Total Defense Unlimited Security crap software - FAR at Staples, convert rewards + money maker!
 

Total Defense Unlimited Security software is at Staples for $19.99 with a $20 MIR [stapleseasyrebates.com] right now. Add in the 20% discount from the bag promotion (in store, nothing needed) and it's a money maker. Convert your rewards over to dollars and make money on the deal.

What does the software do? Who makes it? Who cares? Maybe it formats your hard drives behind your back, or spams your Outlook contacts with messages of love. It's not like I'm going to install it, mine met my trash can 30 seconds after I cut out the UPC. It's so unknown that I couldn't find it on the Staples website. It's UPC #817839011554, I don't have a sku.

Still here's an easy way of converting over some Rewards to dollars. Note that some of this info was buried away in the Staples paper thread, but had no real info or note in the title/OP so this deserves its own (not a repost). Props to Elementary_Watson for first spotting this.

This post can and should be edited by users like you :)
 

SKUs 101923, 101924 (dunno which goes with which). The software's not listed on Staples website, but you can search the SKU from in-store system through an associate. IIRC this was one of the security softs advertised a couple times in the weekly ad after BF. Rebate forms print out at register but you can also get them from the website.
TD Premium $50 MIR [stapleseasyrebates.com]
TD Unlimited $20 MIR [stapleseasyrebates.com]
(same rebate offer number 12-31281, but it's "limit 1 rebate per SKU/name/address/household")

Terms are there, not gonna bother copypasta here. Nothing about having to register/install softs but it does say "valid for end users, excludes resellers" (but terms don't say how they enforce it).
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The terms of my last total defense rebate required it to be activated prior to claiming rebate. Now, I don't think they actually check but that is what the terms say. Just a heads up.

Simple Rebate Steps.

1. Buy product(s)
2. Address envelope to TX rebate address that's on your receipt.
3. Fill out top part of rebate redemption form with name, address...
4. Check bottom part for if you want a check or staples card as form of payment
5. Put the rebate redemption form in the envelope (rebate receipt not necessary but won't hurt)
6. Attach stamp and mail.

No need to touch the product in any way or go to the website. Both rebates can be combined in one envelope as long as they were bought on the same receipt.

Buried away in 17 pages without specific details, nothing on this in the OP, wiki, or in the title in the thread in your link. This deserves its own thread for rewards converters.

Link?

Yeah I appreciate this thread...I was wanting to make the purchase, but was getting real tired of reading through all my stickied staples threads

These lame Staples repost deals are annoying .

I agree with the OP. If it was not in a title, and it is a way out of rewards (or MM), it definitely deserves its own topic.

I get alerts every time someone posts router drill stuff, should I object and ask that routers be only posted if they are routers of the WiFi kind?
If alerts bother you, just turn them off. No one is forcing you to use them.
Have a nice day

Thank you op. I have about $10 in rewards.

Thread for Staples newbies!

I have $50 rewards to burn. What else to buy?

McAfee is FAR also, that should do it. Another money maker after 20% bag deal, but that's in another thread (that I didn't repost). LOL.

UPC is not required for the Total Defense rebates.

Hello,
which version of McAfee is FAR? could you post the link, please?

Online Only?

Thank you. Appreciate it. As I'm new, my reps won't probably count for you. But just wanted to say 'Thanks'.

Nope, rebate prints in-store. Again, combine with 20% bag promo and it's a moneymaker.

How about the other Total Defense (Premium) software that is also FAR. It is $49.99 with $50 rebate.
No. It's FAR in-store too. SKU is 959597.

I bought one, but the rebate is Mail in Rebate. Rebate Offer #12-31281 - not found in Staples EasyRebates.

They are all MIR.

MIR suck

All of Staples' plummeting stock? :scratch:

Cut to the chase, bump!

This set off my alert for 'crap software'.

Staples killed the 25off75 coupon sites. Their fault. I have seen it coming.

Who is the person in your profile pic? ;)

Mmmm... crapware...

need to mention that "Total Defense" is not only crappy software, but also damn bad at rebates... they declined my rebate by saying: "not activated product"...
which means they mandatorily ask you to install and activate that piece of crappy software to get that rebate....

I found out mine declined too late, for $20, a very good lesson. it's just not worth the hassle to deal with a shady company

If you don't want to wait for a rebate AND you have a PayPal account, you could buy 3 x PayPal card readers @ $15 each, then redeem the $45 instantly.

http://slickdeals.net/f/5840532-f...at-staples

You still need to burn the remaining $5

I don't understand. I just submitted the staples rebate redemption form that printed out. How can they tell if I've activated or not?

Just so you guys know, last time I submitted a rebate for this they require you to register the software and show proof that it is registered. So if you are planning to resell the software, you are out of luck. Sure, you can resell it but the next guy won't be able to install it.

What a scammer. Sell AV but scam for money ---> hacker.

Didn't they require a photo of activation code?

Most stores don't have these 3 prods.

Sorry you are not that smart.

The rebate is through Staples, not the manufacturer. I'm not worried about it.

just got a 25 off 75 today via email

Man...reading these posts I don't no want to think. This software needs to be installed and registered or it doens't? The rebate is a MIR or is it a SER? The $25/$75 coupon is dead forever...but no wait I just got one. Really? All I know is I have over $130 to cash out by the end of April. I suppose by then something good will show up. :)

ya reading your post, we can tell you arent thinking right. your all over the place :bounce:

It's a MIR, but for Staples purchases, you do NOT need to install the software. You don't even need to send in the UPC. All that's required is the original rebate form printed from the register.

When purchased through some other retailers, installation/registration is required, which is probably why there's confusion about it. There's a sticker on the box mentioning the $20/$50 rebate after registering, but the rebate for Staples purchases is being handled differently.

Tips:

• $65 - McAfee 2013 Total Protection 3 User - search www.stapleseasyrebates.com for mcafee - mail-in rebate

• $45 - 3 x PayPal Readers - http://slickdeals.net/f/5840532-f...at-staples - redeem instantly if you have a PayPal account

• $70 - IN-STORE ONLY Total Defense Unlimited and Premium - search www.stapleseasyrebates.com for Total defense - submit the $50 and $20 mail-in rebate - you don't need to register it if you use the form on the stapleseasyrebate site

Total = $180. Use the 20% off bag coupon = $144. You pocket the difference minus tax on the $14.

I have around $200, and new tablets should make it to the market by then!! I am going to use one for a media player and GPS for the car.

Thanks :bounce:

Thanks :bounce:

I'm clear now...thanks.

SKUs 101923, 101924 (dunno which goes with which). The software's not listed on Staples website, but you can search the SKU from in-store system through an associate. IIRC this was one of the security softs advertised a couple times in the weekly ad after BF. Rebate forms print out at register but you can also get them from the website.
TD Premium $50 MIR [stapleseasyrebates.com]
TD Unlimited $20 MIR [stapleseasyrebates.com]
(same rebate offer number 12-31281, but it's "limit 1 rebate per SKU/name/address/household")

Terms are there, not gonna bother copypasta here. Nothing about having to register/install softs but it does say "valid for end users, excludes resellers" (but terms don't say how they enforce it).

OK.. I know its been partially answered. but just the rebate form? no rebate receipt, rt? my rebate receipt shows a different price 14.99 instead of 19.99 because it was only 14.99 at my store! so can i just submit the filled out rebate form without the receipt or upc? btw the rebate form shows 19.99 :D

and also, anyone know whether i can send in the 19.99 and 49.99 rebates together in one envelope? tia

If you are gonna get the PayPal readers, I wouldn't wait too long. There's been a report that staples are no longer stocking these due to fraudulent activity with stolen codes

http://slickdeals.net/forums/show...tcount=691

Do you have to give Paypal your SSN to activate the reader?

Looks like they are requiring it when I tried to login into the app using my current PP account for which I have not given my SS#. I think I will pass and might get square reader one though not sure they require it too or not?

Only if you want to actually use the PayPal Here service. If you just want to redeem the reader codes you don't need to do any of that,

You cannot put them in the same envelope, they each have to have their own rebate form completed and rebate receipt attached.

I just completed these earlier this year, and checked the status of mine on staples mail-in rebate tracker and it listed both submissions, however it declined one… (???) After further investigation, and calling them, I found they combined the rebates in their system into one submission for a total of $70 instead one for $50 and one for $20. I'm not sure why, but that's what they did.

I'm shockedthat they're only asking for the register generated rebate form and no UPC or copy of the receipt. Maybe it's because I'm so accustomed to easyrebates, or including a copy of the receipt for mail-in rebates.

For those that already did this rebate, did you only send in the rebate receipt printed by the register (without a copy of the receipt). I was inclined to use the form on the easyrebates site and include a receipt, simply because its difficult to copy the form printed by the register, but if they only want the ptinted form, I can do that too :)

People have done and gotten the rebate validated by 1) only sending the rebate redemption form from the register, 2) the rebate redemption form and the rebate receipt, and 3) Form from easy rebates and rebate receipt. I did 3) and rebate is validated. No UPC required. You don't even need to open the box.

Thank you very much for details.

I have purchased both in two different receipts, They both have same offer number and same miailing address. So can I send both of them in one envelope?

I may not be right about this round, I'm just sharing my experience here.

I got mine from Newegg last time. and yea, you get your form, and you submit whatever requires - UPC code, and some other stuff. I assume.
But at the end of the day - well, maybe say 2 months later, you might noticed status as "declined" from your rebate tracking link. Then you call in, and told that your copy of software wasn't activated, meaning not installed and registered on a computer.
HOWEVER, CSR usually would allow you install your copy of Total Defense and then approve your request, but within 3 months of your submission, I think. I just missed that window, since I've dealing with over 200 rebates and I never thought 4myrebate.com would give me any shit...

Just watch out, it's not a vendor issue, I think, it's the crappy rebate term issue from TotalDefense.

That would be a no. If you read the FORM version it says one rebate per envelope. I bought in 2 separate transactions and sent in separate envelopes.

Staples is different. Those that have already done the rebate from Staples had no such issues.

so is this staples easy rebate?

OP says MIR but there are staples easy rebates link in wiki that don't load for me :confused:

It's a MIR. Just go to stapleseasyrebates.com and do a product keyword search for "total" to bring up the rebates. Staples puts MIRs and SERs on the rebate site.

SO, if these are purchased in the same transaction, will it generate 2 different rebate receipts so they can be mailed separately?

Yes.....

It's weird because it is not a SER, but it's a Staples form that prints out at the register (like an Easy Rebate would), but then needs to be mailed in. (Without any UPC or other receipt.)

Nah it's not weird. All MIRs are done that way. If fact any SER can be done as a MIR but who would want to do that. The lack of a UPC is strange though for a MIR.

Would it be "safer" though if I included the UPC code in my submission?

Not necessary but you could. I included the rebate receipt just to be safe and even that was not needed. I know. It is weird to not have to send in a UPC or a rebate receipt for a MIR.

I guess I will not include the UPC since then it can be returned to Staples if the rebate doesn't work out.

One envelope or two? And I really don't need to include UPC or even the itemized receipt? Seems a little odd.

This seems overly complicated, but this is all one has to do, RIGHT?

1. Address envelope to TX rebate address.
2. Fill out top part of rebate redemption form with name, address...
3. Put the rebate redemption form and rebate receipt in the envelope
4. Attach stamp and mail.

Don't need the sku for anything, or rebate offer number, don't need to go on staples website. Right??

You don't need the rebate receipt. Up to you. 2a) Check type of payment at bottom of rebate redemption form.

thanks. I'll put this in the wiki then so others can follow the steps. I would have missed the check payment part.

All that for like 4 bucks?

What are you talking about $4. More like $25 before sales tax for both if you stack a $10/$75 with $5 filler. Most of these are done for the spend and to cash out rewards which could be $50 or more depending on the amount of rewards you have to monetize and any additional purchases like the PayPal readers.

We are going to repeat same Q's and answer in this thread as well...?

I use mine to buy tools
 

Oddly, Staples actually carries some very nice tools. They carry ChannelLock tools, which are made here in the USA, are high quality, and are affordable. They also carry Eklind, Pronto, Cooper, and a few more American-made brands.

TotalDefense requires product registration in order to redeem rebate. I stopped doing them because of this inconvenience and permanent registration of keys to me.

You're really not reading this thread, dude.

Got a check number for the 2 TD rebates mailed on 2/7. Should be issued/mailed in the next few days.

Too easy. No activation/registration, no UPC, no nothing...

Shazam! Check numbers here as well. Mailed on 2/5 and emails on 2/11 & 2/13. Got McAfee checks yesterday. Knock on wood. Mail-in has been pretty good.

I detest dealing with Total Defense but it sounds like Staples is running this show and curbing the usual bs.

sweet! I tried doing something like this before, but they denied the refund because I refunded it first - dumb!

I thought great I'll get $10 for free, then for some reason decided to take it back. I didnt have the receipt - uh huh, haha so they gave me store cred. then when the original reciept was run when they got it at corporate, they denied it because it was returned.

lesson learned.


totally honest mistake by the way

I snagged the last copy of each of these while at the store today to turn in my ink.

The cashier had trouble scanning them (noob), and had someone from the tech dept come by. That person said that the yellow bar code was to be scanned (vs the UPC bar code) so that the "software is registered". This might explain the lack of UPC submission requirement.

Also noticed that each rebate redemption form from the register says that the limit per customer is "02". The online form says limit of one on each. The rebate offer number on each is identical though. Might explain the confusion on the backend where one person had their rebates combined (as reported here).

OP, please give credit to Elementary_Watson for being the first to bring this deal to our attention a few weeks ago.

Sure, why not? Added to OP. I hope the credit works well on his resume to get him a good job.

No need to be sarcastic. The deal was mentioned and discussed well before you started the thread- so giving credit where it is due is "proper". :wave:

LOL, thats mean, just FYI, we have been doing this deal since 3 weeks IIRC, once Watson brought it up(If he needed credits really, he would have started a thread himself) and has been discussed in all the staples threads in the last few weeks in detail. :)

Sherlock doesn't do it for the strokes... He does it for the love.

since I can't read either, I wanted to point out that Total Defense is a war games simulator... where you can play Global Thermonuclear War, but the catch is that IT'S FOR REAL (hence the reason they require a valid credit card, to cover damages)

so what i dont get is why the eff are people thumbs upping a deal that REQUIRES you to INSTALL the crappiest crap that ever crapped software in order to claim a mail in rebate??. where is the logic with this?. if you dont install be DENIED???.

fuk this i had hopes to cash in or count a purchase but douches make it even harder to spend..

You DO NOT have to install this software to get the rebate. How do I know? I have already had my rebates approved and the checks have been cut.

nice im just trying to avoid forfeiting 40 bucks! gonna head to the store and get slapped with some good ol fashioned sales tax :). but why is everyone mentioning that you have to register the software? i dont think thats a lie the same shit happened to me and the online quickbooks. got spared with the 60 day you hate us policy. currently have $997 to go towards premier :eek:

Because they are confused? There is a subscription offer on the box BUT that is IF you want to signup for applying the SW across multiple platforms. Other retailers have other reqs to get the rebate and those offers may require installation for the rebate. IDK but Staples rebate does not require that one install the software whatsoever. I have not opened either of the boxes.

Both $50 and $20 software is the same offer number and says limit of 1, so do we get back $70???

And is it better to print out the form from Staples Easy rebate or go through the other website?

Same offer. One rebate per SKU. Do not use the other website. Use the rebate redemption form from the register or the form from Staples Easy rebate. There is a different form for each product if you use Staples Easy rebates forms. You get back $70.

Thanks. And I can't find any mention about submitting the UPC code? So it's just submitting the rebate form and the receipt (I can't find any mention of the receipt either?!)

No UPC required. Rebate receipt is optional as well. One or both for each sku in its own envelope.

Wow, that's a joke. What's from stopping people to submit for rebate without buying the software?

There is a serial number on your receipt that gets scanned at the register from the box.

I couldn't find this software in two stores, guess either it's out f stock or don't carry it. Can I buy online and still qualify for rebate?

Well you could if they had it online.

correct sku/upc ??
 

Hi Watson,

What is the SKU for $50 software?

101924 (posted in wiki)
or
959597 (posted in #18)

(or what is the upc)?

Thanks!

All the skus are on the rebate found by going to stapleseasyrebates.com. Just use "total" via product keyword search.

So want to use one of my last 10/75 from old app with 20% and I will be adding 2 items that will add an additional $5.58 to total to get it over $75 threshold (so subtotal will be $75.56). Now does it matter whether they scan the 20% first or second and will it take 20% off from that original $75.56 subtotal or if it is scanned 2nd it will take 20% off the reduced subtotal of $65.56 after 10/75 is applied?

I am assuming the $10/75 will still work after the 20% is given even though it will reduce subtotal under $75? The 10/75 is always looking for that initial subtotal figure to be at $75 and does matter if it drops down after other coupons are applied before it and still take full $10 off your total..is that correct?

All coupons come off the the pre-tax sub-total. Give the $10/$75 first if you have a cashier who cares about totals dropping below minimums.

Since most here are trying to cash out rewards by doing these rebates, I'm thinking now if it is worth it to be spending $54 at upfront (no rewards and already premier) and wait to get back $70 in rebates, but then I am also getting $5.58 worth of items free as well (which I was going to buy anyways).

Is the installation disk supposed to be in the box?
I just bought this at Staples...opened the box (at home)...no disk?
Is this an online activation and download?

No disk. Just download and activate. Are you actually going to be using this? If not, you didn't even need to open it to get the rebate.

Thanks
 

Thanks...may try to flea bay it or craplist it

Once you qualify for premier or requalify for premier your perspective changes. Not every deal is worth doing in terms of time and gas. Now after the 14th with the 5% back some deals may become worth doing because of the 5% added to the deal. However, am not going to keep buying all this photo paper and ream paper unless I can stack it for a coupon and the deal is a MM or I get something I need out of the deal at a greatly reduced price or free. Which is why IMO the faster you make premier or requalify the better. You can pick your deals.

Well my perspective is say I need $24 of shipping supplies and I have like $7 in rewards and if I buy just those with 20% then out of pocket will be like $13 with tax.

Now if I buy the 2 TD titles, plus my shipping supplies, use 20%, 10/75, and $7 rewards my out of pocket is like $62 and get back $70. So I get my supplies that I need and make use of the $10/75, but also make $8 out of it also. Difference being out of pocket cost and waiting for 6 weeks to get my money back.

$70 - Total Defense Unlimited and Premium - search www.stapleseasyrebates.com for Total defense - submit the $50 and $20 mail-in rebate - you don't need to register it if you use the form on the stapleseasyrebate site

Do i need to submit rebates in separate envelop or one envelop with both rebates are fine as it its not mentioned anywhere...

separate envelopes. It is on the from at easyrebates.com.

4myrebate is the correct place to check the status?

No, RebatesHQ.com.

Ah. Thanks. EW = the best. :lol:

2 entries came up today on rebateshq. one says,Duplicate Staples Easy Rebate ID and other says valid submission with $70. I don't need call for anything,correct?

Don't think so as you have $70. Someone posted they had both invalidated. That would be concern.

If anyone is still on the fence about these rebates, I just want to further confirm that they are legit. No activation, registration, installation, subscription, etc needed. I received my $70 ($50 + $20) check today. Exactly 1 month after mailing it in.

Mailed mine 2/5. RebatesHQ said check was cut on 2/27 so should get it this week. These mail-ins have been quicker than the SERs of late.

ETA: Mine showed up in the mail today as well.

Thanks for update Klimb & EW.

Mailed on 3/2, received email this morning (3/8) from SER. Nothing when searching SER site, however two entries on RebatesHQ (duplicate & valid). Hope to see $70 check in the next couple of weeks!

I bought both in one transaction (one receipt). Sent one rebate receipt and one rebate form in one envelope and waiting to see what happens. RebateHQ updated this morning and shows

Rebate : $70 Check
Status Detail : Your rebate is valid and is scheduled for final processing.

So I do not need to send in another form in another envelope right?

One would think not. It would get invalidated like others who sent in 2 rebates in separate envelopes but bought both on the same receipt.

Just curios.. If we bought both TD softwares in same receipt, shouldn't we send as 2 separate envelopes? (like 2 unique rebates).. Confusing...

That is what the instructions say but apparently it is not necessary as indicated in the prior post.

But is it safer to send as 2 envelopes? I cant understand how they will validate if to $70 if we just send the $50 rebate redemption form alone.. :(

But they did it. Both products on one receipt. I wouldn't recommend it but it definitely is more efficient.

The rebate forms for both products is the exact same. And after reading here that people who sent in two rebates in different envelopes got one invalidated, made me think. I have both envelopes ready and stamped and photocopied. But just sent one to see what they do and they processed both rebates.
So it looks like I am safe and getting $70 check. :)

Received a card stating that Total Defense was not honored because of duplicate staples easy rebate ID. I sent in separate envelopes and checked rebateHQ and it's showing the rebate for $70 but showing it as invalid--duplicate receipt. Hmmm looks like I might have to make a call. Anyone experiencing this? There isn't another Total Defense Product rebate on there. :(. Looks like they rejected both of them at the $70!!

Looked at daughters and she showed 2 $70 rebates of which one was valid and the other was Not Valid. I called Staples rebates and he said name was spelled wrong and he fixed it so it would go through. He said it was always there yeah right but once he fixed it--it showed up on rebatesHQ like it should have. I have a feeling there are going to be alot of missed rebates on this mess up.

Typo error, huh?

Only one other person has reported a similar siutuation so far, although in his case, IIRC, both rebates were showing invalid on his account online.

Got the same card in the mail today...my first reaction was to get really steamed...but then I came here to see if anything was up. Also checked the rebate site.

Seems that there are two entries there (I sent in two separate envelopes). One is invalid as a dupe for $70, the other (also $70) has a "valid" status. Last time I checked, there was only one combined $70 entry, so the second entry is a surprise. Kind of wacky way to process these.

So, no worries!

Thanks for posting your results.

I checked online and have one rejected for $70 and one accepted for $70. Does this mean I'm in the clear? This is so confusing.

As long as one rebate is showing valid for $70, you are fine. Ignore the invalid entry and the card that will come for that particular rebate.

Got the same card in the mail today too

Same thing happened to me, I called, was reassured $70 is forthcoming, they were just combined.

Same situation: Two envelopes sent, rejected postcard in the mail, RebatesHQ showing 1 dupe & 1 valid. Glad my situation is not unique! Thanks all :).

mine is showing invalid and duplicate staples easy rebate id. but mine only has one invalid and nothins saying the other one is valid. who should i contact to resolve this?

Do a chat via RebatesHQ.com

Would a double dip work? i.e. both Staples (RebatesHQ) AND TD (4myrebate) rebate submission...

delete

Received "duplicate submission you are bad!" email and then a $70 check the following week.

I got a card saying Duplicate Staples Easy Rebate ID

what should i do now...

Go to http://www.rebateshq.com and check that you have at least another TD rebate valid for $70. If you don't or have two invalid entries, then you have to contact them.

If you have a valid rebate listed for $70, you should be receiving your check within 7-10 days from now.

i entered my my details and i do not see the total defense rebate i see all other staples rebates which i submitted before....

Hmmm...There should be at least 1 entry as shown below:

Promotion Name:
Get up to a $50 Mail In Rebate on Total Defense Products (SKUs 101923, 101924) at Staples

Rebate Amount:
$70.00

ETA: If you got the invalid duplicate card, then at least that particular tracking # should be showing on rebateshq.

got my rebate of 70$ today thanks for everyone who helped me out

Just sending this in now in order to cash out some rewards, and reading through the thread has helped a lot, thanks OP and everyone that answered questions.

On the rebate form that printed at the register it says Limits Per Customer/Address: 02 but on stapleseasyrebates.com form it says limit 1. Which one is correct?

Don't think the T&Cs have changed, but the earlier terms were 1 rebate per SKU for a total of 2 rebates.

I stopped by staples tonight to use up my remaining $60 in rewards that are expiring today 4/30.

Also stopped by the post office and put the filled out forms and one rebate receipt into one envelope and sent it on it's way.

Thanks for the super helpful thread guys! My alternative plan was to buy some random keurig machine and return it for store credit if I found anything else MIR.


BTW:: The nice checkout girl mentioned that I have 4 days after the Rewards expiration date to spend them, if I'm ever in the same situation again.

Just picked up TD Premium for $50 in store tonight with the 20% off and $5 off 25. Paid $38 oop and hope to get the full amount back. Thanks for posting this deal since there's no activation required.

I forgot to check the prepaid card/check option on of the two rebates submitted together? Any suggestions for dealing with this so I get a check for both? Call them once the processor has received it?

is there any online presubmission for total defense liek Mcafee...

No there is not.

this was the worst rebate of my life....FYI the rebate form for this...even tho the rebate form that prints out says limit 2....in the terms of agreement section, it says limit 1

i had to fight 3 different agents before I got them to validate the 2nd rebate...