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From: kwmc@mtuxo.UUCP (k.cochran)
Newsgroups: net.consumers
Subject: mail in rebates & proofs of purchase.
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Date: Wed, 22-Jan-86 10:44:46 EST
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Posted: Wed Jan 22 10:44:46 1986
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Ever noticed how 'final cost' adverts do not mention the fact
that you will pay sales tax and 22c postage on the item you buy ?
That irritates me !

Ever noticed how rebates on cans of oil inevitably ask for one to
cut up all the cans of oil before a rebate will be issued ?
Messy !

A story:  Two days ago I bought a three pack of Mott's apple and
raspberry juice. On the packe in big blue and white letters was
the claim " FREE 3-pack with proof of purchase (details inside) ".
One has to buy the pack and open it to find that they require
5 proofs (plural) of purchase.

I considered the claim mis-leading and called Motts (collect) They
agreed the claim was misleading and are sending a coupon for a free
one.

If you've been similarly misled call the company collect and complain.
If nothing else it may discourage them in the future.

				Ken Cochran     mtuxo!kwmc