McAfee Internet Security Suite 3-User FAR/Make $30 at Office Depot - Ends 12/01

McAfee Internet Security Suite 3-User Link $69.99

Rebate 1: $50 McAfee Rebate

Rebate 2: $20 Office Depot Rebate

Rebate 3: $30 McAfee Upgrade Rebate

This offer is valid online or B&M through 12/1/07. You do need proof of upgrade to make the $30. If you don't have previous proof (new to the antivirus rebate game) - Look for another FAR antivirus product or buy an old copy for under $5 on Fleabay.

Thanks, will purchase in-store with Ink coupons.

good find, OP, in for one.

What do you have to send in for the upgrade/competitive rebate? I have Norton AV 2007, but the UPC has been removed. What do I need to send them?

Thanks.

hot2004 said: Thanks, will purchase in-store with Ink coupons.
Caution - Looks like the $20 OD rebate excludes in-store purchases: "Offer is available for online and delivery purchases only.".

laku said: afrugal1 said: hot2004 said: Thanks, will purchase in-store with Ink coupons.
Caution - Looks like the $20 OD rebate excludes in-store purchases: "Offer is available for online and delivery purchases only.".

Even $50 rebate is not valid for retail purchases

Thanks. Had not read the MIRs carefully.

The McAfee upgrade rebates ask for "Original Proof of Purchase". What should that be? The original UPC will go with the McAfee $50 rebate.

What is the offer number for the upgrade rebate, i.e., 07-XXXXX? Anyone else get a “session expired” error when trying to access the online form?

Perhaps the box will have a sticker on it that lists the rebates.

yoregano said: Perhaps the box will have a sticker on it that lists the rebates.

From the sticker on the box:

Promotion Code: 0709-72342

I honestly mean no disrespect to other posters here, and I THANK the OP for posting this deal.

But as a veteran of the "crazy" deal earlier this year I would like to offer a couple of thoughts:

1. Parago has tightened up a bit of late. Do not expect a ride as easy as we had it six months ago. That episode cost the publishers huge $$$$ and they have adjusted.

2. The best way to make money on these software products, whether it be Symantec, CA, or McAfee, is to buy at a low price from a reputable seller.

My most recent deal was N360 bought at Staples for $25. I have made about $65 so far on that deal and still have one rebate I am UNABLE to validate. Believe me I've tried every trick I know; and I continue to try.

I will not bite on this deal because of the high cost of entry. I am watching this same software at Amazon.

The above said differently:

If you get in too high and Parago messes with your rebates you have less cushion. These days we need more cushion on these deals, IMHO, not less.

Good luck to all and Merry Christmas. HO! HO! HO!

rseiler said: There's an easier version of this deal via Frys/Outpost:
http://www.outpost.com/product/5300128

Rather than paying $70 and doing three rebates ($50+20+$30) you can pay $60 and do two ($60+$30).

Totally agree!

Buying for OD needs to pay taxes and has one more rebate hassle. On the flip site, you get free cookies .

You can download this for FREE if you have Comcast high speed internet. security.comcast.net

I live in IL and would have to pay tax from Frys, so OffD deal is still good to me. I do get some CB and WorkLife rewards, at least. And let’s not forget the bonus tin of cookies! Also, the the $20 rebate is through web-rebates and not Parago, so it shouldn’t factor into the possible rebate combinability issue.

Thanks, I got the $30 rebate to show after a few refreshes.

I was able to do a three rebate combo deal from OffD a few months ago on Norton something, Confidential, I think. We’ll see how this one goes. A good litmus test for the future, perhaps.

Thanks, OP.
To the experts of this upgrade rebate game: I bought Trend Micro Internet Security from Amazon on BF (it is the only antivirus software I have up to date); I plan to mail the original UPC to get the rebate for that purchase. What would you recommend to mail to Parago as a "proof of previous purchase" to have best chances for this McAfee upgrade rebate to be approved?
Added: and where should I search for the free nuts for deals like this?

@zhiyanl, forget the link -- just go to the home page of the rebate site and enter the offer number posted up the thread. Note that the $30 rebate is YMMV for above stated reasons.

HomoSapiens, a photocopy of the CD works. For the nuts, add coupon 31211089 to the cart and choose which variety you want.

THe upgrade rebate 0709-72342 is the same promotion number used for this product at Frys last month. High likelihood of being denied if you try for it again. Symantec may permit 3 upgrade rebates but not sure that McAfee is so generous.

rseiler, thanks for the tip.

I too cannot get peanuts for free:
"!Error
The coupon redemption conditions have not been met. Please review the coupon requirements and verify the order amount meets or exceeds the minimum requirement. If the free item has not been added to the cart, click on the 'Select items' link in the coupon section of the shopping cart and click 'Add to Cart' on the following page.(Coupon 031211089, CD07)"
(everything was added successfully, yet charged 8.99 for the nuts.)
It really might be related to the fact that they list this McAfee... with (0.01) price. Bastards. If so, I wonder what kind of CashBack I'll receive on this purchase -- will it also be based on AR price? Anyone succeeded with free cookies/nuts ?

bozo007, I actually planned to use this antivirus, mine expires shortly. Is it really so terribly awful? What should I use instead then?

sounds if you bought a PC/laptop, you can get another $55.00 rebate check.
Just an option for those bought a PC or laptop during the BF. Not sure if both items must be on one receipt. In rebate terms, I couldn't read information on this.

siliconbeaver said: sounds if you bought a PC/laptop, you can get another $55.00 rebate check.
Just an option for those bought a PC or laptop during the BF. Not sure if both items must be on one receipt. In rebate terms, I couldn't read information on this.

No, like the $45 rebate, that one is for the 2007 edition.

manimiao said: Spiza said: I see 2 upgrade rebates on mcafee's site:

Product: McAfee Internet Security Suite 3-User continue
Rebate Amount: $45.00 Check

Promotion: $45 Mail In Rebate on McAfee Internet Security Suite 3-user Upgrade/Competitive at Participating Retailers
Purchase Dates: 08-14-2006 through 12-31-2007
Postmark Date: 01-30-2008

I submitted this one, but its invalid now. Shows maximum household limit reached.
My other rebates show Valid though.
Same here. I did last rebate in Dec 2006