Bob, I have absolutely no reason to doubt your assertion. If I were to, I'd guess the pay-out percentages are high. :-/
Jack --- Bob Shell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Apr 8, 2006, at 8:02 AM, David Savage wrote: > > > I am not a big fan of the rebate concept. IMO, it would be much > easier > > if the store just reduced the price by the "rebate" amount & then > > claim the difference from the manufacturer / wholesaler. > > > > But I'm no retailing expert. > > > If they did that they'd have to actually pay out on each item sold. > > Rebate offers rely on the fact that fewer than 50% of people actually > > get around to mailing in for the rebate. Then the rebate redeeming > companies have a policy of rejecting a certain percentage for BS > reasons, let's say another 50%. Result, the company offering the > rebate actually pays out on 25% or so of the items sold. > > Bob > > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
