Ebay Gift Cards

mdkuom

Did ebay change their policy on this recently? I'm pretty sure I've used ebay gift cards to buy coins before, but now they are on the restricted list.

crazyhounddog

Note to self...Do not but eBay gift cards for my coin collecting friends.

thebeav

What would be their reasoning here ?
Gee, that really would smell......

mdkuom

From their terms and conditions:

The Gift Card may not be used to pay eBay or PayPal service fees. The Gift Card also may not be used to buy eBay Gift Cards, third party gift cards, gift certificates, coupons, coins, paper money, virtual currency, or items generally considered to be "bullion" (for example, gold, silver, and other precious metals in the form of coins, bars, or ingots).

jwitten

Interesting. I get $500 gift cards at Krogers to get $1 off/gallon per fill up all the time. I think a call to ebay is in order before I buy anymore

travelingman

That is absurd. If you buy a gift card why would it be restricted to buying anything?

CuKevin

This is unfortunate news. Everybody call eBay!

sawyerjosh

I think perhaps this policy means that gift cards cannot be turned into other forms of money i.e. gift cards/ currency/ coins. For example, ebay would not want you to spend your $50 gifts card on a $50 bill: swapping for monetary value. I think COLLECTIBLE coins/ currency/ and bullion are likely is exempt. I may be wrong, just my 2 cents worth.

ghigh

Originally posted by: mdkuom

Did ebay change their policy on this recently? I'm pretty sure I've used ebay gift cards to buy coins before, but now they are on the restricted list.

I can tell you I've used ebay cards to pay for coins before. This must be new. What a disappointment.

ghigh

Originally posted by: CuKevin

This is unfortunate news. Everybody call eBay!

What's their number?

dib

Thanks for the heads up.

jtlee321

Originally posted by: sawyerjosh
I think perhaps this policy means that gift cards cannot be turned into other forms of money i.e. gift cards/ currency/ coins. For example, ebay would not want you to spend your $50 gifts card on a $50 bill: swapping for monetary value. I think COLLECTIBLE coins/ currency/ and bullion are likely is exempt. I may be wrong, just my 2 cents worth.

I'm pretty sure this is what is meant. They are not allowing you to trade it out for face value of currency or coin. I'm certain that collectable coins and currency are still perfectly fine. Of course, it is eBay....

TopographicOceans

It's a Federal Money Laundering restriction.
It doesn't apply to collector coins.

lkeigwin

Originally posted by: sawyerjosh

I think perhaps this policy means that gift cards cannot be turned into other forms of money i.e. gift cards/ currency/ coins. For example, ebay would not want you to spend your $50 gifts card on a $50 bill: swapping for monetary value. I think COLLECTIBLE coins/ currency/ and bullion are likely is exempt. I may be wrong, just my 2 cents worth.

That's the way I see it too. But I wouldn't be surprised if collectible coins fell into a catch-all.

Lance.

tincup

I am pretty sure that is new. IMO, they are specifically exempting those items just as they say. Otherwise, why would they mention bullion, and in multiple forms? And I will verify that I have used the gift cards in the past to buy bullion. I have also used them to buy another ebay gift card, and there did not use to be that restriction.

No more ebay gift cards for me unless I hear further clarification or rewording of the terms.

mustangmanbob

It has been around for some time. High Fraud:



I used a gift card and bought another gift card and it did not have the advertised value. Seller: yes it did. Paypal dispute.



I ran into something similar on a rebate gift card, VERY short expiration, not good for LOTS of stuff, etc. It was for $250. But it was good on groceries, and the grocery store stocks gift cards, including AMEX cash cards with no expiration. I grabbed a bunch of those, (5 x $50 ) and some milk and bread, and the rebate card was accepted, and paid the balance in cash, and I had successfully "laundered" the rebate card.

johnny9434

thank god i dont do much with fleebay to worry about that

mdkuom

Originally posted by: sawyerjosh
I think perhaps this policy means that gift cards cannot be turned into other forms of money i.e. gift cards/ currency/ coins. For example, ebay would not want you to spend your $50 gifts card on a $50 bill: swapping for monetary value. I think COLLECTIBLE coins/ currency/ and bullion are likely is exempt. I may be wrong, just my 2 cents worth.

The item I tried to pay for was in this category:



Coins & Paper Money
>
Coins: US
>
Quarters
>
Washington (1932-98)

jwitten

So you tried to use a gift card and it did not accept it or what?

mdkuom

Originally posted by: jwitten
So you tried to use a gift card and it did not accept it or what?

Correct. It said the item I was buying was not eligible to be paid for using a gift card. I double checked and there was a balance so I dug further and found the coin restriction.

Walkerfan

That's total BS on eBay's part!!



That's the only reason that I ever liked or used them was for coins!!



I'll have to tell people that I no longer want them as gifts.



Very disappointing.....



Thanks for the heads up.

tincup

Ebay and MrRebates aren't leaving many crumbs for coin or bullion collectors anymore. No bonus points.... and now can't even use gift cards.

Just means I will not be purchasing nearly as much as I used to.

mustangmanbob

There is an easy work around.



Contact the seller to relist it in an "approved" category, with a title like "private auction for Tommy Tent Peg" and spell out what the item is in a separate email.



We have a similar problem in the automotive parts side in that some categories, for example, Fenders, are not eligible for overseas shipment, but the bracket that holds on the fender, which should be listed in the fender section, can be shipped with no problem.



We just relist it for the overseas people in a neutral category.

mannie gray

True, I just tried to use an eBay gift card on an NGC graded Kennedy Half, clad, not bullion, and the card was rejected.

Listed under Kennedy Halves.

AmazonX

That's a shame. What the heck, Ebay? I wonder how soon they will do this with ebay bucks(they better not).

OPA

FYy
using ebay g.c's. Terms & conditions.

AstroJoe

I had gift cards given to me before the change. I don't get why.

Don't know what I am going to do to them, since I used them to purchase coins?

Had a couple of coins I was thinking of purchasing, but I will no longer be able to.

I do hope they reconsider, otherwise I can no longer be a customer on EBAY.

jerster

The coins restriction is new...when they changed the wording recently it was targeted at bullion primarily. They added in coins recently (within the past month or so). They also changed the rules on $$ value of ebay gift cards you can redeem in a 2 month period about a month ago.

Its pure bs.

In fact, they just amended this on 8/22. They added coupons, coins, paper money, virtual currency. The previous amendment from July did not contain those restrictions.

I know, I almost got tagged out of redeeming several thousand dollars in gift cards but got them redeemed with qualifying ebay buckage before the $2000 cap took effect.

AstroJoe

Does some have an e-mail address for somebody at eBay that I can contact?



Been trying to go through their process. Only either to call them, or Log into Paypal to ask my question/

oldstandard

What is strange find a coin you would like to buy or any coin on ebay then go to ask the seller a question click pay for item question. On the drop down list it shows you can use ebay gift cards on all the coins I look at which was 10 even on bullion try it.

oldstandard

It states gift card can be used for all items I look at.





2016 $50 American Gold Buffalo 1 oz Brilliant UncirculatedClicking on this link will redirect you to the item details page

$1,425.62



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How do I pay for my purchase?

pinehurstcoins accepts the following payment methods: PayPal

Can I pay with a eBay gift card or gift certificate?

Yes, you can pay for this item with an eBay gift card or gift certificate

oldstandard

Originally posted by: oldstandard



It states gift card can be used for all items I look at.





2016 $50 American Gold Buffalo 1 oz Brilliant UncirculatedClicking on this link will redirect you to the item details page

$1,425.62



Shipping $0.00

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How do I pay for my purchase?

pinehurstcoins accepts the following payment methods: PayPal

Can I pay with a eBay gift card or gift certificate?

Yes, you can pay for this item with an eBay gift card or gift certificate

oldstandard

Originally posted by: oldstandard

Originally posted by: oldstandard



It states gift card can be used for all items I look at.





2016 $50 American Gold Buffalo 1 oz Brilliant UncirculatedClicking on this link will redirect you to the item details page

$1,425.62



Shipping $0.00

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Item number 172036236240







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Pay for item: We found 3 answer(s)

How do I pay for my purchase?

pinehurstcoins accepts the following payment methods: PayPal

Can I pay with a eBay gift card or gift certificate?

Yes, you can pay for this item with an eBay gift card or gift certificate

so are these items allowed or will ebay block you even if it says you can use ebay gift card

AstroJoe

The gift cards were bought before the 8/22 change.

I was going to use these on coins.

What am I going to do with them now??

oldstandard

Originally posted by: AstroJoe

The gift cards were bought before the 8/22 change.

I was going to use these on coins.

What am I going to do with them now??

where does it say you can not use them

mdkuom

Originally posted by: oldstandard

Originally posted by: AstroJoe
The gift cards were bought before the 8/22 change.
I was going to use these on coins.
What am I going to do with them now??

where does it say you can not use them

Here is number 9 from their terms and conditions

The Gift Card may not be used to pay eBay or PayPal service fees. The Gift Card also may not be used to buy eBay Gift Cards, third party gift cards, gift certificates, coupons, coins, paper money, virtual currency, or items generally considered to be "bullion" (for example, gold, silver, and other precious metals in the form of coins, bars, or ingots).

oldstandard

Here is number 9 from their terms and conditions



The Gift Card may not be used to pay eBay or PayPal service fees. The Gift Card also may not be used to buy eBay Gift Cards, third party gift cards, gift certificates, coupons, coins, paper money, virtual currency, or items generally considered to be "bullion" (for example, gold, silver, and other precious metals in the form of coins, bars, or ingots).



Strange if you go on any coin or bullion and click ask seller a question hit pay for item it says gift cards can be used I guess a bait and switch.

AstroJoe

Originally posted by: oldstandard





Here is number 9 from their terms and conditions



The Gift Card may not be used to pay eBay or PayPal service fees. The Gift Card also may not be used to buy eBay Gift Cards, third party gift cards, gift certificates, coupons, coins, paper money, virtual currency, or items generally considered to be "bullion" (for example, gold, silver, and other precious metals in the form of coins, bars, or ingots).

Strange if you go on any coin or bullion and click ask seller a question hit pay for item it says gift cards can be used I guess a bait and switch.







I don't believe it is a bait and switch. I don't think sellers knew about this... It has been 2 weeks.

I am somewhat miffed, that I have been left holding the bag of gift cards that I had no other use for. I just wonder if EBAY is going to change.

tincup

I'd be somewhat miffed also. I don't currently have any ebay gift cards, but still bothers me. A gift card is a gift card... the money has been paid... why in the world are they putting such restrictions on it?

I would certainly try to use the gift card with a seller that posts that they are acceptable... but as mentioned, I doubt they will work. This appears to have been a change that caught quite a few unprepared for it.

AstroJoe

Originally posted by: tincup

I'd be somewhat miffed also. I don't currently have any ebay gift cards, but still bothers me. A gift card is a gift card... the money has been paid... why in the world are they putting such restrictions on it?



I would certainly try to use the gift card with a seller that posts that they are acceptable... but as mentioned, I doubt they will work. This appears to have been a change that caught quite a few unprepared for it.

I tried to use gift card on a coin that the seller accepted them. It did not accept it.



They could have stated effective Oct 1, or something like that. I don't recall any Fed . laws that prohibit buying coins with gift cards.

And give an explanation why.

oldstandard

here it is BBN

BBN

Thanks oldstandard!

With that said, I am not happy. I got these months ago with intentions of making an eventual coin purchase.

AstroJoe

Originally posted by: BBN

Thanks oldstandard!



With that said, I am not happy. I got these months ago with intentions of making an eventual coin purchase.

Same here. Don't know what I'm going to do with them.