PROOFS OF PURCHASE:

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PROOFS OF PURCHASE:

All refunds require a proof of purchase. To get your $5, free watch, or free item coupon, you must send something from the package to prove you bought the product. Proofs of purchase are also known as qualifiers because they "qualify" you to receive a refund.

The most common proof of purchase is the UPC code. UPC stands for "Universal Product Code" and is found on all grocery store packaging. It's made up of black straight lines in a small box about 1" by 1". The grocery scanner reads this code when you check out. Many refunds ask for the UPC as proof of purchase.

Other common proofs of purchase include box tops or bottoms, net weight statements from package fronts, tear strips, inner seals, special proof of purchase seals printed on the package, or even a snip from a plastic cap.

Some products, like Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion or a can of Aqua Net Hair Spray, have nothing you can cut to send as a proof of purchase. In that case the manufacturer may ask for a tracing of the front of the bottle or can. Don't be intimidated by this. It is not an art test. Just do the best you can. You will also be asked for a cash register tape as additional proof that you bought the product.

About 80% of all refunds now ask for a cash register tape as part of the proof of purchase requirements. It is vital to save your cash register tapes.

Every refund clearly states what proofs of purchase are required. Some ask for 3 UPCs, others a boxtop or a code number copied from a can. Read each refund form carefully and send exactly what is requested.

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