instead of getting a nice rebate check that i can deposit into my bank account, symantec is now sending out rebate cards(visa debit cards). i'm sure most of you have received them by now. i have been having difficulties in using these cards. several merchants refuse to honor them; they are not easily used d/t the fact the you must know exactly how much is left on your card; many merchants will not do "split" purchases; in restaurants and other establishments that offer a tip opportunity, there is an automatic "tip" added on for authorization, so if you want to pay a $20 check with a $20 card, it will not go through; a maintenance fee is deducted after 6 months (some people have complained of this after only 3 months)...maintaining WHAT anyway?
the bank will not deposit them into accounts.
i believe these hurdles are intentional. if you forget about a card, the money goes back to whom after the expiration date?
the $3/month maintenance fee goes to whom after 6 months?
the small amounts left on a card that most people will think is too little for the hassle created goes back to whom?
just send me a check! or better yet....just lower the sale price and forget about rebates altogether!
i will think long and hard before i buy anything again that has a rebate card attached to it. i would rather shop around for a more competitive product. which means i probably will not buy a symantec norton antivirus again.
sandyh