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   Wolfman | Oct 10, 2003 11:58pm | #1

   Thanks Tooldoc,

   I was looking at this yesterday, now I am definitely buying one.

   Bob

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   dovetail | Oct 11, 2003 04:22am | #2

   I am just a tad s l o w!!!!     How can I  buy a porter cable product and get a rebate from Delta??????  I was able to download the coupon.

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   ToolDoc | Oct 11, 2003 06:57am | #4

   Porter Cable & Delta are both owned by the same company=Pentair..Soo Delta Does Honor PC purchases for the Rebate.. or soo IM told..HMMM I know it sounds funny but it works..if not there is going to be a lot of Very UNHappy PC owners out there..LOL..

                                            ToolDocProud Member of the Delta & Klein Tradesman Club & Milwaukee HD Club & Knots Bad Boys & Girls Club..

   A Non ~ Member of the Knots Bandsaw Guru Club..

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   nicobie | Oct 11, 2003 09:05pm | #12

   According to the rebate form, it's only good for specific Delta tools and you have to send in the product UPC  from the package.

   I have a feeling that there is going to be some pissed off people soon.

   I'm wrong. After checking Lowe's site I see that #52389 is the 1/4 sheet sander.

   The proof is in the puddin'

   Edited 10/11/2003 2:22:26 PM ET by nicobie

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   smijal | Oct 12, 2003 02:32am | #13

   Had a very helpfull person at the service desk look up the tools that are on the rebate.

   Here goes:

   Miter saw (don't remember if 10 or 12)

   14 Bandsaw  Model ---268  (3/4 hp motor for $399)

   One of the thickness planers

   Al I could remember-was hoping the 6 inch diameter PC orbital sander was on the list, but wasn't.

   I did buy 3 of the 1/4 sheet palm sanders to give as Christmas presents though!  :)

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   BG | Oct 12, 2003 05:47am | #14

   Lowes number for the sander is #52389...and that is on the Delta rebate

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   BG | Oct 12, 2003 05:32pm | #15

   Smijal,

   Are you going to mail in three rebate receipts?  just curious...

   I just picked mine up at Lowes...thanks to Tooldoc.  Now we'll see if I get my money back in 8 weeks

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   efarmer4 | Oct 12, 2003 06:58pm | #16

   RE: "Are you going to mail in three rebate receipts? just curious..."

   That is my question also! Read line two of the fine print: "2. No limit with proper proof" What does that mean?? One for each same item number? Or for each different items??? No where does it say one offer per household etc. but they do mention "Fraudulent submission of multiple requests .... etc." But if I really buy three it isn't fraudulent so will they or won't they send $50 for each one? What does everyone else think? On the one hand it is stupid to rebate for 3 of the same items but then again it is stupid to rebate $50 for a $49 item...Edward

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   BG | Oct 12, 2003 08:49pm | #17

   EF,

   I read the rebate form the same way you did...ya bought three, your entitled to collect three times...three seperate UPC #'s ..  go for it..

   I think it would be fraudulant if you re-submitted the receipts and UPC #'s on another three forms...I'm not sure, but they may accept copies..so this could happen if you used different addy's and fictious names...

   Edited 10/12/2003 1:53:33 PM ET by BG

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   smijal | Oct 13, 2003 02:23am | #20

   Edward,

   I have observed rebates where they stipulate "one per houshold" or "x items per household" as well as "one rebate per item designated on the form". This form says neither.

   I read #2 to caution that rebates will be honored only if there is proper documentation for each and every item. If they try to deny it, they just may end up dealing with my relative lawyer!  A multi-million dollar company not having the wherewithall to word their rebate forms clearly and concisely? Their case for denial would apear to be very weak.

   I guess I'll just have to document , wait and see....  :)  If I'm wrong, I can still return them!

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   efarmer4 | Oct 13, 2003 10:47pm | #21

   Not to flog a dead horse but... I when to Lowes today and looked for the sander, they have one left, yes item number is 52389, although UPC number is different- not sure if that matters but...

   But here is the great part: (You have to know this is a 1/4 sheet palm type sander with holes in the pad for dust collection.) They have a big display about a coupon from Porter-Cable for a "free" piece that will punch holes in your sand paper after you mound it on the machine- so the dust collection works! It is just a ~ 4" x 4" piece of plastic with points sticking up where the holes go, maybe costs <50 cents to make?? Should have been included with the sander-other wise the dust collection is all but useless. But to get this part you have to:

   1. Send the original coupon from their display, copies not allowed.

   2. Send the original UPC, copies not allowed.

   3. Send the original cash register receipt, copies not allowed.

   One per household etc etc.

   So Lowes will (it appears!) will send you unlimited $50 bills for a $49 item with copies of all the paper work except for the UPC. But P-C wants the original of everything for a 50 cent part that should have come with the tool.

   Talk about the the right hand not EVEN KNOWING there is a left hand!

   Edward

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   BG | Oct 13, 2003 11:41pm | #22

   EF,

   There is one with the tool.  Yes, it's only plastic with things sticking up, but it does work well.  I bought my second shet sander yesterday..so now I have two hole punching thingies...lol

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   woodaddic1 | Oct 14, 2003 01:54am | #23

   Just to let every one know.  I purchased six of the 1/4" sheet sanders and the plunge router.  I paid sepratly for the sander/router because I am expecting Lowes to put up a fight for the sander rebate.  The receipt for the router had on it the same type of rebate form as Lowes had on their homepage, So basically you don't need a rebate form, just the receipt.  With the purchase of the sanders there was no rebate verbage.  After my purchase I asked for a manager and showed her the rebate I printed from the website.  She looked at the rebate and the one printed along with my router receipt and she said as far as she could tell Lowes would have to honor the rebate.  She remarked that they must have made an error on the rebate form and haven't corrected it yet.  I sent all my rebate stuff off this morning and expect to hear from the rebate center in about 4 weeks when they call to let me know the rebate will not be honored.  Oh well, I'll be ready to fight.  Their error has paid for my christmas gifts.   

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    dovetail | Oct 14, 2003 02:49am | #24

    I also sent my rebate off this morning in the mail that didn't go because of the holiday.  My sander also had a hole punch square thingie with it included in the case. I am considering it an early Christmas gift to myself regardless if I get the rebate back or not.   We shall see in 4 to 6 weeks. 

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    BG | Oct 14, 2003 05:23am | #25

    dovetail,

    If you get the rebate check from Lowes..you will havespent about $2.50 on yourself for Christmas.  I think you should splurge on a half dozen acid brushes also..just to make a really swell christmas...:-)

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    smijal | Oct 13, 2003 02:14am | #18

    Certainly will mail in all 3 rebates. The second condition printed on the rebate slip states "No limit with proper proof"

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   bill_1010 | Oct 11, 2003 09:02pm | #11

   delta and PC are owned by the same people FYI

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   dovetail | Oct 13, 2003 02:17am | #19

   Thanks for the info............as you have probably guessed, I need all the help I can get .

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   HitSkyn | Oct 14, 2003 11:44pm | #26

   Anyone have a copy of the rebated form they are willing to post or email.  Looks like Lowes removed it from there site.  All i get is page not found.

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   forestgirl | Oct 15, 2003 12:19am | #27

   Yep, they've killed it alright.  Too funny, I suspect someone's going to get demoted to the mail room for that one.  What a fiasco.forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl   ;-)

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   efarmer4 | Oct 15, 2003 05:46am | #28

   I've put my copy up for bids on eBay! MOP (Mint on paper!)

   Edward

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   efarmer4 | Oct 15, 2003 06:29am | #30

   Try this:Edward

   
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   HitSkyn | Oct 15, 2003 04:34pm | #34

   Thanks, EF and all  who emailed me with a response.  I have the rebate form now hopefully i can find a local lowes that has the sander.

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   HitSkyn | Oct 15, 2003 09:51pm | #35

   Well I am now the proud owner of 4 porter cable finish sanders (until christmas then Ill only  have one).  No rebate recipt printed when i made the purchases so I asked the manager check the rebate and she said it valid in her system (what ever that is).    The store here in Indy had 16 of them.

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   andbiond | Oct 16, 2003 01:10am | #36

   Great got it thanks!

   db

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   ToolDoc | Oct 16, 2003 06:44am | #37

   I picked up 4 of em today for gifts,now the wait for the Rebate check..

                                                       ToolDocProud Member of the Delta & Klein Tradesman Club & Milwaukee HD Club & Knots Bad Boys & Girls Club..

   A Non ~ Member of the Knots Bandsaw Guru Club..

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   forestgirl | Oct 11, 2003 05:32am | #3

   Uhhhh, TD, happy Friday to you.  Have you actually navigated through this coupon process?  Which forum have you been (betraying us) at?  I'm not finding the right link at the Lowe's site.

   forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl   ;-)

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   ToolDoc | Oct 11, 2003 07:09am | #5

   Dear First Lady of the Enchanted Forest.. HMMM your asking me for help on a computer problem LOL...  Well Jamie check out the Lowes site..

   http://www.lowes.com     Go to bout middle of the page you will see Rebates click on this.. then find list of diffrent company names for Rebates   Click on Delta.. then you will be able to down load a Rebate form.. you will need to send this coupon to Lowes along with a cash registar recipt for the sander to Delta.. you will get a nice check for $50.00 from Delta in the mail in a few weeks..

   other WW forums I visit them all favorites other than here include WoodNet, Wood on Line, justwoodworking, Saw Mill Creek,WoodWorkers Web, The Oak, WoodWorking.com,  I miss Badger Pond..sigh...  ya I know I have no life.Just Buddies on these Forums.. LOL... Hey I just Love talking Bout Tools..HMM is there anything Else in Life????

   Good Luck on gettin a PC sander & Rebate.. Go ahead get a early Xmas Gift foryourself..  

               Take Care & Have a nice WeekEnd..

                                                ToolDoc

   Proud Member of the Delta & Klein Tradesman Club & Milwaukee HD Club & Knots Bad Boys & Girls Club..

   A Non ~ Member of the Knots Bandsaw Guru Club..

   Edited 10/11/2003 12:10:45 AM ET by TOOLDOC

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   ToolDoc | Oct 11, 2003 07:38am | #6

   Ok guess I stired up a Big Hornets Nest with this PC/Delta Rebate stuff.. seems some people are not able to down load a Delta Rebate form off the Lowes site..it has been reported that if you can't get a form off the Lowes site you can go to your Local Lowes & find your Friendly store manager & he will give you a copy of the Delta Rebate Form.. if you would like to follow this Big Mess tune into the on going thread on http://www.woodnet.net    in the power tools thread titiled Pc sander Rebate.. sorry for any problems you might have in gettin a rebate form  LOL  HMMM Naw IM not Really..hehehe...

                                                        ToolDoc

   Proud Member of the Delta & Klein Tradesman Club & Milwaukee HD Club & Knots Bad Boys & Girls Club..

   A Non ~ Member of the Knots Bandsaw Guru Club..

   Edited 10/11/2003 12:40:38 AM ET by TOOLDOC

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   forestgirl | Oct 11, 2003 06:38pm | #9

   Hi again TD.  I wandered over to Woodnet, did a search on "rebate" and found many threads, but none that were obviously the right one.  If you have time, could you navigate there, copy the URL (up in your "Address" window) and post it for moi?  No prob if you can't though.  Thanks.forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl   ;-)

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   ToolDoc | Oct 11, 2003 06:54pm | #10

   Jamie: Your going to kill me but gave you wrong titile for that thread.. correct title is Free Sander at Lowes!!!!! no wonder you couldn't find it ha ha..

   http://www.forms.woodnet.net/ubbthreads/showflat.php?cat=&board=ubb2&number=649037&page=1&view=collapsed&sb=5-0=

                          

                                           ToolDocProud Member of the Delta & Klein Tradesman Club & Milwaukee HD Club & Knots Bad Boys & Girls Club..

   A Non ~ Member of the Knots Bandsaw Guru Club..

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   smijal | Oct 11, 2003 05:30pm | #7

   Forestgirl,

   Go to Lowes.com, then to "customer services" and then the middle of the page will have a button for "on-line rebates"

   Stan

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   forestgirl | Oct 11, 2003 06:31pm | #8

   Thanks smijal, that was the trick.  Here's the link:http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=frameSet&url=lowes.rebateform.com

   forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl   ;-)

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   andbiond | Oct 15, 2003 05:59am | #29

   I was just on the lowes website and could not find any rebates. Is the rebate link on the main Lowes page?

   Thanks

   Dino

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   ToolDoc | Oct 15, 2003 06:30am | #31

   DINO : Scroll back to message #9 there is a link there that will take you to the correct page..You can thank Forest Girl AKA Jamie for the Link..

   EDIT ==> See post below..LOL

                                     ToolDoc

   Proud Member of the Delta & Klein Tradesman Club & Milwaukee HD Club & Knots Bad Boys & Girls Club..

   A Non ~ Member of the Knots Bandsaw Guru Club..

   Edited 10/15/2003 12:02:45 AM ET by TOOLDOC

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   efarmer4 | Oct 15, 2003 06:43am | #32

   No, see message 28, they pulled that page. See they are reading these sites!

   Edward

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   ToolDoc | Oct 15, 2003 07:03am | #33

   EF: Yup I bet they are.. Bet Heads are going to Roll at Lowes..LOL

                                                    ToolDocProud Member of the Delta & Klein Tradesman Club & Milwaukee HD Club & Knots Bad Boys & Girls Club..

   A Non ~ Member of the Knots Bandsaw Guru Club..

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   ToolDoc | Oct 23, 2003 07:32pm | #38

   Just a quick up date on this subject,theres a new posting over at WoodNet titiled Letter from Lowes reguarding free sanders,seems a few fellows contacted Lowes bout the rebate  bottom line is yes Lowes is going to Honor the Rebate.Yippie..

                            ToolDoc           

   Proud Member of the Delta & Klein Tradesman Club & Milwaukee HD Club & Knots Bad Boys & Girls Club..

   A Non ~ Member of the Knots Bandsaw Guru Club..