$50 SPOT rebate

[Eric Greenwell]

I notice SPOT is offering a $50 rebate until the end of the year. I also
noticed it was $200 at Costco, $150 after rebate, but the online stores
still show them for sale for at less than $150. I don't know the
specifics of the rebate offer - I have a SPOT already, and my wife loves it.

www.findmespot.com

If you want one for next year, probably should check into this.

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Eric Greenwell - Washington State, USA
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[Paul Remde]

Hi,

You can see details of the rebate in the PDF file on my SPOT page.
http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/spot.htm

Also, they just announced SPOT Service Certificates which make it possible
to pre-purchase the service. That makes it easier to give SPOT units as a
gift. Without the gift certificates it was tough to give a SPOT as a gift
because the recipient would have to then pay the $150 for the first year of
service. Now you can buy the SPOT hardware from your dealer (such as me)
and buy the SPOT Service Certificate directly from the SPOT web site. The
gift recipient then uses the SPOT Service Certificate to activate the
service. You can see details here:
http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/spot.htm

Yesterday I had a customer order 18 SPOT units to give as gifts. I bet you
all hope he's your friend!

Good Soaring,

Paul Remde
Cumulus Soaring, Inc.
http://www.cumulus-soaring.com

"Eric Greenwell" > wrote in message
...
>I notice SPOT is offering a $50 rebate until the end of the year. I also
>noticed it was $200 at Costco, $150 after rebate, but the online stores
>still show them for sale for at less than $150. I don't know the specifics
>of the rebate offer - I have a SPOT already, and my wife loves it.
>
> www.findmespot.com
>
> If you want one for next year, probably should check into this.
>
> --
> Eric Greenwell - Washington State, USA
> * Change "netto" to "net" to email me directly
>
> * Updated! "Transponders in Sailplanes" http://tinyurl.com/y739x4
> * New Jan '08 - sections on Mode S, TPAS, ADS-B, Flarm, more
>
> * "A Guide to Self-launching Sailplane Operation" at www.motorglider.org

[bildan]

On Nov 20, 8:59*pm, Eric Greenwell > wrote:
> I notice SPOT is offering a $50 rebate until the end of the year. I also
> noticed it was $200 at Costco, $150 after rebate, but the online stores
> still show them for sale for at less than $150. I don't know the
> specifics of the rebate offer - I have a SPOT already, and my wife loves it.
>
> www.findmespot.com
>
> If you want one for next year, probably should check into this.
>
> --
> Eric Greenwell - Washington State, USA
> * Change "netto" to "net" to email me directly
>
> * Updated! "Transponders in Sailplanes"http://tinyurl.com/y739x4
> * * * New Jan '08 - sections on Mode S, TPAS, ADS-B, Flarm, more
>
> * "A Guide to Self-launching Sailplane Operation" atwww.motorglider.org

I just ran a scan of my electronic bank statements. Over a 10 year
period there was not a single rebate check deposit despite having
applied for scores of them. I am certain I have never received a
single promised rebate.

I refuse to buy based on rebates scams. Instead, I ask the vendor to
give me the discount up front and apply for the rebate themselves.
None have ever taken me up on that offer - I'm sure they know the
rebate check will never appear.

[Paul Remde]

Hi,

That sure is interesting feedback on rebates in general.

I guess it comes down to whether or not the company offering the rebate is
trustworthy. My dealings with SPOT have me believing that they are very
trustworthy. Heck, I'm trusting them to rescue me if I need help in an
emergency. I guess I can trust them with a $50 rebate check. However, I'm
pretty sure they use a "rebate company" to handle the rebates.

There are many reasons why companies do rebate offers. One big reason is to
gain information on where their products are being sold. Since the customer
needs to send them a receipt to get the rebate, the company learns a bit
about its customer base. That (theoretically) allows them to serve their
customers better. It also allows them to check on their dealers to see if
any are selling at levels lower than the recommended market price levels. I
don't have a problem with either of those goals. Another goal of rebates is
to increase sales by lowering the final cost - although delayed.

I'm not a big fan of rebates either, but as a customer I wouldn't pass up
the possibility to get $50 back on a $149.95 product.

As a dealer, I can't give you a $50 discount on the unit, because I would
lose money on the sale.

Of course, I'm biased because I'm a SPOT dealer.

Good Soaring,

Paul Remde
Cumulus Soaring, Inc.
http://www.cumulus-soaring.com

"bildan" > wrote in message
...
On Nov 20, 8:59 pm, Eric Greenwell > wrote:
> I notice SPOT is offering a $50 rebate until the end of the year. I also
> noticed it was $200 at Costco, $150 after rebate, but the online stores
> still show them for sale for at less than $150. I don't know the
> specifics of the rebate offer - I have a SPOT already, and my wife loves
> it.
>
> www.findmespot.com
>
> If you want one for next year, probably should check into this.
>
> --
> Eric Greenwell - Washington State, USA
> * Change "netto" to "net" to email me directly
>
> * Updated! "Transponders in Sailplanes"http://tinyurl.com/y739x4
> * New Jan '08 - sections on Mode S, TPAS, ADS-B, Flarm, more
>
> * "A Guide to Self-launching Sailplane Operation" atwww.motorglider.org

I just ran a scan of my electronic bank statements. Over a 10 year
period there was not a single rebate check deposit despite having
applied for scores of them. I am certain I have never received a
single promised rebate.

I refuse to buy based on rebates scams. Instead, I ask the vendor to
give me the discount up front and apply for the rebate themselves.
None have ever taken me up on that offer - I'm sure they know the
rebate check will never appear.

[Eric Greenwell]

bildan wrote:

> I just ran a scan of my electronic bank statements. Over a 10 year
> period there was not a single rebate check deposit despite having
> applied for scores of them. I am certain I have never received a
> single promised rebate.

Better give up flying, Bill! You are so unlucky, you should not even
stand close to things plugged into the wall AC for fear lightning with
strike you. I probably get 10+ rebates a year, and can't recall ever
missing one.

--
Eric Greenwell - Washington State, USA
* Change "netto" to "net" to email me directly

* Updated! "Transponders in Sailplanes" http://tinyurl.com/y739x4
* New Jan '08 - sections on Mode S, TPAS, ADS-B, Flarm, more

* "A Guide to Self-launching Sailplane Operation" at www.motorglider.org