Ebay vs Net54

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by Runscott

The ebay bucks is conceptually a valid explanation of why people have chosen ebay over Net54 when the item is in both places; however, that only works for people who haven't done the math. Ebay bucks aren't really all that much, even when delivered in multiples.

what about 10% coupons they offer..from time to time which you can also use with your ebay bucks multiples and also you pay by credit card and not gift so you get cash back on credit card too...8% ebay bucks plus 10% coupon plus 1.5-2% cashback on credit card i think is more than 'really all that much' and may cause a buyer to prefer an ebay purchase in that situation..

[vintagetoppsguy]

Originally Posted by 1952boyntoncollector

what about 10% coupons they offer..from time to time which you can also use with your ebay bucks multiples and also you pay by credit card and not gift so you get cash back on credit card too...8% ebay bucks plus 10% coupon plus 1.5-2% cashback on credit card i think is more than 'really all that much' and may cause a buyer to prefer an ebay purchase in that situation..

Exactly!

And I'll include another scenario too. Let’s say I have my eye on one of Scott’s cards and it’s $400 in his eBay store. He’s willing to sell it to me for $360 outside of eBay since he doesn’t have to pay the 10% final value fee (I don’t know if 10% is right or not, just using that number).

I get an email from eBay offering 4X eBay bucks for the next two days. So, now I can buy the card for $360 from him directly, or I can buy it on eBay and get $32 in eBay Bucks, basically costing me $368. Well, I want the card really bad, but I’m a little short this month because I had a major card repair. But, I can purchase it through eBay, use PayPal Credit to finance it interest free for 90 days (or 6 months – whichever it is) and get it now instead of having to wait because I’m short on funds. Make sense?

So, I paid $8 more buying it on eBay rather than directly through Scott. On the other hand, I got to keep my money in my pocket a little longer and pay for it when it was more convenient.

There are a lot of factors that come in to play here.

[TistaT202]

In addition to the above scenarios, i also use Ebates, which provides up to 5-6% in rebates on eBay. the caveat is that the categories that apply change often and may not include sports cards & collectibles category. But it's worth a try and when it does, you can tack on extra money back in addition to eBay bucks, coupons, credit card savings etc...it all adds up. i have paid for card purchases using my ebates money that ends up in my paypal account every quarter.

Mike

http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrer...%3D&eeid=26471

[EvilKing00]

Originally Posted by TistaT202

In addition to the above scenarios, i also use Ebates, which provides up to 5-6% in rebates on eBay. the caveat is that the categories that apply change often and may not include sports cards & collectibles category. But it's worth a try and when it does, you can tack on extra money back in addition to eBay bucks, coupons, credit card savings etc...it all adds up. i have paid for card purchases using my ebates money that ends up in my paypal account every quarter.

Mike

http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrer...%3D&eeid=26471

Yea enates is awesome, just bought 370 card got 4x ebay bucks and was through ebates. But i love the bst alot too

[tschock]

Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

Well, I want the card really bad, but I’m a little short this month because I had a major card repair....

David,

A slip of the finger there? Or are you saying you doctor your cards?

[vintagetoppsguy]

Originally Posted by tschock

David,

A slip of the finger there? Or are you saying you doctor your cards?

Ha!

Meant car repair

[vintagetoppsguy]

And speaking of 4X eBay Bucks, it starts today and lasts through tomorrow.

Edited to add: It starts today at 8:00 AM PT. I didn't want anybody to click the BIN on something this morning and miss the eBay Bucks because they bought too early.

[jbsports33]

good discussion, but having this on the main board may have others interested

I like using both, mostly eBay due to the format and listings and templates which I have use for many years, will be starting to spread sales around more in other directions like the B/S/T

Thanks Net54 for having the great resources

Jimmy

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by jbsports33

good discussion, but having this on the main board may have others interested

I like using both, mostly eBay due to the format and listings and templates which I have use for many years, will be starting to spread sales around more in other directions like the B/S/T

Thanks Net54 for having the great resources

Jimmy

Jimmy, I posted this thread in this forum for a reason that is probably very obvious to almost everyone who is reading it. If you look at the 'for sale' thread in the same vicinity you will get it.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

Exactly!

And I'll include another scenario too. Let’s say I have my eye on one of Scott’s cards and it’s $400 in his eBay store. He’s willing to sell it to me for $360 outside of eBay since he doesn’t have to pay the 10% final value fee (I don’t know if 10% is right or not, just using that number).

I get an email from eBay offering 4X eBay bucks for the next two days. So, now I can buy the card for $360 from him directly, or I can buy it on eBay and get $32 in eBay Bucks, basically costing me $368. Well, I want the card really bad, but I’m a little short this month because I had a major card repair. But, I can purchase it through eBay, use PayPal Credit to finance it interest free for 90 days (or 6 months – whichever it is) and get it now instead of having to wait because I’m short on funds. Make sense?

So, I paid $8 more buying it on eBay rather than directly through Scott. On the other hand, I got to keep my money in my pocket a little longer and pay for it when it was more convenient.

There are a lot of factors that come in to play here.

I spent more than $8 of my time reading this. Isn't there a coupon I can clip or something?

[barrysloate]

Originally Posted by Leon

I spent more than $8 of my time reading this. Isn't there a coupon I can clip or something?

You mean it took you an entire hour to read this?