Live search ebay cashback

[jakeox]

First, I'll note that this does not profit me in any way, shape or form. I realize the title makes this sound like some scheme where I make money.

If you're buying anything on eBay, check out the microsoft live search cashback program. Go to www.live.com (go ahead and type that into your browser in case you think I've snuck a referral code in there somehow) and search for something. How about "Rickenbacker bass"? Right at the top you'll see a sponsored link for "live search cashback" through eBay. If you click through that link to eBay, you'll see the same icon near the top of your screen. If you buy something with a buy-it-now and pay through PayPal, you get 25% cash back (I think up to $250).

The 'catch' is that you have to wait for 60 days before you get the cash back, supposedly to make sure you haven't returned the item. I bought a new Fender Precision for $750 this way -- retail $1100, $250 cash back through this promotion, and 10% off with an eBay coupon (also worth using). I haven't received the cash yet because I bought the bass last week.

I don't understand how this is a good business model. I think you can use it three times (just not in the same session), and that's a lot of money to give away just to generate a handful of clickthroughs. I'm guessing that most people buy much less expensive items.

Anyway, if you're looking at something on eBay with a BIN, and you use PayPal, check it out. Save some money.

I will repeat that I have zero affiliation with this, but thought it was a big enough money-saver that other forumites might be interested.

[winston]

Thanks for the info Jake. I'll check it out. I am in the hunt for a Les Paul. Unfortunately the last deal I had made fell through but this may have been a good thing in hindsight.