QUOTE(ericlks91 @ Oct 13 2021, 10:33 AM)
LOL, u r missing the point, just because everyone is experiencing this doesn't justify this is right. Just because it is the "common" thing doesn't mean we all have to accept it. I'm just posting the dates here for future potential buyer's reference but if you have nothing constructive to say then I suggest you don't say it at all.
Not sure why you would even take the time to advocate for lenovo to ask people to buy elsewhere and request the 5% cashback. I suggest you to use your time to read up consumer protection act 1999. Learn how to be a smart consumer and not just happily accept 5% rebate and give them an easy pass - this will give them chance to do it again to other consumers. Maybe 5% rebate solve your problem and make you happy but it doesn't solve it for future customers.
Thank you and you have a good day

Thanks for missing the point. Nowhere did I say this is right or need to be accepted. If you want to fight about right or wrong please ask CPA or PPIM or bring to small claims court yourself.
This is an internet forum and many including myself have already shared information. You are halfway through the process and just complaining, not sharing anything which previous buyers did not experience. So it is your post which is not constructive, just venting your unhappiness.
And sure, if the 5% is not a solution to you feel free to not ask for it. Just cancel your order, I'm sure that will avoid them being able to 'do it again to other consumers'. Or complain on an unrelated forum, that would be useful as well.