I bought my 642 from the Academy on black friday and on top of the $50 rebate from S&W I also received a $50 gift card from the Academy right there & then. 3 weeks later I got my rebate card from S&W. I then purchased a 686 from buds gun shop right before Christmas and just got my rebate card from S&W just last week.... I would just say be patient guys, you'll get it eventually.