posted on January 19, 2005 08:07:27 AM new
In light of the fee increases and my intention of raising the price of what I sell to cover those increases, I did some searching on the Internet for various incentives I could offer my customers. Since I hate dealing with checks and money orders, I think I may start using the coupons offered here throught the year as special sales, etc.:
The cost is only $9.95 per year! I don't live that close to my bank and usually only go every other week. It makes it a hassle when I have to wait (and wait, and wait) for checks and money orders to appear in the mail.
Is anyone else using this type of service? I could probably do it manually, but for this low cost, I think I'll let someone else do the work for me. Thoughts and input would be appreciated!!!!
Cheryl
"No drug, not even alcohol, causes the fundamental ills of society. If we're looking for the source of our troubles, we shouldn't test people for drugs, we should test them for stupidity, ignorance, greed and love of power." ~ P.J. O'Rourke
posted on January 19, 2005 08:46:51 AM new
Very interesting. Looks like it has great potential. Wonder how long the cost will stay at $10 a year, which is not sustainable.
posted on January 19, 2005 08:50:48 AM new
That's why I signed up for it now. At least for a year I'll only have the $9.95. Think I can handle the initial outlay for that. If it doesn't pan out, I'm not out that much money.
Cheryl
"No drug, not even alcohol, causes the fundamental ills of society. If we're looking for the source of our troubles, we shouldn't test people for drugs, we should test them for stupidity, ignorance, greed and love of power." ~ P.J. O'Rourke
posted on January 19, 2005 08:59:52 AM new
I experimented by sending a coupon notice to myself and this is the email I got:
Hello,
Your eBay seller, XXXX, has generated a TradeCoupon.com coupon for you! This coupon can be applied towards any PayPal payment made to this seller.
Your TradeCoupon : XXXXXXXXX
Your discount: 10.00% off your next purchase!
The next time you pay this seller simply visit http://www.TradeCoupon.com to redeem your coupon. Your coupon will be applied and you will be redirected to PayPal.com to submit the discounted payment to your seller. It's that easy!
To browse through your seller's current auction listings, click the link below:
THE LINK TO YOUR AUCTION SALES IS AUTOMATICALLY INSERTED HERE. I DELETED IT FOR PRIVACY.
If you have any questions please visit http://www.TradeCoupon.com/how.php
This notice was generated by THIS IS YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS. AGAIN, I DELETED IT.
Interesting. Very interesting.
Cheryl
"No drug, not even alcohol, causes the fundamental ills of society. If we're looking for the source of our troubles, we shouldn't test people for drugs, we should test them for stupidity, ignorance, greed and love of power." ~ P.J. O'Rourke
[ edited by CBlev65252 on Jan 19, 2005 09:01 AM ]
posted on January 19, 2005 09:13:06 AM new
Sounds like a good idea to me,I have a lot of repeat buyers.
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posted on January 20, 2005 07:12:28 PM new
Thanks for posting this. When I get my website up this will be a great way to invite my existing customers there.
My only complaint so far is that one cannot "tailor" the terms a bit more ~ I tried to contact "support" but the link donna work...
"For too long, too many people dependent on Social Security have been cruelly frightened by individuals seeking political gain through demagoguery and outright falsehood, and this must stop.The future of Social Security is much too important to be used as a political football." ~ Ronald Reagan
I drop a short note with my invoices. Everyone so far has said they like the coupon. So, I send them the email. It's a tab bit more work, but it may pan out. I like repeat buyers because at least you know what they're about.
Here's his email address: [email protected]. Got it from PayPal. I'll email him to let him know the link does not work.
A suggestion I would have for him is a way for us to tailor fit the emails sent to the customers.
Cheryl
"No drug, not even alcohol, causes the fundamental ills of society. If we're looking for the source of our troubles, we shouldn't test people for drugs, we should test them for stupidity, ignorance, greed and love of power." ~ P.J. O'Rourke
