ESPN’s Dan Rafael reports that Tecate is offering a $50 rebate off of this Saturday’s Mayweather-Pacquiao PPV. The rebate will cut in half the suggested PPV price for purchasing the fight in high definition.
Tecate paid an astronomical $5.6 million for the rights to sponsor the fight. Corona, which had been a Mayweather sponsor, bid $5.2 million.
To receive a $50 rebate you would have to purchase 3 18-packs of Tecate. Alternatively, you can save $15 off the fight if you purchase just one 18 pack or $30 if you purchase two 18 packs. According to Tecate, it is offering 675,000 mail-in rebates. The forms are available at point-of-purchase locations which are primarily in California, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada and Texas.
Tecate has been sponsoring boxing since 2007 and has been involved in promoting Pacquiao fights in the past.
Payout Perspective:
For those wanting the rebate, you will likely have to be in the Southwest part of the U.S. I have never seen these rebates in my neck of the woods although it would be a great promotion especially with the PPV going for $90-$100. Tecate invested heavily in this fight and we should see this promotion do well this time around.
I haven’t received my rebate yet. Who should I call for status?