Your product is on a shelf competing for attention. A rebate sticker tips the decision in your favor. We make weatherproof stickers, handle the escrow and payments, and give you analytics on what's selling where.
If you're a manufacturer selling physical products through retail stores, you face unique challenges that online-only rebate solutions don't address:
A power tool manufacturer was getting crushed by cheaper imports at Home Depot and Lowe's. They tried percentage-off coupons (7% redemption), mail-in rebates (2% redemption), and online promo codes (3% redemption). Nothing moved the needle.
Then they put bright orange "$15 Instant Rebate" QR stickers on their premium drill packages. The stickers cost $0.32 each, worked on any phone, and paid instantly via PayPal.
Result: 73% redemption rate. 41% sales increase. Home Depot expanded their shelf space.
We manufacture waterproof, scratch-resistant QR code stickers in our label shop. Each sticker has a unique code linked to your rebate campaign.
Your products with rebate stickers go to distributors and retail stores. The sticker is visible at point-of-sale, influencing the purchase decision.
Placement Tip: Put stickers where customers see them BEFORE they pick up the product. Front-facing on shelf = 3x better performance than hidden on back.
Customer sees the rebate sticker, makes purchase decision, scans QR code with their phone camera (no app needed). Takes 5 seconds.
Scan Before Purchase:
"$10 off? Okay, I'm buying this instead of the cheaper one."
Scan After Purchase:
Most customers scan in their car before leaving the parking lot while receipt is fresh.
Mobile-optimized page lets customer snap a photo of their receipt. Our system uses OCR to verify:
Once verified (typically under 1 minute for auto-approved claims), money hits customer's PayPal account instantly from your pre-funded escrow account.
Customer Experience:
"I bought the drill, scanned the sticker in my car, uploaded my receipt, and had $15 in my PayPal before I left the parking lot. That's amazing."
Your dashboard shows exactly which retailers, regions, and store locations are selling your products. This is data you've NEVER had before.
Example Analytics:
Physical products go through rough shipping, warehouse storage, shelf stocking. Stickers get scratched, wet, or torn.
Our Solution:
Industrial-grade vinyl with scratch-resistant laminate. Waterproof. Tested for temperature extremes (-20°F to 140°F). Plus, every sticker has a backup alphanumeric code if QR gets damaged—customer can type it in.
You produce products with stickers in January, they sit in warehouses until March, hit stores in April. When should the rebate be active?
Our Solution:
Stickers can be activated on-demand or on schedule. Set activation date in the future. Or activate when first scan happens. You control it from dashboard. Stickers can be printed months before campaign launches.
Your distributor says they sent 500 units to "Midwest region." But which stores? Are they on the shelf or in back storage?
Our Solution:
First scan from each location shows you exactly where products are. Dashboard shows: "Home Depot Store #4482, Columbus OH - 3 redemptions." Now you know what's actually selling where. Share this data with your sales team to optimize placement.
Someone photographs sticker codes in store without buying, tries to submit fake receipts later.
Our Solution:
Receipt OCR verification requires actual purchase. We check: store name matches geography, purchase date, product name/UPC, receipt authenticity markers. Plus, our AI flags suspicious patterns (like someone in NYC submitting 20 receipts from different stores in one day).
Customer gets rebate, then returns product to store for full refund. You lose twice (rebate paid + product returned).
Our Solution:
Build in processing delays for high-value rebates (e.g., "Payment within 48 hours" gives retailers time to process returns). Or use "final sale" terms. We can also integrate with retailer POS systems to verify purchase hasn't been returned (enterprise clients only).
Home Depot, Lowe's, Target, Walmart, Costco, etc.
Why It Works:
Big shelf competition. Your "$10 rebate" sticker stands out vs. competitors. Plus, you finally get data on which stores perform best.
Kroger, Safeway, Publix, regional chains
Why It Works:
Grocery shoppers love instant rebates vs. clipping coupons. Especially for premium/specialty products competing with store brands.
Auto parts stores, hardware stores, sporting goods
Why It Works:
High-value products, informed buyers. Rebate tips the decision when comparing similar products.
CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, independent pharmacies
Why It Works:
Perfect for OTC health products, beauty items, supplements. Rebates build trial for new products.
Local stores, regional chains, specialty shops
Why It Works:
Higher redemption rates (customers more engaged). Builds strong relationships with independent retailers who promote the rebate.
Industrial supply, contractor suppliers, B2B2C
Why It Works:
Track which distributors drive end-user sales. Proof of performance for your distributor negotiations.
Not all products are good candidates for rebates. Here's what works best:
Common traits: $10+ margin, purchase decision happens in-store, competing with similar products
Can work, but need careful ROI analysis. Rebate amount must be worth customer effort.
Better marketing approaches exist for these categories.
A physical product is a good rebate candidate if:
We manufacture rebate stickers in-house specifically for retail environments.
Starts at $0.30/sticker | No minimums
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