slowcloud

And you frequently used PayPal before the offer? Or did you barely use it? Or ever at all? Some of us do not understand why it denies us the privilege but others get it.

leeta

I used to buy with it frequently, but it has been a long time since I used it. Maybe that's why the link worked for me...

docinthebox

Folks, I don't know about you. But I'm tired of Paypal's ignoring my repeated request for payout of this overdue rebate. This is a marketing promotion they had advertised with an official press release article! And now they're playing games with us and coming up with all sorts of excuse for not paying up.

I think it's time to hold them accountable for this. I suggest everyone who has not received the rebate to file a complaint to the California State Attorney Office, BBB, and FTC to expose their fraud. When they have received enough complaints on this, I'm sure these agencies will take action. Then, and only then, will Paypal know we're serious and we're not here to play games with them.

California State Attorney Office online complaint form

FTC consumer complaint form

Better Business Bureau complaint form

Another thing we should do is write to newspapers, TV news stations, and online news sites. I'm sure a lot of them would be interested in hearing about this story. Let's get some publicity going on this scheme of wire fraud.

Harold Wazzu

How long is too long for this rebate? I made the purchase on Feb 12th, so I figured I'd give them at least 4 - 6 weeks.

kenbenobi

Doc was referring to the last rebate. This rebate clearly says the $15.00 will be deposited into your PayPal account by May 28, 2007. They will hopefully pay it sooner, but that is the date they listed...

PGHFlyer

Beware of how some stores ship. I made a $35 purchase at bn.com using PayPal to get this rebate. Unfortunately, BN shipped my order in 2 different packages and took the money from PayPal as they shipped, so while I was authorized for a $35 order - it cleared at $27 and $8. Wrote to PP, and they said it has to be over $30.

So, while I followed the rules, I won't get the rebate and couldn't have done anything about it.

stevevm

Has anybody recieved their rebate?

Cardsfan111

When this promotion first started, I sent an e-mail to see if it was legit. The reply I received indicated that rebates would be received between March 1st and April 31st (yes, I know April has just 30 days but that's what the e-mail reply said!). It also indicated that payouts would be on a rolling schedule every 2 weeks.

JP5683

I got the email Thursday (finally) telling me about the promotion. When I went to sign up, it said I was already signed up.

But I noticed that there was something new... (which isn't there now) that says the eligible purchase must be $30 BEFORE taxes and shipping...

Now if you go to sign up, it says INCLUDING taxes and shipping...

?????

PGHFlyer

Has anyone filed a complaint about PayPal before? Is the BBB the best way to go?

leeta

I finally did this today. Hopefully, the rebate will show up in my PayPal account in a month or so... :fingerscrossed:

JB7

I also got this email, when I went to sign up it also told me that I had already done so.

One thing I did notice Ebay is no longer listed, I thought it was.

felcher

i am still waiting for that spaecial one that will bring me happiness and lots of children.............GET A LIFE !!

Pookymeister

I need to be careful about that....i just ordered from BN. I actually placed an order before that that i cancelled b/c i realized preordering something wouldn't help in this situation. I picked a few things in stock and now im hoping for the best.

FYI - theres a $10 off $40 coupon for BN currently. I bought $42 worth of stuff for $17 with both combined.

DisneyDVDFAN

bn.com
$10 Savings
For a limited time, save $10 on a $40 order at BN.com. Enter Coupon Code C7J3M6L at checkout

there is the coupon ... found it at this page http://paypal.promotionexpert.com/Pa...ping/index.jsp

KennyBoy

If you did not receive an email invitation for this offer directly from PayPal, you are not eligible to participate.


gay

edit: that was the msg i got when i inputted my email

KennyBoy

you wont get anywhere. You will just be one of many. I'm not saying you shouldn't file a complaint but it wont help with anything.

timewaster

Will this work for buying stuff at newegg?
can you combine this offer with the free shipping offer "PAYPAL10" at newegg?

Double Down

I have been reading about a lot of people being told that they do not qualify if they didn't receive an e-mail invitation.

However, I signed up for this offer via a banner ad on the PayPal homepage, input my e-mail address, and it went through. I know it's only $15, but I think on principal alone I'd fight this one hardcore if they try to screw me.

printerati

It "appeared" to work when I bought a wireless mouse with PayPal at newegg, but I haven't received the rebate yet.

felcher

FIGHT TO THE DEATH I SAY!!!............quote from somewhere.............

Pookymeister

Yea, looks like im going to have trouble with this as mentioned earlier Re: Barnes and Noble charging as items shipped. Total order of $32, but split between a $27 charge and a $5 charge. Last two emails from paypal say im not eligible, but i wrote a 3rd.
I also asked BN.com if there was any chance they could refund the two charges and recharge me for $32. Not that I expect that to happen, but worth a shot.

Inhumans99

Be prepared to fight, they screwed me. The first PP rebate (spend $50 or more, receive a $20 rebate) I was qualifed to get (received the proper e-mails from PP, bought an almost $100 DVD set on BN.com) has NOT arrived in my PP in-box (and it is ridiculously WAY overdue, more than several weeks overdue...like I said, WAY overdue).

Basically, unless I am involved in an eBay transaction, I will NEVER use PP to pay for other on-line purchases...they screwed me, and lost a customer of their checkout process using other sites (if getting people to use your checkout services was not a big deal, Google would not be offering their own deals...which rock by the way, an instant rebate at the point of purchase is the way the PP rebate should have worked).

Did I mention that they screwed me over...I think I mentioned it a couple of times in this post.

timewaster

I tried and don't quality either.

If you click on the "terms and agreement" on the page, you will see the following...

You are only eligible for this offer if you receive this offer in an email sent to you directly from PayPal or if you registered for this offer between 2/8/07 and 2/15/07 2pm EST.


so if you didn't get an email, you can still quality ONLY if you regsitered during that time period. No point in complaining.

Cardsfan111

I sent an e-mail to paypal asking a question about the rebate. In their reply they stated some of the above conditions (the opt-in dates being 2/8 to 2/15). But then they had the following...

To confirm your eligibility for this promotion, please go to
https://www.paypal.com/spring07rebate and enter your PayPal address. You
will receive an instant notification informing you whether or not you
qualify.

I followed those instructions and entered an address in just last week. My instant notification said something along the lines of go ahead and shop! I just went to that link now and entered that same address in -- it comes back with you've already registered -- now go shop and get extra savings.

Guess we'll wait and see how this works out...