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4 Month Free eBay Plus Trial For First Time Trial Users @ eBay

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doweyy on 15/07/2019 - 10:01 pages2.ebay.com.au (4835 clicks)
Last edited 07/08/2019 - 22:45 by 2 other users

Just noticed this on the eBay homepage :)

Try eBay Plus Now With a 4 Month Free Trial*

Enjoy every exclusive benefit & offer. Ends 7/8

4 Month Free Trial Promotion

The terms in this section 8 apply if you sign up for a free trial of eBay Plus for the first time between 15 July 2019 and 7 August 2019 (“120-day trial Offer Period”).

Thanks to viper8, might be worth holding out signing up for another 2 weeks, so then you can have the membership live for Black Friday deals.

As always, enjoy!

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  • Tacooo on 15/07/2019 - 10:03
    +44

    They're getting desperate.

    • geeluv on 15/07/2019 - 10:23
      +7

      I dont understand why. Prime sales have not been groundbreaking to say the least.

      • odysseus on 15/07/2019 - 10:57
        +16

        It's not to do with prime (which certainly has its own issues). Its to do with their own value proposition - benefits of ebay plus are negligible.

        • [Deactivated] on 07/08/2019 - 10:48

          It depends where you live.

          If you’re in regional Australia, it’s a license to print money. The “Guaranteed Delivery” items never come on time, so you get issued a pile of $10 vouchers.

          It more than pays for the membership fee, then the additional Plus sales and free shipping offers are just gravy on top.

          • Skinnerr on 07/08/2019 - 12:44

            @[Deactivated]: Cost of living in regional Australia is much higher than metros.

            • [Deactivated] on 07/08/2019 - 13:06
              +1

              @Skinnerr: Huh?

              Housing is cheap, food is cheap, the pay is good.

              It’s a much easier life than when I lived in the city.

              • Skinnerr on 07/08/2019 - 22:42

                @[Deactivated]: Depends. I've lived in regional WA and the cost of living was much higher than the city. Sure big regional towns like Newcastle, Bendigo etc. would be no different or cheaper than metros.

      • LowRange on 15/07/2019 - 10:57

        I thought the Prime sales would of at least had a discount on Prime memberships to get more people on board, they missed a good opportunity.

        • Danstar on 15/07/2019 - 11:59

          They would do the numbers and see they have enough members for their supply of stock to not need to discount prime membership

          • LowRange on 15/07/2019 - 12:05

            @Danstar: If they run a discount today on yearly Prime memberships, even if it's just $10 off it encourages more users to their platform making purchases for the next year. Can't see how that wouldn't be a good move.

            • Danstar on 15/07/2019 - 14:21

              @LowRange: Like I said. I’m sure they crunch their numbers and know what they’re doing

            • odal on 02/08/2019 - 04:47
              +3

              @LowRange: Annual prime memberships are already discounted from the monthly rate.

              The bottom line is value. Crunch your own arithmetic. For < AUD$5/month paid annually,just the free shipping benefits alone make Prime worth it. Saved us a packet. But then there's Prime vid streaming included among other less substantial benefits.

              Ebay plus benefits OTOH are negligable. And to add insult to injury, most suppliers I use on eBay don't support it, so why bother?

      • Bryanalves on 15/07/2019 - 13:21
        -5

        Prime is amazon this is the ebay version. Totally different products.

        • Danstar on 15/07/2019 - 14:22
          +5

          Oh really?

  • darthsparrow on 15/07/2019 - 10:07
    +17

    At this rate, we’ll see free 1 year trial by the end of this year.

  • Bellpop on 15/07/2019 - 10:08
    +16

    So sellers on eBay provide free postage to buyers (seller pays for it) and then Ebay claims it’s a perk of eBay plus 😅

    No wonder it’s free for four months, I can’t imagine anyone being interested otherwise.

    Should be up for one of the ACCC’s shonky awards.

    • Frozensage on 15/07/2019 - 10:16
      +1

      don't think seller pays for it but it is sure as annoying for the seller when the buyer asks why its free shipping last week but not this week eventho it's because their membership expired.

      • Tacooo on 15/07/2019 - 10:24
        +2

        You're right, seller doesn't pay for it. Buyer pays for it in the form of inflated eBay Plus prices to make it all seem like a good deal.

        • Wolfy on 15/07/2019 - 10:40
          +1

          No, there is something more shonky going on.
          It appears that vendors who offer free shipping for Ebay plus also have inflated postage costs (eg $14 to send a SIM card).
          It may be that they get that rebate from Ebay thus they earn more than if they had the 'correct' postage costs listed.

          • odysseus on 15/07/2019 - 10:59
            +2

            @Wolfy: Sellers don't offer free shipping for ebay plus. Ebay provide it themselves due to a secret algorithm. But after launch, the actual number of free ebay plus listing that are not free anyway is tiny.

            • alvinmk on 04/08/2019 - 09:54

              @odysseus: I just signed up to free eBay plus trial, clicked on a Nintendo Switch listing by EBGames, and I still get charged a delivery fee….any idea why?

    • payton on 15/07/2019 - 14:43
      +5

      Choice publishes the shonky awards, not ACCC

  • bwatt72 on 15/07/2019 - 10:12
    +1

    If you used trial before can you use this opition or only for new.

    • Nugs on 15/07/2019 - 10:15

      condition 3.4
      There is a maximum of one free 30-day trial of eBay Plus per eBay member. You may not use or create another eBay account in order to take advantage of the free 30-day trial more than once.
      .

      • jv on 15/07/2019 - 10:22
        +11

        There is a maximum of one free 30-day trial of eBay Plus per eBay member.

        Yes, that is for 30 days, what is the maximum number of free 4 month trials though?

        • toasty on 15/07/2019 - 12:56
          +2

          Yes, it seems there is no maximum number of free 4 months trials specified in their current T&Cs.

          • jv on 15/07/2019 - 16:34

            @toasty: Cool… thanks.

    • Big Paddy on 15/07/2019 - 10:15

      Only new

    • Jared17 on 15/07/2019 - 15:19
      +1

      I think new only. The last eBay plus promo for 3 months or so, they sent me an email to cancel as they said I used a free trial before

  • Nugs on 15/07/2019 - 10:13

    6th item on the list with the green ticks is "Free 30-day trial"
    .

    • doweyy on 15/07/2019 - 10:14
      +2

      https://pages2.ebay.com.au/plus/terms-and-conditions

      8.3.1 All references to “30-day trial” are replaced with the words “120-day trial” throughout.

      Seems like it just hasn't been updated.

      • Nugs on 15/07/2019 - 10:16
        +2

        copy, paste, edit.
        it's always the last one that catches people out
        .

  • Bappy on 15/07/2019 - 10:17

    Can somebody please advise if I create a new eBay account, can I link the payment with my existing PayPal account (that is linked with my current eBay)?

    • 10101010101 on 15/07/2019 - 10:20

      Just pay via credit card on your second account

      • Bappy on 15/07/2019 - 10:22
        +1

        Thanks, but do you know if the existing PayPal will work? PayPal provides some sort of protection which my CC doesn't

        • Tacooo on 15/07/2019 - 10:25
          +5

          I guarantee you your CC has far better protections than Paypal does.

    • [Deactivated] on 15/07/2019 - 10:22
      +3

      it worked for me just now
      used the paypal linked to my first account on the second account that i just made and WHAM 120 days free ebay plus

      • Bappy on 15/07/2019 - 10:23

        Thank You

    • Kommodore on 15/07/2019 - 10:25
      +1

      Yes I am on my third trial with linked PayPal, what is the worst they can do, just cancel your plus or account.

      • PainToad on 15/07/2019 - 10:31
        +3

        what is the worst they can do

        Charge you for this shitty service.

        • darthsparrow on 15/07/2019 - 10:36
          +1

          Actually, the best they can do to counter their competitors is to offer you this shifty service 😁

  • jv on 15/07/2019 - 10:20
    +12

    4 Month Free eBay Plus Trial

    I hope they are found guilty !!!

  • geeluv on 15/07/2019 - 10:22
    +1

    Why is ebay freaking out? the prime sales are not even that great.

    • bamzero on 15/07/2019 - 10:23
      +9

      Either is eBay Plus…

  • bamzero on 15/07/2019 - 10:23
    +5

    Probably made some money on it last time by charging people who had previously signed up for a trial.

  • CyberMurning on 15/07/2019 - 10:28

    can we cancel right away and still get the 120 plus trial, or we need to wait till last day to cancel?
    can.

    If you cancel your eBay Plus membership during the 120-day trial period, you will incur no fees or other charges for the membership. You will continue to receive all eBay Plus benefits until the end of the 120-day trial period, at which time your eBay Plus membership will end.

    • chocolatte on 15/07/2019 - 22:01

      Here's the relevant clause:

      "8.3.2 If you cancel your eBay Plus membership during the 120-day trial period, you will incur no fees or other charges for the membership. You will continue to receive all eBay Plus benefits until 30 days after you initially signed up for eBay Plus, at which time your eBay Plus membership will end."

      It seems cancelling within 30 days will leave you with x days until the cancellation is processed whilst cancelling after 30 days will result in an immediate termination.

      • Dungeon Master on 20/07/2019 - 20:35

        Its the other way round: if you cancel within 30 days, you only get to keep it for the 30 day period. If you cancel after 30 days, you can keep it for the full 120.

  • baldur on 15/07/2019 - 10:29
    +4

    They offer this, then they cancel it and then they even attempt to charge you.

    It happened during their previous offers.

    • CyberMurning on 15/07/2019 - 10:30

      what? why they cancel?

    • darthsparrow on 15/07/2019 - 18:14
      +1

      I canceled mine right after signing up. I even made sure that the auto payment that was setup over at PayPal (if you used that as your payment method) is canceled as well. Can’t be too careful.

      • baldur on 15/07/2019 - 18:27

        It's not about me cancelling it. I cancelled autopayment, eBay cancelled it still while still on trial and charged for the trial.

      • johndoe on 21/07/2019 - 12:06

        I did cancelled immediately and disabled paypal automatic payments, but eBay sent me an invoice via email anyway - for two subscriptions! I had to call them a few times before it was sorted out.

  • Viper8 on 15/07/2019 - 10:31
    +30

    Don't redeem for another 2 weeks and then it'll last until Black Friday sales.

    • CyberMurning on 15/07/2019 - 10:34

      thank this is super pro tips

    • SydOzber on 15/07/2019 - 12:19

      thanks for the tip mate.

    • OZBMate8911 on 15/07/2019 - 13:15

      Truely a 1000 IQ strategy. Thanks

    • BigLeviathan on 17/07/2019 - 16:37

      When is black friday again?

      • Viper8 on 17/07/2019 - 19:48
        +1

        29th Nov

        • CyberMurning on 17/07/2019 - 20:13

          damn so cant join now, must wait till 30/31 july.

    • OhWellThen on 01/08/2019 - 14:09

      So, is it a good time to redeem this between today (1 Aug) and next week?

      • Viper8 on 01/08/2019 - 19:59
        +1

        I'd wait until the 2nd. Not sure if its inclusive of today.

        • nofate on 06/08/2019 - 15:01
          +2

          Last day if you forgot to sign up. ePlus will now cover Black Friday to get extra good deals. Hopefully..

  • ozizoy on 15/07/2019 - 10:52

    Thanks OP.

  • solidussnake on 15/07/2019 - 10:53
    +6

    This subscription was so great I cancelled it after 2 days, it's the biggest pile of crap

  • baldur on 15/07/2019 - 11:15

    So those who had eBay plus trial, are no eligible for this?

  • mt2000 on 15/07/2019 - 11:39

    Thanks OP

  • Trying2SaveABuck on 15/07/2019 - 11:51
    +4

    Had the last 3 month trail didn't use it once…

    If its free fair enough but i dont know how they can expect ppl to pay for ebay plus there is little benefit on most purchases

    • darthsparrow on 15/07/2019 - 13:33
      +1

      I still pay shipping with eBay Plus. Maybe that’s where the Plus comes from.

  • motlking on 15/07/2019 - 13:14
    +3

    So didn't realise I must have used a trial before and now got charged the yearly subscription! Anyone got a refund successfully?

    EDIT: never mind transaction was declined. Winning!

    • payton on 15/07/2019 - 14:25

      before signup it actually tells you if you've used the trial b4

  • [Deactivated] on 15/07/2019 - 15:00

    can't open the webpage of signup

  • Layze on 15/07/2019 - 15:11
    +3

    I had signed up for the free trial and forgot to cancel it before the end date. Was charged the eBay plus fee. On the same day I was charged, I cancelled it & tried to get a refund but they said no. So if you sign up, don't forget to cancel!

  • Spending2Much on 15/07/2019 - 16:57
    -1

    That's absolutely crap

  • donamique on 15/07/2019 - 18:01
    +1

    Yea got charged and then went on chat and they tried to push all blame on me. I said I hadn’t used the service and just wanted a refund and cancellation of subscription, it was an unintended erroneous purchase. The supervisor just continued to blame me for not reading the fine prints…

    • darthsparrow on 15/07/2019 - 18:16
      +3

      Premium customer service

      Well, you did sign up for a “premium” customer service.

  • Robin2012 on 16/07/2019 - 19:32

    free again

  • TONSCHUH on 16/07/2019 - 23:29

    Please explain: https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img921/9154/wZDScC.jpg

    ???

    • TONSCHUH on 17/07/2019 - 13:20

      I checked and the currency is set up right and the account is on the Australian eBay site too. 🤔

      • doweyy on 17/07/2019 - 16:38
        +1

        Try and get onto live chat and tell them about your issue, they're usually pretty prompt in getting it fixed.

        • TONSCHUH on 18/07/2019 - 08:33

          Ok, thanks, will have a look later! 👍🙂👍

  • imcold on 30/07/2019 - 14:34

    ah gonna sign up tommorow

  • Make it so on 31/07/2019 - 14:51

    Am still undecided whether to bother, or whether to wait until I actually need eBay Plus and sign up for a trial then.

  • CyberMurning on 31/07/2019 - 15:18

    So, we can just create new account with Google email dot trick, right? (Same existing email but with dot in the middle)

  • hongas on 31/07/2019 - 18:28

    so should I sign up 31st/July or 8th of Aug? for the Black Friday deals advantage?

    • SydOzber on 01/08/2019 - 14:01
      +1

      But the deal ends on 7th Aug

  • CyberMurning on 04/08/2019 - 12:08

    ebay expert, need your help ")

    i just created new AU ebay account with brand new email add. didnt link paypal - i will just use credit card when buying.
    do you think it is risky if i use the same mobile number and delivery address as my other ebay account?

    • 10101010101 on 04/08/2019 - 13:13
      +1

      I've done this with no issues

  • CyberMurning on 05/08/2019 - 11:44
    +2

    wohoo im officially a plus!

    this should be on the top:

    https://pages2.ebay.com.au/plus/terms-and-conditions

    4 Month Free Trial Promotion
    If you cancel your eBay Plus membership during the 120-day trial period, you will incur no fees or other charges for the membership. You will continue to receive all eBay Plus benefits until 120 days after you initially signed up for eBay Plus, at which time your eBay Plus membership will end.

  • cc23 on 07/08/2019 - 10:31

    I just paid $49 for the year as I was no longer a ‘new customer’ the pain.

  • Zondor on 07/08/2019 - 10:33
    +2

    Thanks OP, signed up and immediately canceled.

  • ipiok on 07/08/2019 - 10:57
    +1

    signed up for the trial.. so far I'm not really seeing any reason why I'd ever pay for it….

  • aNoPHeLeS on 07/08/2019 - 11:08

    Signed up but only got 30 day trial!?

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