eBay bucks program change

[Luke]

This is obviously a bummer, but also quite odd. They have been giving out 4x, 6x, 8x quite a bit lately. I wonder why they've been offering so many promos if they really just wanted to cut the program? I guess it could have been intentional to make us feel like we have got some good perks lately right before they shut it down.

[vintagetoppsguy]

As long as they keep offering the 4X, 8X or 10X promotions every month or so, I don't think the changes will effect me much. I usually only buy during those times anyway. I always have a few overpriced BINs saved in my Watch List and justify the purchase when they offer one of those promotions.

[savedfrommyspokes]

Originally Posted by LukeLyon

This is obviously a bummer, but also quite odd. They have been giving out 4x, 6x, 8x quite a bit lately. I wonder why they've been offering so many promos if they really just wanted to cut the program? I guess it could have been intentional to make us feel like we have got some good perks lately right before they shut it down.

My guess is that the 4x, 6x, 8x promos will continue. Most likely these promos are offered during a historically "stale" selling periods ebay has experienced in the past as a way to supplement their results during this period.

The fine print accompanying this change now states that each user will only be entitled to the rewards on a single account only, no matter how many accounts they have. I wonder how they will police users with multiple accounts that accrue ebay bucks....should I put my second/buying account in my kids name or start using my wife's long time account?

[MR RAREBACK]

I think it will level out since they are going to give ebay bucks to sellers

Earn Bucks when you sell. We’ll be adding occasional promotions so you can also get rewarded when your items sell on eBay.**

[Exhibitman]

Between eBates cutting off sports memorabilia (5%) and this, my discount on eBay items has fallen from 7% to 1%.

Not happy.

ETA: Bet that they jack up selling fees too...

[1952boyntoncollector]

Nice cards, good luck on the sale!

anyway, i guess this will encourage more direct sales ..