False advertising on state rebate

It would make sense that on-line orders are not eligible. This was a
STATE rebate. On-line is national. It would make perfect sense that
you have to go to a physical location, the store in the state of NJ,
to make a purchase. They sent e-mails to you, sure, but it was for the
store. I don't think it said, "purchase on-line and you'll get your
rebate!"


At the Sears stores, there were multiple computers set up to assist
customers. Associates from other departments were brought in to help
the brand central associates complete rebates and assist customers.
Many stores opened very early--mine opened at 6 AM.

I don't think ANY retailer's on-line stores could participate in the
state rebate.

I mean, what's to stop an out of state resident in a bordering state
from ordering a product from sears.com for pick up in NJ? They would
get the rebate if on-line orders were eligible. So, in order to keep
tax dollars and make sure state residents get the rebates, it makes
sense to limit it to physical locations.

If you were getting emails saying they were joining the state rebate
program then the state owes you the money not sears.

I would print off the emails and send them to the appropriate place.