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There are two ways to get eBay coupons.
Wait for that Email.
Of course, if you just wait, youll be waiting for a long time. You have to do something to make yourself look like the kind of person eBay would want to tempt back with a coupon. If you open an account, buy a few medium-value things and then suddenly stop, the chances are youll find yourself with some kind of special offer but still, not always.
Go Searching.
The better way, of course, is to go and find the coupons that are out there on the web. This is quite hit-and-miss, as eBay dont always have an offer on, but when theres a valid code you can guarantee that itll be everywhere within a few hours. Just type ebay coupon codes into your favourite search engine, but be prepared to pick through some rubbish. You might find you have better luck if you use a more obscure search engine, where people havent taken the trouble to game the results.
Discount Coupons As The Ultimate Marketing ToolDiscount coupons have long been used by merchants and companies to market their products. They have a lengthy history.
The whole concept of coupons first started in 1894 when the druggist Asa Candler gave out handwritten tickets for a free class of Coca-Cola! This proved to be a successful venture and we re still drinking the secret black mixture even today.
Just the very next year, C.W. Post created the first grocery coupon by giving shoppers one cent towards the purchase of a new health cereal, Grape Nuts. And as they say, the rest is history. The discount coupon was born.
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If going through search engines is too much for you, then just keep an eye out at any community forums you frequent, where someone might just post one. You probably have the best chances if you make a few friends on eBays own forums at http://hub.ebay.com/community. It can be fun and educational to chat to the regulars there too, so you really have nothing to lose.
How do You Redeem Coupons?
A coupon is basically a code, with some being quite long. All you need to do is pay with PayPal as usual for the item you want to use the coupon towards. After you choose PayPal as your payment method, you will notice a heading that says Coupons, Gift Certificates and eBay Anything Points. Type the coupon code in here: they can be long, so you should use copy-and-paste to make sure you get it right. Just click Redeem, and its good to go.
Dont worry about causing problems for sellers by doing this, by the way they have no way of even telling that you used a coupon, as eBay just pay them for the item as usual. Coupons are good for sellers as they attract more buyers to eBay, meaning that they get more bids on their auctions. After all, why would they object to getting more money without you actually having to pay it?
Since youre interested in making your eBay shopping more affordable, you might be interested to know that you can now buy eBay items on credit. Our next email will tell you all the details of eBays new Buyers Credit program.
Motivating Shoppers with Online Coupons (Part 2 of 2)
Last time we discussed how online coupons and promotion codes can motivate buyers. We discussed examples of coupons and some of the aspects of these offers that can boost sales and generate urgency to a purchase. Today well focus on how to create great landing pages and the use of affiliate programs to further enhance your marketing efforts.
Creating good online coupons to offer customers is not the only thing you need to do to maximize your sales. Using an enticing landing page that meets the customer with the deal theyre being offered is also an effective tool leading to a sale. The ..
About the author:
Kirsten Hawkins is an Ebay and internet auction enthusiast from Nashville, TN. Visit http://www.auctionseller411.com/for more great tips on how to make the most from Ebay and other online auctions.
Kirsten HawkinsHow To Get eBay Coupons.
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