Western Digital WD Elements SE USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drives: 500GB $39 after $30 rebate, 1TB $59 after $30 rebate

Quote from calistyle : It used to be there.

Ok, so just to confirm, you're saying that the rebates links were listed on the product page at TD at some point? I want to be able to tell them this when I call about getting my rebate.

On 1/28 when I ordered the rebates were not listed there. I also notice in the TD rebate center, there are no rebates for Western Digital at all.

Quote from blowout : Ok, so just to confirm, you're saying that the rebates links were listed on the product page at TD at some point? I want to be able to tell them this when I call about getting my rebate. On 1/28 when I ordered the rebates were not listed there. I also notice in the TD rebate center, there are no rebates for Western Digital at all.

This one and a couple more that I don't see on their site now were listed on their rebates page.

This thread was posted on the 29th, so it seems you ordered before that.

Quote from blowout : Ok, so just to confirm, you're saying that the rebates links were listed on the product page at TD at some point? I want to be able to tell them this when I call about getting my rebate. On 1/28 when I ordered the rebates were not listed there. I also notice in the TD rebate center, there are no rebates for Western Digital at all.

Quote from calistyle : This one and a couple more that I don't see on their site now were listed on their rebates page. This thread was posted on the 29th, so it seems you ordered before that.

It doesn't really matter when he ordered, as this $30 MIR has been a continuing rebate, just a different Offer # each time period.

TD-8320 [highspeedbackbone.net] - 01/21/13 to 01/23/13
TD-8481 [highspeedbackbone.net] - 01/24/13 to 01/26/13
TD-8483 [highspeedbackbone.net] - 01/27/13 to 02/02/13

As long as you ordered within one of those time frames, you should qualify for the $30 MIR.

Whether or not it was actually listed on the product page is inconsequential. TigerDirect's product pages don't always update the rebate forms properly, but if it was on 4MyRebates.com at any point in time, it's definitely valid.

It further goes to prove the point that the rebate existed since the Instruction Form is still being hosted on TigerDirect's rebate server (highspeedbackbone.net).

As I previously stated, I would recommend calling 4MyRebate first and try to get them to do a phone registration for you. Be forceful and tell them that you are unable to register online, for whatever reason, and give them the Offer Code, as mentioned in the Wiki.

If they refuse (highly unlikely), then you might want to consider your other options. My next step would be to contact TigerDirect's Customer Service, informing them of the situation, or you could choose to refuse the package or initiate a charge-back on your credit card for the $30 MIR which was supposed to be part of the deal.

If you have any additional questions, feel free to PM me.

I ordered yesterday and can confirm 100% that calling to register for this rebate is still available (ordered the 1 TB drive). I just did it in under 10 minutes and it was relatively painless.

Quote from TDMVP73 : As I previously stated, I would recommend calling 4MyRebate first and try to get them to do a phone registration for you. Be forceful and tell them that you are unable to register online, for whatever reason, and give them the Offer Code, as mentioned in the Wiki. If they refuse (highly unlikely), then you might want to consider your other options. My next step would be to contact TigerDirect's Customer Service, informing them of the situation, or you could choose to refuse the package or initiate a charge-back on your credit card for the $30 MIR which was supposed to be part of the deal. If you have any additional questions, feel free to PM me.

Quote from bsmack : I ordered yesterday and can confirm 100% that calling to register for this rebate is still available (ordered the 1 TB drive). I just did it in under 10 minutes and it was relatively painless.

I just called them and the lady typed in the offer code on her computer and the offer came up for her. The offer code is still not found here from their web site. She was perplexed as to why. Anyway, she told me to call back after I receive the hard drive, which should be today according to tracking.

Same issue here... On the phone trying now... Emailed customer service for Tiger and customer service for Rebate Center...

fingers crossed... I would not have bought if the rebate was bogus

i had the same issue with the server not finding offer code TD-8483. i called the 800 number and was on the phone with a representative for about 5 minutes and she was able to get me registered. thanks to TDMVP for that, repped!

Just got off the phone with the rebate center and I was told that the manufacturer had withdrawn the rebate and that it was no longer valid.... I'm pretty pissed off... Emailed TigerDirect customer service and I will also contact WD... I never would have purchased the drive without the rebate...

Quote from AzMurse : Just got off the phone with the rebate center and I was told that the manufacturer had withdrawn the rebate and that it was no longer valid.... I'm pretty pissed off... Emailed TigerDirect customer service and I will also contact WD... I never would have purchased the drive without the rebate...

And this is why I recommend disputing the charge on the credit card used for the purchase.

The rebate is part of the offer, it is part of what you are buying, and can be the ultimate consideration of why you make the purchase.

I saw your posts and decided to contact myrebates.com. Was told that the rebate was cancelled and I should call TigerDirect, which I did.

I was told by TD that they never advertised the rebate offer on their website, therefore it wasn't a valid offer. I was offered $30 store credit or return item for full refund. I told them no. I also let them know that the rebate offer was valid at some point in time as some people were able to register on the myrebates.com or through phone contact. Also asked to speak to a supervisor when the conversation with the rep was going nowhere.

End result: They refunded me $30 to my CC.

You just have to be persistent, straight, and honest. The rep I spoke to was helpful. His name was Willie Riley (not sure if you can ask to speak to him as he must likely understands the situation better after this contact).

GL TO MY FELLOW SDers!

Wow. Not cool tigerdirect. I'm going to give em a call later.

Edit: Just got off the phone with TD, and the csr told me that there will be an email heading my way soon. I'll give another update once I receive it.

after 35 minutes with the CSR, i finally convinced him to refund the $30 to my credit card. thanks to the earlier posters for establishing that a refund could be worked - i otherwise would have accepted a return or coupon.

Like I said earlier, as far back as when this thread started there was no mention of the rebate on the product page, at least for the 1TB drive. I've checked a couple times since then and it was never there. I was able to get my rebate registered by calling in about a week ago, but I'm not sure why this thread was moved back to hot deals. If the rebate was never listed on the product page, then TD has every right to say it was never a valid offer. This rebate deal was suspect from the beginning, and it's just causing people hassles.

i spent over an hour with a TD "head" CS supervisor with no resolution. she offered a refund or $20 TD gift card. she kept saying she wasn't allowed to b/c it was the manufacturers rebate....

i refused both, wasted an hour and now soo pissed off at them. i've spent some serious money (thanks to SD) over the last 2 years.