Refunds or Rebates

Confessions of a Mail-In Rebate Junkie - Information and advice on retaining and submitting mail-in rebates from manufacturers.
mysite.verizon.net/vze6l53f/confessionsofamailinrebatejunkie/

CostCritter - Features rebates, coupons, promotions and a cash back program for online stores. Registration required; free membership.
www.costcritter.com

Ed Foster's Gripelog: Rebate Bait - Explains how and why the rebate industry, especially on computers or electronic equipment, has (over)grown, and how rebate fulfillment shops make their money.
www.gripe2ed.com/scoop/story/2004/4/29/8438/35808

FTC: Taking the "Bait" Out of Rebates - Advice from the Federal Trade Commission to help consumers successfully process and submit rebates.
www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/rebatealrt.htm

Rebate Report Card - Rebate rankings submitted by consumers. Rebates are ranked from A to F, depending on length of time to get the money, complexity of instructions, quality of customer service and related details.
www.rebatereportcard.com/

Rebate Roulette - User-submitted rebate reviews and ratings.
www.rebateroulette.com/

Refunding Online - Devoted to the hobbies of refunding and couponing. Includes newbie tips, glossary and manufacturer directory with 1-800 numbers for most major brands.
members.tripod.com/~JWarren/RefundOnline.html

The Straight Dope: Why are rebate checks drawn on obscure banks in the middle of nowhere? - Answer: It's part of a scheme to delay paying rebates for as long as legally possible.
www.straightdope.com/classics/a3_167.html

The Rebate Debate: Why Were They Late? - FTC settles charges against CompUSA for deceptive and unfair product rebate practices. <small>(March, 2005)</small>
www.ftc.gov/opa/2005/03/compusa.htm