verify that there is NOT a 1 rebate per address limit on Text ? I called HP on 7-16 and they claim that if you ordered multiple printers you can send it all in the same envelope. They also verified no limit on rebates per address but I'm still not completely comfortable. This rebate has already generated so much controversy....

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