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I have a Google alert for ebay flash sales, and it hasn't had a hit in quite a while for the US site. Too bad, I saved a bundle on their Black Friday coupon last year.
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The number of coupons they sent out last year was highly unusual. I think they were trying to "cook the books" (increase sales numbers) for whatever reason, and perhaps they don't need to do that this year.
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Lately the coupons seem to be targeted to certain users, probably those who are less frequent.
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For reference, here is the list of coupons from last year. This doesn't include the Cyber Week coupons that were also very generous:
2018:
Dec 4–10 -- $20 off $50+ via PayPal invite
Dec 5–6 -- 10% eBay Bucks via App $50 min spend, 8% online, $25 min spend
Dec 10 -- 10% off Auto Parts, Tools, Accessories (PEDAL2METAL)
Dec 11–12 -- 25% off non-PayPal purchases (PAYWCARD)
Dec 11–20 -- $10 off $30+ w/MC invite (MASTERCARD)
Dec 12–14 -- 8% eBay Bucks
Dec 13 -- 15% off Toys & Games (PLAYTIME15)
Dec 14 -- 15% off Sporting Goods (PERFECTGAME)
Dec 15 -- 10% off Tech; 15% everything else (max. $75) (PICKUPSALE)
Dec 16 -- 15% Off Home & Garden Goods (PDECKTHEHALLS)
Dec 18–19 -- 10% eBay Bucks via app; 8% online, $50 min spend
Dec 26–27 -- 10% eBay Bucks
Dec 28 -- 15% off 11am-7pm PT (POPUPSAVINGS)
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Yeah, I made good use of several of those last year. Not much on eBay is a bargain without a coupon these days.