One of my friends bought XM Satelite Radio about 2 months ago and they tried to do the same thing to him but he talked to one of the higher-ups there and they told him to just send in the reciept along with the serial number off of the unit, although he still has not got his rebate back yet.
This has kept me from getting XM because i hear about many people getting screwed over on their rebate, and like you siad these units are not cheap!!!
Hope this helps and Good Luck !!!
Also, if you don't like the answer that the people you talk to give you; then ask to speak with their supervisor usually this will get you somewhere with them.
JUST DON'T TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWER !!!!
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