posted on October 5, 2008 01:29:22 PM new
I just purchased some replacement batteries for cordless phones and got a check-box to donate $1 for domestic abuse program. Is this a new program? I didn't see a checkout option in the Giving Works section.
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posted on October 6, 2008 03:46:35 PM new
I've seen it during checkout several times lately as a buyer. Guess there are not enough of us using the "Donate Now" from our PayPal account so eBay is trying to nag the buyers into participating.
posted on October 6, 2008 04:12:27 PM new
One of the reasons I was happy to quit the full-time workforce was the incessant whining and bullying of companies about donating part of my check to charities of their choice.
I was pretty direct with each new employer: My charitable contributions are my own business, I don't divulge that information, and I never, ever donate at the office so don't even ask.
Of course these days you are importuned everywhere you go: grocery stores, department stores, on the sidewalks and now during eBay checkout. It's disgraceful.
The checkout begging is part of an initiative of the Omidyar Foundation. One thing I love about billionaires: They're always so happy to tell us how we should spend our cash. "It's only a dollar", you know.
posted on October 6, 2008 04:14:47 PM new
So this isn't seller generated or selected? Just shows up like links to other peoples' items on OUR listings?
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