Money

Money was Originally Posted on April 9, 2011 by

I bought a new cellphone in December and the store filled out the rebate form and I sent it along days later. When I checked online in January they said there was a probelm, so I called the tollfree number. I was told that they had typed in the wrong phone number and thought this was a second request on someone elses phone.

They corrected the computer and sent out a new card (so they say) however, when I called in today I was told that the shipping address was wrong. They had the correct zip code but a different city listed for that code. It should not have mattered, because the Post Office pretty much delivers to the ZIP code, especially a 9 digit one which I use.

In any event, they say they cancelled the card I have not yet received and are issuing a new one. I can expect it in 7 to 10 business days but if I have not received it in another 30 days, to call them back.

Sigh! I REALLY hate rebates. Oftentimes companies issue rebates in the hopes that you won’t qualify or you forget to mail it in or forget to track it. I have lost rebates before because I did not get it sent in on time.

That is why I offer discount coupons which are redeemed on my coffee website, so people don’t have to remember to do anything, just purchase at a discount.

In that vein I decided to offer you Free Shipping this month, if you decide to buy some coffee or a neat Hawaiian flag (which is in very limited supply). Just enter FREESHIP in the REDEMPTION CODE box at checkout time. You should note that free shipping is usually better than 10 or 15% off the listed price and could equal a 40% discount. But what the heck, it’s tax time and everybody needs a break!

You can pay by Credit Card on the Authorize.Net link or by Paypal. Make sure your shipping is deducted before finalizing your order.

Also, depending upon orders, I may have to roast a bit more of the coffee so there could be an extra day or two delay shipping it.

Both my Pele’s Passion coffee and my neighbors Kona Sunset coffee are available during this special offer.