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  • 1989FleerBillRipkencollector
    1989FleerBillRipkencollector Posts: 4,590 ✭
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    << <i>This instant thing is just screaming for scammers to sell stuff to friends who then reimburse them in cash. How are they averting that? >>



    Actually, there is a statement in the "rules" that states and cancelled or returned items using "instant" cashback will be charged back to the buyer's PayPal account. >>



    But the scammers wont have to cancel or return.

    Buy buddies $400 card.

    Your buddy gives you the $400 back. Buddy pays fees around $20 ? and split the $100 rebate when it arrives.

    Repeat.

    Anyone want to buy my $400 card? lol
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  • jeffcbay
    jeffcbay Posts: 8,961 ✭✭✭✭
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    This is going on with gift cards right now. They're selling for up to $600 for $500 gift cards.
  • TheMcgwireMuseum
    TheMcgwireMuseum Posts: 631 ✭
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    has anybody gotten the instant cashback and been a first or second time participant in the cashback program?
  • jeffcbay
    jeffcbay Posts: 8,961 ✭✭✭✭
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    I got instant with my second try. The first time I used it, they weren't doing the instant cash back yet.
  • TheMcgwireMuseum
    TheMcgwireMuseum Posts: 631 ✭
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    After reading more about it, it seems that the instant payments are determined by the seller's size, reputation, and history, and has nothing to do with the buyer.
  • Dboneesq
    Dboneesq Posts: 18,222 ✭✭
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    I've used it four times so far ... no card purchases yet. All Christmas presents with a BIN between $20 and $300.00. None of them have been instant ... all state 60 days.

    Stay Healthy!

    Doug
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • Socalguy1967
    Socalguy1967 Posts: 138 ✭✭
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    Problems..... I've used the cashback 3 times in the past so I thought I knew what I was doing. The last two days, whenever I link to the cashback (through this site or the microsoft site) the ebay sponsered site 30% (usual heading) comes up.... then when I click on it and it goes to ebay..... there is no microsoft heading or 30% off heading???? Any ideas?

    Thanks!
  • Yankeeefan
    Yankeeefan Posts: 525
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    I just logged on and I'm seeing the 30% offer. Clicked on My Ebay and it's still in the header. Try this link

    http://search.live.com/results.aspx?q=lego+table&go=&form=QBRE

  • onebamafan
    onebamafan Posts: 1,318 ✭✭
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    First two purchases (yesterday) i have the 60 day wait............the third (today at 25%) was instant....less than $10 however. ????????????????????????? Random pattern????
  • nam812
    nam812 Posts: 10,608 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    << <i>............the third (today at 25%) was instant.... >>



    I'm currently showing 30%.
  • thenarcissus01
    thenarcissus01 Posts: 344
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    I was seeing 30% earlier but 25% nowimage
  • jeffcbay
    jeffcbay Posts: 8,961 ✭✭✭✭
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    Yep, 25% now... F&@#!
  • gameusedhoop
    gameusedhoop Posts: 3,680 ✭✭✭✭
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    Bought an item a 1pm this afternoon, 30% instant cash back, only $18, but it's found $$. I also transfered my first of 3 to my PP account. Said it would take 7 days, another free $200!
  • cwazzy
    cwazzy Posts: 3,257 ✭
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    I bought a box of 2004 Elite Extra Edition last night and got 30% cashback instantly. image

    Chris
    Chris
    My small collection
    Want List:
    '61 Topps Roy Campanella in PSA 5-7
    Cardinal T206 cards
    Adam Wainwright GU Jersey
  • leadoff4
    leadoff4 Posts: 2,392 ✭
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    Yep, back to 25%... boy that 30% didn't last too long.
  • gameusedhoop
    gameusedhoop Posts: 3,680 ✭✭✭✭
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    It's pretty bad when we start Bi***ing about only getting 25% cash back. Remember the "old" days when you had to pay retail and like it? image
  • zep33
    zep33 Posts: 6,897 ✭✭✭
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    Q: Why are some eBay rewards deposited immediately?
    A: When you make a purchase that is eligible for cashback on eBay using PayPal, PayPal might decide that your cashback reward is eligible for immediate deposit (see eBay's terms and conditions). For these rewards, check the PayPal account that you used to make the purchase, and see your cashback! For eBay purchases that are not rewarded immediately, your reward will be deposited automatically after 60 days to the PayPal account you used to make the purchase. If you decide to return your purchase with cashback that was rewarded immediately, PayPal will reverse the cashback reward.
  • BunchOBull
    BunchOBull Posts: 6,188 ✭✭✭
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    So I purchased an item with the discount, but I was redirected to the sellers automated checkout system...a warning popped up saying that I'd still get my discount if I paid with PayPal, but that it would take a few days to be recognized...has anyone else been through this?
    Collector of most things Frank Thomas. www.BigHurtHOF.com
  • Uphill
    Uphill Posts: 361 ✭✭
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    So I purchased an item with the discount, but I was redirected to the sellers automated checkout system...a warning popped up saying that I'd still get my discount if I paid with PayPal, but that it would take a few days to be recognized...has anyone else been through this?

    Yes. It took a few days but finally showed up as pending.
    Jamie

    Looking for Charlie (Charley) Maxwell cards.
  • BunchOBull
    BunchOBull Posts: 6,188 ✭✭✭
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    Great! Thanks.
    Collector of most things Frank Thomas. www.BigHurtHOF.com
  • otwcards
    otwcards Posts: 5,291 ✭✭✭
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    Had three more 30% purchases this afternoon. 2 were INSTANT and one was the standard 60 day. The two INSTANT Cashbacks were IMMEDIATE PAYMENT REQUIRED. I don't recall if my previous INSTANTS were IPR, but perhaps that is a clue...
  • jeffcbay
    jeffcbay Posts: 8,961 ✭✭✭✭
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    I'm telling you, it's completely random. I have a friend who bought (5) $500 Gift Cards, all of them were immediate payment required, he got 3 instant cashback, to 60-day wait. Craziness.

    "gameusedhoop" is right, we should still LOVE the 25% cashback. It has made and saved me a ton of money over the past two months.
  • mikelowell25
    mikelowell25 Posts: 1,253 ✭✭✭
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    dont look now, but its down to 20%--i knew i shouldve bought those last two items i was on the fence about last night!!! at the rate its going, it'll be down to 5% (or completely gone) by morning; i thought i read somewhere on here a couple weeks ago that it was going to remain at 30% thru christmas???
  • digicat
    digicat Posts: 8,551 ✭✭
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    Maybe Ebay got mad at the folks buying/selling the gift cards? Darn. I wanted to get in on that!
    My Giants collection want list

    WTB: 2001 Leaf Rookies & Stars Longevity: Ryan Jensen #/25
  • jeffcbay
    jeffcbay Posts: 8,961 ✭✭✭✭
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    They shouldn't get mad about people selling gift cards. Ebay was making on average $37 a pop in seller fees (on a $500 GC), Paypal was making on average $17 a pop in fees. They would be crazy if they got mad at that. If you look at it, ebay makes a profit, paypal makes a profit, the seller makes a profit, the buyer makes a profit. The only place that didn't make a profit was live.com, but they're getting all of the new traffic. Microsoft is basically paying for advertising for their search engine. Everyone wins.
  • jeffcbay
    jeffcbay Posts: 8,961 ✭✭✭✭
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    I figured out how you can still get 25%! When you do the search on Live.com, you see the 20% cashback at www.ebay.com, but below that, you should see a 25% off at ebaystores.com. If you click THAT link, it takes you to ebay with the 25% cashback icon. Simply use the search bar at the top of that ebay page, and it will pull up the item you're looking for with the 25% cashback icon still in effect. Sweet! image
  • onebamafan
    onebamafan Posts: 1,318 ✭✭
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    Ok...this is weird. One more transaction 25%........instant, now that makes 2/4 instant. I cant figure it out???????????????? Now its down to 20% image
  • jeffcbay
    jeffcbay Posts: 8,961 ✭✭✭✭
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    You can still get 25%, read my post above yours.
  • RonBurgundy
    RonBurgundy Posts: 5,491 ✭✭✭
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    I'll have to see whether mine is 20% or 25%. I'm still a buyer at 25%, but not at 20% (odd as that sounds).




    Ron
    Ron Burgundy

    Buying Vintage, all sports.
    Buying Woody Hayes, Les Horvath, Vic Janowicz, and Jesse Owens autographed items
  • Mphilking
    Mphilking Posts: 1,570 ✭✭✭
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    Jeff, I don't have the "25% off at Ebay stores" on my page.
  • Dboneesq
    Dboneesq Posts: 18,222 ✭✭
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    Jeff,

    I did my search, but nowhere on my results does that 25% off at ebaystores show up. Too bad. I hope it works for you!

    Stay Healthy!

    Doug
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • Mphilking
    Mphilking Posts: 1,570 ✭✭✭
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    YOu know it's funny to look at all those Gift Certificates jacked up WAY above their normal price.
  • Dboneesq
    Dboneesq Posts: 18,222 ✭✭
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    King,

    Yeah, EVERYBODY is playing the game. For those not familiar with the live.com discount they must think the sellers of those gift certificates have gone mad! LOL

    Stay Healthy!

    Doug
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • BunchOBull
    BunchOBull Posts: 6,188 ✭✭✭
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    << <i>You can still get 25%, read my post above yours. >>



    Thanks for the heads up on the 25%...I was able to use it and was credited instantly.
    Collector of most things Frank Thomas. www.BigHurtHOF.com
  • miklia
    miklia Posts: 1,295 ✭✭✭
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    i think live is starting to experiment with different percentages at the same time based upon different keywords...looking around (searching things like wii, canon af, etc) it ranges from 20-30%. But, it appears to lock in to the first one you click on when you're back at ebay..
  • BunchOBull
    BunchOBull Posts: 6,188 ✭✭✭
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    Try again in 60 minutes I guess? Or, if you change browsers, you can lock in a new percentage immediately.
    Collector of most things Frank Thomas. www.BigHurtHOF.com
  • Mphilking
    Mphilking Posts: 1,570 ✭✭✭
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    I was using Lego Table. Wii gave me 25%! Good looking out Miklia!
  • jeffcbay
    jeffcbay Posts: 8,961 ✭✭✭✭
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    If the 25% doesn't show up in the ebaystores.com, keep trying, it will show up.
  • Mphilking
    Mphilking Posts: 1,570 ✭✭✭
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    Jeff, thanks after I tried Wii I looked down and stores were 25%. Now I have to get people to lower their HIGH buy it now prices.
  • sbtrailrider
    sbtrailrider Posts: 253 ✭
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    Pulling up as 15% discount now....

    Guess the thing to do is to keep checking until the % is good enough to justify the BIN price.
    1964 stand ups
    1975 mini's
    1954 Wilson Franks
  • DeutscherGeist
    DeutscherGeist Posts: 2,998 ✭✭✭✭
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    It is at 8% right now. This is very sad!! Anyway, we should all be greatful for the bargains we did get.
    "So many of our DREAMS at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we SUMMON THE WILL they soon become INEVITABLE "- Christopher Reeve

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