Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.When Rebates Disappear, Prices Don't Fall
You may naively think if stores stopped offering rebates, they will lower prices for everyone. That is not necessarily case, particularly because of the economics of rebates. Since only 40% of consumers follow through with rebates, stores and manufacturers could never afford to pass on the equivalent in savings to all buyers. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
