Rakuten

[sherryinutah]

For those of you who have used Ebates in the past - That company changed to Rakuten.  They still do the same thing; meaning that, you can receive "rebates" when you click through the website to shop online.

Now they're doing something more....

They've announced that you can received 5% cash back at thousands of restaurants.  Just thought you'd like to know.  I still have a lot to learn about this.

I think you do the "restaurant thing" via the Rakuten App.  It's currently available for people who use iOS but will be coming soon to Android.

Do you use Rakuten?

[gwilson31]

No, I don't use them and I'm not too sure what they are either.  I don't do too much on line shopping and I don't go to restaurants very often.

[metsrock69]

I have been using ebates for a few years now . they sent me an email telling me they were gonna change their name. the concept still works the same and I still get my rebates.

[1imaginarygirl]

I have used ebates in the past, but I'm not impressed. Several times I never "automatically" got my rebate and had to request it each time. And when I signed up for Verizon, I was supposed to get a rebate for the phone I purchased. Never got it, and ebates said it was Verizon who denied the rebate and gave no reason for it. Apparently I only qualify for small $1 or $2 rebates.

[aflyingmonkey]

I've seen commercials on it... my first thought was why would they change such an easy name like 'ebates' to one as complex as 'Rakuten' .   Doesn't seem to make sense.

I signed up for ebates so my Aunt could get $25 for referrals... but I have never personally used it.

[Yukichan77]

I've heard of Ebates but I've never used them, nor did I know they were changing the name or concept. Sounds interesting, though. I may have to check it out.

[dsosnowski06]

My daughter and I both use it as we used Ebates in the past.  We use it a lot when shop online at Kohl's and other online stores.  Not big bucks but have applied what we earned toward her student loans.  Every penny helps.

[ktheodos]

Not familiar with them...thanks for the information...

[vg7405]

I used Ebates probably once in my life. It was OK, but I do not think I will use their services again. I was not aware that they recently changed their name. Interesting...

[plennis]

Well I think O need to look into this.  I have never used e-bates but have friends who have had really good luck with it.

[gaylasue]

Yes, I do!  Every opportunity that I can!  I've received over $1,000 back from them since I joined a few years ago.

[jkhanson]

I have been using ebates for a few years now . they sent me an email telling me they were gonna change their name. the concept still works the same and I still get my rebates.

I too have eBates for several years.  I have received cash back rewards many times.  Every little bit helps. 

[sfreeman8]

I've been a member for years but had forgotten about it. I used to spend a lot of money For Christmas. birthdays. and just for myself (housewares, clothing) when I was working I could kick myself for forgetting. They didn't have the reminder and never sent emails about the cash back reports every month back then. It figures because now I can't afford to spend like I did, so I don't make much but it's still better than nothing.

[potluck6]

Did use debates for Christmas presents. Hate those fricking commercials where someone says she made 2000.00 girl you'd have to spend 20000 or more.

[jenniferhoder]

I didn’t know that about the restaurant part. I do use Rakuten - and I love it!