If you're having trouble finding the correct promo code applied to your account, try calling 1-866-556-7669! They've helped a few readers and hopefully you can get your rebate form directly from them. Just calmly explain you've been getting workarounds from many CSRs and thank them if they're able to help you. If not, complain and make a lot of noise until they fix your rebate.
DEAD FOR FOLKS WHO DID NOT APPLY/GET ACCEPTED FOR THE CARD BEFORE 12/31/2008!!!!! Sony HAS ENDED THE PROMOTION FOR NEW USERS FOR NOW!!!!!!!!
For folks who are buying this from Dell ... After you purchase PS3
1) wait for an email from Sony to register your card at Sony Rewards. After you register, you will get another saying "You are now eligible for $150 rebate"
2) Finally 8-10 days after purchase you will see a rebate form under your account. You need to fill and Submit that online and also mail it with Dell Invoice.
LATEST CODE:P8KJNT4LV44T9S
YES, FOR THE MILLIONTH TIME, Dell IS AN AUTHORIZED RETAILER AND THIS DEAL IS VALID AT Dell PROVIDED YOU REGISTERED VIA LINK 1 BELOW. HERE IS AN EXPLANATION DIRECTLY FROM SONY
How I verified my deal:
I called Points/Rewards Redemption department at 1-877-717-7669. (Press #2 then #5). Explained the predicament to the CSR (Bernard). He was concerned that I signed up at the wrong site (I'm assuming Link#2) but he looked at the SourceID of the credit card and said the rebate was valid via Dell.com. I asked him about the coupons and said they care nothing about promotions running on Dell.com and said nothing about minimums.
He told me to register at sonyrewards.com to get a rebate form.
BACK ALIVE WITH 15% COUPON: : ?3WZ2B199QH53J (Exp 12/19).
Credit goes to asem111
Still working with thie 15% Dell Coupon: P8KJNT4LV44T9S (Exp unknown)
Credit goes to radrzr
Granted it is not as sexy as the 20% off, it'll get the job done. And here is another quick tip to save some more bucks. Buy a Dell Gift Card off of eBay. They are usually 25% off face value. I just picked up a $100 giftcard for $75 - $6 live cash back (*NOTE: Apparently the $6 CashBack is iffy.. thanks askew1, regardless $25 off still makes this deal sweeter). So my total cost for a PS3 was as follows:
$399 - $60 (coupon) - $31 (savings off of eBay) - $150 Credit - $11.92 FW CashBack $27.62 tax = $173.76
If anyone is interested, I purchased my giftcard from dariuszt333 who sent the gc within 5 minutes which is good since I bet the coupon may expire soon. The gc went through my order with no problem.
WORD OF CAUTION ABOUT Dell GIFT CARDS. You could only use 1 per order, so there is no point in buying multiple giftcards. You can combine giftcards but you would have to have the physical card scanned to Dell customer service.
Copy and paste everything from the coupon code, including the $ sign, otherwise it won't work.
Note: There's a Far Cry bundle ... Dell removes the instant saving when you also try to use the coupon, waste of time.
Please be aware there are actually two links for the Playstation Card. They are different. This deal works only for Link1
Link1
a. Apply for the Playstation credit card.
b. Receive your Playstation credit card by mail.
c. Activate your card by calling the number on the card.
d. Purchase a PS3 at any authorized retailer.
Note: You can purchase PS3 at any authorized retailer even at a discounted price, but I guess it should be at least $299 or more
e. Register your card here.
Note: It could take up to 48 hours for your card to be recorded in their database after card activation
"here" WHERE? Link?>>HERE<<
f. Upon registration, you will receive a MIR form by email for a $150 statement credit.
Note: It could take up to 48 hours to receive the MIR form
Finallly found a number for sonyrewards.com
This is the same number on their page via the "Contact Us" link.
If you still have questions, contact us at 1-866-556-Sony (7669) between the hours of 8:00 am and midnight ET, seven days a week.
g. Complete/Submit the rebate form and wait for 8-12 weeks to get the $150 statement credit.
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Link2
a. Apply for the Playstation credit card.
b. Receive the credit card number and CVV2 number upon approval.
b. Purchase a PS3 (using the account and CVV2 numbers) at sonyrewards/SonyStyle and get $150 instant credit.
c. You will also be eligible for a B1G1 Blu-Ray movie
Given the fact that this deal is expiring pretty soon, you'd be best of calling Customer Service and asking them to rush out your card.
1-877-718-7669
