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Method and system for processing a rebate

  • US 7,006,983 B1
  • Filed: 02/16/2000
  • Issued: 02/28/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/16/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method, comprising:

  • identifying a product associated with a first rebate, the first rebate being redeemable by mailing a predetermined document associated with the first rebate to a first entity associated with the first product,wherein the first rebate is redeemable for a first value;

    determining whether a second rebate is associated with the product in a memory of a computing devices,wherein the second rebate is redeemable for a second value that is different from the first value;

    offering, if the second rebate is associated with the product and to a consumer, the second rebate in exchange for the first rebate;

    obtaining the predetermined document, surrendered by the consumer at a retailer terminal operated by a second entity, such that the consumer can no longer redeem the first rebate; and

    issuing the second rebate to the consumer.

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