I personally LOVE doing Mail In Rebates. Although I am not a fan of having to pay for an item and then waiting for them to send me back my refund, I do love getting stuff for FREE and I really have gotten a ton of FREEBIES because of Mail In Rebates.

If you decide that you like doing them or want to give it a try, here are some tips regarding Mail In Rebates:

1. Be sure you fully understand the rebate requirements. Read all of the fine print and understand exactly what item needs to be purchased, the date you need to purchase and mail by. If you have any questions and or concerns, you should definitely contact them using the contact info. on the rebate form for further clarification.

2. Rebate typically have specific instructions, so make sure you follow those instructions. For example, if it says to circle the item and price be sure to circle them both. If you do not file the rebate exactly per their terms, they could deny your rebate.

3. Be sure to write legibly, that way you can get your Rebate and in a timely fashion.

4. Verify that all of your information is correct and that all of the criteria has been met.

5. Scan or photocopy everything you are submitting. Be sure to include the rebate form (front & back if applicable), the receipt and UPCs. I even make a copy of the envelope so I know where it was sent to. I simply scan the items and keep them in a specific folder on my computer, I don’t want to waste ink or paper printing everything.

6. Keep track of all of your rebates and its information. I simply write down the item, the amount of the refund, how long it should take and when it was sent.

It is important to know the following information (but since I have a copy of the rebate form, if I need this info. I know I can get it)

  • Rebate Name and Company Responsible for Rebate
  • Purchase Requirements
  • Phone number and Mailing Address so you can check on your rebate status. Sometimes there is a website as well.

7. Mail your rebates in on time. You should give yourself an extra day to make sure you item gets postmarked. Most rebates will not be accepted if they are even postmarked one day late.

Do you have any other tips for mail in rebates?