Groupon: *HOT!* $15 eBay Gift Card for Only $7

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Wow! I have not seen a Groupon deal for eBay before! Currently, you can head on over here to purchase a $15 eBay gift card for ONLY $7 – which is an awesome deal considering the already sweet deals you can score on eBay! And don’t forget that you can purchase coupons on eBay too… so this is a great way to save in that area! Also, this $15 credit CAN in fact be applied towards tax and shipping! 🙂

Fine Print: Limit 1 per person. Limit 1 per order. Valid only on eBay.com in the U.S. Must have a registered eBay and PayPal account. Credit card info may be required at checkout. Not valid towards service fees. No cash back. May apply value toward tax & shipping. May use over multiple visits.

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  1. Shannon

    Also, if you have a discover card you can shop through shopdiscover and get 15% cashback on your groupon purchase. I know it’s not much, but every bit counts!

  2. Kavi

    Thanks for the heads up Collin!

    I’m waiting for Swagbucks to put the offer on their wall, so I can combine and get great deal. Hopefully it will not be sold out!

    • maria

      Where is the groupon link on SB?

      • Kavi

        Maria, there are couple of Groupon link in the daily deal page or you can try “trial play” special offer wall. But the thing is, I couldn’t find this deal when I went directly to the Groupon even with the City it’s suppose to show:(

    • Lisa

      The deal is supposed to be for 3 days, so I’m going to wait for swagbucks too! I love getting paid to buy!

      • Kavi

        I hope too Lisa!! It’s such a great deal, since I buy all my Father’s “one touch Ultra test strips” from e-bay. Somehow I don’t know hot to find the exp date from when buying from Amazon seller. I have gift cards from Swagbucks that I want to use to buy the test strips. The deal has come at right time.

        • Jennifer B.

          Never even thought about looking for test strips on ebay! I’ll have to check how much my mom pays for hers and if I can get a better deal on ebay.

          • Kavi

            Jennifer, you should definitely check! I use to buy 50 test strips with longer exp date for about $25 including shipping, some times even lower. I don’t bid, I just sort it through “buy it now” and lowest price with longer exp date. Hope this helps!!!

        • April

          @ Kavi: Does your father use the sterile One touch Ultra Soft lancets?? I just listed some (20) on Ebay Item number: 330547624082 in case you’re interested.

          • Kavi

            Thanks April. i was going to look for lancets as well since it’s been a long time I got those for him. Really appreciate it:)

        • Karen

          Kavi, You should be able to find “condition” as a standard category and most sellers will list expiration dates there.

          • Kavi

            Thanks Karen, appreciate your help! I will look for that info!

      • Valerie P.

        Lisa, the groupon deal may run out before then…

      • Elizabeth

        I opened two windows of groupon, one through SB and Collin’s link. If you copy and paste the link into the one you’ve opened from SB, you’ll get credit. For instance my area is dallas, so it reads something like groupon.com/dallas plus more. I deleted everything after the slash and copied and pasted everything after the slash on the Ebay one. It brought it up and I got my SB for it already.

        Hope this helps. It may confuse you even more.

        • Kavi

          Thanks a lot for the info, I might give it a try and at least we will get 160 SB. They might put up the deal in the SB for higher credits, but nothing is sure!

          • Rose

            Thanks Elizabeth!!!! Lovin that extra swagbucks!!!!

        • Holly

          How do you know if this went through or not? In the local offer that SB shows on their web page it shows a Banner from TrialPay which disappears when I put in the information for the eBay Groupon. How did you do this? I must be missing something.

        • Brenda

          awesome! thank you! it went through for me!! 😀

        • Bonoca

          Thanks for the tip Elizabeth….I followed your directions to a T and it worked….hooray! Got the 160 swagbucks! Yay!!! 🙂

        • gamblegirl

          I did the exact same thing except with shopdiscover! I’d rather have 15% back than the SB.

        • Crystal

          Thanks so much for this tip, it worked like a charm! I always get so mad when I purchase a groupon and then hours later it shows up on Swagbucks so this is great!

          • Kelly T

            It always says when I go through TrialPay, at the top of the Groupon page that I can purchase *any* groupon and get credit. I have submitted tickets before for groupons that were not specifically listed on SB and recieved my credit for them. Just make sure you click through SB first and ALWAYS save your confirmation email after your purchase.

        • Collin (Mrs. Hip)

          I did it that way and it worked for me, too. Thanks!

        • asma

          thankkkkkk you ,got it .

        • Kavi

          I just did it and worked like a charm, thanks again:) A lot of people from swagbucks facebook page also benefited from your trick!!!!

        • jennifer M.

          how do you find the groupon on sb?

          • Kavi

            Jennifer, just open a window any groupon deal you find under “daily deals” tab or from “Trial play” offer wall. Hope that helps:)

            • jennifer M.

              how soon will the SB be awarded? Right after you buy the Groupons? Thanks

        • jennifer M.

          how do you find the groupon on Swagbucks?

          • Bonoca

            Go to Trialpay

            • Sara

              I been through all 11 pages of Trialpay special offers and there is nothing related to Groupon. I don’t get it.

          • Kavi

            I got my credit with in seconds:)

        • Jennifer D

          Thanks!! Worked great! got my sb’s…lovin it!!!

        • Lisa

          Thank you SO much! I was going to wait for SB to post the deal but then realized they probably won’t because that would probably cause a crash, which is apparently what groupon is trying to avoid! Thanks again! Now I have enough for an amazon card!

          • Kavi

            “like”…:)

            We seriously need “like” button in collin’s comment section!!!!

            • Dianna

              I never get Groupon deals on SB — only the “Mertado” Social deals.

        • Kathy B

          Your instructions worked perfectly for me too. The only problem I had was when I logged into my Groupon account it reverted back to my local city so I had to redo the link from Swagbucks and then paste the ebay info again. I got my 160 SBs instantly too. You Rock Elizabeth.

        • Bree

          thank you!

  3. Lisa

    I want to go through swagbucks too, but when I search Ashville, the ebay deal doesn’t come up. Can anyone help?

    • Sarah

      I’ve found that it usually takes a day or two for SB to pick it up.

    • Kelly T

      Read the entire post above about going through TrialPay, then coping and pasting the correct link….I already got my SBs…

  4. Heather

    same problem here, trying to go thru ebates and cant find it.

  5. Sara

    Is there an expiration on the gift card anyone know?

    • Collin (Mrs. Hip)

      Mine says “Never Expires”.

      • Sara

        Thank you!

  6. Mel

    What city is this under? i don’t see it on Groupon

  7. Rebecca

    Got one – thanks, Collin!!!!!!!!!!!!

  8. Barb

    How do I get to this deal through ebates? I can’t find it.

    • Kathryn

      going through ebates just gets you 3% back from your purchase. The deal is from groupon.

    • joy

      In the search bar type in groupon and it should come up. But good luck finding the ebay deal because all I’m getting is what’s in my area and it’s organic frozen foods. Hopefully someone will post what city it’s for so the rest of can get in on the good deal.

      • Lisa

        It’s called a mobile deal. If you refresh the page that shows the deal, it changes cities. I tried going to each city it showed, Chicago, NY, Knoxville, etc. but I can’t find it! STRANGE!

      • Brittany

        you need to click change city next to the city it is currently showing you.

    • gamblegirl
  9. Kathryn

    The deal doesn’t come up for Worcester, MA.

    • Loreli

      I am not finding the deal either when I go through ebates. Is there a certain zipcode we need to use?

    • Shannon

      I think Collin used NJ

  10. Bren

    Good deal! I got one. Thank you!!!

  11. Melinda

    Can I divide this card up into several transactions? Anyone know?

    • Collin (Mrs. Hip)

      According to the deal, it states “May use over multiple visits.”

  12. Ann

    how long does it take to get the credit in your account?Is it instant?

  13. kayo

    It comes up if you choose Milwaukee. Thanks, Collin!

  14. April

    Anyone else concerned about this link? Considering I can’t find it anywhere on Groupon I’m not sure I want to put in my CC info as to possible scam. I know thieves do this all the time with Paypal. Collin can you tell us this is a legit deal. I just can’t find it on Groupon after logging into my account? Not under Milwaukee after logging in either.

    • Christina

      I agree, I can’t find it through Groupon on any of the cities. I’m worried about entering my info as well so I’m waiting it out for awhile. Not sure if it is legit.

      • Kylie-Cheap Single Chick

        Same here. I’m a Groupon Affiliate and heard nothing about this deal. The ONLY way this deal shows up is if you enter a specific website. It’s not listed under any other cities. Also, even though I’m signed it, it’s asking for ALL of my info again. Sounds like a great deal…of a scam. Too bad =(

        • Robin

          I agree. Any other deal I have seen on groupon comes right up, only this one you have to go through a special link. another website said the deal was in los angeles, but it wasn’t when I just logged into my groupon account. I will wait it out. I hope it is real!!

  15. Heather

    for those who have purchased this, what city is it listed under?

  16. Collin

    Hi All,

    This is a legit Groupon offer, but it is not listed under any particular city. It’s an exclusive online offer they have available… and it appears that the only way to purchase this deal is by going through the exclusive link I have highlighted above.

    • Heather

      Boo! I’m getting greedy, I want my groupon and my SB, LOL!

      • Lisa

        LOL! Me too!

      • Blondy
    • Kelly

      I too think it’s weird that they are making me re-enter all my credit card and address info. I purchase Groupons all the time and have never been asked to do this since signing up the first time. Usually I just sign in with my password and hit Purchase and it works right away. This one refuses to let existing users make a purchase without entering their credit card. Sorry but I just don’t trust it. I am going to pass on this one. I am sure it’s fine but I am PARANOID! 🙂

      • Jennifer K

        i agree. i dont see why they would make you do that… odd

      • renee

        I was wondering the same thing but I went through with it….Im nervous!

    • Noelle

      I actually did what someone above suggested, and went through trialpay to groupon, and then copied and pasted part of the link after following the one your posted, and I was able to get the groupon thru trialpay. It’s a tad complicated, but it seems to have worked!

  17. Kristine M.

    Anyone know where it is once you go through ebates?

    • joy

      Once you go to ebates type in groupon in the search bar then click shop now next to the 3% back. However, I have had no luck in finding the ebay deal this way. I’m going to try clicking on Collin’s link like she suggested to see if that works.

  18. joy

    It seems the deal is not available through ebates. I went through Collin’s link and it went through. Hope that helps 🙂

  19. kristy

    When does the gift card expire? I want to make sure I have plenty of time to use it.

  20. Jennifer

    I can’t figure out how to add a link to my facebook wall that is not just the generic groupon link. Anyone know how to do this so I can get credit for my friends that sign up for groupon?

    • Judith

      I contacted Groupon and they said to use your normal referral link and then tell friends to use www(dot)groupon(dot)com/deals/ebay to find the deal

      they also said to let them know if you do not see your credit within 48 hours of your referral’s purchase

      hope it works!

  21. Emma

    How long does it take to receive your referral credit? 2 friends of mine purchased this deal through my link and I dont see the credit… do i need to give it more time?

  22. happy1038

    I went through Collins link and got it.. I buy my printer ink from an authorized dealer on Ebay and was just about to spend $16 in 5 minutes but now only have to spend $7 plus $1 extra dollar..THANKS COLLIN 🙂

    • fairydust

      Did you actually get any confirmation or anything? I clicked on Buy It, filled out all my Groupon info (which seemed weird cuz I was logged in). The screen did show a confirmation number, but I haven’t received any email yet and when I go back to my Groupon Acct, this purchased doesn’t even show up in my All Groupons as processing. Plus, I still have the same $9 Groupon credit that I did before, so it didn’t get applied even though there was an assurance that it would be at the bottom of the screen.

      I guess I don’t understand why this particular groupon purchase isn’t behaving the way others have in the past.

      • fairydust

        Okay, got the ebay Groupon, got the email confirmation, and it used my credit groupon bucks even though it asked for cc info. Yay!!! Thank you, Collin!

    • Kelly T

      Which retailer do you buy ink through? I need some right now and am looking for a reputable seller.

  23. Collin (Mrs. Hip)

    I like to post this groupon on FB to get groupon credit, but dont see how??

  24. Collin (Mrs. Hip)

    YAY!! How awesome is this…Thanks Collin 🙂

  25. Zuniga

    OK…now I see above that we can’t go through Ebates…I was making myself crazy trying to figure out if this thing existed or not:) Thanks for the clarification Colin.

  26. Shannon

    I know Collin said it was a legitimate offer, but it’s a little weird that you can’t log in to purchase it and if you are purchasing any other groupon it already has your previously stored information. I think if I do purchase one I’m going to request a secure card number from my credit card company in case this is a phishing scam.

  27. darcie

    I purchsed one but I am leary….beucase it had you enter all the info groupon already had (I was signed in) and there was no link to share at the end…anyone else ?

    • Kylie-Cheap Single Chick

      It did the same thing to me, so I said no thanks. Too many weirdnesses on this one for me.

  28. Kristine M.

    Does anyone think it is strange that the form to fill out asks for your password??

  29. Mel

    I think it’s odd too. I have a $30 credit with Groupon and it’s still asking for my credit card info.

  30. Cortney

    It’s showing up on my ebates page. When I bought the b&n groupon using swagbucks it acted like this. I didn’t get an email about it for about a day.

  31. Chris

    Do I need to go cancel my bank card now. I am sooo paranoid at this moment. No confirmation email and they have all my details.

  32. imaurora1

    Thank you Colin,
    I have to buy a costume on ebay and this will help a ton. thank you thank you thank you!

  33. April

    I just called Groupon customer service to make sure before I purchased and they said this is indeed a LEGIT DEAL! 🙂

    • Gail

      Thank you April – I know collin said it is legit but I was still a little nervous reading all the other comments – never thought to call Groupon!

  34. Lisa

    UGH I have $20 in groupon credits and CAN’T figure out how to use them for this!

    • darcie

      on this deal it said to enter your cc info but if you have credits they will take payment from your credits

    • Mel

      I would love to know how to use my credit too!

      • sharon

        I heard that the only way to use the credits is to use the mobile version if you have a smart phone, so you need to download the application which I’m pretty sure it’s free.

  35. darcie

    I got alittle freak so I decided to call groupon…confirmed it was legit and it is different he said becuase it is set up in a way so their site won’t crash from all the activity becasue they expected to to be pouplar….

  36. Carie

    Got one! Thanks Collin!

  37. mamabug

    My PayPal account has like 18 cents in it. I used my PayPal debit to ‘purchase’ this ($7 groupon credit in my account) so we’ll see if it goes through. There isn’t any damage they can do since there is only a tiny amount in my PayPal account and my debit isn’t linked to my bank account. I think its a great deal and knowing how some of the others have turned out, I’m betting it is legit. I remember all the same questions about some of the other deals I’ve taken a chance on and they came out just fine.

  38. Jaime

    Always looking for ways to snag discounted Starbucks… using my Groupon for a $15 gift card auction!!

  39. Blondy

    For those that don’t read through the comments (Guilty! :))………

    You can still get your swagbucks. Go through Swagbucks as if your going to get a groupon deal. Anyone one, doesn’t matter. Click through it (accept trialpay etc.) and once it takes you to the deal page change the link.
    Example: The deal for ebay is groupon.com/deals/ebay
    The deal I opened is groupon.com/atlanta
    Replace “atlanta” (or whatever deal city you chose) with “deals/ebay” on the page you opened through swagbucks. Once you do that, complete your purchase and your credit for swagbucks will show up instantly. HTH

    • Collin (Mrs. Hip)

      Did it this way, but didn’t get an instant credit on SB. :o/

      • Blondy

        Hmm mine was instant. I did have to click on my name and then my swag bucks to see it though. Did you try that?

    • Jennifer D

      When I change the link to deals / ebay the trial pay is no longer at the top of the page. Did this work for you?

      • Blondy

        Yes it did. Elizabeth who posted above and several others who tried it were all able to do this successfully. So I’m guessing it’s not YMMV.

    • jcc253

      Did as you said and no SB. Clicked on my name, nope, signed off and signed back on, nope, nothing. still has my same balance I had before doing this deal. Too bad because I sure could use the SBs.

    • momwhocares

      Thanks for your explainayion on how to do this – I didn’t understand what elizabeth meant- yours was easy to understand – sadly, I am like these other people, no SB was earned. I wonder if it is based on location

  40. Heather Walters

    ************** I HAVE A QUESTION. 🙂 *****************

    My husband and I each have a groupon account, but we share the same ebay and paypal account. Would we each be able to buy one of these, but use the gift card in the same account?

    • MichelleM

      I am wondering the same exact thing myself…!!!!

    • JENN

      I’m hoping so, I bought one for me and my husband. This is what I did when one of the daily deals site had the amazon gift cards and I was able to put them both in the same amazon account. Hope it works the same this time.

      • Heather Walters

        I called Groupon and the guy said that ebay would probably only accept 1 of these because it’s be going on the same account and same paypal account. 🙁

        • Shannon

          I have three ebay accounts – just make another one! I had one from a long time ago, totally forgot I had it. Then I made another one, forgot that and made another one. Clearly, I am forgetful! LOL!

    • renee

      It worked when Amazon did their deal…

  41. Paula

    I emailed Groupon to verify and they said it is a legit deal and it’s different because it’s going to a back up site.

    I’m off to make my purchase!

  42. Dee

    I purchase groupons through Shop Discover and get an extra 15% cash back. Pretty good deal:)

  43. happy1038

    can someone post if you receive a confirmation email? I wonder how long it takes to receive that?

    • Carrie

      I purchased mine at 8:30am eastern and still no confirmation here.

  44. Candice

    I also called Groupon and they said that this is a legit deal! They told me that because of the amount of traffic they were expecting to receive with this deal, they had to put it on another server to handle it. They also said all the info is super secure but the reason that you have to re-enter your info is because it is on another server and this server doesn’t have your info. I’m sure everyone will get their confirmation emails soon, it is probably just taking longer than usual because of the server and probably the amount of traffic they are receiving 🙂 People like eBay! (and Groupon!) lol

  45. Collin (Mrs. Hip)

    I tried the copy/paste thing and didn’t get credit from swagbucks. As soon as I went to the ebay deal, the trialpay logo disappeared off the top of the page. I wonder if I submit a ticket if I’ll get credit?

    • Collin (Mrs. Hip)

      I did it this way. I worried about trial pay not being there but I got my 160 SB.

      • Collin (Mrs. Hip)

        How do you get 160 SB? Where do you see this deal on SB?

  46. Shannon

    I know it says only one, but has anyone gone back in and purchased more than one?

  47. Collin (Mrs. Hip)

    My friend was accidently still signed in on my computer and I didn’t realize it until after I purchased the giftcard. So I then got on my account and put the same information in thinking it would just tell me I had already used that information, but it gave me a different order ID. It says it will only charge your card once, but I don’t know which ID to use now…

  48. Collin (Mrs. Hip)

    Ok, I am sooo confused. How are you getting 160 Swagbucks on this? I dont see anything regarding Groupon/eBay on SB??

    • Sara

      Me too, I have been every where all over SB and see nothing regarding any kind of groupon deal.

  49. Anonymous

    THANK YOU Collin! Woohoo!

  50. happy1038

    I hope I get to use the credit today but still waiting on confirmation email

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