A1U $500 rebate????

Bill McMullen · February 12th, 2006, 03:49 AM

It is a good price, and it will probably be just fine, Matthew - enjoy the camera. Let's see those "35mm lens" tests when you can get them up...

But you should go on to one of those (or several) sites where you can leave ratings for retailers and let others know that you received a grey-market item from that company.

Others might not be as willing to cope with that, and might appreciate the warning if they happen to see it.

Lee Kazimir · February 20th, 2006, 01:01 PM

Thanks guys, I was indeed able to get the form filled out with Firefox. Must have been a momentary error either on their server or with my computer.

Lee

Robert M Wright · February 20th, 2006, 01:10 PM

I'm sure the rebate is legit. If there was any problem with it, B&H is a class enough outfit, that they would probably take it out of their own pocket to make things right with the customer if they had to.

March 15th, 2006, 02:35 PM

It's real.

Go to: http://www.sony.com/hdv

Steve Peralta · March 15th, 2006, 02:54 PM

They say this rebate is only for business users and you need to fill out the rebate form under the business name? can anyone confrim this?

Don Donatello · March 15th, 2006, 03:12 PM

from sony site

Rebate checks will be issued in the name of the business or person purchasing the eligible product which, if applicable, must match the accompanying invoice/evidence.

Bill McMullen · March 25th, 2006, 02:11 AM

For anyone who cares, I received my rebate check today... I had sent the rebate form/etc. in on Feb. 4th.

Dave F. Nelson · April 3rd, 2006, 04:14 PM

Looks like there's plenty of time to get the HVR-A1U... and now we know the truth. The HDR-HC1 was discontinued so it wouldn't cannabalize sales of the HVR-A1U and was replaced by the HDR-HC3, which definitely won't hurt HVR-A1U sales.

I copied this information from the Sony HVR-A1U Rebate Site:
https://www.rebate-zone.com/default....DirectID=10680

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Promotion Details

Promotion Name Sony HVRA1U HDV Camcorder $500 Rebate
Promotion Description Receive $500.00 mail-in rebate for the purchase of a Sony HVR-A1U HDV product.
Promotion Number 060010A
Start Date 4/1/2006
End Date 9/30/2006
Hardcopy Postmark Date 10/31/2006
Customer Service (866) 881-1114 or Email Customer Service

Click next to confirm your selection.
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If you want to get the HDR-HC1 you'd better get-a-move-on. There's still one here in San Diego at the Best Buy in Oceanside.

--Dave

March 15th, 2006, 02:35 PM	#79
John Holmes Posts: n/a	HVRA1U $500 Rebate - Correct Website It's real. Go to: http://www.sony.com/hdv

April 3rd, 2006, 04:14 PM	#83
Dave F. Nelson Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 129	HVR-A1U Rebate Extended to 9/30/2006 Looks like there's plenty of time to get the HVR-A1U... and now we know the truth. The HDR-HC1 was discontinued so it wouldn't cannabalize sales of the HVR-A1U and was replaced by the HDR-HC3, which definitely won't hurt HVR-A1U sales. I copied this information from the Sony HVR-A1U Rebate Site: https://www.rebate-zone.com/default....DirectID=10680 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Promotion Details Promotion Name Sony HVRA1U HDV Camcorder $500 Rebate Promotion Description Receive $500.00 mail-in rebate for the purchase of a Sony HVR-A1U HDV product. Promotion Number 060010A Start Date 4/1/2006 End Date 9/30/2006 Hardcopy Postmark Date 10/31/2006 Customer Service (866) 881-1114 or Email Customer Service Click next to confirm your selection. --------------------------------------------------------------------- If you want to get the HDR-HC1 you'd better get-a-move-on. There's still one here in San Diego at the Best Buy in Oceanside. --Dave

February 12th, 2006, 03:49 AM	#76
Bill McMullen Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 31	It is a good price, and it will probably be just fine, Matthew - enjoy the camera. Let's see those "35mm lens" tests when you can get them up... But you should go on to one of those (or several) sites where you can leave ratings for retailers and let others know that you received a grey-market item from that company. Others might not be as willing to cope with that, and might appreciate the warning if they happen to see it.

February 20th, 2006, 01:01 PM	#77
Lee Kazimir Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 28	Thanks guys, I was indeed able to get the form filled out with Firefox. Must have been a momentary error either on their server or with my computer. Lee

February 20th, 2006, 01:10 PM	#78
Robert M Wright Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota (USA) Posts: 2,171	I'm sure the rebate is legit. If there was any problem with it, B&H is a class enough outfit, that they would probably take it out of their own pocket to make things right with the customer if they had to.

March 15th, 2006, 02:54 PM	#80
Steve Peralta New Boot Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 8	They say this rebate is only for business users and you need to fill out the rebate form under the business name? can anyone confrim this?

March 15th, 2006, 03:12 PM	#81
Don Donatello Hawaiian Shirt Mogul Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: northern cailfornia Posts: 1,261	from sony site Rebate checks will be issued in the name of the business or person purchasing the eligible product which, if applicable, must match the accompanying invoice/evidence.

March 25th, 2006, 02:11 AM	#82
Bill McMullen Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 31	For anyone who cares, I received my rebate check today... I had sent the rebate form/etc. in on Feb. 4th.