Okay Folks,
This is the real deal and only available Monday December 22, 2008. Either go to your local Staples store, or better, go to www.staples.com and purchase Intuit Quickbooks Pro 2009 single user for $199. At checkout, you get a $40 instant rebate, which makes it $159. Then fill out the rebate form for $159. When you get your rebate check, that makes it free (not including sales tax, of course).
This is the best deal I have seen all year. My sources confirm the validity of the offer, and it is only available today. Local stores may run out, and there are no rain checks. So your best bet is to purchase online. The link should be on the Staples home page on this day only.
I'm taking advantage of the offer. You'll never get Quickbooks Pro any cheaper. The word is that Intuit is trying to help small businesses grow their businesses in the new year. Whatever the reason, don't miss out. And if you are reading this post after the fact, which means you missed this opportunity, then shame on you! You are subscribed to this blog, aren't you? So you get it right away, right? No? Well, then sign up so you don't miss the next good deal!
To Your Success,
Tim