Just floating a theory. Didn't say it was a good one, or even accurate. All we know for certain is that B&H has offered the rebate form. Last I checked, the other dealers don't even have the camera in stock (body only, even provantage is out of stock) so unless they can provide one before Nov 6, there is no point in them even mentioning the rebate. Rumor has it, or so I thought, that a $200 rebate was going to be offered after the 4th of November. Again, floating theory here, original cards Could be included from the reseller, in the camera package. Didn't say it was a good theory though.
As for playing favorites, the blame for that goes directly to Pentax or whoever actually services the rebates. Only show attendees can put their hands on the form. Seriously?