50% Back on Purchases on eBay (Max Refund $50) - Registration: Closed Purchase Hour: 24/9/2010 - 12PM

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50% Back on Purchases on eBay (Max Refund $50) - **Registration:** Closed **Purchase Hour:** 24/9/2010 - 12PM

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MiCCAS on 16/09/2010 - 10:43 pages2.ebay.com.au (10256 clicks)
Last edited 22/09/2010 - 07:08 by 1 other user

During Happy Hour, use your mobile to buy an item on eBay.com.au and also pay for it with PayPal, and you'll receive 50% off the purchase price, including shipping cost, up to a maximum refund of $50.

Be among the first 5,000 to register between 12 noon Wednesday 22nd and 12 noon Thursday 23rd September AEST. Also, make sure you have both a PayPal email address and an eBay User ID. And if you miss out on Mobile Happy Hour you'll still go in the draw to win one of five $1,000 prizes* to be paid to your PayPal account.

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Pizza The Hut on 16/09/2010 - 10:57

+1

Is it secure to make purchases online using a mobile?
- noyesmaybeok on 16/09/2010 - 10:59
  
  Wouldn't be any less secure then using your home network I wouldn't imagine. The amount of open wifi or poorly encrypted wifi networks is crazy. Plus you can nearly always bet the router admin & pass is the default.
  
  Interested to know if the ipad ebay app is counted as 'mobile'.
  
  Now all I need to do is figure out what I want to buy!
  - lovedeals on 16/09/2010 - 11:30
    
    Ipad qualifies! Press the 'get started' link.
    - noyesmaybeok on 16/09/2010 - 13:05
      
      Good ipad, earning it's keep :D
- bigsue19 on 16/09/2010 - 11:02
  
  I've done it quite a few times with no problems at all. I'll definitely be taking note of this one!
kabigon on 16/09/2010 - 11:01

I know it says ebay.com.AU but does anyone know if you can buy items not in Australia and have them count?
- MiCCAS on 16/09/2010 - 11:05
  
  I think you could - and, at the very least, via ebay.com.au for international sellers.
  - kabigon on 16/09/2010 - 11:07
    
    I would also assume so given you can buy any item through ebay.com.au as long as the seller ships to where you live, but would be nice if they clarified it.
- p3t0r on 16/09/2010 - 11:32
  
  You stay on eBay.com.au when you browse for international goods, so I don't see why not!
Mikinoz on 16/09/2010 - 11:02 Comment score below threshold.
- bigsue19 on 16/09/2010 - 11:04
  
  +3
  
  I wouldn't define is as "competition" since it IS available to first 5,000 who register. Is not too different from having a sale and having only 5,000 units in stock — the bargain is available to the first 5,000 who get to it.
  - sukiya on 16/09/2010 - 11:22
    
    +4
    
    I believe the 4999 first subscribers would be people from ozbargain…
    - bigsue19 on 16/09/2010 - 11:23
      
      -1
      
      probably right! haha
  - Mikinoz on 16/09/2010 - 11:28 Comment score below threshold.
    - changyang1230 on 16/09/2010 - 18:51
      
      We already give our credit card details, address and phone number to paypal.
- MiCCAS on 16/09/2010 - 11:04
  
  It's the same with discount coupons for the first 1,000, or an item where the company only has 100 of them. it's a bargain.
- furyou on 16/09/2010 - 11:29
  
  "eBay.com.au User ID"
  
  Aren't all ebay IDs the same? What if I originally signed up via the .com site?
neil on 16/09/2010 - 11:02

Good deal, now if only I can remember to do this next Wednesday.
- noyesmaybeok on 16/09/2010 - 11:09
  
  It's confusing. Register wednesday, buy friday between 12 and 1?
joeydee on 16/09/2010 - 11:12

"maximum refund of $50"
is still good :)
sukiya on 16/09/2010 - 11:19

Wow, just got this in the email about 7 minutes ago, news sure travels fast here…
jobski on 16/09/2010 - 11:24

I can get Apple care for our iPhones, buy 1 take 1! Now, just need to get into that 5,000.
- kiwipride on 16/09/2010 - 14:29
  
  Huh?
  - changyang1230 on 16/09/2010 - 18:54
    
    +1
    
    Apple Care is the extended warranty by Apple which cost 100 dollars for iPhone if I'm not mistaken. I think he meant "buy one get one free"
    
    By the way I suspect this isn't quite right because if you are buying two then you would pay 200 dollars and only get 50 dollars maximum refund in this promotion. Also can you buy Apple Care on ebay?
    - hangdog on 21/09/2010 - 13:55
      
      You can buy it, but if Apple asks for proof of purchase in the event that you make an AppleCare claim, I don't know if an eBay confirmation will cut the mustard.
    - jobski on 22/09/2010 - 13:07
      
      Yes you can buy them on eBay, I bought them last time for the 3GS and it costs ~$50 :)
lovedeals on 16/09/2010 - 11:28

So where do we register?
- alfy on 16/09/2010 - 11:34
  
  On the linked site, in 6 days, 25 minutes.
huntress_love on 16/09/2010 - 11:34

the ebay app for Android must be new.
i tried searching for it in the market 2 weeks ago and
found nothing. i hope it works well.
- alfy on 16/09/2010 - 11:34
  
  Not new at all, I've had it for 2 months, and it has been around much longer.
furyou on 16/09/2010 - 11:34

For just ONE item. So you can't buy 5x$20 of stuff.
- annoynimous on 16/09/2010 - 13:31
  
  -5
  
  yeah it sucks, i think ebay only honors 1 x item, theres no way in hell i will buy a single item higher than $100 on ebay…
  - TheWiz on 16/09/2010 - 14:23
    
    +1
    
    Why not? It's only gonna cost you $50 in the end.
lovedeals on 16/09/2010 - 11:38

To enter the Promotion Entrants must, during the Promotion Period;
1. go on the website http://paypal-offers.com.au/happyhour ("Website");
2. complete and successfully submit the registration form on the Website including answering the survey questions ("Registration Form");

If an Entrant submits the Registration Form s/he agrees that PayPal may collect and use the Entrant's personal information to contact him/her about this Promotion and in future about PayPal's services. This information will be collected and used in accordance with PayPal's Privacy Policy which can be accessed through this link https://cms.paypal.com/au/cgi-bin/?&cmd=_render-content&cont…. An Entrant can choose to opt-out from these communications at any time.

Entry into the Promotion is limited to one entry per PayPal account.

Entry into the Promotion is free, however any costs associated with accessing the Promotion including the Website are the responsibility of the Entrants.

Entrants must make their Website entries manually using an internet browser. The Promoter may reject entries if it reasonably forms the opinion that an entry has been made using automated entry means or by use of a computer entry service.

If an Entrant's entry is:
1. late;
2. incomplete;
3. incorrect including if an Entrant provides the wrong email address or mobile phone number;
4. incomprehensible;
5. unlawful;
6. obscene;
7. harassing;
8. offensive;
9. capable of encouraging conduct that would be considered a criminal offence; and/or
10. capable of giving rise to civil liability;
that entry will be invalid unless otherwise agreed by the Promoter.

Entrants must ensure that their entries are received by the Promoter during the Promotion Period. All entries are deemed to be received at the time of receipt by the Promoter, not time of transmission by the Entrant. The Promoter takes no responsibility for any entries not received by the Promoter or for any delays in the delivery of any entries.
Knightelf on 16/09/2010 - 11:41

+2

Awesome, but the website will be swamped and probably not load… and then I'll be 5001 lol
Black Hole on 16/09/2010 - 12:18

In that case I will be 5002.
King Tightarse on 16/09/2010 - 12:31

My moby doesn't do the interweb ;(

I steadfastly refuse to update it too, much to the embarrassment of my teenage daughter (Yah, so awkward/2007 Dad)
So any way to use this without using a phone?
I have mobile broadband with a phone number on my netbook - any use?
MunkyX on 16/09/2010 - 12:38

How exactly do they know that you're using a mobile to access ebay?
- da1andonly on 16/09/2010 - 12:40
  
  the app
- anthony on 17/09/2010 - 13:01
  
  +1
  
  The browser you use
  - Cripto on 21/09/2010 - 21:49
    
    anthony's right basically the browser information you giveaway, mobiles all use browsers just like computers do. you can download plug-ins/tools for your browser to spoof where it's coming from. but won't point out anything as it's unfair lol
TCM on 16/09/2010 - 12:48

if you are using windows mobile, would it be valid from accessing via: http://m.ebay.com.au/ ?

If so, could you use any computer and purchase via that link and it would think that it was a mobile transaction?
wasanewguy on 16/09/2010 - 12:53

-8

I don't have a gay phone, only a windows mobile one. Yet it's not listed?
- Mikinoz on 16/09/2010 - 13:01
  
  +1
  
  How do you know your phone is not gay ?
  - King Tightarse on 16/09/2010 - 13:03
    
    +2
    
    Shhh, it may not have come out yet.
    Rumored to have been seen in Oxford st with other like minded-phones but they are just "friends"
    - Mikinoz on 16/09/2010 - 13:09
      
      lol awesome
  - wasanewguy on 16/09/2010 - 13:05
    
    Like I said, it's a windows mobile phone. Read above.
    - Mikinoz on 16/09/2010 - 13:09
      
      +1
      
      so your homophobic about phones? you do know you can browse the web on a windows mobile phone
wasanewguy on 16/09/2010 - 13:18

-2

Ya I do, however this is paypal trying to get the sheep (people that buy iphones because their friends have one) to get their app. Good deal for a one off, still it's a marketing scam and will probably cost you in the future.
- Mikinoz on 16/09/2010 - 13:25
  
  Dont disagree with that!
wonga on 16/09/2010 - 13:45

Would I still be eligible if I don't have the ebay app on my phone but use m.ebay.com.au instead?
- furyou on 16/09/2010 - 13:55
  
  +1
  
  yes. they never said use mobile via mobile network.
- Knightelf on 16/09/2010 - 13:59
  
  +1
  
  The terms and conditions clearly say that you can either use the Ebay Inc app OR buy through the website on your mobile phone.
  - wonga on 16/09/2010 - 14:03
    
    +1
    
    Thanks. Now the hard part of choosing what I actually need…
melty on 16/09/2010 - 14:14

do we have to register from our mobiles or can we register on a computer and then make a purchase using mobile..?
*confused
Saturday on 16/09/2010 - 14:24

+1

Will purchase made on a computer via http://m.ebay.com.au/ work? How do they tell whether you used a mobile?
- chansthename on 16/09/2010 - 16:36
  
  +1
  
  the information sent will state what browser etc is being used and they can find out if it is a mobile or not.
  - ccrap on 17/09/2010 - 01:02
    
    yup they can, but just spoof your browser/user agent details and you'll be fine > search for one based on your o/s and browser combo.
- insertusernamehere on 20/09/2010 - 21:58
  
  you can actually use safari, access the developer options and tell it to act as if it's an iphone running safari. all sites load as mobile versions…could work??
  - muzzamo on 21/09/2010 - 13:32
    
    it would almost certainly work.
BARBO on 16/09/2010 - 14:28

Looks like it's finally time to buy that second PS3 controller I've been waiting for!
- leonheart1 on 16/09/2010 - 19:12
  
  Read my mind! Though I just got my PS3 today…
fitr on 16/09/2010 - 15:54

-3

just not worth the trouble….
bern1992 on 16/09/2010 - 16:13

+4

I think I'm going to get PlayStation Move, but because all the ones on eBay at the moment are around $110-120 (granted, it DID only come out today), hopefully I'll be able to get a $100 voucher to JB/EB/Big W from eBay, get the 50% refund on whatever I pay, and get Move on the gift card from the store.

Just thought I'd post this in case anybody else couldn't think of what to buy with it. You could get iTunes or anything for 50% off which is nice.
beralj on 16/09/2010 - 16:17

+3

Do you have to register by mobile or can you register on computer and then use your mobile to buy on the day?
- melty on 16/09/2010 - 23:21
  
  +1
  
  my question exactly
- sparkles on 22/09/2010 - 09:01
  
  Yes they need to clarify that.
Erkel on 16/09/2010 - 16:35

Woot I can get Halo Reach for about $27 then! +ve from me
kelsey2112 on 16/09/2010 - 16:58

So do u have to buy an item at a certain time or can I buy something tmro & pay for it within those dates??
bob19 on 16/09/2010 - 19:51

I guess that's what will happen:
even if you register on the required day (between 12 noon Wednesday 22nd and 12 noon Thursday 23rd September AEST), on the day when you have to make a purchase within just one hour (24 September between 12 noon to 1pm) the website will be overloaded, especially when trying to get there from mobile phone, and then you end up with nothing.
DarkLotus on 16/09/2010 - 22:02

Anyone have the useragent string for say opera mini or whatever browser phones use? I assume useragent + m.ebay should work :o
tortoise on 17/09/2010 - 00:09

I just bought an Asus Monitor, yesterday then I saw this in my inbox today was sooo annoyed! Oh well… bargain hunting time on eBay… I know I need a micro USB bluetooth module… @$1… what else hmm…
vl3tbol on 17/09/2010 - 01:20

let say if u buy n item cost 120$… does paypal refund 50% back? or does it only refund any item below or = 100$ ?
- neil on 17/09/2010 - 01:24
  
  Maximum refund is $50. Anything from $100 to infinity will get you a refund of $50.
tim_geo on 17/09/2010 - 02:09

+3

You need to register in the first 5000 on Wed.

You then need to buy AND PAY for something on eBay via your mobile on Fri between 12-1.

They will then let you know 3 weeks later whether you have met their various criteria, including making the purchase correctly in time and recognised to be a mobile purchase. If not then bad luck you pay the full price.
foxxo on 17/09/2010 - 07:39

-1

Get a friend to "sell" an item for $100, collect the $50 paycheck, thanks for the free money ebay!
- tim_geo on 21/09/2010 - 00:44
  
  +1
  
  And find out 3 weeks later that they are not eligible for the $50. ;-)
  5% Ebay fees + 3% paypal? Ouch
  - Ishadeon on 21/09/2010 - 17:43
    
    $8 is worth the risk
ktks on 17/09/2010 - 11:58

+1

It's exciting to see stuff like this before the actual day. But also a disappointment on the day itself as most people won't be getting this.

With Ebay you are not only compeating with the Ozbargain members. It's every internet users out there. Nevertheless Good Luck to everyone.
Jaxx on 17/09/2010 - 12:25

Got to think of something to buy…hmm gift cards sounds like a good idea…
maybeamacy on 17/09/2010 - 13:42

Do I have to pay at the same time I buy it or can I wait 2-3 days before paying and still get the $50 back?
- Zero_ on 17/09/2010 - 15:35
  
  According to the Terms and Conditions, yeah you have to buy and pay in that time period.
linkii on 17/09/2010 - 14:40

.
Zero_ on 17/09/2010 - 15:35

Alright, sweet. Time to buy SC2 for $40 hehe…
- Domingo on 19/09/2010 - 01:44
  
  I was also thinking that…
bargrin on 18/09/2010 - 03:34

the ebay app on an Ipod touch would count as a mobile purchase if the ipad qualifies ?
jaxon on 19/09/2010 - 10:57

can we buy from US via ebay.com.au or only items listed on ebay.com.au?
dealsniper on 19/09/2010 - 11:31

do we need to register on mobile phone on wednesday? or can we use normal computer?
- MiCCAS on 19/09/2010 - 12:54
  
  I assume via a normal computer
- shopbot on 21/09/2010 - 00:52
  
  good question. I would only assume you can with a normal computer since they only stated that the transaction must be via mobile.
King Tightarse on 19/09/2010 - 13:55

No interweb moby here-
So, does anyone know if there is ANY way to make the actual purchase via a computer?
Would this http://m.ebay.com.au/ mobile Ebay site from above work if accessed from a regular computer?
- insertusernamehere on 20/09/2010 - 21:58
  
  just copying n pasting what i wrote above:
  you can actually use safari, access the developer options and tell it to act as if it’s an iphone running safari. all sites load as mobile versions…could work??
maplesyrup on 19/09/2010 - 15:44

+1

Do you think you can buy more than one of the same item from the same dealer on buy it now?
- [Deactivated] on 21/09/2010 - 14:04
  
  That is what I want to know…
simonk83 on 21/09/2010 - 09:01

I suppose my question is, after you register tomorrow will they tell you (before Friday) that you're within the first 5000, or do they expect you to ASSUME that you are and go ahead and buy something anyway? If I don't know either way before Friday, there's no way I'm bidding on anything :D
- maf101 on 21/09/2010 - 11:34
  
  Entrants will be notified if they are Happy Hour 50% Off Winners through:
  
  an instant confirmation page on the Website stating that they were one of the first 5,000 Entrants to enter the Promotion; and
  
  a SMS at 8am AEST on 24 September 2010 to the mobile phone number registered by the Happy Hour 50% Off Winners on the Registration Form providing details of the Happy Hour 50% Off Prize.
  - simonk83 on 21/09/2010 - 14:44
    
    Fair enough, thanks :)
Shadowsfury on 21/09/2010 - 11:59

Gah I'll be on a plane during happy hour.
KLoNe on 21/09/2010 - 13:46

I'm hitting this like no-one's business. Need some new shoes :)
qoracio on 21/09/2010 - 14:26

Great deal! gonna try to get this drobo s with the deal!
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280564…

This was posted 13 years 7 months 10 days ago, and might be an out-dated deal.

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