How to save 20% on eBay today (and why you might not want to)
eBayis today holding a UK-only sale in which you can get 20% off orders above £20 – but it may not be the amazing deal it sounds. Here we explain how to save 20% on eBay today (and why you might not want to). Also see:Best eBay selling tips & tricks
Between 4pm and 10pm GMT today (31 March), eBay is hosting a UK-only sale (you must have a UK PayPal account and purchase from eBay.co.uk) in which items above £20 will be sold at 20% off the asking price.
The maximum discount is £50, and the voucher code can be used only once – make sure you have all the items you wish to purchase in your basket before you check out. (For the full terms and conditions, click here.)
The 20% offeBayvoucher code you need is:CUK20
eBay 20% sale: Why you might not get a great deal after all
This isn’t the first time eBay has hosted a deal of this type. Last year ahead of November’s Black Friday,it was notedthat many sellers had increased their prices to make up for the discount.
One visitor wrotes: “All the prices for the PS4 and Xbox One have increased by £50! The iPad mini has gone up by £48!”
While this isn’t unusual ahead of a sale, it means that even after the 20% reduction you may still end up paying the market value for an item. Also see:Worst eBay cons and scams
Our best advice is to find a product you want on eBay, then check its price onAmazonand other e-tailers to check how much of a discount you’re really getting. If it is the bargain it sounds, go ahead.
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Author: Marie Black, Editorial Director, International
Marie is Editorial Director at Foundry. A Journalism graduate from the London College of Printing, she’s worked in tech media for almost 20 years, covering all types of consumer tech from smartphones and their accessories to smart home gear. These days she manages our international editorial teams and leads on content strategy, having witnessed first-hand Foundry’s transition from print, to digital, to online - and beyond.
