Bing GOLD RUSH EVENT - DEC 4 - EBAY CURRENTLY AT 15% GO GO GO!

[gomikeoh]

http://www.bing.com/community/blogs/search/archive/2009/11/20/mark-your-calendars-a-gold-rush-is-coming.aspx

MARK YO CALENDARS.

From cnet blog about event:

Bing Gold Rush Many people really like Microsoft's Bing cashback program, and with good reason: After buying stuff you were going to buy anyway, you get money back. Three percent here, 10 percent there--it adds up. Starting Black Friday, retailers like AT&T, eBay, Gap, Sears, and Walmart will be raising their cashback rates as high as 35 percent. Microsoft didn't give me any specific details, but if you're planning to shop online, Bing is probably a smart place to start.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13845_3-10402387-58.html

[Ravaged]

Oh shit. Hopefully Dell has some decent online deals for Plasma so I can finally pick out a sweet TV.

[Xfactor19990]

:) I remember the 35% ebay, it was so great haha

[crunchewy]

Hmm. 35% cashback and Forza 3 for $39.99 at sears.com. Paying $25.99 for Forza 3 would be a deal maker. But... who knows if sears.com will have 35% cashback. In any case I'll keep an eye on this Bing cashback deal. Thanks OP!

[ackbar7]

35% on ebay would be nice

[kuroi_kenshi]

Ebay 35% cashback would win Black Friday.

[polishpride212]

This would be great. If this is real, I would pick up a 32GB iPod Touch for only $180 at Walmart. If this is real, fuck leaving my house on Friday.

[imacgod]

35% off eBay would be cool, but I'm not getting my hopes up.

[vherub]

nice, it wasn't that long ago bing had a double cashback bonus

[Thongsy]

The only one I see going up to 35% would be ebay. There is no way it's going to be any other of those other stores.

[Mikkey]

they had 40% bing cashback last year from hp.com, I hope they would have something similar this year but I heard its going to be 20%

ebay would be nice. Loved it when it was 30% last year

[driftmr2]

Wow thanks OP! Can't wait for this.

[thextreme1]

35% on ebay would be nice

It would be a godsend!

[Link927]

Tag, interesting, but honestly, I doubt ebay will have the 35%. Still, a boost in cashback may push me to get a few extra things extra cheap..

[Snake2715]

:) I remember the 35% ebay, it was so great haha


Yes it was...

New tires and rims for the wifes car...

[anubis20]

tagged

[Snake2715]

How do you you get Bing cashback?


have a paypal account?

Go to bing.com and search for said product...

A little gold coin should pop up that bing offers cashback and a certain percentage... last few times cheap wii worked and would trigger the top search result to equal... get a cheap wii on ebay and get __% cashback.

there are some underlying rules, as in you have to check out within a certain time of doing the searc, certain things are excluded, etc.

Also you can just go to bing and hit the cashback option and search stores that offer some discount that way as well... keep in mind these run in spurts and for short periods. I have see the bing ebay one jump up to 18% for a few hours and then go back down.

it only works on BIN auctions as well, no bidding for the ebay.

[thextreme1]

Also, I am not sure if anyone noticed, but they upped the limit from 20 purchases to 40 purchases on Ebay. So if you ran out of opportunities, you now have 20 more!

[david12795]

Nice. I need some new shoes

[pasko]

bookmarked!

[Despacio]

Man 35% off at eBay would make:

PS3 Slim - $195

Typical 360/PS3 Game at $60 - $39 if not less

PSP Assasins Creed/Gran Turismo Packs - $130

These would be some crazy deals. I just got a Assasins Creed PSP Pack from Amazon, if I knew about this I would have waited, ah well!

This all assuming it is eBay with th 35% off, and you do have to wait 60 days to see those savings.

[Despacio]

Does anyone know off hand if their is a limit to the amount of cashback from Bing.com on a single purchase? I now know its $2500 total in a calendar year, but I wonder if their is a limit on a single purchase. I mean say you bought a $2000 television from eBay at 35% cashback, are they really going to give you $700 cash back in one transaction? I couldn't find this answer at FAQ on Bing.com.

[wampa8jedi]

Does anyone know off hand if their is a limit to the amount of cashback from Bing.com on a single purchase? I now know its $2500 total in a calendar year, but I wonder if their is a limit on a single purchase. I mean say you bought a $2000 television from eBay at 35% cashback, are they really going to give you $700 cash back in one transaction? I couldn't find this answer at FAQ on Bing.com.

I believe that the limit is retailer based; ebay limits you to $200 per item.

[Gamer SDP]

hmm I wonder if this will be Black Friday only or maybe hang around for several months

[youenvy]

so i get seeing the coin to know its a cash back bing thing---but once you get into a web store--how do you know that item will give you cash back. does it have a coin as well or does it say something like special..

i was trying to search to get an idea....searched to ps3 and saw you get
%10back but from walmart clicked on it but once i saw the ps3 i saw no coin or how to tell im getting cash back??

[pram12]

Does anyone know if Bing will work with Gamestop.com? I tried but it doesnt seem to be there. I wanna get Valkyria Chronicles & Demon's Soul w/ Bing cashback.

[darkness12]

Im a little confused about this.

So if I understand correctly, will there be a high % cashback on ALL BuyItNow auctions? There has to be a catch, is it certain eBay stores or something or all auctions that have BuyItNow going on on Black Friday?

Other people are telling me it won't go any higher than 10% on Ebay, this true?

[Vinny]

I'd love for 35% off of eBay but I doubt it'll happen. But even 25% would be good... I doubt that will happen either.

:) I remember the 35% ebay, it was so great haha

I kicked myself for missing that... especially since back then, sellers didn't knowingly inflate their price knowing about the discount.:bomb:

[qwerty1]

so i get seeing the coin to know its a cash back bing thing---but once you get into a web store--how do you know that item will give you cash back. does it have a coin as well or does it say something like special..

i was trying to search to get an idea....searched to ps3 and saw you get
%10back but from walmart clicked on it but once i saw the ps3 i saw no coin or how to tell im getting cash back??

once you login and transfer through to the retailer you have to take it on faith. I've never had a problem. Just make sure you purchase from the site that you launched through Bing. On ebay it will tell you your savings before making the purchase. Also things like coupons/discount codes will void the cashback so dont use them. Just do a straight purchase.

Im a little confused about this.

So if I understand correctly, will there be a high % cashback on ALL BuyItNow auctions? There has to be a catch, is it certain eBay stores or something or all auctions that have BuyItNow going on on Black Friday?

Other people are telling me it won't go any higher than 10% on Ebay, this true?

No catch. There are a few limitations but nothing you need to be worried about. When you go to complete the purchase it will show you your Cashback savings prior to confirming the BIN so you wont have a problem. As far as what it will go up to, im extremely dubious about 35% as well and im not sure if that writer was informed correctly. I've seen some retailers go up that high but they're usually retailers you never heard of before or some random junk jewelry site. Sears/walmart etc.. probably will be somewhere between 15-20% realistically. Ebay maybe 20% but more probably something like 15% [its been at 8% for the last few months]. Fingers crossed though.

[lllGurulll]

So what time will this officially start CST? I might hold off on picking up that 40" Samsung HDTV for $598 at Walmart until friday if there is any chance of more than 10% off.

[J7.]

tagged.

[OGHowie]

Man I was flipping some PS3s the last time they had the 35% deal.

[Squarehard]

Looks like ill be using bing a lot in Friday

[tekzor]

maximum cashback=$200 per order?

[pwnthee]

People are asking questions, but we won't know the percentages probably until thursday night at the earliest. Also be prepared to wait 60 days to actually get the cash back on most of these deals. Some sites might do instant cash back, but Ebay doesn't. Somewhere I shopped did.

I'm planning on snatching used Dragon Age, Arkham Asylum, and Marvel UA2 at GS on Wednesday in the B2G1. Hmm...I'll hold onto my receipt in case I can get better deals through this bing CB.

There will be blood deals.

[thextreme1]

maximum cashback=$200 per order?

Yes. On Ebay, that is.

[darkness12]

No catch. There are a few limitations but nothing you need to be worried about. When you go to complete the purchase it will show you your Cashback savings prior to confirming the BIN so you wont have a problem. As far as what it will go up to, im extremely dubious about 35% as well and im not sure if that writer was informed correctly. I've seen some retailers go up that high but they're usually retailers you never heard of before or some random junk jewelry site. Sears/walmart etc.. probably will be somewhere between 15-20% realistically. Ebay maybe 20% but more probably something like 15% [its been at 8% for the last few months]. Fingers crossed though.

Damn I think the best bet is to just hope for the best then. A deal is a deal, especially considering I wasn't expecting any sort of deal for a used/discontinued product (ps3 60gb)

Hopefully I can catch some auctions off guard, I'm gonna be all over those unaware eBayers with this deal! haha

[n8rockerasu]

No catch. There are a few limitations but nothing you need to be worried about. When you go to complete the purchase it will show you your Cashback savings prior to confirming the BIN so you wont have a problem. As far as what it will go up to, im extremely dubious about 35% as well and im not sure if that writer was informed correctly. I've seen some retailers go up that high but they're usually retailers you never heard of before or some random junk jewelry site. Sears/walmart etc.. probably will be somewhere between 15-20% realistically. Ebay maybe 20% but more probably something like 15% [its been at 8% for the last few months]. Fingers crossed though.

Were you around last year? eBay has been at 35% before.

[V4oLDbOY]

But its not cashback, its more of a mail in rebate that takes 60+ days to get. I mean its there to use, but I dont think people should advertise or use bing cashback as if they are paying X-X(cashback) = Z for something. As you gotta pay the full price upfront.

but if i want to get anything from ebay I always make sure to use it, its like a mail in rebate thats always available. Plus the ebay bucks thing adds a little for your next purchase even if it is tiny.

[thextreme1]

But its not cashback, its more of a mail in rebate that takes 60+ days to get. I mean its there to use, but I dont think people should advertise or use bing cashback as if they are paying X-X(cashback) = Z for something. As you gotta pay the full price upfront.

but if i want to get anything from ebay I always make sure to use it, its like a mail in rebate thats always available. Plus the ebay bucks thing adds a little for your next purchase even if it is tiny.

This isnt exactly true. Many of my Ebay purchases lately, I've received the cash back immediately. Even for higher priced merchandise. If you have the money now, spend it as you will not see these prices when you finally decide you have enough cash to purchase whatever it is you desire.

This kind of thinking wastes a ton of money for people every year, probably in the billions. Sure, you may have to wait 60 days, but when you get your check... what is the difference in the end? You are still saving a ton of money! Especially for someone like me who has a recording studio/ entertainment company and spends tens of thousands of dollars a year on it. Last year alone I saved $2000 because of the Live cashback. That was on top of the low prices you find on Ebay, which in turn saved me more.

Pay the money up front... And you will save in the end. Or save the money now and get no discounts and waste that much more. I save tons of money every year because of deals like this and especially Amazon Prime, which must rape Amazon as far as I am concerned because I imagine just one of my sets of touring speakers cost double to 3x of what I paid for that year of Prime to ship.

Save money where you can. I cut every corner in the book to do so.

[gomikeoh]

http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/11/23/black-friday-bing-cashback-offers-up-to-additional-35-off/

Dell -
20% bing on bf.

makes a ps3 240 before tax.

[happy]

so basically if I go to dell through bing I'll get a 20% refund on my CC in a bit (on black friday of course). I'm planning to buy a new laptop, so this may be very useful.

[Ryukahn]

Hmm, I'll have to look and see if there is anything I want from Dell. Do keep in mind that Dell takes ~60 days for the bing cash back to be available.

[xycury]

this will definately make me order things on friday online, vs going in stores.

[52club]

Time to get some items ready to list on Ebay.

[Crazyglitcher]

Just a stupid question I need to get out of the way, do you have to have your ebay account under the same email as your bing account, or can they be different emails?

[gamer1233]

Anyone know if you can get cashback on dell desktops that are on sale?

[sukru]

Anyone know if you can get cashback on dell desktops that are on sale?

You usually can, but be sure to check the terms before making the purchase, sometimes additional coupons invalidate bing cashback (even minor ones).

[gamer1233]

You usually can, but be sure to check the terms before making the purchase, sometimes additional coupons invalidate bing cashback (even minor ones).Thanks for the info, I dont have any coupons but i am looking at a system in an ad. Its 300 cheaper than what they have on the website. All I am using is a evalue code. Under discount details it says "Save $509 off this XPS Studio desktop!"

[qwerty1]

Were you around last year? eBay has been at 35% before.

briefly during the initial launch of the promotion. Not really indicative of anything.

[iTz Spooky]

Starting the day after Thanksgiving through 12/2, get up to 35% cashback from places like:
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[asthmatic]

is it me or is dell not on the bing site?

[lllGurulll]

http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/11/23/black-friday-bing-cashback-offers-up-to-additional-35-off/

Dell -
20% bing on bf.

makes a ps3 240 before tax.
Dell doesn't even show up as a Bing Cashback store right now. How do you get that?

[gamer1233]

Dell doesn't even show up as a Bing Cashback store right now. How do you get that?I am finding dell when I search for dell on bing.

[lllGurulll]

I am finding dell when I search for dell on bing.
Guess it doesn't matter. The HDTV I want does not seem to be included on the Bing cashback anyway.

[lilchubz11]

this crappy black friday needs 35% percent cashback on ebay

[TURBO]

i really wish bing worked for amazon

[lllGurulll]

I am finding dell when I search for dell on bing.
I can find dell products through bing but I can't find bing cashback specifically from dell though.

[gamer1233]

Hmm, It is at the top of my search results right in the sponsored sites.

[lllGurulll]

I go to Cashback Stores and Dell is nowhere to be found on the entire list.

[SimaYi]

But its not cashback, its more of a mail in rebate that takes 60+ days to get. I mean its there to use, but I dont think people should advertise or use bing cashback as if they are paying X-X(cashback) = Z for something. As you gotta pay the full price upfront.
THIS. Stuff is starting to get annoying, as bad as people putting prices in topic titles without adding shipping costs

[gamer1233]

I go to Cashback Stores and Dell is nowhere to be found on the entire list.
Oh, I am not going to the cashback stores I am going to bing.com and just searching for dell. Link for cashback is at the top.

[quadomatic]

I can find dell products through bing but I can't find bing cashback specifically from dell though.

search dell computers, it'll be in the ads above the results (disable adblock!), it's a gold coin thing

[CoffeeEdge]

Tag! This should be awesome.

[volt1up]

I got an email with some cashback info, looks ebay will be 10%, hp 20%, I dont see dell on the list only at&t and t-mobile will be 35%. Nov 27th-Dec 2nd

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/5868/clipboard02x.jpg

[jsgebo]

EBAY IS NORMALLY 8% SO 10% IS A BIG meh

Maybe it's just me but this black friday pretty much blows.

Of course being CAG's we are used to great deals all year so for the morons who pay retail it is nirvana

Like many others here have said - screw BF and spend the day working on the backlog

[dcm1602]

Ive never used bing before but im trying to figure something out.

Say I bought a tv or something from dell that says like 1000$ 500$ instant savings. Would that disqualify me from using bing ? Because I know bing says no coupons or anything, but I have no clue how that works. Anyone able to clarify ?

[KillerFurby07]

Where are people seeing 20% at Dell??? It's not in the email and in the search results it is 5% off.

[wampa8jedi]

Huge disappointment about the Ebay cashback... I think this may be the first black Friday (week) ever where I don't buy anything.

[Gbear09]

does cashback work with amazon if you have them pm another bf deal?

[polishpride212]

I guess I won't be getting my iTouch

[jacksmack10]

Guess it doesn't matter. The HDTV I want does not seem to be included on the Bing cashback anyway.

So they do exclude or reduce cashback on some items? I'm looking at picking up a PS3 this weekend, and if all BF bundles and such fall through, I figure I might as well try to get something. Wal-Mart appears to be either 10 or 15%, that's at least better than nothing... I guess I don't really trust that it's going to work since the cashback system seems to be so opaque.

[Jcaugustine]

What about NEWEGG ???

They're only offering 2% cashback...

Should I wait Friday and see if it kicks to 20%!?

[dcm1602]

does cashback work with amazon if you have them pm another bf deal?

Pretty sure Bing doesnt work for amazon period.

[volt1up]

What about NEWEGG ???

They're only offering 2% cashback...

Should I wait Friday and see if it kicks to 20%!?

It's going to be 8% according to the email.

[Tubaker]

That 20% on dell is great. I hope its legit.

[guyver2077]

sucks about ebay only being 10%. we'll see

[dcm1602]

how can you tell which items bing will work on ?

And what disqualified an item from bing eligibility ? Instant Savings ?

[gamer1233]

I got an email with some cashback info, looks ebay will be 10%, hp 20%, I dont see dell on the list only at&t and t-mobile will be 35%. Nov 27th-Dec 2nd

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/5868/clipboard02x.jpg
Man I hope that someone didnt get hp confused with dell for being 20%.

[Waru]

Newegg has 10% cashback right now.. that Ad seems to be a bit off.

[Imallvol7]

Dell laptop will be mine if 20% cash back at dell is tru!

[n8rockerasu]

Wal-Mart isn't on the list either. I'm hoping it's just not complete. Although I also hope Wal-Mart is somehow over 10% (since that's what they have right now). Seems like most places to buy electronics are around 10% though...even eBay.

[chuckywang]

I'm gonna go buckwild if eBay is 35%. It's gonna be glorious.

[lllGurulll]

Newegg has 10% cashback right now.. that Ad seems to be a bit off.
Crap, I didn't even think to check if they were a bing store. :bomb:

[angsto2]

Overstock is showing 15% right now. I wonder if it might bump up on Friday.

[redrum331]

WOW I want to buy some games now but I really want to wait and see if they have bigger discounts friday..

[slowdive21]

Ebay is going to be 10% per the email, but I hope it goes higher.

[nugarp]

dell says 5% http://discoverbing.com/giftguides/merchants.html?fbid=I9g5vcXFpWp
it's actually 20% when you click through it...

[david12795]

Hmm att 35% cashback. So does this mean I can buy an iphone online and get it for $55 w/ a 2 year contract?

[jhferry]

I have always had issues with Newegg and cashback.

[dcm1602]

Anyone know if instant savings nullify cashback ?

And if theres anyway to confirm cashback or not ?

[thextreme1]

Walmart is currently at 15%

[FactionG]

Hmm att 35% cashback. So does this mean I can buy an iphone online and get it for $55 w/ a 2 year contract?

Nope. Per the revised terms and conditions, (after the summer 35% cashback fiasco after 3GS was released) iphones are excluded. :cry:

[pjb16]

Sears is sitting at 13% and I can't take advantage because I don't have a physical sears card yet. :cry:

[thextreme1]

Sears is sitting at 13% and I can't take advantage because I don't have a physical sears card yet. :cry:


I think you have to use Paypal anyways to get the cashback. Or am I wrong about that? I know that is the case with Ebay.

[dcm1602]

Sears is sitting at 13% and I can't take advantage because I don't have a physical sears card yet. :cry:

Will the 10% off for a sears card stack with the 13 % cash back ?

Because thats the only way youll get me to buy from them.

[dcm1602]

I think you have to use Paypal anyways to get the cashback. Or am I wrong about that? I know that is the case with Ebay.

Negative

You only need to use paypal to get the super fast cash back.

[lllGurulll]

Bing cash can't be retroactive can it. ORdered a TV from Newegg but I had no idea they participated in Bing Cashback. I know it is my error and can live with it. Just curious if it is even possible.

[aj_hix36]

It is possible if you email them and try to make a case that you did it even though you didn't.
It's up to you to decide if lying is worth 10% of a tv.

[lllGurulll]

It is possible if you email them and try to make a case that you did it even though you didn't.
It's up to you to decide if lying is worth 10% of a tv.
I sent them an email earlier this morning when I realized my over-site but I didn't lie. I fully expect them to say no though.

Sure could have used the help on the insane $40 shipping charge that I couldn't find a promo code for. It was still a good deal though.

[unknownbrackets]

Bing cash can't be retroactive can it. ORdered a TV from Newegg but I had no idea they participated in Bing Cashback. I know it is my error and can live with it. Just curious if it is even possible.

Sometimes if you threaten to cancel your order and make a new one (assuming you still have the chance) they will give it to you. They don't want to have to deal with the extra work, usually. But, yeah, probably not.

-[Unknown]

[Tubaker]

Dell is now 20%!

[asthmatic]

i saw that. Even though im signed in, it tells me to register when i click dell.

[guyver2077]

ebay is now at 10%

[Tubaker]

Has anyone used Cashback this year? I just made my dell purchase, and I havent recieved any type of email from bing, and the CB isnt in my CB account. Just wondering if this happened to anyone else.

[tekzor]

did u go to the dell site thru bing?

[slowdive21]

I think dell take 2-3 days to show up.

[Tubaker]

Yea I went through bing, signed in and all that.

[n8rockerasu]

Man, the Wal-Mart 15% looks pretty good, but I feel like holding off until tomorrow just in case it goes up any more. I'm not crazy thinking there's no way it should go DOWN by that time right?

[lllGurulll]

Sometimes if you threaten to cancel your order and make a new one (assuming you still have the chance) they will give it to you. They don't want to have to deal with the extra work, usually. But, yeah, probably not.

-[Unknown]
Heh. They responded to my email and told me to just cancel my order and reorder. Guess they don't view it as a problem. $50 cashback for me. Yea!!!:lol:

Now I just have to be prepared for the credit card company to call and confirm the second purchase since it will appear almost as a duplicate to them.

[oNeWiNgEdAnGeL]

Someone please explain to me how this works exactly.

I go to http://www.bing.com/cashback/ and find the store I want. I login with my email and just purchase through the site. What happens next? I get an email in a couple days saying I'm getting the 15% off or what?

Thanks for the help.

[guyver2077]

It depends on what merchant you are going to buy from.

Basically log in if you have a windows live id or make one.

Then once logged in click on the link for the store that you want to buy from. It will take you to a special link that tells you % off is activated and it may ask you to enter your email again. (use same one that you registered).


Once purchase, you should eventually get an email saying youve earned cashback

[guyver2077]

Still hunting for best DJ hero deal...

Redoctane through Ebay has the set for 89.99 with free shipping - 10% bing cashback = decent

[GoRiLLaH]

Does the 20% apply to the PsP Go at Dell?

I have it in my cart and i went to checkout, but it's still reflecting the MSRP.

[dcm1602]

Does the 20% apply to the PsP Go at Dell?

I have it in my cart and i went to checkout, but it's still reflecting the MSRP.

You pay full price.

Cash back is effectively a rebate.

[iTz Spooky]

Does the 20% apply to the PsP Go at Dell?

I have it in my cart and i went to checkout, but it's still reflecting the MSRP.
Yes it should. The price wont reflect on the msrp you have to pay full price. Then bing will send you an email confirming how much money you are getting back. you wont get your cashback right away.

[GoRiLLaH]

You pay full price.

Cash back is effectively a rebate.


Yes it should. The price wont reflect on the msrp you have to pay full price. Then bing will send you an email confirming how much money you are getting back. you wont get your cashback right away.


Ah...Ok. Thanks.

[Perfect*Ending]

Anyone know which online stores accept PayPal?

I know eBay does, any more?

[mietha]

I guess I'm just blind. I can not find dell on the list, which totally sucks, because I've spent almost 2 grand with them in the last couple of months including just under a grand a couple of days ago.

[GoRiLLaH]

I guess I'm just blind. I can not find dell on the list, which totally sucks, because I've spent almost 2 grand with them in the last couple of months including just under a grand a couple of days ago.


http://www.bing.com/cashback/go?c=581098&mu=http%3A%2F%2Flt.dell.com%2Flt%2Flt.aspx%3FCID%3 D47549%26LID%3D1247970%26DGC%3DST%26DGSeg%3DDHS%26 DURL%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.dell.com%2Fcontent%2Ftopic s%2Freftopic.aspx%2Fbsd%2Fodg%2F13263_search_gener ic_hsb%3Fc%253dus%2526cs%253d%2526l%253den%2526s%2 53dgen%26st%3Ddell&msclkid=77f7a58a061c21429ea8c05c53d3d07f&mscbg=1

[dcm1602]

With no tax and free shipping I think 10% cash back at newegg is a FAR better deal than dell.

Unless of course you pay tax at newegg.

Eitherway not having to deal with the god awful atrocious customer service at dell makes newegg all the more worthwhile to me.

[pladman]

not seeing dell on the bing site, ebay is up to 10 percent though

[pladman]

dell is out of stock on the 120g ps3 slim, bummer

[Casteor]

Wait, so we use a Discover card to get the cashback?

[dcm1602]

Wait, so we use a Discover card to get the cashback?

No

[buckythekat]

35% on eBay would get me to buy a PS3 Slim a whole lot sooner than I was planning

Anyone know which online stores accept PayPal?

I know eBay does, any more?

using the paypal plugin pretty much any store works with PayPal

https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=xpt/Marketing/general/PPPluginExternal-outside

[driver01z]

OK what the hell
Newegg is not showing up on Bing
Think it will show up later?

[dcm1602]

OK what the hell
Newegg is not showing up on Bing
Think it will show up later?

www.bing.com type in newegg and tada right at the top

Works perfectly fine

[driver01z]

www.bing.com (http://www.bing.com) type in newegg and tada right at the top

Works perfectly fine

Thank you.

[Darknyss]

Dell's BF deals just went up! Ordered a Wii + extra wiimote + NSMBW for $250 - 20% BCB = $200. HELL YEAH!

[avatar94]

Anyone know if the 20% Dell discount works in their outlet store?
www.dell.com/outlet

[dejeckt]

Anyone know if the 20% Dell discount works in their outlet store?
www.dell.com/outlet (http://www.dell.com/outlet)

I don't have a link, but I'm pretty sure 20% doesn't work for outlets.

[dcm1602]

It specifically says it only works in home and office

[avatar94]

It specifically says it only works in home and office
Yeah... I just thought there might be a slim chance that it would work on Home / Home Office systems from the outlet. If you go to their H/HO site there's a link under the "Deals" tab that takes you to the outlet systems.

[lilboo]

Hmm.. will Dell have anything special at like 3am? :-s

[nbskid]

So, I've only used Ebay cashback, and not cashback for stores. The Walmart 15% is tempting, and would be awesome to use with the PS3 Batman bundle...so, I assume you can't. Do any of you have experience using cashback with "sales" or "special" offers?

[Tubaker]

has anyone that has usedc cashback today get an email or anything? im still wait5ing to hear from dell

[Darknyss]

has anyone that has usedc cashback today get an email or anything? im still wait5ing to hear from dell
I got an email pretty quickly for my Newegg cashback. Dell is taking longer (it's been an hour so far).

[dcm1602]

It says dell usually takes 2-3 days.

Then another 60 to get your cash

[Saberj]

Do you have to search for each item individually and buy it like that? Or could you go to a store like Newegg through Bing, and then manually add things that way?

It's a little hard to actually shop through Bing when you know what store you want.

[dcm1602]

With newegg you just go to the store.

And at the top it should say "this order is eligible for cash back bla bla bla"

[quadomatic]

so eBay is only 10%...Dell is 20%...any good dell deals

[emnmnme]

so eBay is only 10%...Dell is 20%...any good dell deals

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=244205

[Xenokai]

whats this about ebay 10% off? use bing to get it?

[dcm1602]

If you go to bing then ebay through it, itll show you which purchases are cash back eligible

[Hsith]

=/ Newegg is not showing up on Bing. I've tried a lot and It's not showing.

Anyone?

[gomikeoh]

Works for me. Just type in newegg at bing =O

[Hsith]

But it doesn't show the sponsored link, like the other stores. It appears, ebay, HP, tigerdirect, but not newegg, even if i go trhu bing link it does not appear the message about the cashback (this order is eligible for cash back,etc). I already tried different browsers.

[stevelabny]

http://www.bing.com/cashback/go?c=581098&mu=http%3A%2F%2Flt.dell.com%2Flt%2Flt.aspx%3FCID%3 D47549%26LID%3D1247970%26DGC%3DST%26DGSeg%3DDHS%26 DURL%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.dell.com%2Fcontent%2Ftopic s%2Freftopic.aspx%2Fbsd%2Fodg%2F13263_search_gener ic_hsb%3Fc%253dus%2526cs%253d%2526l%253den%2526s%2 53dgen%26st%3Ddell&msclkid=77f7a58a061c21429ea8c05c53d3d07f&mscbg=1


this link brings me directly to a dell page that at least shows the cashback coin icon, but since i didn't go through MY bing page, is it going to work?

how did you get to this page, starting from the bing homepage?

[spideymike]

I'm not seeing a Newegg discount for me in Bing. Weird.

[3rdbass]

I'm not seeing a Newegg discount for me in Bing. Weird.

Yeah is anybody getting the bing cash back link for a Newegg? It was showing this morning but I don't see it at all anymore. Well I guess I can wait on that 360 as I already have the other 2 consoles. I wanted all 3 but don't want to pay too much for it.

[Gamer SDP]

any confirms on the actually cb rates?

[recuperi]

Is there a difference between assassin's creed 2 and Assassin's Creed II - complete package? I need to make sure before I buy something I wouldn't really want. Miami Tech Solutions has the latter up for $30.00 through Bing search.

edit: ignore this post, I just noticed 3 letters that killed it for me - DSi

[ccohen322]

Not really gaming but.... Just bought a Macbook w/Bing 10%. The rebate was instant, within 10 seconds of checkout the rebate money was deposited in my PP account. Anyone interested in some bigger ticket items should definitely check it out.

[TJordan522]

My eBay cashback is only coming up at 8%.

[Viol8tor]

Not really gaming but.... Just bought a Macbook w/Bing 10%. The rebate was instant, within 10 seconds of checkout the rebate money was deposited in my PP account. Anyone interested in some bigger ticket items should definitely check it out.

Whoah, thats pretty awesome.

Ive been wanting to get myself this sweet new monitor from Dells website:

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Monitors/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=320-1070

With 20% bing, the savings would be GREAT!. I was hoping the monitor itself would be on sale as well do..:-#

[swissx1]

i cant get bing to work either

[Cheapass24]

Yep, ebay is 8% now. Wtf?

[ccohen322]

Still 10%, turn off ad block and click the top link to ebay.
http://www.bing.com/search?q=Digital+SLR+Camera&qs=n&fbid=8dxrgo7d2wz&form=MSHGEN&publ=SITE&crea=STND_MSHGEN_SHOPGUIDE_CREATIVECOPY%3APAID_8dx rgo7d2wz_Digital+

[rmb]

Yep, ebay is 8% now. Wtf?
I just completed checkout with 10%. Search until you see a 10% ebay bing item. Try laptop.

[Samurai_X-51]

Is there a way to make sure the CB is working on Dell? I used the direct link (http://www.dell.com/content/topics/reftopic.aspx/bsd/odg/13263_search_generic_hsb?c=us&cs=&l=en&s=gen&ST=dell&dgc=ST&cid=47549&lid=1247970) since it won't come up on the main Bing CB page.

I'm trying to get an Xbox Live 4000 points card for $49.99 - $9.99 (20%) = $40.

I also kind of want Modern Warfare 2, so maybe I'll go to Walmart and get it for 15% back with their $10 e-gift card, then use the card on 4000 points there.

[Samurai_X-51]

Dell has free shipping for over $49, BTW.

And if you have Upromise: Dell and eBay have 2 percent cash back. Walmart has 1 percent. Pretty much check UP if you're doing this so you can double-up.

[TJordan522]

How long is this supposed to last? Just for Black Friday?

[Perfect*Ending]

Has anyone found a $299.99 PS3 sale on Dell?

I already bought the bundle at Walmart, but just wondering what Dell has to offer.

[Samurai_X-51]

Has anyone successfully got credit through Dell? Does anyone know of any way to be sure it works on their site?

[Thongsy]

I bought a Zune off of Dell a couple of months ago, and it never showed up on Bing. Had to contact them with order number and stuff and they then apply the CB as pending afterwards.

[Teodoric79]

I got my cash back on a TV I got from Dell and used it to pick up a lego set on Ebay.

[stewie75]

Anyone know if bing cashback works if youre using a promo code at the original store? not sure if that matters or not, i've never used this or anything like that... I'm going thru bing.com for eastbay, and they have $25 off $100 promo code. so im hoping to double dip that chip! any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Indiana Jones]

I've gotten Bing cashback after using coupon codes at Deep Discount and Barnes & Noble.

[stewie75]

Hmmm I guess I'll try. After reading thru the thread a few people have said promo codes cancel out the cashback. Any idea how quick it comes through? If I can find out before my order ships... that way I can still cancel it if it doesnt work.

[Purkeynator]

It often takes a day, sometimes 2 days to show up in you account. Definitely contact them if its over 2 days.

[Indiana Jones]

Hmmm I guess I'll try. After reading thru the thread a few people have said promo codes cancel out the cashback. Any idea how quick it comes through? If I can find out before my order ships... that way I can still cancel it if it doesnt work.

It depends on the business you're buying from. Back when Deep Discount had their 25% off sales, Bing was giving you the percentage back BEFORE the 25% discount.

[Viol8tor]

Does the % chashback get taken off from the price on the item? Or on the Order Total?

It often takes a day, sometimes 2 days to show up in you account. Definitely contact them if its over 2 days.

Thanks. I just bought a new monitor from dell, hopefully the bing cashback gets processed promptly.

[Kendro]

Has anyone found a $299.99 PS3 sale on Dell?

I already bought the bundle at Walmart, but just wondering what Dell has to offer.

http://www.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/entertainment-sales-event?c=us&cs=19&l=en&pid=8&s=dhs

They had one for $270. With 20% Bing, you're getting a PS3 for $216. Best Buy, Walmart, and Amazon had really nice extras but with the $84 saved, you could create your own mega bundle with older AAA games (like MGS4 for $15, GTA IV for $10, and add a newer game like Dragon Age for $35). Too bad I already have a PS3 and those games.

[iPhone]

Is the price on those Dell net books any good? It does seem to have gone up in price since yesterday but nothing too outrageous ($30). Thinking of getting one as a gift for someone who is always on the net.

[Ndolger]

Any chance someone could update the OP? I know it's in the title...but is that all the big ones? eBay, Dell, Walmart?

Anyone know if there's a cap on how much cashback you can get in a single transaction? I think it was $200 for eBay, but didn't know if that's different for other vendors. 20% off on Dell is pretty tempting for some TVs...sales tax is kind of a turn off though.

[conebone69]

I want to preorder 4 Blu-rays from Walmart.com. How would Bing.com cashback work with a pre-order purchase?

[Gamer SDP]

for some reason Dell isn't listed on the cashback store list for Bing

[Tubaker]

Has anyone recieved there Dell CB yet? Im still waiting for an email .. its been 2 and 1/2 days now

[Oceaniax]

Has anyone recieved there Dell CB yet? Im still waiting for an email .. its been 2 and 1/2 days now

Nah, nothing for me yet either. From what i've been told it should be deposited into the bing account 1-2 days after the product ships and the sale is complete, rather than when they first charge your account.

[Interfeci]

I hope I don't have to jump through some hoops for the Dell CB. I already had to do it so many other times, it wouldn't suprise me.

[spideymike]

I successfully got the Bing cashback from Dell for my Wii console w/ New Super Mario Bros. deal from BF. Just got the email earlier tonight.

[crazy blain]

for some reason Dell isn't listed on the cashback store list for Bing

I can't find it either. Trying to get a small TV.

[thepik241]

Does cashback work outside the US?

I am in Hong Kong right now and I can not see any cashback in Bing...

[D4rkewolfe]

Got my e-mail from dell. Cash back is now pending. So far so good :)

[dansoccerball]

ok let me clear this up i search something in bing.com then say bestbuy comes up with the bing cashback sign i click on it then enter my email and then order what i want correct?

[D4rkewolfe]

There are also links to the cashback section which will show you most of the stores who have this option. You can make an account as well, I think the first time it prompts you to make one.

[dansoccerball]

do i have to use paypal if i order from best buy or can i use my credit card?

[Oceaniax]

do i have to use paypal if i order from best buy or can i use my credit card?

You can use any payment method you want, however if you don't use paypal you have to wait 60 days before you can get your cashback.

[dansoccerball]

You can use any payment method you want, however if you don't use paypal you have to wait 60 days before you can get your cashback.

oh thanks and also i ordered stuff on thursday and used bing but it has not yet been posted in my account but it eventually will right?

[mrkool899]

Anyone know how long the Dell 20% bing cashback will last? I am trying to wait for a coupon to get a psp go with the cashback.

[dizee]

oh thanks and also i ordered stuff on thursday and used bing but it has not yet been posted in my account but it eventually will right?

It should. I am waiting for my BestBuy Bing Cashback also

[asthmatic]

You can use any payment method you want, however if you don't use paypal you have to wait 60 days before you can get your cashback.

Thanks i needed this info. I used my credit card for additional cash back. :)
And i got confirmation within 15 hours at Dell.

[Viol8tor]

You can use any payment method you want, however if you don't use paypal you have to wait 60 days before you can get your cashback.


I used Paypal for my transaction on Dell.com. Instead of waiting 60 days, how many do i have to wait for paying with Paypal?

[spideymike]

Anyone know how long the Dell 20% bing cashback will last? I am trying to wait for a coupon to get a psp go with the cashback.

The extra cashback ends through December 2nd.

[azngtlman]

Has anyone had an experience of typing in the wrong email address in the Bing popup? I left out a letter at the end of my email address, and ordered. Hopefully I'll still get my cashback, anyone gone through this experience?

The only reason I found out was because I went to another store and the email address was saved in the window but it was incorrect. I've already emailed Bing about it, hopefully it will still go through.

[Ryukahn]

I still haven't gotten the 5% from Best Buy on the PS3 I ordered on Thursday. Wonder what the hold up is.

[derspiess]

Has anyone recieved there Dell CB yet? Im still waiting for an email .. its been 2 and 1/2 days now

Glad I'm not the only one. I bit on one of their little Zino HD PCs that they had up for $199 & have been sweating it since then.

I hadn't done Bing CB with Dell before. Do they usually take this long? Newegg & buy.com are always pretty fast.

[mato45]

The extra cashback ends through December 2nd. yeah the question is does that mean it ends on the 2nd or the 3rd?

[gomikeoh]

Dell cash back posts when the item leaves for shipment.

[TheMedic00]

Dell cash back posts when the item leaves for shipment.

Yesterday I received cashback on an item that isn't scheduled to ship until Dec. 18th. If you're correct, I'll be getting my game much sooner than I expected.

[nugarp]

I still haven't gotten the 5% from Best Buy on the PS3 I ordered on Thursday. Wonder what the hold up is.

I did get mine from my 6AM EST order, but then Friday I ordered it again w/10% CB and I never got the email. On Sunday night my cousin also ordered a laptop off of the bestbuy site, and we never got a CB email for that either. I don't know what the hold up is for bestbuy either, probably something messed up with the system. At first I thought I must've screwed up CB (first time?? :() but when it didn't go through for the laptop I figured it was BB's or BCB's fault. In any event, I sent in a missing BCB email to bing, we'll see how that goes (sent Sunday, still haven't received a reply). I will be sending another one in about the laptop later this week. Anyone who ordered from BestBuy Friday or later get their bing showing up in their account?

[gomikeoh]

Yesterday I received cashback on an item that isn't scheduled to ship until Dec. 18th. If you're correct, I'll be getting my game much sooner than I expected.

Well for me, generally the time frame is right when they ship the item. It doesnt mean its a marker for everyone :).

[Correlli]

Yesterday I received cashback on an item that isn't scheduled to ship until Dec. 18th. If you're correct, I'll be getting my game much sooner than I expected.

I had a similar experience. Cashback posted within 48 hours of ordering, item won't ship until Dec. 10 or so.

[TheMedic00]

Well for me, generally the time frame is right when they ship the item. It doesnt mean its a marker for everyone :).

I wasn't doubting you. I am genuinely hoping you're right and that the game is on the way! :lol:

[rpnguyen]

yeah the question is does that mean it ends on the 2nd or the 3rd?

Means that purchases on the 2nd get the special cashback %, purchases on the 3rd do not.

[asthmatic]

Means that purchases on the 2nd get the special cashback %, purchases on the 3rd do not.

I think he was being sarcastic, if not....

[mato45]

well sometimes through means it ends as soon as it becomes said date and other times in continues on said date till the day after. so sometimes it means it ends the 2nd sometimes it means it ends the 3rd.

[asthmatic]

man, my comprehension sucks.

[thehoweller]

The Bing.com cashback also works by typing "xbox" into the search engine.

The link should appear after doing so.

[mato45]

oh look it seems they thought they were saying ends the 2nd >.<

[Tubaker]

Im still waiting for my Dell CB, and I cant find a Cashback customer service number .. any have any suggestions?

[The 7th Number]

Ohh i guess its over.... for dell at least. :(

[itmonkey]

Go here if you haven't received your CB yet

https://support.cashback.discoverbing.com/Default.aspx?mkt=en-us&scrx=1

Just fill out the form. I had to do it for 2 orders that I placed. Had both resolved in a day

[deathscythehe]

Im still waiting for my Dell CB, and I cant find a Cashback customer service number .. any have any suggestions?
I'm been going back and forth with CSR for 4 days now. They're claiming they don't have any record of me using them and giving me a big runaround, saying maybe I forgot to use their site and that maybe I had my cookies disabled, both of which are bs since I did other purchases that day with bing without any issues. So far all I've used is email since they don't seem to have a phone number, but I'm trying to move up the chain to get someone else then the reps I'd have so far, as they've all been universally useless.

[ubdu]

Yeah, I've had nothing but trouble dealing with Bing.

[Viol8tor]

It does feel like there are quite a few loops to jump through to make it all work properly.

I made 2 purchases last week that qualified for Cashbacks, got my cashback discounts just 3 days after i placed my orders.

But i also followed the guidelines for the Quick Cashback program. (Get your funds back instantly by paying with paypal, instead of waiting for 60 days). But it still says i have 55 days left to request it. Don't know why.:?:
(https://cashbackaccount.bing.com/cashback/QuickCashback.aspx)

[wampa8jedi]

...so when was Ebay at 15%?

[david12795]

LOl yeah

[Cheapass24]

its not 15% at ebay. its 8%.

[monkeymanx]

eBay doesn't appear to be at 15%, just the same old 8%.

I did a order through bing with walmart and haven't received any kind of confirmation in my bing account. Sent a message through their trouble system. Replied to their email with a copy of the receipt. Have not heard back from them. Seems like others are having issues too.

[cRodz]

i recently bought a ps3 bundle from walmart and i got the bing cashback.
I was surprised cause i thought it was never going to come.
got 50ish dollars back from a 360ish price bundle.

[Starbuccaneers]

It is @ 15% if you search "nintendo wii"

[nbskid]

i recently bought a ps3 bundle from walmart and i got the bing cashback.
I was surprised cause i thought it was never going to come.
got 50ish dollars back from a 360ish price bundle.

Me neither, but after jumping through a few hoops with Bing, I got the 44.85 pending, after they messed up and gave me 45.00, so I had to email them again and fix it (Because I'm a goody two shoes, and because I didn't want any problems in 2 months when I'm able to cash it).

So, that gives hope for whoever else is afraid of not getting it, hopefully cust service will help you out.

[karkyco]

So how does bing on eBay work? For example, would it be 15%/8% off my final auction price for anything? Even say, works of art, rare stamps, gold coins, CGC graded comics, etc.?

[azngtlman]

For Ebay, it's 15% off the auction price not including shipping, taxes, etc. But it has to be a Buy It Now auction.

I just ordered a 120gb Xbox 360 HD yesterday and only got 8%... oh well.

[guyver2077]

only seeing 8% now.. guess i missed it

[azngtlman]

type Nintendo Wii into Bing and it shows up at 15%

[slowdive21]

You literally have to type : Nintendo Wii

It will show 15%, that is one of the few keywords right now. it can not be wii nintendo

[opportunity777]

I just used 15% on a RAID card plus a 10% coupon I got in My Messages. I also earned some eBay bucks too.

[Gbear09]

nice, got 15% on a gift for the gf, new copy of 2 disc version of beauty and the beast, cashback paid for the shipping. all these deals have cleaned out my bank account, its getting expensive to be a CAG

[Japakneez]

For Ebay, it's 15% off the auction price not including shipping, taxes, etc. But it has to be a Buy It Now auction.

I just ordered a 120gb Xbox 360 HD yesterday and only got 8%... oh well.


im shopping around for a 120gb. I haven't found a solid deal yet :bomb:

How much did you get it for?

[opportunity777]

im shopping around for a 120gb. I haven't found a solid deal yet :bomb:

How much did you get it for?

I got a 250 GB 7200 RPM for $75, but I dumped it in my old housing and removed the 120 GB, which is always an option.

[PrinnyOtaku]

So, can anyone explain to me if I use PayPal and purchase a Buy-It-Now auction on eBay w/ the 15% Bing CB offer, when will the transaction post/when will I be able to claim the CB back into my PayPal account?

Within 2 days? Or... 60 like it's showing me for my NewEgg order placed last week...

I wanna get a iTouch for 15% off.

[opportunity777]

So, can anyone explain to me if I use PayPal and purchase a Buy-It-Now auction on eBay w/ the 15% Bing CB offer, when will the transaction post/when will I be able to claim the CB back into my PayPal account?

Within 2 days? Or... 60 like it's showing me for my NewEgg order placed last week...

I wanna get a iTouch for 15% off.

Sometimes it's 60 days. Sometimes, it's instant. On my last eBay purchase, it was instant.

[ithebigc]

What decides whether it's instant or 60 days? I just bought something and so far it's showing the 60 days (well, 59 days). I signed up for the instant program too...

[slowdive21]

There is no way to know if it will be instant or 60 days on ebay (this has been debated since early last year).

I can tell you, if you have already used CB on ebay, waited 60 days and received your fist CB, and under your account settings it says you are signed up for 'quick cashback', then you will probably receive instant CB on your next ebay purchase.

Usually your first ebay CB is 60 days.

[psychoxfoo]

damn this sucks. I just ordered an $820 laptop last week with 10% cashback off ebay. 15% wouldve saved me an extra 40 bucks!!.... I wish bing would've had some price match/cash back guarantee..lol

[Vulcan2422]

So I'm a newb. How do I get the Cash back for a BIN E-bay auction? I have been wanting a Xbox 360 250gb HDD. But when I search on bing I can't seem to find anywhere where it says cash back or I somehow get all Euro prices.

[hotrocks]

just worked for me. searched ps3 slim

15%

[zohar]

I can only find 8% :( Oh well, good enough.

[dfo]

I can only find 8% :( Oh well, good enough.

8% is the "standard" discount for eBay -- it's been in place for a long time. So don't settle for that unless you have a pressing purchase to make!

[candymaker789]

So I'm a newb. How do I get the Cash back for a BIN E-bay auction? I have been wanting a Xbox 360 250gb HDD. But when I search on bing I can't seem to find anywhere where it says cash back or I somehow get all Euro prices.

Search "Nintendo Wii" on Bing.com, then click the very top link to Ebay. Once you get there on the top of the page you should see a Microsoft cashback symbol with a 15% on it. Now search whatever you are looking for on this ebay page, then filter your search with "Price + Shipping lowest first" & "Buy It Now Only", and voila!

Hope that helped. :)

[Vulcan2422]

Search "Nintendo Wii" on Bing.com, then click the very top link to Ebay. Once you get there on the top of the page you should see a Microsoft cashback symbol with a 15% on it. Now search whatever you are looking for on this ebay page, then filter your search with "Price + Shipping lowest first" & "Buy It Now Only", and voila!

Hope that helped. :)

It did, thanks for that! Gonna get me one of those 250 GB HDD. The 20 GB just isn't cutting it anymore for all the DLC and Arcade games and Installs.

[spideymike]

I'm trying to find a 120gb hard drive for the 360 that isn't a bootleg that will work on XBL. Man now ebay is flooded with the knock-offs.

[dfo]

It did, thanks for that! Gonna get me one of those 250 GB HDD. The 20 GB just isn't cutting it anymore for all the DLC and Arcade games and Installs.

Yeah, I just did the same thing!

[dfo]

I'm trying to find a 120gb hard drive for the 360 that isn't a bootleg that will work on XBL. Man now ebay is flooded with the knock-offs.

The "bootleg" drives do currently work on XBL (they banned modded consoles, and you can't use off-brand memory cards anymore). Of course that's no guarantee for the future.

[spideymike]

The "bootleg" drives do currently work on XBL (they banned modded consoles, and you can't use off-brand memory cards anymore). Of course that's no guarantee for the future.

Interesting. Thanks. I may still wait for an official one that's a decent price though. Better safe than banned. ;)

EDIT: Just came across an article from November which states:
"Recently, Microsoft has been working hard to keep a tighter grip on its Xbox revenue stream, following in the example of Apple, Inc. and others. Its new update reportedly will lock out third party storage solutions from the console. Third party storage typically retails for much less that Microsoft's offerings. By locking out its competitors, Microsoft likely is hoping to tack on more earnings to its already substantial stream from the Xbox."

If this is really the case, I'm going to buy official Xbox hard drives just in case.

[SDC]

How many uses is this at? There is always a limit, right?

[spideymike]

I don't think there's a limit. Man, how I miss the 35% cash back from last year on Ebay.