Kohls has the "entry level" Margaritaville Frozen concoction maker (reg. 269.99) for 229.99. With HOLIDAY30 code and your Kohls charge is comes to $160.99. Kohls website is listing $30 Rebate for, "purchases made between November 1, 2008 and January 31, 2009. View Rebate Here. The next model up (the DM1000) for $215.99 after the $50 rebate. (I'm not sure if it will be on sale or not, that is from the regular price listed online.)

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nice! Is there anyway to get a discount without the Kohls card?

They had something similar on clearence in Target (Renton WA), they might have been $40-$50 (though maybe not as nice as the one at Kohls.

Thanks OP, great post! I saw bad reviews for this product. I'm not positive it was the same model though. People reported it just stopped working after a few uses. One reviewer exchange it like 3 times for that reason, but said it worked great when it did work. Just a heads up in case you toss the box or use the UPC for a rebate.

Now I'm troubled. I'm not sure which one to buy! Does anyone have an opinion about whether to buy the cheaper one or the deluxe model? (or links to reviews that help?)

Thanks!

WARNING--The manufacturer will not honor the rebate if the unit is bought on sale. I ordered the larger Key West version (DM1000) from Kohl's on sale, sent in the rebate, and it was rejected for "Product was not within valid price range". I spoke with managers at both the rebate company and Jarden (company making the machines). I explained there is no price range stated on the rebate form. Both tried to state if the unit was bought on sale, then the rebate offer is not valid as it violates the "Offers can not be combined" statement on the rebate form. I have never heard of such in my life. The rebate company stated that they addressed the issue on 12/15/08 with Jarden (meaning they are getting more complaints than mine) and this is the response they got from Jarden. Both the rebate company and Jarden were very rude. Buyer beware. I have spoke to my local Kohl's and the are going to take the machine back.

I have never heard of such a thing.

Have you contacted the BBB? I am assuming I will get the same answer, and I definitely will. I'll also contact the consumer advocate in our local newspaper.

These kinds of shady business practices need to be exposed.

This is a good deal but I would never buy anything again from Kohls thinking I'd get the rebate money. Twice I've sent in rebates for purchases from Kohls and received nada!

SAMPLE DEMAND LETTER:

Your Name
Your Address
City, State, Zip

CERTIFIED MAIL
Return Receipt Requested

ATTENTION:
1. Rebate Processing Department
Company Name
Address
City, State, Zip

RE: Failure To Receive Rebate by Offer Date

(Date)

To Whom It May Concern:

I purchased a (product details), on (date) at (store) in (city and state). My decision to purchase this product was based upon your offer of a mail-in rebate of $_____ ("offer"). My purchase of the product constituted my acceptance ("acceptance") of your offer, creating a binding and enforceable contract between us.

I have performed my obligations under the contract. I paid the full purchase price and then proceeded to fill in the rebate form provided by you. I included all information requested to process my rebate, but to date I have not received a check in the amount of $____.

I respectfully request you process payment and mail it to me at the address indicated within 30 days. I have re-attached all information originally sent for your convenience.

If I do not receive payment in full by (date 30 days from mailing), I will begin legal proceedings against you and will file complaint reports with the Federal Trade Commission, the Attorneys General of the states of (your state) and (the company's state), as well as selected consumer advocacy publications and local and state consumer affairs departments.

I am sending copies of this letter to these agencies and organizations to encourage your compliance. I am also filing a report with ConsumerAffairs.com for inclusion on their Web site.

Thank you for your prompt attention and resolution of this matter.

Sincerely,

(signature)

(Your name typed)

cc:

Federal Trade Commission
6th & Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20580

Hon. (name of Attorney General)
Attorney General, State of (state)
(address)

Hon. (name of Attorney General)
Attorney General, State of (state)
(address)

ConsumerAffairs.com
11400 West Olympic Boulevard, Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90064

Besides, only sissies drink frozen drinks...real men drink 'on the rocks...shaken, not stirred'.