As Roderick was checking out of Office Depot the sales clerk said, "You'll probably want to take advantage of this offer." The offer read, "Mail in three UPCs and cash register tapes with the prices circled to receive a check for $25." The offer was an example of a:

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A rebate is a type of promotion in which a portion of the purchase price is returned to the buyer after the purchase has been made. In this case, the offer requires the customer to mail in proof of purchase, such as UPCs (bar codes) and cash register tapes with the prices circled, in order to receive a $25 check. This fits the definition of a rebate. A coupon is a discount offer that is applied at the time of purchase, while a deal typically refers to a bargain or special promotion. Point-of-purchase refers to marketing materials displayed near the checkout register to encourage impulse buys, and is not relevant to this offer.

As Roderick Was Checking Out of Office Depot the Sales