Discussion Forum for "List to Win" Giveaway.

Well that's motivation enough to get me off my butt and get back to listing!

Thanks Auctiva

The theory "the more you list the better chance you have" would be nice. Bill,can you get the time frame it takes to create similar corrected before the 30th? It currently takes 24 second to open a create similar and 13 second to open the "Full Size Editor" - that's 37 second of wasted time per listing. I'd give anything to go back to the rapid listing that Auctiva used to have. Thanks in advance.

Do store listings count?

I have a new line to get listed and I may just hold off until the 30th if so

Awesome contest! I second the question: Do store listings count? Though, I can see pros and cons to both.

Just offering my 2 cents: I don't have a store so no one can accuse me of being biased towards store listings but IMO, a store listing is just as valid as any other listing. Yes you save money on the insertion cost but the final value fee is higher.

PZ ... Max

Good question. Store Item's listed during the giveaway will count.

Thanks!
Bill

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Originally posted by Auctiva Bill B.:
Good question. Store Item's listed during the giveaway will count.

Thanks!
Bill

Thank you for clearing that up

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Originally posted by AL:
Does relisting an item count toward this Giveaway.

Good question. The item has to be 'listed' with Auctiva. Relisting (on eBay) an item that was previously listed with Auctiva does not count. This is not be *difficult, but it is because we will be selecting the winner out of the database of 'posted' listings during the time period of the giveaway.

*(we have no way to identify relisted items).

Bill

Will just any kind of pastcard do?

Thank you Auctiva for offering this promo! I needed some incentive to get going with my auctions!

Why oh why does this competition only apply to US Residents, according to the Terms & Conditions? That's not much consolation to those of us in other countries that have had things go wrong in the move!! Any explaination there?

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Originally posted by leahyrlw:
Will just any kind of pastcard do?

Provided that it is not offensive, any postcard will be fine as an entry if you do not plan on listing with Auctiva during the 10 days.

Posted mine in auction and am all set..now to win...this is great...good luck everyone..!!!

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Originally posted by Bek:
Why oh why does this competition only apply to US Residents, according to the Terms & Conditions? That's not much consolation to those of us in other countries that have had things go wrong in the move!! Any explaination there?

This is not our choice. There are a surprising amount of laws related to contests and giveaways. This is one of them.

Bill

I'm sorry. I thought I read in the rules that you had to send in a postcard regardless to be eligible. Please clarify.

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Originally posted by Auctiva Bill B.:

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Originally posted by Bek:
Why oh why does this competition only apply to US Residents, according to the Terms & Conditions? That's not much consolation to those of us in other countries that have had things go wrong in the move!! Any explaination there?

This is not our choice. There are a surprising amount of laws related to contests and giveaways. This is one of them.

Bill

Well I am a member of a number of US organisations that offer cash prizes and other prizes to their International members. You would think if you were going to do it "In gratitude for your understanding during the move" as you mentioned in the announcement, that you would do it properly so as to give everyone a chance! It's not very sincere if you only offer it "in gratitude" to some members and not all!

Wow! I'm sort of speechless that people are complaining. They're trying to do something good here! Me, me, me....

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Originally posted by scholartime:
Wow! I'm sort of speechless that people are complaining. They're trying to do something good here! Me, me, me....

Yeah, but that's very easy to say when you're eligible!! For those of us who aren't eligible, there's no good in it at all! As a matter of fact, it's actually showing favouritism to some members over others!!

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Well I am a member of a number of US organisations that offer cash prizes and other prizes to their International members. You would think if you were going to do it "In gratitude for your understanding during the move" as you mentioned in the announcement, that you would do it properly so as to give everyone a chance! It's not very sincere if you only offer it "in gratitude" to some members and not all!

I've never seen lady justice with a sincerity badge. It might just be California laws. After dealing with Ebay all this time, I know how different those CA laws can be.
Thanks fellas. This is my relisting night. When I'm done, I'll start listing. Just need to make sure I don't have to send a postcard in. Is that correct?

Originally posted by leahyrlw:

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Just need to make sure I don't have to send a postcard in. Is that correct?

That's right, leahyrlw. You only need to send us a postcard if you are not listing with Auctiva during the 10 days mentioned, but still would like to be entered in the giveaway.

Good luck to you all!
Cara

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The exact amount of the award (up to $250) will be determined by the total cost of all eBay listing fees you incur during the 10 day period for all items listed through Auctiva.

Hi!

Sorry if this is a dumb question but I must be dense. If you don't list anything what/how do you win the contest? Did I miss something?

I have listed & sent in my postcard too. I hope that's ok.

Thanks!

After public service to many community organizations..I can tell you that there are so many rules and regulations that go along with these type prizes that it would make your head spin.

As one whose dealt with this issue many times and have had to consult legal counsel just in case something were to come up...I can ay in all honesty The legalities are pages long for Florida law and can't imagine how many pages California law must be, but I'm sure it's similar.

Thanks Auctiva!
Donna

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Originally posted by Auctiva Cara:
Originally posted by leahyrlw:

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Just need to make sure I don't have to send a postcard in. Is that correct?

That's right, leahyrlw. You only need to send us a postcard if you are not listing with Auctiva during the 10 days mentioned, but still would like to be entered in the giveaway.

Good luck to you all!
Cara

Suthrnjewl<------hijacking this thread

Hi Cara.
Nice to see/meet a new member of the Auctiva team.

I'll now return you back to the discussion at hand.

Take care, Donna

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Originally posted by gail8180:

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The exact amount of the award (up to $250) will be determined by the total cost of all eBay listing fees you incur during the 10 day period for all items listed through Auctiva.

Hi!

Sorry if this is a dumb question but I must be dense. If you don't list anything what/how do you win the contest? Did I miss something?

I have listed & sent in my postcard too. I hope that's ok.

Thanks!

I was wondering the same thing myself.

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Originally posted by gail8180:

Sorry if this is a dumb question but I must be dense. If you don't list anything what/how do you win the contest?

Hi gail8180 -

If one of the winners is a post-card entry with no Auctiva listings for that 10-day period, we will pay him/her the average giveaway amount of the prizes for all winners.

Thanks for the question,

Cara

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Originally posted by Suthrnjewl:
Hi Cara.
Nice to see/meet a new member of the Auctiva team.

I'll now return you back to the discussion at hand.

Take care, Donna

Thanks for the special hello Glad to see/meet you too!

Cara

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Originally posted by Auctiva Cara:

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Originally posted by gail8180:

Sorry if this is a dumb question but I must be dense. If you don't list anything what/how do you win the contest?

Hi gail8180 -

If one of the winners is a post-card entry with no Auctiva listings for that 10-day period, we will pay him/her the average giveaway amount of the prizes for all winners.

Thanks for the question,

Cara

So basically, If i'm only planning on listing 10 items and most everyone else lists 50 then I'm better off not listing and sending in postcards cause I'll get a better deal.

I think this is a great contest, but I don't think it was very well thought out. I don't see how it is fair that someone who doesn't list has a chance to win more $$$ then someone who can only list a few items, but is still using the service. JMO

AngelLisa,

You are assuming the average winner will have listed 50 items. What if the average is 3 items? If you list 10, you come out ahead. So let's not make hypothetical case studies based upon the predicted outcome of a random event.

The 'giveaway' is to encourage people to list and we will pay their fees if they are selected. The law requires us to include postcard entrants.

Bill

You guys have really good timing on this. I was told yesterday that Ebay Express rolls out on the 10th. Good way to get started.
Thanks

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Originally posted by Auctiva Bill B.:
AngelLisa,

You are assuming the average winner will have listed 50 items. What if the average is 3 items? If you list 10, you come out ahead. So let's not make hypothetical case studies based upon the predicted outcome of a random event.

The 'giveaway' is to encourage people to list and we will pay their fees if they are selected. The law requires us to include postcard entrants.

Bill

I know I was assuming, I do that alot. Didn't mean no harm by it. I'm listing so all is good.

AngelLisa - 3 more posts until you are a 'Whiz'. Let me be the first to pre-congratulate you.

Bill

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Originally posted by Auctiva Bill B.:
AngelLisa - 3 more posts until you are a 'Whiz'. Let me be the first to pre-congratulate you.

Bill

LOL ..woooooo hooooo ... I'm a Whiz ..almost

Here are the specks again...
May you all be winners even if you dont win..I always think, If I dont enter how can I win.


NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Entry may be obtained by sending a postcard with your name, address and telephone number to PROMOTIONS: 119 Broadway Street, Ste. 217, Chico, CA 95928. Must be postmarked by April 9, 2006 for eligibility. Limit one entry per person. Contest open to legal U.S. residents who are 18 years of age or older as of the date set forth in the contest advertisement. Entries must be received by date set forth in contest advertisement. Winners to be selected at random. This offer is not retroactive and the winner will be determined by Auctiva.

List auctions using Auctiva between March 30, 2006, 12:00AM PDT and April 9, 2006, 11:59PM PDT. Five (5) entries will be randomly selected. Winners will be awarded up to $250 in eBay listing fees for the term of the contest. The exact amount of the award (up to $250) will be determined by the total cost of all eBay listing fees you incur during the 10 day period for all items listed through Auctiva. Items posted outside of Auctiva are not eligible for eBay fee reimbursement. Both stores and auction listings are eligible. All eBay upgrades (featured item, subtitle, etc) are included in the total eBay fees and will be reimbursed for our 5 winners.