Confessions of a Mail-In Rebate Junkie  mysite.verizon.net/vze6l53f/confessionsofamailinrebatejunkie Information and advice on retaining and submitting mail-in rebates from manufacturers.

CostCritter  www.costcritter.com Features rebates, coupons, promotions and a cash back program for online stores. Registration required; free membership.

Ed Foster's Gripelog: Rebate Bait  www.gripe2ed.com/scoop/story/2004/4/29/8438/35808 Explains how and why the rebate industry, especially on computers or electronic equipment, has (over)grown, and how rebate fulfillment shops make their money.

FTC: Taking the "Bait" Out of Rebates  www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/rebatealrt.htm Advice from the Federal Trade Commission to help consumers successfully process and submit rebates.

Rebate Report Card  www.rebatereportcard.com Rebate rankings submitted by consumers. Rebates are ranked from A to F, depending on length of time to get the money, complexity of instructions, quality of customer service and related details.

Rebate Roulette  www.rebateroulette.com User-submitted rebate reviews and ratings.

Refunding Online  members.tripod.com/~JWarren/RefundOnline.html Devoted to the hobbies of refunding and couponing. Includes newbie tips, glossary and manufacturer directory with 1-800 numbers for most major brands.

The Straight Dope: Why are rebate checks drawn on obscure banks in the middle of nowhere?  www.straightdope.com/classics/a3_167.html Answer: It's part of a scheme to delay paying rebates for as long as legally possible.

The Rebate Debate: Why Were They Late?  www.ftc.gov/opa/2005/03/compusa.htm FTC settles charges against CompUSA for deceptive and unfair product rebate practices. (March, 2005)