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Denon DJ DN-S3700 Rebate
Denon DJ is offering a rebate on its DN-S3700 digital media turntable. Through December 31, 2009, each new DN-S3700 purchased through an authorized Denon DJ dealer in the U.S. will make the customer eligible for a $100 mail-in rebate. To participate, buyers must fill out the redemption form and send it in by January 31, 2010, along with the original sales receipt and the original product UPC barcode and serial number sticker, both cut from the packaging. Find out more at the Denon site.

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