How many on Wall Street know of Ebay/MS rebates??
2manycoins2fewfunds
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It seems that the cash rebates are a blatant attempt to buy higher number of searches and sales.
Having served on the board of a publicly traded company I wonder just how they explain this blatant attempt to massage the numbers??
Having served on the board of a publicly traded company I wonder just how they explain this blatant attempt to massage the numbers??
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<< <i>It seems that the cash rebates are a blatant attempt to buy higher number of searches and sales.
Having served on the board of a publicly traded company I wonder just how they explain this blatant attempt to massage the numbers?? >>
Blatant? Why does ebay offer free listing days near the ends of their financial quarters? Why did Bank of America give me $50 for opening an account? Why did the lady at Costco hand me a piece of ham on a toothpick?
<< <i>Costco......it's one of my favorite places to "dine-out"
In parts of Texas it's considered gourmet
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<< <i>It seems that the cash rebates are a blatant attempt to buy higher number of searches and sales.
Having served on the board of a publicly traded company I wonder just how they explain this blatant attempt to massage the numbers?? >>
I suppose your company must not have had any "Marketing Expenses".
I disagree with your comment. It has made me aware that MS c/b existed, and ever since I've been using the Live Search not only for some of my eBay purchases, but also for my Christmas Shopping. (the later are not limited to 12; however, the cb is a lot less) I'm not a marketing guru, but I suspect what MS is doing is very cost affective, compared to Nationwide TV commercials which can add up to millions of $$.
<< <i>Why did the lady at Costco hand me a piece of ham on a toothpick? >>
Because you looked hungry?
On a more serious Note ... I see nothing "blatant" with the C/B promo. MS has set aside a budget for marketing that product, but only time will tell if it was cost effective.
My wife is there right now, I should have gone with.
<< <i>Costco pizza is good ? I guess there aren't too many pizza places in your hometown. >>
Plenty. I still stand by my original comment though.
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<< <i>Why did the lady at Costco hand me a piece of ham on a toothpick? >>
The pig had a peg leg?
<< <i> Why did the lady at Costco hand me a piece of ham on a toothpick? >>
Maybe it was her way of gently suggesting you purchase a water pick.
Sean Reynolds
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