Updated 9/20: Bing cashback

[Zebo]

Wow! Thanks I'm still going read all th disclaimers just to be 100%.

 

[gigahertz20]

Originally posted by: Zebo
Wow! Thanks I'm still going read all th disclaimers just to be 100%.

Read them all, you're fine, just max of 6 purchases per eBay account, nothing says only 6 per person or address.


I bet this deal is going to disappear soon.....what else to buy? Can't think of any cool gadgets that I don't have besides a MP3 player but I don't listen to music much.

I would really like to buy all the parts for a new computer using the 30% off but I don't need a new one......I really don't need anything....but I just have to buy considering this deal

Got a new 4870 video card, figured I would need it for Farcry 2 that comes out October 21st. I would really like to get another 2GB of memory to make my total memory 4GB, but then I would have to format my computer, install Vista 64bit and all the drivers = pain in the ass.

 

[Zebo]

Originally posted by: gigahertz20

Originally posted by: Zebo
Wow! Thanks I'm still going read all th disclaimers just to be 100%.

Read them all, you're fine, just max of 6 purchases per eBay account, nothing says only 6 per person or address.


I bet this deal is going to disappear soon.....what else to buy? Can't think of any cool gadgets that I don't have besides a MP3 player but I don't listen to music much.

I would really like to buy all the parts for a new computer using the 30% off but I don't need a new one......I really don't need anything....but I just have to buy considering this deal

Got a new 4870 video card, figured I would need it for Farcry 2 that comes out October 21st. I would really like to get another 2GB of memory to make my total memory 4GB, but then I would have to format my computer, install Vista 64bit and all the drivers = pain in the ass.

I was an idiot to buy all these new parts from new egg... but they were much lower than 666.67 and I wanted max for 6 I could get.

I know it's hard as heck to find out what you want let alone need.




Edit OK .....just ordered electric boat anchor via Mrs Zebo's acct and getting cash back! I am going to cancel over at (a matter a fax) Thanks for heads up! BEST DEAL EVER!!!

 

[gigahertz20]

Originally posted by: Zebo

Originally posted by: gigahertz20

Originally posted by: Zebo
Wow! Thanks I'm still going read all th disclaimers just to be 100%.

Read them all, you're fine, just max of 6 purchases per eBay account, nothing says only 6 per person or address.


I bet this deal is going to disappear soon.....what else to buy? Can't think of any cool gadgets that I don't have besides a MP3 player but I don't listen to music much.

I would really like to buy all the parts for a new computer using the 30% off but I don't need a new one......I really don't need anything....but I just have to buy considering this deal

Got a new 4870 video card, figured I would need it for Farcry 2 that comes out October 21st. I would really like to get another 2GB of memory to make my total memory 4GB, but then I would have to format my computer, install Vista 64bit and all the drivers = pain in the ass.

I was an idiot to buy all these new parts from new egg... but most were lower than 666.67 and I wanted max for 6 I could get.

I know it's hard as heck to find out what you want let alone need.




Edit OK I just ordered electric boat anchor via Mrs Zebo's acct and getting cash back! I am going to cancel over at (a matter a fax) Thanks for heads up!

There are a few things you are missing on your list you posted before, mabye buy a GPS unit and a LCD HD TV....and maybe a xbox 360 or PS3 to go along with it?

A GPS unit is a must if you go on car trips or travel alot. Never have to use a map again, they are so convenient. I would have to say buying a GPS is one of the best purchases I have ever made, the Garmin's are very user friendly....I would suggest getting the Nuvi 750 or Nuvi 850 depending on your budget. Nuvi 850 is real nice since you can just speak commands to it while you are driving, I have used it for a few days now and it works great. Before that I owned a Nuvi 750 and loved it, same thing, just without the voice command option.

 

[Zebo]

Nah - I have several GPS's lets see, two on fish locator's in boats, one on my heart rate monitor, two in cars and three handhelds just got a Lowrance Zog for ATV. xbox 360 my sons have. LCD? you got to be kidding me I don't like color shift & no blacks - plasma all the way pioneer kuro.

 

[jlee]

I should come up with something to buy...30% is too much to pass up!

 

[scruffypup]

Originally posted by: rocadelpunk

Originally posted by: Zebo

Originally posted by: rocadelpunk
This is pure genius on MS's part.

I don't see how. They are going to pay out a ton of cash (if they pay it) and we'll all still use Google. Where is the benefit for MS let alone genius? Seems retarded to me.

Brand recognition?
Maybe in cahoots with ebay or paypal?
The 70 days they have for cashback they are investing wisely?




I would say you are correct in that most people will not use their search engine, but that could just be a small factor in the scheme of things. I know when I talk about it with friends or tell someone about it, I don't say live search cashback (mostly because nobody knows what live search is), I say microsoft cashback. It definitely makes me like MS as a company Maybe all the word of mouth is worth the cash.

How much do you think MS spends on advertising campaigns? How much did Seinfeld cost? A small portion of people will actually max out the $1200 on each account. If MS set out just 50million it would take 40,000+ people maxing out their cashback to reach that amount.

Lets set a more realistic $300 cashback for each person. That's more than 160,000 people MS just made happy. Those people probably talked about their new fancy gadgets they just got for cheap.

Bottom line is I'm pretty sure that the price per a sure thing in making someone happy with MS as a company is financially sound move.

Somewhat correct in my opinion,... they are not making money in that 70 days you have to wait by investing that money though,... it was already theirs to invest to begin with and would be for longer than 70 days.

Where they make up money is ad revenue,.... the more people going through their search engine, the more they can promote ads, charge for ads, etc on their site. Very similar to dial up days when AOL would give away free service basically to keep their membership high so they could generate ad revenue.

It is also to get people used to their search engine,... a percentage will actually change usage and use the Live search engine once they become used to it,... not everyone is in love with Google.... I personally never use it.

 

[Auzner]

Upgrading to HD4850 crossfire... $288 :-D 20% more frames in FO3 than a GTX280 for $160 less

 

[moks78]

Originally posted by: JLee
I should come up with something to buy...30% is too much to pass up!

Yep, got most of the stuff I wanted but I need to spend some more to take advantage of that 30% CB.

 

[Q]

I have a feeling this will last about 2 more days at the most then drop, so I advise to buy something if you plan on it ASAP

 

[rocadelpunk]

i wish people would have vinyl lot that I would want to buy.

 

[ivan2]

my PS3 came back a scam =( paypal caughter it.

 

[isekii]

Originally posted by: ivan2
my PS3 came back a scam =( paypal caughter it.

huh ?

 

[AAjax]

I officially nominate this as deal-of-the-year

And everybody got in on it

That's what I call a deal.

 

[rosco6912]

how often do these come around, i want to pick up a netbook, but am thinking about waiting until the core2's are available... any chance to get a deal like this in the spring?????

 

[Dynamyck]

Grabbed a new 2G Ipod Touch 32gb for $250 after Cashback. Hooaaah

 

[Q]

Originally posted by: ivan2
my PS3 came back a scam =( paypal caughter it.

awesome post! would read again A++++

 

[Zebo]

Originally posted by: scruffypup

Originally posted by: rocadelpunk

Originally posted by: Zebo

Originally posted by: rocadelpunk
This is pure genius on MS's part.

I don't see how. They are going to pay out a ton of cash (if they pay it) and we'll all still use Google. Where is the benefit for MS let alone genius? Seems retarded to me.

Brand recognition?
Maybe in cahoots with ebay or paypal?
The 70 days they have for cashback they are investing wisely?




I would say you are correct in that most people will not use their search engine, but that could just be a small factor in the scheme of things. I know when I talk about it with friends or tell someone about it, I don't say live search cashback (mostly because nobody knows what live search is), I say microsoft cashback. It definitely makes me like MS as a company Maybe all the word of mouth is worth the cash.

How much do you think MS spends on advertising campaigns? How much did Seinfeld cost? A small portion of people will actually max out the $1200 on each account. If MS set out just 50million it would take 40,000+ people maxing out their cashback to reach that amount.

Lets set a more realistic $300 cashback for each person. That's more than 160,000 people MS just made happy. Those people probably talked about their new fancy gadgets they just got for cheap.

Bottom line is I'm pretty sure that the price per a sure thing in making someone happy with MS as a company is financially sound move.

Somewhat correct in my opinion,... they are not making money in that 70 days you have to wait by investing that money though,... it was already theirs to invest to begin with and would be for longer than 70 days.

Where they make up money is ad revenue,.... the more people going through their search engine, the more they can promote ads, charge for ads, etc on their site. Very similar to dial up days when AOL would give away free service basically to keep their membership high so they could generate ad revenue.

It is also to get people used to their search engine,... a percentage will actually change usage and use the Live search engine once they become used to it,... not everyone is in love with Google.... I personally never use it.

live search engine is certainly attractive to the eye by comparison to even google. I wish MS good luck. Yahoo has to win the award so far for dumbest business decision this century when they rebuked MS offer. I hope they pass them that's for sure.

 

[StevenNevets]

I got one of these used for a month for $170 shipped. Works for me.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814103064
there is still another one left



Is anyone here using this to profit? (Keep buying and selling the same item, profiting off cashback) Is that compltely legal?

 

[notposting]

Still up as of way too early this morning of 10/15. Added the 4 yr. extended service warranty for $99 minus 30 to the laundry center I bought last week (that I saved 20% on--basically free shipping!). Also picked up an AGP videocard I needed for an old system last week and getting $15 back on that.

Very nice deal!

 

[rosco6912]

Originally posted by: rosco6912
how often do these come around, i want to pick up a netbook, but am thinking about waiting until the core2's are available... any chance to get a deal like this in the spring?????

 

[ivan2]

Originally posted by: isekii

Originally posted by: ivan2
my PS3 came back a scam =( paypal caughter it.

huh ?

oh I bought a PS3 for $300 off ebay and it turns out to be a scam. if it's too good to be true...

 

[EpOxY]

Looks like they kicked up the # of purchases from 6 to 12..

You may receive Cashback Rewards for up to a maximum of twelve (12) Online Sessions per account on www.eBay.com. Once you have completed twelve (12) Online Sessions under any eBay.com account, you will no longer be eligible to receive Cashback Rewards for purchases made under such eBay.com account.

 

[Q]

Originally posted by: rosco6912

Originally posted by: rosco6912
how often do these come around, i want to pick up a netbook, but am thinking about waiting until the core2's are available... any chance to get a deal like this in the spring?????

The high percentages (30%) don't come often, it was 35% back when the program first started up a few months ago, and the highest it has been since was 20%, then it was at 8% for a long time and now it just jumped to 30% for this past week.

So I wouldn't wait till spring, but that's just my advice.

 

[Q]

Originally posted by: EpOxY
Looks like they kicked up the # of purchases from 6 to 12..

You may receive Cashback Rewards for up to a maximum of twelve (12) Online Sessions per account on www.eBay.com. Once you have completed twelve (12) Online Sessions under any eBay.com account, you will no longer be eligible to receive Cashback Rewards for purchases made under such eBay.com account.

Yes, you are right! Thanks, updated OP.