I really dislike the rebate system that a lot of companies are using.

I bought a gift this Christmas that was a little over my price range, but it came with a rebate coupon for $50. I cut the UPC symbol off the box, filled out the paperwork, and waited.

Eight weeks later, I get a postcard that the “UPC symbol for the $20 rebate is invalid.” $#(&$^@. They didn’t even get the amount of the coupon right, and since I gave away the box as a gift, I don’t have access to the UPC symbol anymore. I feel I just got ripped off $50.

So, Epson Company – here’s my notice that you’ve lost me as a satisfied customer. You just ripped me for $50.