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Spasm · Oct 2, 2008

Saw this on CAG, did a search here and didn't see it.

Microsoft wants to pay you to use Live Search. Those who got in on it last time can vouch that it DOES work, though it takes about 2.5 months to get paid.

Here's the deal.

1. Use Live.com to seach for what you want, for this example, 40gb ps3

2. If you see a sponsored link for 30% off at eBay, follow it. If you only see 7%, keep refreshing till you get 30%.

3. Find the auction you want and use Buy It Now (ONLY works with Buy It Now). 40gb PS3 for $399.

4. Pay with PayPal. You **MUST** pay with PayPal.

5. A couple of hours later, your should receive confirmation about your cash back bonus. $119.70 back on a PS3, woot! $279.30 all said and done.

6. About 75 days later, the cash back is deposited into your PayPal account to do with whatever you wish.

7. You can use this up to 6 times (up from 3 last time) for up to $200 back, but I'm not sure if that's $200 max EACH deal or the total of $200 back from 6 deals.

8. US Residents only. Sorry pswii60

9. Full terms and conditions.

I'm going to try and use this opportunity to pick up a 120gb 360 drive. $150 - 30% = $105. 360 Arcades would go for $139.

pr0cs · Oct 2, 2008

Spasm said:
360 Arcades would go for $139.

Heh awesome, PS2 price level!

gregor7777 · Oct 2, 2008

Can't beat Live Cashback.

Yeah, it takes a really long time to get the money back but it's definitely better than sketchy mail-in-rebates or credit card deals.

RotBot · Oct 2, 2008

30% ebay cashback on buy-it-now items confirmed using a search for "xbox 360".

pswii60 · Oct 2, 2008

Not in the UK.

Spasm · Oct 2, 2008

I just found a used 360 120gb hdd for 102.99 with transfer cable and CD. Would be $72.01. Very tempting, but I'm holding out for sealed. Link (dunno if it'll work).

Like the hat? · Oct 2, 2008

bought a new 360 120gb hdd nib for $119, getting $35 back in 60 days.

Diablohead · Oct 2, 2008

pswii60 said:
Not in the UK.

Sucks :/

mambadragon · Oct 2, 2008

4870 1GB for me!

gcubed · Oct 2, 2008

30% ebay cashback? wallet am cry... 360 is calling for me

VictimOfGrief · Oct 2, 2008

pswii60 said:
Not in the UK.

Who cares?!?! I mean really.

Barkley's Justice · Oct 2, 2008

i think you only get two clicks before they stop serving you the live ads. cause i ran through two tests and now they dont pop up anymore

zoku88 · Oct 2, 2008

Darn, i wanted to see if they had one of those Intel SSDs on ebay. I guess not yet..

Euphor!a · Oct 2, 2008

What is up with the "may get cashback" does that mean there is a chance I could buy something and not get the discount?

prodystopian · Oct 2, 2008

Bought a WD 1TB external HDD after searching for "xbox 360".

For anyone worried about not getting the cash back:

After signing in to ebay the cashback icon at the top of the ebay page went away, which worried me. But when I clicked through to purchase, the cashback amount was under my total before checking out (so use that as confirmation).

Thanks!

Treo360 · Oct 2, 2008

Sweet Here comes a Cheaper Wacom 9x12 Tablet!

Thanks!

rykomatsu · Oct 2, 2008

Can confirm this works...it takes 60days until you can request MS to deposit the money somewhere, then 14 additional days for MS to complete the transaction but I got $44 back from buying a PSP

edit: for those wanting to import, can get an arcade 360 for $250 shipped

Glix · Oct 2, 2008

Speaking of getting paid to use Live search...

check out club.live.com, my totally free copy of Kameo is in the mail as of yesterday!!

Spasm · Oct 2, 2008

I just picked up an Intel Q9550 for $250 shipped. Not QUITE 30% off, but pretty close.

Diablohead · Oct 2, 2008

VictimOfGrief said:
Who cares?!?! I mean really.

I do, save £90 on a £300 ps3? yes please...

prodystopian · Oct 2, 2008

Spasm said:
I just picked up an Intel Q9550 for $250 shipped. Not QUITE 30% off, but pretty close.

Damnit. I had no idea those were going for cheap. I was looking at the 9450's which are overpriced right now. I might have to get a 9550.

Edit: And I did. Thanks, again!

RotBot · Oct 2, 2008

I bought an Onkyo TX-SR605 receiver for $221 shipped. I can look forward to not hearing any difference in sound quality with my untrained ears.

{Mike} · Oct 2, 2008

No Canada? Sucks

fernoca · Oct 2, 2008

And no people, is not an instant discount..

Ding · Oct 3, 2008

I did this the first time it came around. (I bought a Mac Mini, which is probably annoys Microsoft even more than all the PS3 purchases!) Anywho, the $200 limit is your total limit for all rebates under this promotion. I maxed mine out with a couple purchases, and I'm unable to get any sort of deal any more. Not even the normal little 5% rebates. The party's over. The well is dry. Can't get blood from a turnip. That dog won't hunt. The ship has sailed. Etc.

I bet one could get creative with multiple PayPal accounts under different names though....

rhino4evr · Oct 3, 2008

i bought a 40 GIG PS3 MGS4 and a Dual shock the combined cost of $289 last may. takes about two months to get your money back.

DKo5 · Oct 3, 2008

What a perfect excuse to pick up a PS3

Unfortunately I couldn't find any $399 new PS3 80GB w/ DualShock3s that sat right with me (lots of open box, or 40GB, or whatever). Ended up Buy-it-Nowing one for $457 w/ free shipping, bringing my total after Cashback to $320.

Hrmm... a 24" monitor would go nicely with this...

sevenchaos · Oct 3, 2008

Dammit! Just bought a PS3 yesterday!@!!

CTLance · Oct 3, 2008

;_; Curse my sedentary ancestors.

Iced_Eagle · Oct 3, 2008

sevenchaos said:
Dammit! Just bought a PS3 yesterday!@!!

Cashback has been around for a while though.

Anyways, it's definitely a great deal on any electronics (not just a PS3).

border · Oct 3, 2008

60GB PS3 systems can be had for roughly $410-$430 -- which makes them roughly $280-290 as well. Full backwards compatibility and a Blu-Ray player at that price is pretty hard to pass up...

emic · Oct 3, 2008

Does it still work? Or am I doing it wrong? =/

border · Oct 3, 2008

Also works if you search for Iphones, btw.

You can net an unlocked 2G iPhone for $200-250, it looks like.

kiun · Oct 3, 2008

Ding said:
I did this the first time it came around. (I bought a Mac Mini, which is probably annoys Microsoft even more than all the PS3 purchases!) Anywho, the $200 limit is your total limit for all rebates under this promotion.

That is absolutely not true. The $200 limit is per item.

MikeE21286 · Oct 3, 2008

kiun said:
That is absolutely not true. The $200 limit is per item.

Are you talking about $200 in discounts? because I bought an iPod touch last time and it was $250

zoku88 · Oct 3, 2008

MikeE21286 said:
Are you talking about $200 in discounts? because I bought an iPod touch last time and it was $250

Yea, max discount is $200

OldJadedGamer · Oct 3, 2008

You don't know if it worked till it's all said and done and you've already paid full price for the item? I have it up but how do I know for sure it will go through?

MikeE21286 · Oct 3, 2008

OldJadedGamer said:
You don't know if it worked till it's all said and done and you've already paid full price for the item? I have it up but how do I know for sure it will go through?

Last time near the bottom of the page it said something like "You are eligible for $XX.xx discount based on this item" before you totally went through with the purchase

MikeE21286 · Oct 3, 2008

I think I'm gonna grab LBP or some other game coming out this holiday I know I'm gonna buy......people always have pre-orders up.

OldJadedGamer · Oct 3, 2008

MikeE21286 said:
Last time near the bottom of the page it said something like "You are eligible for $XX.xx discount based on this item" before you totally went through with the purchase

Bottom of which page? Ebay... paypal... live.com???

I get this text with the little 30% sticker:

"Buy It Now with PayPal and you may
get cashback"

border · Oct 3, 2008

Click on BUY IT NOW on the item you want.

The next page tells you exactly what discount you are getting.

MikeE21286 · Oct 3, 2008

OldJadedGamer said:
Bottom of which page? Ebay... paypal... live.com???

I get this text with the little 30% sticker:

"Buy It Now with PayPal and you may
get cashback"

when you have selected your item for buy it now on ebay and are about to "checkout"

Alts · Oct 3, 2008

Thanks. For $270.35, I have finally joined current gen.

OldJadedGamer · Oct 3, 2008

I can't find one I want... every time someone puts a game in with the auction it's a game I already have on 360!!! Why does everyone buy crappy games. I don't want NBA live!!!

NolbertoS · Oct 3, 2008

Damn it's not working for me

..I'm Canadian, but have connections in the US, but have tried to change the settings for US regions and all I get is amazon.com as a sponsored site..damn..I guess you can't fool live.com, they must check IP address to disable this deal

OldJadedGamer · Oct 3, 2008

Finally settled on a used 40gig PS3 in great condition from a 100% feedback seller. Total after discount: $232.00 with shipping.

Thanks Microsoft!!!!

Flunkie · Oct 3, 2008

Just got a Zune 2G for roughly $55. When do we get our discount?

OldJadedGamer · Oct 3, 2008

Flunkie said:
Just got a Zune 2G for roughly $55. When do we get our discount?

Mine said 60 days. You'll get an email in your ebay account. Open that, then follow the link. Either sign in (if you have XBL) or create an account, then change the options to add your paypal address in and it will dump the money in there when it's ready.

Saerk · Oct 3, 2008

I did this last time this was up. You do get your money, it just takes a long time. This may be a good time for me to get that Ion Drum kit.

YagizY · Oct 3, 2008

Bought a PS3 with this today. 80 gig PS3 Motorstorm Edition with 1 Six Axis. $277.

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