Michelin Tired

Read here about a previous run-in with Michelin Tire. Either I'm an optimist or a masochist, but I decided to try again to get a rebate out of these nimnels.

I'm sending it in tomorrow and the form says to wait 6 to 8 weeks for the $50 rebate. That brings it to no later than June 30th.

So, Mr. Curmudgeon, you ask, why are you whining about Michelin Tire rebates already. Well, because all rebates are a scam and I am 100% certain that Michelin Tire will not deliver the rebate on time. It's against their internal rules.

Make the customer wait and bitch and moan about not getting the rebate, although most customers will simply not track them like I do, and only when he makes enough of a fuss, then grudgingly send the rebate.

Am I being unfair to Michelin Tire? Anyone care to bet against me? I've set up a reminder to myself for June 30th so that I can update you when they're late.

P.S. When companies that use rebates quote 6-8 weeks, have they ever in their lifetime ever paid any customer at the 6 week mark? I think not.

Update 2008-05-28: The rebate cheque arrived today, a mere 3.5 weeks after I requested it. Miracles do happen, I guess. I'm sure it had nothing to do with my previous complaint to them.