SAN JOSE, Calif. - (Business Wire) Holiday shoppers will find exceptional deals on eBay (Nasdaq:EBAY) this year, thanks to a series of new initiatives debuting on Nov. 3 intended to help eBay be the destination for the best prices on the gifts people want most.
Shoppers can already find many of this season’s hottest new gifts on eBay at prices up to 30 percent below suggested retail prices, according to data tracking the site’s recent sales activity.1 And, by taking advantage of Microsoft Live Search cashback, shoppers can increase their holiday savings on eBay by up to 60 percent.
Information on all of eBay’s holiday deals will be featured on an eBay deals page located at www.ebay.com/deals, debuting on Nov.3. Among the featured offers are:
- Daily Deal: Beginning Nov. 3 for 45 days, a different product – from categories including electronics, sporting goods, video game accessories, DVD movies and home and garden – will be available each day at a fixed-price and deep discount off MSRP with free shipping. These limited-quantity items will be available daily by 3 p.m. EST.
- Bid From $1: Shoppers can bid on some of the hottest electronics all starting at $1 on eBay, by taking part in “Bid From $1” auction format series. From Nov. 3 to Dec. 17, thousands of new items such as MP3 players, GPS devices, cameras, video game consoles and video games will be offered in auction-style listings with $1 starting bids, no minimum final-price reserves and with free shipping.
- $1 Holiday Doorbuster: Each day from Nov. 24 to Dec. 8, the eBay site will offer $1 Doorbuster deals – limited quantities of two different items at a fixed-price of $1 and one surprise luxury item, also at a fixed-price of $1. Items will include popular toys and games, fashion accessories, sporting goods and electronics.
- Microsoft Live Search cashback: Shoppers who arrive at eBay through Microsoft Live Search (www.live.com) can receive up to 30 percent cash back on the purchase of any eligible fixed-price item when using a PayPal account through the Microsoft Live Search cashback program.2 That cash back, on top of eBay’s already low prices, can generate savings up to 60 percent total on many of the hot gift items available for sale across the site.3
“People constantly tell us that finding great deals is one of the reasons they love eBay,” said Stephanie Tilenius, general manager, eBay North America Marketplaces. “Shoppers will be exceptionally cost-conscious this holiday season, and we want everyone who is looking to save money to look no further than eBay to find all the gifts they want at the best prices around. There is simply no need for anyone to pay retail.”
In addition, shoppers will find over 3.5 million listings4 on eBay with free shipping this holiday, offering shoppers even more value. Free shipping and other deals can be combined with coupons for 10 percent off that will be issued to millions of qualified eBay buyers this season, through members’ “My eBay” accounts.5 At least 50 percent of the site’s inventory in gift-giving categories such as lifestyle and technology6 is new merchandise, ensuring gift givers can find what they’re looking for.
About eBay
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1 Price comparisons based on the average selling price on eBay for 15 new and in-demand items during a three-month period from August to October 2008. Average selling price on eBay was compared to the MSRP (manufacturer’s suggested retail price) and the difference was calculated to show the savings percentage. As this is based on average eBay selling price and suggested retail price, the price difference may vary at any time. Shipping and handling charges are not included in this calculation. No representation is made that any particular item will be available at any particular price. All items are subject to availability.
2 Full terms and conditions are available at http://pages.ebay.com/cashbackoffer/terms.html?_trksid=m38.
3 Price comparisons based on the average selling price on eBay for 15 new and in-demand items during a three-month period from August to October 2008. Average selling price on eBay was compared to the MSRP (manufacturer’s suggested retail price) and the difference was calculated to show the savings percentage. Index of 15 items includes select new and in-season accessories, electronics, clothing, home appliances, shoes, sporting goods and video games.
4 Calculated as of October 20, 2008.
5 eBay holiday coupons valid on any auction-style or fixed-price listing when PayPal is used as a payment method. See individual coupon for specific expiration date.
6 To receive more information about these categories, please submit an online request at news.ebay.com
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