Here are clear instructions on how to get 20% cashback from MSN on ebay buy it now items.

commoncents123 · October 4, 2008 5:01AM

Steps to get 30% cashback on Ebay via www.live.com

(it's now down to 20% as of 10/6)

I have had a few people ask me how to do this, and I'm sure there may be someone wandering about trying to piece together all the steps...So I thought I would just put this together, once and for all...

Live.com (MSN) is currently giving 30% cashback, up to a max of $200 per transaction on buy-it-now items only. It is ideal to look for something costing as close to $675 as possible, as the $200 max is about 30% of this and you are limited to 6 purchases (must be in separate online sessions). My first purchase was a $10 eagle.

Step 1) If you don't have a live.com account which was registered with your *correct* name, address, etc. then you will need to follow this link and make a new ID, to register for cashback. I already had a live account, but I went ahead and made a fresh one since I didn't use my real name when I signed up for my other live account.

Step 2) Make sure you are signed in to your Live account, and follow this link. You should then notice the "live search cashback" symbol with "You may get XX% off with Paypal if eligible" which leads to www.ebay.com, like so:

Step 3) Once you follow step 2's link into Ebay, you are now free to search for a PCGS 1808/7 Bust half, or whatever your heart desires. Make sure you are select to show only buy it now auctions, because only buy it now's are eligible. You must keep open the same window in which you followed into ebay from Live search, and you must make the purchase within 1 hour of clicking the link, so therefore it may be prudent to find what you want before you begin the process via Live.com. To verify that you are set once in Ebay, you will notice a symbol at the top of the Ebay page indicating you're in 30% cashback mode, like so:

Step 4) Once you enter the search string that brings up what you want, go into the auction and choose buy it now like you normally would...There are no special tricks you have to use, you don't have to stand on your head or do a magical dance.... Once you select buy-it-now, you will be taken to the "commit to buy" or confirmation page, where you will see the amount of money that you will receive in your cashback account. Make *sure* you see this, if you do not see this, you are doing something wrong and you shouldn't commit to buy. Like so:

Step 5) You must pay for the auction with Paypal, and you must use the Ebay checkout system only (if the seller uses their own checkout system, you will not get the discount so if it's a big seller make sure of this first).* After this, Ebay will send an automated message to your Ebay inbox. You *must* follow the 'get cashback' link within, and log into your live.com account:

Step 6) Now, you will have to wait a few days. You will then see pending funds in your live.com cashback account. After about 2 months, the money will be yours to withdraw to your bank account or Paypal.

*thanks to Millertime for this correction

edit: don't re-sell what you buy on ebay, on ebay. MSN may catch you and this is against the terms.

illini420 · October 4, 2008 5:35AM

Looks good to me, now everyone help stimulate the economy and get out there and buy it now!!!!

mommam17 · October 4, 2008 6:01AM

THANK YOU for directions. I passed it along to a friend who has been asking me about it. I couldn`t do it very well. Just got my second payment.

commoncents123 · October 4, 2008 6:01AM

<< Looks good to me, now everyone help stimulate the economy and get out there and buy it now!!!!

>>

yep yep...stimulate people, stimulate!

commoncents123 · October 4, 2008 6:02AM

<< THANK YOU for directions. I passed it along to a friend who has been asking me about it. I couldn`t do it very well. Just got my second payment. >>

You're so welcome

Millertime · October 4, 2008 7:23AM

You also have to make sure that the seller isn't using their own checkout page, it has to be through the eBay/PayPal checkout.

Millertime

commoncents123 · October 4, 2008 7:27AM

<< You also have to make sure that the seller isn't using their own checkout page, it has to be through the eBay/PayPal checkout.

Millertime >>

You are right! I left that out. Typically you need to look out for this with the big big sellers.

commoncents123 · October 4, 2008 9:57AM

by the way if anyone finds out if it can be used at some place other than ebay, let us know how

FloridaBill · October 4, 2008 11:30AM

<< You also have to make sure that the seller isn't using their own checkout page, it has to be through the eBay/PayPal checkout. >>

How can you tell this beforehand? Thanks.

FloridaBill

commoncents123 · October 4, 2008 4:00PM

<< 

<< You also have to make sure that the seller isn't using their own checkout page, it has to be through the eBay/PayPal checkout. >>

How can you tell this beforehand? Thanks.

FloridaBill >>

I'm actually not too sure - You may be able to tell by just reading their payment instructions.....Normally it's only big big sellers who do that....if in doubt, ask em.

Bochiman · October 4, 2008 4:53PM

Rob,

Good of you to post steps like that

I just got my 2nd (I've only used it twice) payment today...this one was for $250.

I've also sold 3 items for people using the cashback. I think it's pretty darn cool right now.
It's good for both sellers and buyers

commoncents123 · October 4, 2008 7:41PM

mhmm, yep, maybe somebody will pull the trigger on my bust halves so I can pull the trigger on some gold

lordmarcovan · October 4, 2008 7:58PM

POTD!

Thanks!

tychojoe · October 4, 2008 9:44PM

<< POTD!

Thanks! >>

I agree with Rob -- POTD, and Thanks !!

Now, does this deal have an expiration date?

derryb · October 5, 2008 1:52AM

"you are limited to 6 purchases (must be in separate online sessions). "

How are they defining a "session?"

percyb · October 5, 2008 2:30AM

thanks!!

lordmarcovan · October 5, 2008 3:36AM

<< How are they defining a "session?" >>

I seem to remember that in the fine print somewhere.

I believe an "online session" is within one hour of when you navigated in from the MSN Cashback link provided above.

As hinted at earlier, it's a good idea to go on eBay normally, first, pick out some items and have them ready in your watchlist. THEN come in via the link.

I'm not sure about this, but I believe you can only get one cashback per "online session".

I made my first purchase, got the cashback notification in My Messages, then closed all my windows, came back here, bought two more coins, and got the cashback notification again (both of the coins I bought on my second trip into eBay were from the same seller. It added up the cashback on both of them, so it looks like I got credit for both.

This could be a really sweet deal if I had a little more dough to buy stuff, but even with my smaller purchases the cashback will be nice.

I'm not sure if my three coins count as two or as three purchases, though, with two being from the same seller. I only got two cashback messages, but it looks like I got credit for all three.

I might go back for more today.

illini420 · October 5, 2008 3:40AM

<< 

<< How are they defining a "session?" >>

I seem to remember that in the fine print somewhere.

I'm not sure about this, but I believe you can only get one cashback per "online session".

I made my first purchase, got the cashback notification in My Messages, then closed all my windows, came back here, bought two more coins, and got the cashback notification again (both of the coins I bought on my second trip into eBay were from the same seller. It added up the cashback on both of them, so it looks like I got credit for both.

I might go back for more today. >>

I'm not exactly sure what the rules say about this, but I bought 3 items with the cashback within 15 minutes from the same seller last time around and got all 3 cashback in my PayPal.

After each purchase, I too logged out of ebay and closed all windows and restarted the process from the start. Seems like that may reset whatever an "online session" is.

derryb · October 5, 2008 4:24AM

thanks a bunch you guys.

jessewvu · October 5, 2008 4:35AM

Great info. I have been thinking about using this to buy a new camera but was a little sckeptical.

My question is can you pay with a credit card through PayPal or do you have to do an instant transfer from PayPal or a bank account?

commoncents123 · October 5, 2008 4:53AM

<< Great info. I have been thinking about using this to buy a new camera but was a little sckeptical.

My question is can you pay with a credit card through PayPal or do you have to do an instant transfer from PayPal or a bank account? >>

I'm pretty sure you can do either. As for the question what is an online session.... myself, i log out of everything, clear cookies and log back in. Probably a bit over the top, but I'm just being safe...

JeremyDie1 · October 5, 2008 4:56AM

stephunter · October 5, 2008 7:08AM

Just bought a proof half from a CU member.

DorkGirl · October 5, 2008 8:31AM

Thanks. This finally makes sense. I just bought some silver...

wheat34 · October 5, 2008 9:13AM

I'm sorry if I missed this but is there a time limit for this 30% cashback?

Harry

Bochiman · October 5, 2008 9:43AM

<< I'm sorry if I missed this but is there a time limit for this 30% cashback?

Harry >>

Yep...it can change at any time.
When it first started, about 3 months ago, or so, it was 35%...for just a few hours (less than a day).
Then 25%, then 10%, 20%, 15%, etc etc etc. It changed with no rhyme/reason.

I am surprised that the 30% has stayed up for so long...I just haven't found anything I wanted to use it on

(I am not trying to do bullion just to flip....but rather use it for items we want)

derryb · October 5, 2008 10:08AM

Yes, you can use a credit card, but my paypal account has to have a zero balance before I can choose another payment method. More reason to keep a zero paypal balance.

Got silver eagle rolls at 258 each after rebate.

Casey · October 5, 2008 11:47AM

I've followed all of the instructions listed here and made my first purchase, but the email from Ebay has not shown up in my messages tab. Should this be instaneous or does it take a little while? Any suggestions?

Edited to add: The Ebay email did show up a few hours after the transaction. Thanks.

Bochiman · October 5, 2008 12:11PM

Multiple threads on this as well as it being on the FAQ for the cashback....it can take up to a couple of days to show up. Most people's show up in a few hours it appears.

commoncents123 · October 6, 2008 9:36AM

down to 20% now, still not bad

commoncents123 · October 6, 2008 10:56AM

i keep seeing people asking how to do this.... how about making this thread a sticky?

YaHa · October 6, 2008 12:42PM

Ok last questions before I take the plunge. It seems to me you can open a MSN live acct before you bid? If not does all BIN gold coin on ebay qualify? And finally once I buy the coin will or where will I be able to sign up for the MSN cashback program is it sellers acct or do you get a message in your myebay. thanks for the help.

commoncents123 · October 6, 2008 5:43PM

<< Ok last questions before I take the plunge. It seems to me you can open a MSN live acct before you bid? If not does all BIN gold coin on ebay qualify? And finally once I buy the coin will or where will I be able to sign up for the MSN cashback program is it sellers acct or do you get a message in your myebay. thanks for the help. >>

Read all the steps I posted carefully...there are explanations well hidden within explanations. I would recommend opening a live account before anything else. Once you get into ebay thru the link, you can search for whatever you want...just make sure it's a) buy it now, b) the discount shows up before you hit confirm, and c) the seller takes paypal and doesn't use their own checkout system

ctf_error_coins · October 7, 2008 12:52AM

EDITED: Got it to work, GOT THE COIN!!!!!, Saved $130, thanks msn live

Cashback is not working for me, anyone else?? It has worked twice for me in the past but now I cant get it to show up on any buy-it-nows. No cashback symbol anywhere, I click on the link and see the "silver on ebay" with the 20% cashback but when I go to ebay (using that link) the cashback symbol goes away. Anyway for me to get this to work? i Need a coin.

ErrorOnCoins

commoncents123 · October 7, 2008 11:50AM

66Tbird · October 7, 2008 1:26PM

<< To verify that you are set once in Ebay, you will notice a symbol at the top of the Ebay page indicating you're in 30% cashback mode, like so: >>

Unfortunately I've never seen that symbol. I've followed the process to the letter, I've even run a browser with no ad blocker. I'm at a loss.

mommam17 · October 7, 2008 8:11PM

I`ve done 5 deals and been paid for 2. I can`t get the banner to come up any more?

Res · October 7, 2008 11:55PM

<< EDITED: Got it to work, GOT THE COIN!!!!!, Saved $130, thanks msn live

Cashback is not working for me, anyone else?? It has worked twice for me in the past but now I cant get it to show up on any buy-it-nows. No cashback symbol anywhere, I click on the link and see the "silver on ebay" with the 20% cashback but when I go to ebay (using that link) the cashback symbol goes away. Anyway for me to get this to work? i Need a coin.

ErrorOnCoins >>

I haven't gotten the cashback symbol to show up on ebay since it switched to 20%. I only did two deals.

rgCoinGuy · October 8, 2008 12:00AM

<< 

I haven't gotten the cashback symbol to show up on ebay since it switched to 20%. I only did two deals. >>

I've used up all six of mine, but it still shows up when I do the search (I search for "gold buffalo"). In other threads, it has been recommended to clear out all your cookies and try again, you may try that.

Cladiator · October 8, 2008 12:08AM

Worked for me last night. Was my first time. Thanks for the tutorial.

Kozman · October 8, 2008 2:41AM

Will the cashback work for BIN's with best offers? I have won three BIN auctions as listed on ebay with the option to make a best offer. I made a best offer on all three and won all three instead of the BIN. Just wondering?

doh · October 8, 2008 2:49AM

<< Will the cashback work for BIN's with best offers? >>

If you already bought the items without being signed into MSN Live I don't think it will work. You have to sign into MSN Live first and have the cashback logo on your eBay screen when you're searching and in checkout.

CaptHenway · October 8, 2008 2:53AM

Where does this payback money come from, and why are they giving it away?
TD

rgCoinGuy · October 8, 2008 2:59AM

<< Where does this payback money come from, and why are they giving it away?
TD >>

From the pockets of Bill Gate's money machine, Microsoft.

The why, is their search engine, live.com figures "bribing" people to search may work better than advertising other places I guess.

Placid · October 10, 2008 10:37AM

The search term Digital frame is currently bringing up 25% off.

ca0100000 · October 10, 2008 3:45PM

ps3 will get you 30%
http://search.live.com/results.aspx?q=ps3&go=&form=QBRE

ProofRainbowRoosevelt · October 10, 2008 3:57PM

Silver's at 30%, but hard to find anything under 16.00/oz b4 the 30%.

PipestonePete · October 15, 2008 10:34AM

TTT

Classof67 · October 15, 2008 10:46AM

<< 

<< Will the cashback work for BIN's with best offers? >>

If you already bought the items without being signed into MSN Live I don't think it will work. You have to sign into MSN Live first and have the cashback logo on your eBay screen when you're searching and in checkout. >>

Won't work with Best Offer.

agentjim007 · October 15, 2008 10:41PM

bluelobster · October 20, 2008 9:13PM

does it work with best offer with a bid option?

Here are clear instructions on how to get 20% cashback from MSN on ebay buy it now items.

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