McAfee AntiVirus Plus 2013 (1-User) + $10 Newegg Promotional Gift Card Free after $35 rebate + Free Shipping

Quote from TheEdge : I think what he's asking is "can the rebate amount exceed the amount paid"? Some rebates will only pay you UP TO what you paid. Now, that being said, most people would consider a gift card a form of payment, but the rebate processor folks might think otherwise.

Except a gift card is a form of payment..... Just like when you buy something entirely with a giftcard, you dont really think the rebate company is going to go "oh, they used a gift card, that doesnt count, denied!" do you? Ive been doing this for 15 years, and thousands of rebates, ive never been denied for using a gift card.... What rebate processor folks are you talking about? Speculating? Save the speculation please....

Quote from TheEdge : I've heard from multiple McAfee rebate "veterans" that it's limit one per UPC (product) per calendar year, not limit one per offer number.

That would be dumb, but maybe Mcafee is a terrible company. I dont buy Mcafee products so, if thats true, thats sad. It would be the first rebate company ive heard of that operated like that.

Quote from falleng0d : Except a gift card is a form of payment..... Just like when you buy something entirely with a giftcard, you dont really think the rebate company is going to go "oh, they used a gift card, that doesnt count, denied!" do you? Ive been doing this for 15 years, and thousands of rebates, ive never been denied for using a gift card.... What rebate processor folks are you talking about? Speculating? Save the speculation please....

I'm not saying he would get totally denied, just that they would POTENTIALLY issue him for a rebate for the amount he paid out of pocket (i.e. cash/charge/paypal) but not for the gift card amount. I doubt that they would even do that, but I think that is all he was asking. Not whether or not he would get denied, but if he would get only up to what he paid out of "pocket". Again, some rebates specifically say "rebate amount not to exceed payment amount". You and I and 99% of the people would agree that a gift card is a form of payment, but...I was simply trying to clarify what I believe he was asking you.

Quote from falleng0d : That would be dumb, but maybe Mcafee is a terrible company. I dont buy Mcafee products so, if thats true, thats sad. It would be the first rebate company ive heard of that operated like that.

If their customer service is half as bad as their product, you shouldn't be surprised.

A post in this very thread supports my understanding of their rebate policy.

Quote from sumo28 : on the rebate form... "Store Name/Location:" ... is that where I live if it's a company / store, or do they want me to put "Newegg.com" there.

I would have to say Newegg.com would go there. I don't understand why they would need that since in step 1 it is said to be purchased from newegg.com only. Just a cut and paste generic form they all use for rebates I guess.

Do we get the promotional gift card instantly after we buy the McAfee Anti-Virus software?

Bought both, FREE IS FREE.

Used my $5 promotional credit from the Anime Studio deal on this deal. Don't have any use for McAfee but I do like Norton. Holler!

Quote from herethereanywhere : Do we get the promotional gift card instantly after we buy the McAfee Anti-Virus software?

Says it comes 4 days later or something.

Can one purchase both items and claim both rebates or do we qualify for only one of these? I'm getting paranoid about peoples' rebates getting denied.

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Quote from juzzaholic : Can one purchase both items and claim both rebates or do we qualify for only one of these? I'm getting paranoid about peoples' rebates getting denied.

One is Norton, one is McAfee. Unless you've done the exact same McAfee product this year (Antivirus Plus 2013 1-user), you should be able to do both as separate rebates. Norton fine print says limit one per person per offer, but with the recent uptick in rebates being denied in the audit process, theories abound that they are going after frequent Norton rebaters and/or they've just made it up in their mind that it is now limit one product per person.

Was looking to jump on FAR Symantec's NIS, but after reading about the issues that other people have decided against it. And this new disclaimer on the rebate form:

"Symantec reserves the right to deny rebate requests if excessive requests are submitted per customer or household or if other factors indicate a violation of these terms and conditions."

Seems like Newegg would not even try to help you if you have issues with the rebate. At least, Fry's would try to help. Pass and thumbs down for poor merchant reputation

If I did McAfee Total Protection 2013 few weeks ago that gave $10 newegg promo gift card, am I still eligible for this one? I haven't dealt with Mcafee rebate in a long time so curious as to how they operate rebate now.

McAfee AntiVirus Plus 2013 - 1 PC
$10 promotional gift card w/ purchase, ends 2/28 [newegg.com]

rebate form [newegg.com]

A total general question, aimed at no one in particular. Do FAR deals for McAfee and/or Norton tend to follow any kind of seasonal or yearly trends?

The reason I ask is because there's 3 months left on my current Norton subscription (i.e. expires May 2013). I've bought both this and the 3 user total protection just because they're money makers. I'd PREFER Norton 360, but will only install it in May if I can get it FAR between now and then (otherwise will install McAfee Total Protection).

Do they email the $10 gift card or is it included with the software?