Latest ebay bucks deal

notwilight · April 22, 2011 2:40AM

I got an email that ebay was offering 10% ebay bucks for purchases using IE 9. I installed IE9 (I guess they got what they wanted) but it looks like you also need windows 7. Anybody made this promotion work for coins? --Jerry

AngryTurtle · April 22, 2011 2:42AM

Think of it as a bribe from Microsoft to go out and buy a new PC.

AUandAG · April 22, 2011 2:44AM

No, I have XP and not changing.

bob

cheezhed · April 22, 2011 2:44AM

I did this promo as well.

DennisH · April 22, 2011 2:47AM

I have a Mac and I'm not about to switch.

notwilight · April 22, 2011 2:53AM

<< Think of it as a bribe from Microsoft to go out and buy a new PC. >>

It's about time for me to upgrade my PC. First I want confirmation it works for coins and doesn't have a $25 max or something like that. --jerry

JamesMurray · April 22, 2011 2:54AM

Windows 7 has got to be the worst OS ive seen that's current. i'd lay money it's replaced by years end the same as Win 2000 was. I liked XP and Win 98 which by a lot of peoples view was the most secure product microsoft had.My laptop has Vista but the ol'ladys is 7 , i'll get her to upgrade to explorer 9 and see what kind of bucks are to be had.

GaCoinGuy · April 22, 2011 3:23AM

I thought about trying to get the coupon on my sons laptop which has Win7, then remembered that I put IE 9 on my laptop which is running Vista, and it caused nearly every webpage I went to, to give this message... "encountered an error which caused internet explorer to shut down".

I now run Mozilla Firefox for web browsing and pages load faster and have had no problems what-so-ever.

Soon as I can afford it, my computer and the other 3 laptops in the house will be traded for Macs and we'll be done with the Microsoft Hostage Situation.

ctf_error_coins · April 22, 2011 3:28AM

I will be buying a brand New 27 inch IMac in a couple of weeks, why would I want that horrible microsoft software

My current Imac works great, it's just that my 4 year old has confiscated it for online gaming.

carew4me · April 22, 2011 3:42AM

The deal is also valid for Vista.

JamesMurray · April 22, 2011 3:59AM

<< The deal is also valid for Vista. >>

Are you sure ? My email stipulates Win7 , i wonder...if they can tell i'm running Vista so say 7

Bochiman · April 22, 2011 4:02AM

<< I thought about trying to get the coupon on my sons laptop which has Win7, then remembered that I put IE 9 on my laptop which is running Vista, and it caused nearly every webpage I went to, to give this message... "encountered an error which caused internet explorer to shut down".

I now run Mozilla Firefox for web browsing and pages load faster and have had no problems what-so-ever.

Soon as I can afford it, my computer and the other 3 laptops in the house will be traded for Macs and we'll be done with the Microsoft Hostage Situation. >>

FYI that if you got a message like that, it is likely some other issue on your computer causing it and just being exposed by IE9 as, if it were IE9, then there would be a ton of reports on that.....
People will do what they will, and many will complain about "free" gifts (anyone remember BING cash rewards and the 30%+ cashback and how there were folks complaining/whining about it and that it was Microsoft doing it?).

I just wonder, if doing this, does the 10% ebay bucks show up as being valid BEFORE you hit the purchase button? Ie....I tried it with IE9, and am on the ebay bucks, but I only saw the 2%, so I didn't purchase yet.

Bochiman · April 22, 2011 4:04AM

<< 

<< The deal is also valid for Vista. >>

Are you sure ? My email stipulates Win7 , i wonder...if they can tell i'm running Vista so say 7

>>

IE9 works ONLY on vista/Win7, and, yes, there are ways to verify, but I doubt they are doing it.

Though, James, if you are saying that Win7 sucks (and I really disagree with that as I have been running Win7 on all my machines for a LONG time and I stayed away from vista for even longer) and you like Vista.....well, ummmmm, then you either have a bad install of Win7 or something else is going on......

notwilight · April 22, 2011 4:09AM

<< 

<< I thought about trying to get the coupon on my sons laptop which has Win7, then remembered that I put IE 9 on my laptop which is running Vista, and it caused nearly every webpage I went to, to give this message... "encountered an error which caused internet explorer to shut down".

I now run Mozilla Firefox for web browsing and pages load faster and have had no problems what-so-ever.

Soon as I can afford it, my computer and the other 3 laptops in the house will be traded for Macs and we'll be done with the Microsoft Hostage Situation. >>

FYI that if you got a message like that, it is likely some other issue on your computer causing it and just being exposed by IE9 as, if it were IE9, then there would be a ton of reports on that.....
People will do what they will, and many will complain about "free" gifts (anyone remember BING cash rewards and the 30%+ cashback and how there were folks complaining/whining about it and that it was Microsoft doing it?).

I just wonder, if doing this, does the 10% ebay bucks show up as being valid BEFORE you hit the purchase button? Ie....I tried it with IE9, and am on the ebay bucks, but I only saw the 2%, so I didn't purchase yet. >>

Same experience here.

However, when I click on the "Learn More" button on the email the page it goes to has this message:

"Looking for the eBay Bucks — Internet Explorer 9 promotion? The offer is available only on Windows 7. Please read our FAQ"

Makes me think they see that i'm not running Windows 7 and don't even give me the details...I guess nobody here on the forum is running Windows 7.

--Jerry

Bochiman · April 22, 2011 4:12AM

<< 

<< 

<< I thought about trying to get the coupon on my sons laptop which has Win7, then remembered that I put IE 9 on my laptop which is running Vista, and it caused nearly every webpage I went to, to give this message... "encountered an error which caused internet explorer to shut down".

I now run Mozilla Firefox for web browsing and pages load faster and have had no problems what-so-ever.

Soon as I can afford it, my computer and the other 3 laptops in the house will be traded for Macs and we'll be done with the Microsoft Hostage Situation. >>

FYI that if you got a message like that, it is likely some other issue on your computer causing it and just being exposed by IE9 as, if it were IE9, then there would be a ton of reports on that.....
People will do what they will, and many will complain about "free" gifts (anyone remember BING cash rewards and the 30%+ cashback and how there were folks complaining/whining about it and that it was Microsoft doing it?).

I just wonder, if doing this, does the 10% ebay bucks show up as being valid BEFORE you hit the purchase button? Ie....I tried it with IE9, and am on the ebay bucks, but I only saw the 2%, so I didn't purchase yet. >>

Same experience here.

However, when I click on the "Learn More" button on the email the page it goes to has this message:

"Looking for the eBay Bucks — Internet Explorer 9 promotion? The offer is available only on Windows 7. Please read our FAQ"

Makes me think they see that i'm not running Windows 7 and don't even give me the details...I guess nobody here on the forum is running Windows 7.

--Jerry >>

The last part isn't true

I tried it on a Win7/IE9 yesterday but didn't complete for 2 reasons:
1) Still saw the 2% ebay bucks when I looked at an auction and wasn't sure if I had to complete it or what in order to get the 10%
2) Wasn't REALLY wanting that item, enough to buy it at least, as I was just looking to see if this 10% was working....

mudskippie · April 22, 2011 4:24AM

I'm doing this promotion, but I still haven't seen the 10% (Regular 2% eBay bucks, and the extra 8%). In ebay's Terms & Conditions, it said the 8% extra will appear in 1-7 days. I guess I'll have to wait to see if it really works

YogiBerraFan · April 22, 2011 5:11AM

<< I have a Mac and I'm not about to switch. >>

Same here. I switched about 5 years ago. I will never buy another PC.

Pokermandude · April 22, 2011 5:12AM

I did this promo as well, so far have only seen the regular 2% ebay bucks show up.

JamesMurray · April 22, 2011 6:03AM

<< 

<< 

<< The deal is also valid for Vista. >>

Are you sure ? My email stipulates Win7 , i wonder...if they can tell i'm running Vista so say 7

>>

IE9 works ONLY on vista/Win7, and, yes, there are ways to verify, but I doubt they are doing it.

Though, James, if you are saying that Win7 sucks (and I really disagree with that as I have been running Win7 on all my machines for a LONG time and I stayed away from vista for even longer) and you like Vista.....well, ummmmm, then you either have a bad install of Win7 or something else is going on......

>>

Both operating systems came pre installed , i didnt like Vista either but was forced to use it so became complacent as it's only a stepping stone to the internet for me anymore. My ol'lady has 7 and i probably got tired of microsofts bs changing things around and making it more a media platform so i didn't like it from the get go.I go as far back as the pre windows Dos days and have seen a few OS's , microsofts are easier for most people but have progressively went downhill since 98 in my view.Since then only XP escaped my criticism , doesnt make me right of course , just my own opinion.

PinkFloyd · April 22, 2011 6:07AM

For you Mac folks, if you're running an Intel processor you can install Vista/Windows 7 on a hard-drive partition and have dual boot capability. I do this for the occasional windows-only software/files that I need to get access to. Works well.

rodzm · April 22, 2011 6:15AM

Already there are reports online of the extra 8% going through in as early as 24 hours. The 8% will not show up first like the 2% does. The deal works out you just have to wait for the 8% to kick in. BTW the very 1st transaction nets you 10% + $5 Ebay bucks

illini420 · April 22, 2011 7:09AM

i still got windows xp so I was a bit disappointed when i got the email for the promo and couldn't get it... oh well!!!

carew4me · April 22, 2011 7:16AM

<< The deal is also valid for Vista. >>

The first day they sent the email , the FAQ included W7 and Vista.
Now Vista has been removed and it only W&.

Pokermandude · April 22, 2011 9:06AM

Just got my $5 and 8% credited today!

mmmm old silver for under spot

JamesMurray · April 22, 2011 9:16AM

Time i was upgrading to IE9 and snagging something neat on the cheap if it's that easy and it'll work with Vista as previously suggested.A user can always switch to firefox right after ?, IE8 is rubbish so i don't hold out hopes for 9.

Ooops just seen the update on the vista..i could use the Mrs's lappie if i ask nicely though.

streeter · April 22, 2011 9:22AM

I went direct from XP to WIN7.

Personally, I think WIN7 is terrific. It just takes awhile to learn -----OJT.

It does seem to have some compatibility issues.

TMobile might be wishing it was never developed. I am in a contract with them and they are getting the AX shortly.

BBN · April 24, 2011 11:40AM

OK, I just did the IE9, pinned ebay on my task bar. Now what? How do I confirm that I'm in on the deal? Through an email?

66Tbird · April 24, 2011 1:36PM

I totally forgot I have a pocket book pc with 7 on it. Wonder if I can use that for my buys. I'll try soon.

derryb · April 24, 2011 1:39PM

Just reloaded my windows 95, any ebay buck specials for us old timers that know a good thing when we see it?

TexasNationals · April 24, 2011 2:01PM

98 and XP were and are great, MS 7 and ME (millennium edition) have got to be the biggest piece of garbage I ever had the displeasure of having installed. It took me forever to find my coin computer, my Asus Zee (Best Buy) with windows XP on it, when I go it I paid $50 less and don't have the issues. By the way, these little 80 mb or gb Asus net books from best buy are awesome for under $250. I have all my inventory, currency prices (Gengerke and Track and Price), my CDN, spread sheets and all the specialty websites saved. With a wireless set up it is DANGEROUS at a coin show! Having access to everything instantly changes collecting. I an see a coin, take a picture, up load it, post it here and get a response by the time I am at the next table.

Pokermandude · April 24, 2011 5:11PM

<< OK, I just did the IE9, pinned ebay on my task bar. Now what? How do I confirm that I'm in on the deal? Through an email? >>

All the directions say (and all I did) was click that pinned ebay icon, and pay for an item as normal. A few days later you should get the 8% (and $5 for the first purchase) extra rebates in your Ebay bucks page. I haven't received an email or anything.

atarian · April 24, 2011 5:17PM

I have Windows 7. Its been pretty good so far. Like XP no issues here. Vista i heard was a nightmare for microsoft. I miss the old school days of Win 3.1 and Win 3.11 So simple yet you dont know what time it is. Then again you had AOL 3.0 to use.

BBN · April 24, 2011 9:49PM

<< 

<< OK, I just did the IE9, pinned ebay on my task bar. Now what? How do I confirm that I'm in on the deal? Through an email? >>

All the directions say (and all I did) was click that pinned ebay icon, and pay for an item as normal. A few days later you should get the 8% (and $5 for the first purchase) extra rebates in your Ebay bucks page. I haven't received an email or anything. >>

Gotcha. Thanks!

STONE · May 11, 2011 1:14AM

I must be doing something wrong (although I have followed the directions to a T, or so I thought) since
I have still not received any extra 8%, which would have amounted to another $200+ in eBay bucks!!!

No worries though, 2% is still fine and the purchases I made are still making me happy

19Lyds · May 11, 2011 1:31AM

<< Makes me think they see that i'm not running Windows 7 and don't even give me the details...

--Jerry >>

Lots and lots of information can be extracted about your system via visiting a web page.

cheezhed · May 11, 2011 4:14AM

I've been receiving the regular 2% and extra 8% since doing this.

Works fine.

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