Apple Ends $100 Printer Rebate Program for New Mac Purchases

since @ least 2004, apple has offered rebate program has typically offered users $100 rebate when purchase new mac , eligible printer directly apple. program typically offered three-month program consistently renewed upon expiration, although in recent years company shifted toward perpetual program while reserving right discontinue @ time.




appears apple has discontinued program entirely, retail sources have indicated both macrumors , 9to5mac apple has ended program of today. notice staff members:

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printer rebates ending on january 17

effective tuesday, january 17, printer rebate no longer offered.

monday, january 16 last day customers can rebate on qualifying printer when purchased mac. customers have 90 days date of purchase submit rebate claims. additional 30 days given correct invalid claims.

apple retail store , apple online store continue sell printers, albeit without rebate offer.

u.s. , ca only: wednesday, may 16 last day online apple rebate tool available submit rebates. customers should submit claims according terms of promotion.

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apple offered number of rebate programs on various products, discontinuation of printer rebate program, appears company has eliminated rebates entirely. iwork , mobileme rebates disappeared in april 2011, , company had offered rebates on products such mac os x , ilife combination purchases, mac os , microsoft office combination purchases, , others. apple previous school rebate program has been replaced itunes store/mac app store gift card.




apple continues offer several printers optional add-ons when configuring new mac in online store, promoting airprint-compatible models, printers being offered @ regular retail prices no promotional rebates or other discounts.

article link: apple ends $100 printer rebate program new mac purchases

 

well ...

must i'm not overly surprised, still sad ... how helped pay mac - buying printer , selling $40 or $80.

 

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