I've ordered many things with MIR in the past...and I think I've had a very high success rate on getting the
rebates that I've sent in...probably 95% or so. However, as I've gotten older, and more busy, I find it a less and less wothwhile time investment, and usually don't bother anymore. Therefor, buying something at a good price without a MIR is my perfered method these days, ...