Ebay worsens Ebay Bucks rewards

[Blazing Lazers]

From the message they sent me:

 

 

We’re writing to let you know about upcoming changes to the eBay Bucks Rewards Program. In order to continue offering meaningful benefits, we regularly look at the program’s performance to learn where changes are necessary. As a result of our latest program review, the eBay Bucks Certificates to be issued for the quarter ending December 31, 2013, will be the last sent for Rewards that total less than $5.00.

Effective January 1, 2014, program members must earn a minimum of $5.00 in eBay Bucks during a quarterly Earn Period in order to receive a Certificate at the end of the period. Quarterly balances below the $5.00 threshold will be forfeited.

Also effective January 1, 2014, purchases from eBay Motors Parts & Accessories will not be eligible for Rewards.

To learn more about these changes, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page, and review the updated eBay Bucks Terms & Conditions.

As always, please know that we appreciate your eBay Bucks membership, and look forward to rewarding your participation with significant benefits.

Sincerely,

eBay Bucks Team

 

Well, that sucks. Especially since I often use Ebay Motors for difficult to find parts. Great way to be customer-focused, Ebay.

[Zwackery]

Yes, to get a $5 coupon, eBay wants you to make $250 in purchases in 3 months.

 

How is the base earn amount determined for a qualifying purchase?
The base earn amount is calculated by taking the [item price] x [quantity selected] x [earn percentage]. Any additional fees such as shipping, handling, and taxes are excluded from this calculation; eBay Bucks are earned solely on the item price.

What is the base earn percentage?
The base earn percentage is the percent amount used to calculate how many eBay Bucks a member will earn on qualifying purchases. The current base earn percentage is 2%.

[boxpressed]

Won't really affect me, but not a good thing, that's for sure. Seems like eBay would want people to buy something with their $2 "coupon" so that they can grow their business. A lot of people would buy something they wouldn't have otherwise bought rather than waste "free" money.

[ianoid]

I thought I was only getting 1%. Doesn't affect me, I always spend enough to get over $5 in a quarter. The system is lame to begin with. eBay is the lame duck dot com.

[boxpressed]

What's surprising is that eBay doesn't automatically enroll you, so you could be losing money if you're not aware of it. I had a spendy quarter, so I get to splurge.