The WiFi/multiport router bricked itself somehow last night.
Solid lights. Didn't reset.
So when I woke up, no access.
And the neighbor's open WiFi wasn't going outbound, either.
Oh well. Plenty more time for breakfast.
Made a note to stop by Best Buy on the way home.
I'm sure any router/hub/switch/thingamadoodle will have rebates "lowering" the price.
I really hate rebates.
I pay full price, including sales tax. Then I have to fill in a form. Then mail it. Then wait for the rebate check. Then go to the bank. Then deposit the check. Then wait for it to clear.
What a fucking hassle.
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Mine just let all of teh smoke out of the power adapter. like i have time to deal with this now. Time for research and figuring out what to get.
Rich
Posted by wich | May 21, 2008 12:58 PM
Posted on May 21, 2008 12:58
Exactly why Best Buy is preferred over other stores. Best Buy has everything with "instant savings" replacing the rebates. No hassles, no stamps, no cutting of proof of purchase off of boxes. Just buy it and pay the price other stores sell it for "after rebate"
Posted by Michael W. Jones | May 21, 2008 6:00 PM
Posted on May 21, 2008 18:00
Rebates are like that on purpose. Assuming you don't forget to send in the required information and documentation, the seller gets to hold your money and collect interest on it until you finally cash the check. Same logic goes for why stores love it when you buy gift cards.
There's a conspiracy theory in there somewhere...
Posted by Chris | May 23, 2008 10:28 AM
Posted on May 23, 2008 10:28