Magazines and newspapers are full bargains, great products and offers of big savings. If you read the fine print attached look for 2 tiny words that follow most ads; AFTER REBATE.
This means to get the rebate you will pay full price for the items offered and then fill out a form to get the savings. These forms can be long tedious and too much trouble for the average consumer. Not applying for the rebates leaves millions of unclaimed dollars each year in the hands of the companies that offered the rebates in the first place.
Most rebate offers, though, are legitimate . If you do want to apply for a rebate, just be prepared to jump through hoops to get it.