So instant rebates are the EVGA way to avoid step up being too good if I understand correctly. If the store price has a $30 instant rebate that creates price parity with other stores offering the same card then step up essentially costs an extra $30, correct?

I have a card that isn’t yet registered and is going to be a retailer return so I can only look at the list and make the assumption that it would be store price ignoring this “rebate”.  No way to see actual pricing since I'd rather not register something that will otherwise be a return.

Hi brentsg,
 
To clarify a little further, the Step Up Program is a promotion, and per the terms and condition, cannot be combined with other promotions or coupons, including instant rebates.
 
Stepping up may not always be a good value for everyone, but for many people it's a great option. In a situation where you could end up "stuck" with a card that doesn't meet your needs, it could be far better than selling your card for a loss to someone else and buying what you really wanted.

The associate code would also be a discount like a instant rebate and wouldn’t be factored in. You really would only get what you paid out of pocket.

Your best bet is to talk with customer support directly, but I would think your original invoice would be the one you upload, not the replacement card invoice.

LibertyWolf2003

the_Scarlet_one
Your best bet is to talk with customer support directly, but I would think your original invoice would be the one you upload, not the replacement card invoice.

The problem is that invoice is the specific date that matches my current one. I just thought that the information is supposed to match.

maybe - Ask Amazon CS to show the Original Credit / Return applied to the New Replacement - to establish purchase price ?