@jwitten - I don't think they care if we buy precious metals or gift cards or anything else reasonably liquid. They just don't want people to be able to rapidly buy and then sell, essentially laundering money through eBay, and using the eBay bucks to offset or profit from the buy/sell spread. That's why they have those restricted categories, for the most part. The other random (non cash-equivalent/liquid) categories they restrict, like cars & real estate, is because the fee structure is different.
@pocketpiececommems said:
D3. Checked the communications preferences. Those have already been checked. I have NEVER gotten a bonus from EBay
Start a second account. I posted above that I just started a second account to sell non-coins on and got the 6% offer on it. I've had my normal account for over 15 years and never got one offer there.
@Boosibri said:
I tried to buy a coin and it will only credit me the standard ebucks rates while if I try to buy other items the 6% works. Anyone else seeing this?
Yes...It was because the coin was listed under a non-bucks category. It was listed under bullion...sellers mistake.
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@Boosibri said:
I tried to buy a coin and it will only credit me the standard ebucks rates while if I try to buy other items the 6% works. Anyone else seeing this?
I just used mine. I'm always worried I won't find something in the month they give us to use the balance. Luckily, I was able to find a nice large cent that I liked.
Now, I really wish that they'd allow gift cards again with coins. I was able to buy them at my local store that would give me gas rewards for the purchase. It was a nice little bonus for things I was going to buy anyway.
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@jwitten - I don't think they care if we buy precious metals or gift cards or anything else reasonably liquid. They just don't want people to be able to rapidly buy and then sell, essentially laundering money through eBay, and using the eBay bucks to offset or profit from the buy/sell spread. That's why they have those restricted categories, for the most part. The other random (non cash-equivalent/liquid) categories they restrict, like cars & real estate, is because the fee structure is different.
Funny I complained on this thread about how I stopped getting eBay bucks offers, I just got one.
Successful transactions with: wondercoin, Tetromibi, PerryHall, PlatinumDuck, JohnMaben/Pegasus Coin & Jewelry, CoinFlip, and coinlieutenant.
I got the 6% offer and have not redeemed my current Ebay bucks yet.
...6% for me also
D3. Checked the communications preferences. Those have already been checked. I have NEVER gotten a bonus from EBay
Lafayette Grading Set
Have a few. They won't offset my fees, which run higher than the B&M operating costs in some months.
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Start a second account. I posted above that I just started a second account to sell non-coins on and got the 6% offer on it. I've had my normal account for over 15 years and never got one offer there.
I was notified yesterday to 6%.
President, Racine Numismatic Society 2013-2014; Variety Resource Dimes; See 6/8/12 CDN for my article on Winged Liberty Dimes; Ebay
I tried to buy a coin and it will only credit me the standard ebucks rates while if I try to buy other items the 6% works. Anyone else seeing this?
Latin American Collection
Have a 6% valid yesterday and today.
Yes...It was because the coin was listed under a non-bucks category. It was listed under bullion...sellers mistake.
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6% for buy AND sell....
If it's the "Bullion" category.
Nothing better than getting FREE money when buying with FREE money!!!
Or getting 10% back in ebucks on the $25 free shipping coupon while getting free shipping supplies .....
I just used mine. I'm always worried I won't find something in the month they give us to use the balance. Luckily, I was able to find a nice large cent that I liked.
Now, I really wish that they'd allow gift cards again with coins. I was able to buy them at my local store that would give me gas rewards for the purchase. It was a nice little bonus for things I was going to buy anyway.