just got an e-mail that looks like it's from ebay, but with all these spoof e-mails I have gotten in the past, I am not sure if it's legit.

It tells me that I am one of the select few that is invited to earn ebay bucks from May through August and then I will get a percentage back on all my purchases made in that time frame and can spend it on any auction on ebay?????

The link that was provided wanted me to sign in with my password.... well... not sure if I want to do that just yet...

Did anybody else get that kind of invite?

Not heard of that one yet but I would think it's a spoof to get your password. I don't think I'd do it.

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Forward the email to spoof@ebay.com and they'll let you know if it's legit or not -- let us know.

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Is it in your eBay messages?

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Good Call!

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It is from eBay, I joined yesterday.

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no, it wasn't in my ebay messages, that's why I was kinda wondering if it was a spoof or not

I got one too, I don't trust it, been burned before, if its not in my ebay, I delete!

I got one too. It is not in my eBay messages, but I believe that it is really from eBay.

The email was sent to the email address I use for eBay, it has both my eBay user name and my real name in it, and all of the links in the email go to pages on eBay.

The FAQ for the eBay Bucks program is on ebay here: eBay Bucks

It says that only accounts that are invited can participate, so if you got invited you are lucky

It looks like an interesting program and the cost is right - free!

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FAQ doesn't even explain just how much you will receive - no % given.

Sounds lame to me.

The invitation email did not mention an exact % either, but they gave me $5 eBay Bucks just for signing up (which is why I did). I don't buy very much on eBay, but I figured a free $5 to spend in August would be a nice little treat.

After signing up, my bucks account said that I would be getting 5% back on purchases. It is a test program so maybe the % back is different for different people.

The limited redemption time and the fact that all the reward bucks have to be spend at one time make it less attractive as a rewards program for me. Like any rewards program, it is supposed to encourage more frequent buying. I do not plan to change my buying habits because of this program, but I will enjoy any bonus I happen to earn.

Thanks pfeffa,

I signed up because of the instant coupon you mentioned and was told my bonus is 3%. Would have been more inviting had ebay told this in the invite.

Can use the $5.00 coupon code if it comes.

For those who are wondering if this is really from Ebay or spoof mail, I emailed Ebay & this is their response:

Thanks for helping to keep eBay and the Internet safe by reporting
suspicious emails. In this case, the email you received is genuine and
came from us.

well, I signed up for it, but not sure if I am getting the $5.00 sign on reward, haven't noticed but also haven't spent much time reading
will see, if this is just another gimme...

I didn't get a bonus yet.

Yes, I got the invite for the Ebay bucks. I first thought it was possibly a scam, but the next day I received the same note in my ebay inbox, so I signed up. It took me several attempts to sign up for it, but success at last. I believe I read that it begins giving you bucks with purchases on May 15 through August? The amount is 3% of your purchases. I was not aware that you would get a bonus to start out with.

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I received the message only in My eBay messages. I even checked my spam mail. I didn't even receive the invite until Friday, didn't see it until Saturday and tried several times during the day and finally had success last night in signing up. I kept getting the dreaded page cannot be displayed error message. I figured the signups were already closed, however, they weren't. And, no, there wasn't a sign up bonus.

The $5 enrollment bonus shows up in my bucks balance when I log in at http://rewards.ebay.com

The sign-up bonus was mentioned in my invitation so I thought they were offering it to everyone who was invited. I wonder how many variations they are trying out

My email invitation said:

"Earn eBay Bucks for your purchases*
-- then get 30 days to splurge!

Dear (my ebay user name)

You're one of a select few invited to try out a new program we're testing to reward loyal eBay shoppers.

What do you have to do? Just sign up. It's fast, easy and we'll even give you a $5 balance to get you started. We'll track your qualifying purchases* from May 15 to August 14 and rack up your eBay Bucks. Then you get 30 days to spend* them on eBay on something you love.

Hurry, participation in this test program is limited so sign up soon!

* Some restrictions apply, see terms & conditions for details."

Interesting, just signed up too, although i wish i would have seen this a bit earlier before i made some big purchases the last 2 days