[geeks] [rant] New rebate "checks"

[Joshua Boyd]

On Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 08:42:12AM -0400, 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...
>
> Anyone else annoyed by this?

Yes, they are annoying, but I don't have a hard time using them.  I just
use them towards groceries or gas.  I presume that movies or liquor
would also work.