Atlanta_SW40
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I wanted to check on my rebate as well and called in....they said they are up to 10 weeks now on rebate offers.
sigma rebate question
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Rick-F
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rmcky
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Well, I'm not sure who is in such a sad state of affairs, but this is pretty much BS and, for me, it reflects poorly on S&W. So much so that I've changed my mind about purchasing an M&P. I hate it, because I really thought I wanted one.
I've always hated rebates and usually avoid them like the plague, but went with this one, because I really thought S&W was a reputable company. Well, IMHO, reputable companies don't hire fly by night companies like this bogus rebate processor to handle their business. Furthermore, I can guarantee you that this rebate company is as worthless as **** on a boar.
I bought my Sigma on Jan 4th and mailed my rebate on Jan 5th. Around the end of Feb, I called the company and they said they couldn't find it. Not what I wanted to hear, but before I could go to the trouble to resubmit it, it mysteriously showed up on their rinky dink website and amazingly was posted on Jan 31st. Well, here it is March 10th and it appears to be just sitting there with no activity at all. Certainly doesn't say it's been shipped.
Although I assume someone will eventually get around to mailing it, I'll never deal with a S&W rebate again. Simply not worth all the BS. I like the gun, but if I ever buy another S&W, it'll most likely be used. I hope my disgust doesn't rub off on other S&W fans, but I suspect I'm not alone. I'm not sure who's more bogus here, S&W or their rebate agent, but they really should look into this. It's certainly left a bad taste in my mouth.
8 to10 weeks my eye, try 13 or 14+.
I've always hated rebates and usually avoid them like the plague, but went with this one, because I really thought S&W was a reputable company. Well, IMHO, reputable companies don't hire fly by night companies like this bogus rebate processor to handle their business. Furthermore, I can guarantee you that this rebate company is as worthless as **** on a boar.
I bought my Sigma on Jan 4th and mailed my rebate on Jan 5th. Around the end of Feb, I called the company and they said they couldn't find it. Not what I wanted to hear, but before I could go to the trouble to resubmit it, it mysteriously showed up on their rinky dink website and amazingly was posted on Jan 31st. Well, here it is March 10th and it appears to be just sitting there with no activity at all. Certainly doesn't say it's been shipped.
Although I assume someone will eventually get around to mailing it, I'll never deal with a S&W rebate again. Simply not worth all the BS. I like the gun, but if I ever buy another S&W, it'll most likely be used. I hope my disgust doesn't rub off on other S&W fans, but I suspect I'm not alone. I'm not sure who's more bogus here, S&W or their rebate agent, but they really should look into this. It's certainly left a bad taste in my mouth.
8 to10 weeks my eye, try 13 or 14+.
I just bought an M&P an am sending my rebate in this weekend. The rebate didn't make my mind up the pistol did. The way I look at it is I woulda bought it either way but 2 free magazines is a bonus. If it takes a few months so be it. I already ordered 2 others any way.
Well, I'm not sure who is in such a sad state of affairs, but this is pretty much BS and, for me, it reflects poorly on S&W. So much so that I've changed my mind about purchasing an M&P. I hate it, because I really thought I wanted one.
I've always hated rebates and usually avoid them like the plague, but went with this one, because I really thought S&W was a reputable company. Well, IMHO, reputable companies don't hire fly by night companies like this bogus rebate processor to handle their business. Furthermore, I can guarantee you that this rebate company is as worthless as **** on a boar.
I bought my Sigma on Jan 4th and mailed my rebate on Jan 5th. Around the end of Feb, I called the company and they said they couldn't find it. Not what I wanted to hear, but before I could go to the trouble to resubmit it, it mysteriously showed up on their rinky dink website and amazingly was posted on Jan 31st. Well, here it is March 10th and it appears to be just sitting there with no activity at all. Certainly doesn't say it's been shipped.
Although I assume someone will eventually get around to mailing it, I'll never deal with a S&W rebate again. Simply not worth all the BS. I like the gun, but if I ever buy another S&W, it'll most likely be used. I hope my disgust doesn't rub off on other S&W fans, but I suspect I'm not alone. I'm not sure who's more bogus here, S&W or their rebate agent, but they really should look into this. It's certainly left a bad taste in my mouth.
8 to10 weeks my eye, try 13 or 14+.
I couldn't agree with you more, I sent my form in the 28th of December. I thought well with the holidays and such it should be in before the end of February. Well it is now the 11th of March and I have yet to see anything. I call and they said that is has been processed I looked online and sure enough on the 15th of January it was but no ship date or anything poor business practice on their part. I was also thinking of an M&P but my mind is now made up I am going with a Glock.
rmcky
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Same here. Calling them is like calling God himself. I actually get more useful info from him than I'm likely to get from those bogus people. I see some smarty said the rebate didn't mean anything to him, since the M&P was such a nice piece. Well, I've always thought it was about $50 too doggoned expensive, so I, too, will be buying a Glock 26. It was a close race, until I figured out how bogus these rebates are. Sure hope S&W doesn't miss my meager business, but I'm afraid they've lost me. Shame, too, because I really do prefer their products. They were always first on my list, but I guess I'll be shopping out of the country now.
You know, it really is a shame. I found a dealer who had 9mm M&Pcs NIB for $450, before transfer fees and shipping to my FFL. It was pretty much a done deal until I ran across this obstacle. Now, I guess I'll be paying another couple of hundred bucks to deal with a known reputable company. That's OK, though, because I know all you fanboys will stand by these people, no matter what. I'm sorry, but integrety is worth much more than that to me. I'll absolutely never buy another new S&W product, period. I don't like playing games with bogus entities and as far as I'm concerned S&W is bogus as hell.
They really do need to address this. If it's gonna take 6 months, just say so. We all know times are hard, but don't promise something you can't deliver and then lay it off on the bogus company you hired in the first place. I know darned well that our rebates would have already been sent, if there was any cash in the account. It ain't that hard to figure out.
You know, it really is a shame. I found a dealer who had 9mm M&Pcs NIB for $450, before transfer fees and shipping to my FFL. It was pretty much a done deal until I ran across this obstacle. Now, I guess I'll be paying another couple of hundred bucks to deal with a known reputable company. That's OK, though, because I know all you fanboys will stand by these people, no matter what. I'm sorry, but integrety is worth much more than that to me. I'll absolutely never buy another new S&W product, period. I don't like playing games with bogus entities and as far as I'm concerned S&W is bogus as hell.
They really do need to address this. If it's gonna take 6 months, just say so. We all know times are hard, but don't promise something you can't deliver and then lay it off on the bogus company you hired in the first place. I know darned well that our rebates would have already been sent, if there was any cash in the account. It ain't that hard to figure out.
SW9VE Rebate Paperwork not in box
Hey Guys,
I purchased my SW9VE from a dealer at a gun show, I am now waiting the 10 day period in California to recieve it. I talked to the guy (dealer) today and he said he didn't have any idea about the paper work for the rebate and that it was probably something that I could get online. Is he just blowing smoke, as I get the feeling, or is it something that I can get online. Thanks
Hey Guys,
I purchased my SW9VE from a dealer at a gun show, I am now waiting the 10 day period in California to recieve it. I talked to the guy (dealer) today and he said he didn't have any idea about the paper work for the rebate and that it was probably something that I could get online. Is he just blowing smoke, as I get the feeling, or is it something that I can get online. Thanks
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The dealer is supposed to give you the rebate form. At least I think that is what is supposed to happen as I got mine from the dealer. However you can download the coupon here:
Sigma Super Deal Promotion - Smith & Wesson
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You get the rebate form online. Sigma Super Deal Promotion - Smith & Wesson
I have to agree that such a great pistol at a great price should be enough...but no Smith and Wesson throws in a lifetime warranty and a rebate for two magazines or $50 which ever you prefer.
Patience is the key here....If there is a problem, they will make it right....they always do. We won't allow you to leave unhappy....who's we? Smith and Wesson!
spricks
Patience is the key here....If there is a problem, they will make it right....they always do. We won't allow you to leave unhappy....who's we? Smith and Wesson!
spricks
Sleddog30
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kona0197 said:
Administration of a rebate program is usually handled outside of a company. The reason being, more than likely they do not have the staff to do it. You have to figure how many are sold, verification of the rebate info, and cutting the checks or sending the mags. If S&W had to do it, they would have to hire the people or take them away from other jobs. And it would probably take even longer to get your check/mags. That's not what S&W does. They manufacture weapons. Rebate administration companies do it better, faster and easier than S&W could.
I just checked the rebate site and it shows my rebate. It was received on 2/19, that's about a week after I mailed it. So that makes it just under 5 weeks for them to receive it and post it into the system.
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rmcky
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Well, mine had it's 10 week aniversary today and it's still just sitting in limbo. Posted as recieved on 1/31 around the end of February, which I found strange, since the customer service rep said they hadn't recieved anything the day before it posted. I was relieved to see it finally get posted, but it sure seems stuck in a rut now. Trying to be patient, but they are trying my patience a bit. I guess it'll come sooner or later, but this company certainly seems below par. I guess that's to be expected, though, because I don't believe I've ever had a good experience with any rebate companies. Out of hundreds of rebates, Dell and Microsoft are the only ones I've found that handled them decently.
I'd still like to buy an M&P before that rebate expires, but I need this one in hand to make that purchase. Shame I can't just apply this rebate to the new gun. Hell, it's a shame I can't apply both rebates to the new gun. If I could, I'd already have it. Already missed a nice sale. Oh well, good things come to those who wait. I think I'll wait for this rebate and another sale to come along and hope both come before May.
I'd still like to buy an M&P before that rebate expires, but I need this one in hand to make that purchase. Shame I can't just apply this rebate to the new gun. Hell, it's a shame I can't apply both rebates to the new gun. If I could, I'd already have it. Already missed a nice sale. Oh well, good things come to those who wait. I think I'll wait for this rebate and another sale to come along and hope both come before May.
