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Retail mail-in rebates go unfulfilled without recourse

Consumers who complete valid mail-in rebate submissions for retail purchases find rebates go unredeemed with no proactive follow-up from the retailer. The burden falls entirely on the customer to chase resolution through multiple channels over months.

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