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Live.com
- 20% or 25% rebate on some Ebay purchases
Microsoft gives 20% or 25% back for many Ebay purchases, depending on the link they display.
Click here, then click the Ebay Cashback in the Sponsored Links section at the top of the page.
(example).
That takes you to Ebay.com and activates a 20% rebate promotion from Microsoft's Live.com.
On Ebay, change the search to whatever you are looking to buy.
Make sure the search parameters down the left side specify to limit the results to "Buy It Now" items only (example).
When you find something you want, click "Buy It Now". Sign in to your Ebay account if prompted to do so.
On the "Buy It Now" summary page, look for a green horizontal text which says "Microsoft cashback" (example).
If this does not appear, then the item you selected is not eligible for the Cashback, so you should go back and find another item.
Click continue only if you are interested in buying this item.
On the "Review and Commit" page for the Buy It Now, it should display green text which readsd "Microsoft Cashback 20%" along with a dollar amount you will receive in cashback (example).
Only commit to buy if the Microsoft Cashback amount appears.
Many items sold through Ebay should work with this promotion, Playstation 3, Nintendo wii, iPod Touch, graphics card, 1TB hard drive, etc.
Only certain Ebay purchases are eligible, so make sure it displays a Microsoft Cashback dollar amount on the page where you review before committing to buy.
The cash back amount should arrive into your Live.com account 60 days after purchase.
According to their terms and conditions, this offer is only valid for 1 item per purchase, up to 3 separate purchases, and up to $250 total cashback, so this deal is best if used with expensive purchases.
After you make an eligible purchase, look in your Ebay Inbox (on the My Ebay page) for an email from Microsoft about your Cash Back.
Click the Get Cash Back button on the right side of the email.
Log in to your existing Live.com or Hotmail.com account, or create a new one.
It will take to to a page showing you have $0.00 in Cashback.
Don't worry, it will take 5 to 7 days for your Cashback amount to appear on your Live.com account.
Return to that Live.com page after 5-7 days, and you should see your dollar amount, along with a date 60 days from purchase when you can redeem your Cashback
(example).
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Live.com
- 25% rebate on some Ebay purchases
This deal gave 35% rebate for purchases made last week, but expired on Tuesday.
It is back again, this time for 25% back for many Ebay purchases.
Click here, then click the Ebay Cashback in the Sponsored Links section of the page.
Look for the text "You may get 25% off with PayPal if eligible" which may be located in the Sponsored Links section at the top or on the right of the page
(example top, example right).
Search Ebay for an expensive "Buy It Now" item, such as a Nintendo Wii, Zen Nano, Playstation 3, iPod Touch, 1TB hard drive, Geforce graphics card, etc.
Click "Buy It Now" to buy it. Sign in to your Ebay account if prompted to do so.
It should show you the Buy It Now price, along with a horizontal, green text which reads "Microsoft Cashback 25%"
(example).
Or, it will tell you there if the product is not eligible for this promotion.
If you continue to the "Review Your Purchase" page, it should display the purchase price, and the amount of rebate eligible from Microsoft.
Only commit to buy if the Microsoft Cashback amount appears.
Many items sold through Ebay should work with this promotion, Playstation 3, Nintendo wii, iPod Touch, graphics card, 1TB hard drive, etc.
Only certain Ebay purchases are eligible, so make sure it displays a Microsoft Cashback dollar amount on the page where you review before committing to buy.
The cash back amount should arrive into your Live.com account 60 days after purchase.
According to their terms and conditions, this offer is only valid for 1 item per purchase, and up to 3 separate purchases, up to $250 cashback, so this deal is best if used with expensive purchases.
After you make an eligible purchase, look in your Ebay Inbox (on the My Ebay page) for an email from Microsoft about your Cash Back.
Click the Get Cash Back button on the right side of the email.
Log in to your existing Live.com or Hotmail.com account.
It will take to to a page showing you have $0.00 in Cashback.
Don't worry, it will take 5 to 7 days for your Cashback amount to appear on your Live.com account.
Return to this Live.com page after 5-7 days, and you should see your dollar amount, along with a date 60 days from purchase when you can redeem your Cashback
(example). Update (6/23 6pm EDT):
The 25% rebate has been replaced with 10%. Update (6/24):
Now the rebate amount is 20%.
Still a great deal if you were thinking of buying something through Ebay. Update (6/27):
Now the rebate amount is 17%.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Live.com
- 35% rebate on some Ebay purchases (expired: 7/17 7pm EDT, rebate promotion dropped from 35% to 10%)
Click here, then click the Ebay Cashback in the Sponsored Links section of the page.
Look for the text "You may get 35% off with PayPal if eligible" which may be located in the Sponsored Links section at the top or on the right of the page
(example top, example right).
Search Ebay for a "Buy It Now" item, such as a Nintendo Wii, Zen Nano, Playstation 3, or iPod Touch.
Click "Buy It Now" to buy it. Sign in to your Ebay account if prompted to do so.
It should show you the Buy It Now price, along with a horizontal, green text which reads "Microsoft Cashback 35%"
(example).
Click Continue.
On the Review Your Purchase page, it should display the purchase price, and the amount of rebate eligible from Microsoft.
For example, if you order a $328 Nintendo Wii bundle, the 35% amount you will receive in refund will be $114.80.
Only commit to buy if the Microsoft Cashback amount appears.
Many items sold through Ebay should work with this promotion, Playstation 3, Nintendo wii, iPod Touch, graphics card, 1TB hard drive, etc.
Only certain Ebay purchases are eligible, so make sure it displays a Microsoft Cashback dollar amount on the page where you review before committing to buy.
The cash back amount should arrive 60 days after purchase.
According to their terms and conditions, this offer is only valid for 1 item per purchase, and up to 3 separate purchases, up to $250 cashback, so this deal is best if used with expensive purchases. Update:
It may take up to 7 days for your Cashback amount to appear on your Microsoft/Live.com account.
Friday, May 9, 2008
Ebay.com
- Fixed Price Listing Fees $0.50 maximum (expired)
Ebay sellers who post a fixed-price listing on Ebay are charged $0.25, $0.35, or $0.50 per listing through next Wednesday.
This promo applies only for listings with a "buy it now" fixed price, and not auction-style listings.
