EBAY FAQ


The founding of eBay goes back to 1995. Originally, eBay was developed as an auction marketplace where buyers and sellers could come together and circulate used items. The virtual flea market quickly became very popular and grew. Soon eBay was also available in Europe. Today, the concept has been adapted a little. As before, you have the opportunity to go here in search of products that are second hand significantly cheaper or that may no longer be available in stores. However, you can also find offers from dealers on the platform, which are new products. Meanwhile, auctions are also no longer only made available. It is possible that dealers note fixed prices.

How to redeem the eBay voucher

Have you decided on a suitable eBay voucher? Wonderful! You can redeem it in 3 simple steps:


  • Add your item to the shopping cart and then proceed to checkout. Check in advance in the voucher details that the eBay voucher is valid on the items you have chosen.

  • Now copy the discount code from the eBay voucher.

  • Last but not least, paste the coupon code at the electronic checkout. To do this, scroll all the way down until the "Redeem Coupon" box appears. Copy your eBay voucher code from the clipboard or type it in manually.

If you have done everything correctly, the discount will be displayed at the checkout.

Always popular: the eBay B-Ware Center

A little insider tip from us for you is the eBay B-Ware Center. Here you can save up to 60% on items that are partly as good as new without even having to use an eBay voucher. B-goods are returned items, refurbished items or products with minimal cosmetic "defects" (sometimes only the cardboard box has a small dent). The exact item condition can always be found directly in the eBay listing in the product description.


Missing an eBay voucher?

Have you discovered an eBay coupon and miss it on our site? Even the professionals can sometimes "escape" a coupon. In that case please send us an email to "service[at]checkout-charlie.com" with the most important details about your coupon. After successful examination we will take up the eBay coupon then in our coupon list.


The most important questions and answers about the eBay voucher

Which eBay voucher is right for me?

At eBay you want to save and never pay too much for something. If you then still use the right eBay coupon, you secure additional benefits. But to find exactly the right coupon, read through the coupon descriptions on our web portal. This way you will find out which discounts you get.

Where do I have to enter the eBay coupon?

If you have purchased or bought something at eBay, you will be taken to the payment process. There you will discover an input field for your eBay voucher. Type your promotional code into this field. If you have previously put the code on the clipboard, then click on the field now with the mouse and then press the keys Ctrl and V. The code will then be pasted into the field. Now redeem your eBay coupon by clicking on the redeem button and you will be credited with the savings.

Is the eBay coupon for new customers or existing customers?

If you want to find out whether the eBay voucher you have chosen can actually be redeemed by you, then read through the voucher details. This will tell you whether the eBay voucher can be used by new or existing customers.

What is the minimum order value for an eBay coupon?

The minimum order value depends on the coupon. There are eBay coupons that you can just use anytime, no matter what the minimum order value is. Others, however, require an amount. All information about this can be found in the coupon descriptions, which you should always read through.

Is the eBay coupon still valid?

Don't know if the coupon you selected is still valid? If you are shown that the code is invalid when you redeem it, chances are that the coupon was only valid during a promotional period. To find out if this is the case, read through the coupon details. You should then find a corresponding date there. If the coupon has expired, then pick a new one.

Have you correctly inserted the eBay coupon code on the eBay website?

If you see an error message when redeeming the coupon, then this does not necessarily mean that the coupon has expired. You may have simply mistyped the code. It is important that the discount code is transferred 1:1. Any space that you accidentally insert and even if you do not respect the upper and lower case leads to the fact that the code is not recognized.

Can the eBay voucher be applied retrospectively?

No, this is not possible. When you complete the order, it will be executed as it is. If you forget to enter the coupon code, then unfortunately you will not get the discounts. Therefore, before completing the purchase, make sure that you take into account and enter any coupon.

How payment and shipping work on eBay

Shipping

Whether you can order free shipping on eBay always depends on the buyer. The buyer determines the shipping costs. Here eBay has nevertheless an eye on it. So it should not be possible for the dealers to generate income through the shipping costs. It is paid attention to a fair price for shipping. Especially with more expensive products, shipping is often offered free of charge.

Returns

It is less simple with the return shipping. A return may be necessary if you are not satisfied with a product, it does not fit or may not arrive in the specified condition with you. Here you have to distinguish between a private and a commercial seller. The private seller does not have to offer a return and also no guarantee. However, it is important that the product is in the described condition. If this is not the case, you can insist on a return. For commercial sellers, you must be granted a return. The period is usually 14 days. It is possible that you will have to bear the costs of return shipping yourself.

Payment

Which payment methods are available also depends on the seller or merchant. Basically, eBay accepts payments by bank transfer, PayPal or even credit card. Cash payment on site is also possible. However, the seller decides which offers to compensate you.

Possible offers and promotions from eBay

In order to become even more attractive for users, eBay offers various promotions every now and then. You can discover these on our website. With an eBay coupon code, it is then possible, for example, to save on shipping costs. Free shipping is often available for the WOW offers. The WOW deals are special promotions that allow you to pay significantly less even without another eBay discount. These are advertised separately on the website. So you have the current discounts directly in view.

 

It can also be interesting to use an eBay discount code for the shipping flat rate. Here you have free shipping on all promotions that are specified as eBay Plus executions. If you do not know yet whether the flat is really worthwhile for you, you can also simply test with the action for 30 days.

 

Another variant in the regular savings offers on eBay is the classic eBay voucher with a certain percentage. That is, you get a certain percentage of discount for the products that you buy through the marketplace within a period of time. You can first browse at your leisure and then place the desired products in the shopping cart, just like in an online store. The coupon is then available for your selection.

Order even cheaper with the professional savings tip

Although there is no classic eBay sale, some products from commercial dealers are always reduced in price. You can then see your savings directly in the offer and can weigh whether you want to buy. If you then have a discount voucher available, you will secure a high saving in this way. Another tip is to bid, if possible, only when the auctions no longer have long durations. You can monitor items through your account. You will receive notifications when something changes in the price or the auction goes only a few hours. This is the time to bid. Watch the current bids and go with them. Check beforehand how often the item you want is actually offered and where the price is in the other auctions. This way you can secure the best discount if you still start bidding at short notice.

Find gift ideas on eBay

As an extensive marketplace, eBay has a particularly wide range of products. You can buy or bid on clothing for men and women or children, toys and sports equipment, boats and cars, and even entire houses. Tens of thousands of products are available and through the filter options you can even look directly for specific gift ideas or simply narrow down the selection a bit and then get inspired. If you previously assumed that there were only used products on eBay, you will quickly discover how many new items can be purchased. But the ability to bid on goods that don't even exist anymore can also make for unique gift ideas. Perhaps you would like to surprise someone with a cuddly toy that they had in childhood, but which is no longer available for purchase today. Or you are looking for special pieces of jewelry. Anything is possible on eBay.  

Voucher combination - what is offered?  

If you have an eBay voucher at hand, which is redeemed via a discount code, you can use it in the current ordering process. However, it is only possible to use one voucher here. That is, a voucher combination of several discount codes can not be claimed. The situation is different if you want to combine several promotions with each other. For example, look at which items have direct discounts on the marketplace. You can additionally look for the mark that gives the indication of free shipping. If you have found what you are looking for, select from the respective offers or increase with and then see if you can still additionally enter a savings code in the transaction. This way, you have taken advantage of the optimal combination of different voucher options for the marketplace.

Are bargains possible on eBay?

Many people head for the eBay marketplace in search of a bargain. Here, there is supposed to be the possibility of being able to buy even high-quality goods at auction for just a few euros. In terms of price segment, eBay is really broad. Here you have the opportunity to buy really cheap, especially in the auctions. For this you need a little luck and a good hand as well as the right timing. However, you can also find fixed price offers from commercial dealers on the platform, where the prices are comparable to the costs in the store or in another online store. Not to forget the special auctions of unusual and rare things, which go to special price heights and achieve impressive proceeds. Therefore, it is not so easy to classify eBay into a price segment.