[geeks] [rant] New rebate "checks"

[Patrick Giagnocavo]

Lionel Peterson wrote:
> I've bought a few "after rebate" deals, and more and more often, instead
> of sending me a check for the rebate amount they send me "debit cards" -
> WTF?
> 
> It is annoying to find ways to get rid of $10 charge cards, for example,
> unless I go to a restaurant and can ask the waitress to just put $10 on
> the card...
> 

Has not happened to me, I would probably just use them at gas stations.

Remember they are sending you the debit card because when you use it
they get additional marketing info about where you shop.

--Patrick