Refunds or Rebates?
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Refunds or Rebates?
What's the difference between refunds and rebates? Which is more popular? Where can you find refund forms and rebate forms? Do you have to always have a form or can you submit your refund or rebate without one? What else is required? Is it worth the savings after you pay for postage and the envelope? What is the wait time for your refund or rebate to arrive? When it says "one to a household", do they make allowances for families who have one person as opposed to families with 5, 6, 7 or more? What are proofs of purchase and what's the best way to save them? Will it cause bugs if you have empty wrappers lying around for months?
