tnhawk
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It is a long wait but S&W will honor their rebates. I would have bought the guns with or without the rebates.
Rebate issues. what a joke!
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So you're saying that you won't buy another S&W firearm if they are offering a rebate on it? Sounds a little crazy to me. If you're that upset with the rebate process, just don't submit the rebate. After all, when manufacturers offer rebates, they hope for the majority of customers to forget to send in the rebate forms.
BTW, I bought a Shield back in April and submitted the rebate form as soon as I had the pistol in hand. Received the rebate check the first week of June. This was after receiving an email saying that due to overwhelming sales, rebates checks were taking longer than expected to mail.
Rebate Problems
I sent in two SW rebates for new purchases 7 mos ago. I only got one of the rebates. The one I didn't get was the much smaller one, so I just let it go. It is a very poorly run program. It doesn't matter that the program is administered by a different company because it directly affects the satisfaction of the SW customer.
I sent in two SW rebates for new purchases 7 mos ago. I only got one of the rebates. The one I didn't get was the much smaller one, so I just let it go. It is a very poorly run program. It doesn't matter that the program is administered by a different company because it directly affects the satisfaction of the SW customer.
Dave from Pa
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7 months and have received nothing! Just checked the website and it finally shows it is processing.Ironic since pistol has already been traded.Poor at best.
Jeppo
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I just submitted for a 442 purchased the other day according to the new BG380 and revolver rebate. They have a completely different system now that spits out a confirmation number and also emails a receipt. Great improvement S&W!
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Bought 2 9mm Shields, 1st one just plain Shield, 2nd one was PC model. Bought 1 in August, the other in September. Got both of my rebates last week. Very happy !
18 weeks and counting
Still waiting on the S&W ammo/gear rebate. S&W CS says there's no way to tell how much longer. Filed a complaint online with the FTC today.
In answer to a previous response to my post, I don't have a problem with rebates. I'm retired. I have time to painstakingly fill out the forms and clip UPC codes. I just won't buy another S&W product with a rebate because, unlike all the other companies to whom I've submitted rebates, S&W doesn't even try to meet their time frame commitment.
Still waiting on the S&W ammo/gear rebate. S&W CS says there's no way to tell how much longer. Filed a complaint online with the FTC today.
In answer to a previous response to my post, I don't have a problem with rebates. I'm retired. I have time to painstakingly fill out the forms and clip UPC codes. I just won't buy another S&W product with a rebate because, unlike all the other companies to whom I've submitted rebates, S&W doesn't even try to meet their time frame commitment.
Talldog
Member
I bought my Shield on 8/25, and I live in CT so it is supposed to be the cash rebate. Haven't heard anything.
shotguntom
Member
Im the type of person who will not buy anything that has a rebate. Just drop the price to reflect the rebate amount and stop all the time wasted.
Jmho on the matter
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Yeah, imagine that. Walther offered a rebate that sold fewer guns and they kept their customers happy by getting them their rebates on-time. BTW, now over 20 weeks and still waiting.
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I can't believe that you read every thread in every section of the forum. Seems to me that it is pretty simple to skip over any thread that starts with or contains the word REBATE. Should there be a separate section for BEAR stories or SNAKE stories or WHEN WAS MY GUN MADE?
Allowing folks with guns to vent a little online certainly seems like a good idea especially in these current times.
And whether you know it or not, the President of S&W is a member of this forum.......
Wow! If he's a member of this forum, he must never read it.
Arik
Member
If I'm buying a gun it has nothing to do with the rebate. It's nice to get money back no doubt but it's not the reason for me to buy. If I'm buying it's because I wanted it ND getting money back is a nice bonus whether that's in one day or in 6 months.
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Weimar
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Rebates are designed to have people not send them in or get discouraged.
Most $50 off or the like, people miss the deadline or forget about it, but that $50 sounds good and then folks jump on it
Most $50 off or the like, people miss the deadline or forget about it, but that $50 sounds good and then folks jump on it
Actually, I think that's exactly what they're doing. I think they've drawn a line at a particular date (after my July 25 rebate submission) after which they're trying to meet the 8-10 week commitment. Those before that date are just screwed and will be fulfilled when they are caught up on the latter submissions. That way, they don't p*** off all their customers, just those earlier submissions they have written off.
RGVshooter
Member
There are several threads out here where I won't even bother to open & read much less comment on because it gets so repetitive.
Those threads starting with a combination of the words "wrong", "won't", "SD9VE trigger" "Shield" "bodyguard 380" and now I'll have to add the word "rebate" to my don't read list.
Those threads starting with a combination of the words "wrong", "won't", "SD9VE trigger" "Shield" "bodyguard 380" and now I'll have to add the word "rebate" to my don't read list.
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ThrowinRocks
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Interesting thread. Not a "joke", Im serious about buying guns and Im thrilled with my several hundred dollars that S&W sent me.
But, I actually bought some guns...at a real gun store.....
I sent in paperwork that was asked for.....
Checked at the available online site when my anxiety got up....
Didnt expect ANY emails directly from S&W.... (or anybody else)
Got my little postcard that the bank turned into hundreds of dollars!
All that being said, current prices are almost down to actual pricing WITH rebates so I cant wait for the next round of rebates next year. We will be buying Shields for 100-150 dollars.
And at those price points Ill be stacking them deep on the shelf. And to the guys who wont be participating, all I can say is.....Thanks!
But, I actually bought some guns...at a real gun store.....
I sent in paperwork that was asked for.....
Checked at the available online site when my anxiety got up....
Didnt expect ANY emails directly from S&W.... (or anybody else)
Got my little postcard that the bank turned into hundreds of dollars!
All that being said, current prices are almost down to actual pricing WITH rebates so I cant wait for the next round of rebates next year. We will be buying Shields for 100-150 dollars.
And at those price points Ill be stacking them deep on the shelf. And to the guys who wont be participating, all I can say is.....Thanks!
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CAJUNLAWYER
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The best way to ensure that you never get burned on a rebate is just not tp participate. Don't buy the gun. If enough people stop buying guns, S&W will wise up and quit offering rebates.
Problem solved.
Problem solved.
