topic Re: Mr. Rebates or Ebates in Community Chat

Mr. Rebates or Ebates

sunshineflower — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 14:57:33 GMT

Which do you prefer using - Mr. Rebates or Ebates?
I read that Ebates have changed their name but I've not researched that info, so I may be incorrect.

Thank you as always,

Sunshineflower

Re: Mr. Rebates or Ebates

KailaS — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 15:01:05 GMT

i usually use Mr.Rebates because rates have been better than those on Ebates (Rakuten).

Re: Mr. Rebates or Ebates

Ane1Care — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 15:04:44 GMT

They changed it to the parent company Rakuten at the beginning of the year. Before it would say, "eBates a Rakuten Company" in the logo. I like eBates but, I rarely use it since I mainly online shop here. 1% back isn't worth the hassle of loging in there, and shopping through them when I'm already here.

I've wanted to try other companies but, they all seem the same with the small payout.

Re: Mr. Rebates or Ebates

SeaMaiden — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 15:09:11 GMT

@sunshineflower I use both depending just on who offers a better rebate for where I am shopping. I get checks from both of them.

Re: Mr. Rebates or Ebates

Beeweaver — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 15:09:12 GMT

@Ane1Care wrote:
They changed it to the parent company Rakuten at the beginning of the year. Before it would say, "eBates a Rakuten Company" in the logo. I like eBates but, I rarely use it since I mainly online shop here. 1% back isn't worth the hassle of loging in there, and shopping through them when I'm already here.

I've wanted to try other companies but, they all seem the same with the small payout.

rates can change daily. You can downolad an extension to your browser that will always remind you to activate your cash back. It has been well worth it for me to use Ebates. I am up to over $800 in rebates the past few years. It adds up quickly so why not just do it?

Re: Mr. Rebates or Ebates

Shelbelle — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 20:54:43 GMT

I have been using rebate sites since 2007. They all operate virtually in the same manner. The key for me is to find the one offering the highest amount back at the time and place of my purchase. So, I use Mr Rebates, Rakuten, Extrabux, Be Frugal and Top Cash Back, and just check each site before I make my purchase. I can tell you that as a whole Top Cash Back offers the highest payouts. Rakuten offers the best customer service.

Re: Mr. Rebates or Ebates

CelticCrafter — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 15:13:40 GMT

I use Ebates exclusively. They have the browser button and I don't have to remember to go through their sight or to periodically ask for a check.

I don't bother to use it here, the amount back is laughable and not worth the aggravation of having to keep track to see if you did get it.

Re: Mr. Rebates or Ebates

Icegoddess — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 15:16:45 GMT

I use Ebates aka Rakuten and Shop At Home. Whichever has the better percent off at the time of purchase. Lately, that has been Shop At Home for QVC.

Someone mentioned the App to remind you. I only shop through my computer, not my mobile devices. I had the extension installed to do that and it turns out it interfered with another site I was trying to use. Took me awhile to figure out what the problem was. So, I ad to disable the extension, at least for now.

Re: Mr. Rebates or Ebates

Shelbelle — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 15:20:33 GMT

I can also tell you I stopped using Shop at Home a few years ago, terrible CS and very low rates. I no longer buy from the Q, so their rates on the Q are not of interest to me.

Re: Mr. Rebates or Ebates

sunshine45 — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 15:30:12 GMT

i use mr rebates, ebates, topcashback, and retailmenot for rebates and to search for coupon codes.

over the years i have used mr rebates the most.....and have received a nice chunk of change back since 2006!

Re: Mr. Rebates or Ebates

sunshine45 — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 15:33:17 GMT

@Icegoddess wrote:
I use Ebates aka Rakuten and Shop At Home. Whichever has the better percent off at the time of purchase. Lately, that has been Shop At Home for QVC.

Someone mentioned the App to remind you. I only shop through my computer, not my mobile devices. I had the extension installed to do that and it turns out it interfered with another site I was trying to use. Took me awhile to figure out what the problem was. So, I ad to disable the extension, at least for now.

i had an issue with the extensions also when i added them onto my computer.

i just go directly to the site now and then continue to shop from there.

Re: Mr. Rebates or Ebates

TaylorBrown — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 15:33:29 GMT

I have never used Mr. Rebates. I use Rakuten (formerly Ebates) and am happy using it.

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mimomof4 — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 16:28:55 GMT

I haven't used either of these sites in years. I use either Upromise (the rebate goes into my kids college funds) or Mypoints for gift cards.

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Krimpette — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 16:50:12 GMT

I always use Mr Rebates. They've been offering 3% for quite awhile, to my recollection, for QVC purchases.

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Alison Wonderland — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 17:02:13 GMT

I use MrRebates, ebates (now Rakuten), and ibotta.

I tend to choose whichever offers the most cash back that day. Ibotta needs a phone app, but getting paid is much faster. Twice now with QVC, I've had ibotta give me the credit, then say it wasn't the right offer or QVC canceled something when no order was canceled and take the money back, so that's not cool and I'm waiting to see how that shakes out after an email to them. Ibotta can also be used in brick and mortar stores, though I haven't tried that yet.

Re: Mr. Rebates or Ebates

gidgetgh — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 17:15:03 GMT

I’m pretty new to the rebates sites and so far just use Ebates.

I’ve only gotten 2 checks so far but that second check was a biggie. It included three referrals at $25 each.

No big deal at all to log in there first. I love free money.

Re: Mr. Rebates or Ebates

GenXmuse — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 17:19:10 GMT

Neither unless they can top the rebates on topcashback which they rarely can.

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shellbeach — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 17:52:30 GMT

I only use Rakuten.

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GAQShopr53 — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 18:05:13 GMT

@sunshineflower I now only use Rakuten (formerly Ebates) because I have never had any issues with receiving my cashback payouts. I used Befrugal a couple of times and quickly realized this company had a mission to avoid paying cashback. I did receive the majority of my payouts; however, the more I shopped the more they tried to come up with excuses on why they were not crediting my account and their customer service was subpar.

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Lipstickdiva — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 18:50:16 GMT

I use Ebates and Mr. Rebates as well as Retail Me Not. I use RMN more for coupon codes and occassionally they have had money back offers or percentage rebates. Many times the rebates they have for HSN can be used on the TS.