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Danny Santos · November 25th, 2003, 05:35 PM

I am just wondering how long (months?) did it took Canon to send you their rebate check? Is there a way to check if the rebate has been issued?

I did received an email confirmation from Canon stating that my rebate request is valid and that I should be receiving my check. It's been since 10/6/03 and I have not received the check. Kinda getting curious and need the money to buy more video stuff.

Thanks.

Ken Tanaka · November 25th, 2003, 05:50 PM

I don't know. But I do know that virtually all rebate programs are outsourced to 3rd party companies. I would expect the typical turn-around time to be in the neighborhood of 8-12 weeks.

Kelvin Kelm · November 25th, 2003, 07:48 PM

The Rebate form said 6-8 weeks. I have been waiting since 9/15/03 and no check yet. I'll let you know when it comes in.

Don Palomaki · November 26th, 2003, 05:46 AM

Some rebate programs give a website you can use to track your rebate. Did Canon provide thator similar information?

Robert Knecht Schmidt · November 26th, 2003, 06:00 AM

The majority of rebates I apply for, I never receive. As a result I never let a promise of a post-purchase rebate influence my buying.

I'm sure Canon is better about this than most companies; still, I wouldn't be surprised if it took a phone call or two to get your rebate mailed.

Chris Hurd · November 26th, 2003, 06:01 AM

Call 1-800-OK-Canon and cycle through the menus until you get a live human being on the line.

For what it's worth, manufacturers never handle rebate programs internally. Rebate programs are always outsourced to some other company that "specializes" in rebate programs. If enough people complain, the manufacturer will most likely apply pressure on the rebate company to follow through. Hope this helps,

Danny Santos · November 26th, 2003, 06:33 PM

Canon did provide a site to track my rebate. I went to this site and it did indicate that my rebate request is valid and will be receiving a check.

Has anyone received their rebate checks yet? So far the response(s) to this thread appears that everyone is still waiting.

Maybe a phone call to Canon is justifiable?

Dan Owens · November 28th, 2003, 06:44 PM

Danny,

If you've gotten a message saying that they are processing your check, it shouldn't be too much longer. As I recall it took a while to get my rebate check from a Canon lens I purchased. As long as you have gotten confirmation that they received your rebate request, don't worry it will come. All you can do at this point is wait.

Kelvin Kelm · December 1st, 2003, 04:03 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Dan Owens : Danny,

If you've gotten a message saying that they are processing your check, it shouldn't be too much longer. As I recall it took a while to get my rebate check from a Canon lens I purchased. As long as you have gotten confirmation that they received your rebate request, don't worry it will come. All you can do at this point is wait. -->>>

I received my confirmation email on 9/15, but haven't received the rebate yet. They are way beyond their 6-8 weeks.

Joe Cirino · December 9th, 2003, 04:59 PM

http://www.rebateshq.com/weblogic/rebateshq/parago/trackRebate

Joseph Lawrence · December 10th, 2003, 06:33 AM

I sent the rebate form on 9/16/03 and received the e-mail
with tracking info on 10/09/03. I received a rebate check
on 12/09/03. Apparently they are running behind schedule
with the rebate promotion.

Joseph

November 25th, 2003, 05:35 PM	#1
Danny Santos Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Antioch, CA USA Posts: 49	Canon Rebate I am just wondering how long (months?) did it took Canon to send you their rebate check? Is there a way to check if the rebate has been issued? I did received an email confirmation from Canon stating that my rebate request is valid and that I should be receiving my check. It's been since 10/6/03 and I have not received the check. Kinda getting curious and need the money to buy more video stuff. Thanks.

November 25th, 2003, 05:50 PM	#2
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	I don't know. But I do know that virtually all rebate programs are outsourced to 3rd party companies. I would expect the typical turn-around time to be in the neighborhood of 8-12 weeks. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

November 26th, 2003, 05:46 AM	#4
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,488	Some rebate programs give a website you can use to track your rebate. Did Canon provide thator similar information? __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com

November 26th, 2003, 06:00 AM	#5
Robert Knecht Schmidt Wrangler Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,933	The majority of rebates I apply for, I never receive. As a result I never let a promise of a post-purchase rebate influence my buying. I'm sure Canon is better about this than most companies; still, I wouldn't be surprised if it took a phone call or two to get your rebate mailed. __________________ All the best, Robert K S Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| The best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

November 26th, 2003, 06:01 AM	#6
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Call 1-800-OK-Canon and cycle through the menus until you get a live human being on the line. For what it's worth, manufacturers never handle rebate programs internally. Rebate programs are always outsourced to some other company that "specializes" in rebate programs. If enough people complain, the manufacturer will most likely apply pressure on the rebate company to follow through. Hope this helps, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

November 25th, 2003, 07:48 PM	#3
Kelvin Kelm Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 49	The Rebate form said 6-8 weeks. I have been waiting since 9/15/03 and no check yet. I'll let you know when it comes in.

November 26th, 2003, 06:33 PM	#7
Danny Santos Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Antioch, CA USA Posts: 49	Canon did provide a site to track my rebate. I went to this site and it did indicate that my rebate request is valid and will be receiving a check. Has anyone received their rebate checks yet? So far the response(s) to this thread appears that everyone is still waiting. Maybe a phone call to Canon is justifiable?

November 28th, 2003, 06:44 PM	#8
Dan Owens Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mentor OH Posts: 28	Danny, If you've gotten a message saying that they are processing your check, it shouldn't be too much longer. As I recall it took a while to get my rebate check from a Canon lens I purchased. As long as you have gotten confirmation that they received your rebate request, don't worry it will come. All you can do at this point is wait. __________________ DanO

December 1st, 2003, 04:03 PM	#9
Kelvin Kelm Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 49	<<<-- Originally posted by Dan Owens : Danny, If you've gotten a message saying that they are processing your check, it shouldn't be too much longer. As I recall it took a while to get my rebate check from a Canon lens I purchased. As long as you have gotten confirmation that they received your rebate request, don't worry it will come. All you can do at this point is wait. -->>> I received my confirmation email on 9/15, but haven't received the rebate yet. They are way beyond their 6-8 weeks.

December 9th, 2003, 04:59 PM	#10
Joe Cirino Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: United States Posts: 101	Its been 2 months so far and waiting... http://www.rebateshq.com/weblogic/rebateshq/parago/trackRebate

December 10th, 2003, 06:33 AM	#11
Joseph Lawrence Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: fort wayne, IN Posts: 50	I sent the rebate form on 9/16/03 and received the e-mail with tracking info on 10/09/03. I received a rebate check on 12/09/03. Apparently they are running behind schedule with the rebate promotion. Joseph