Looks like ColorDMD just took down the eBay auction?

I was looking for a LCD version for my TSPP, but for those planning on buying the LED version off eBay may have to find something else to buy now.

Looks like they are out of stock now on eBay or they pulled the ad.

It's not an option because that one is advertised as for T2, which really just means it's the WPC version, which means you just get a power cable for WPC. For SAM you would just need a different power cable, it should be on their site.

I bought the T2 one last time, I'm now enjoying it in my ST Premium (SAM). I built the cable with parts I stole from some old LED mods.

Looks like we have to find other good stuff this time, unfortunately...

Looks like Yelobird listed a bunch more BM66 mods that I want.. can the discount be used on multiple items?

Yes, add them all to your cart before you checkout, then apply the code when you check out. It's one time use only, if it's the same as last time.

Hopefully they will relist some today..!

"Today only" 3/20 but what is the code?

PSPRINGTIME

Punch that code in at checkout.
Not sure if its one item only or up to the $50 value on several items.

Im guessing my Shadow Gun Grips, would be on sale too?

ebay.com link: New Artist Made Wood Gun Grips for Shadow Pinball Machine Stickman Must Have

Who pays the cost of this sale? Is it the seller or eBay? Would seem odd if eBay could just force every seller to offer their goods at 15 or 20% off. That said, I would not put it past eBay to pull something lke that.

And now the expectation is set that if we wait, we can get it cheaper via Ebay, forcing the seller to use them. Or maybe not?

They are not out of stock and the inventory shows more than 10 available. What happened is they seen this thread and that there was going to be purchases made today with the 15% discount so they killed the auction. They clearly have inventory and are not sold out on their website so didn't want to get hit with the ebay/paypal fees.

If they do it will be at inflated price to cover their ebay/paypal fees.

A shame - I normally wouldn't buy one. But at a discount? Yeah, I would. So, there's that, too.

I think you're right. I was going to buy one too. Oh well, I'll take my business elsewhere.

I'm trying to buy a CSI8900 desoldering gun but the coupon code isn't working. Has anyone successfully used the code? PSPRINGTIME

Aw, I was actually considering picking one up since I don't have one yet. Guess I'll pass on it now.

Starts at noon eastern

The sale starts 9am pst

Yeah, I just saw 9AM-7PM PST. I'm Central, so it would be 11AM for me

Same here but no rush now since they are always available at the same price on their website.

If colordmd is not "paying" the 15%, why would they pull the listing? Wouldn't they be getting the same as they would normally get for an eBay sale?

there is a 20% discount today as well on select items: PRETTYDAY

do they list the catagories which this coupon will work or is it just a try and see thing?

I'm guessing it's the eBay/Paypal fees.

I thought ebay comped the fees to help cover the coupon like Dmod from colordmd stated in the thread earlier.

I believe he was talking about the loss of the 15% not the fees on the actual sale of the item.

The 15% discount is covered by eBay, not the seller. Unknown why ColorDMD removed their ad but it's not because they were losing 15% on each sale.

Based on this, it is what I said above. Colordmd is not paying the 15%. eBay is using a portion of the seller fees and kicking in the rest. So I don't understand why colordmd would have an issue. If they have an issue with the buyer getting a discount that has no effect on their bottom line they shouldn't put them on eBay at all then.

my guess is its to try and regulate sales. If people pull back a little from buying colordmds in hopes that an ebay coupon will come along so they can save some cash its going to hit his flow of sales, it will be less sales, then a huge wave of sales when ebay runs a coupon, or he just doesn't want anyone to beable to buy it for cheaper then he sales on his website. Either way a lot of peoples money are going else where now.

I was ready to buy a color DMD, too bad they took the ad down

Happy I got one during the 20% off sale - but might have bought another today, oh well.

They are paying eBay 10% of the sale price so roughly $40 for each dmd sold plus that 10% applies to any shipping fee they might charge. If they sell direct through their website, they only pay PayPal 3.75%. Kind of obvious why they wouldn’t want to sell through eBay, or at least not have a flood of orders via eBay.

Just used the PSPRINGTIME code. Got 15% off my entire order (3 items).

Thanks for the heads-up!

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The discount doesn't work for all of the sellers.

I went to purchase a playfield rotisserie...

The coupon does NOT work for this seller.

Even though I hit the commit to buy...when it went to the next page where I can apply the coupon, it didn't take the coupon. I NEVER hit the pay now button...I closed out the window. It still says I bought it.

Now I'm having to go through ebay to cancel this order.

Can the discount code be used several times or just once?

i would just put everything in your cart at once then apply the code

Your statement makes no sense. If it was obvious that they don't want to sell through eBay because of the 10% fees, then why do they? AND the 15% has no bearing on them other than it might increase sales. If they aren't willing to take less of a profit on eBay then they shouldn't list them there.

Don't get too salty about it, they don't owe you anything. I'm sure they list on eBay to get the casual search-based sale. Anyone that knows about ColorDMD would be buying straight from their website, or through one of the retailers that carries them. If eBay is running promotions that change that balance, ColorDMD is entitled to adjust their business accordingly.

I'm not getting salty about it nor am I looking for anything. I am simply stating that it's odd that colordmd would not want to sell something they were already selling on eBay. They obviously are willing to accept a lower margin on any sales they make through eBay. I can't imagine that Randy and co are sitting there and worrying that they will sell too many on ebay because they don't make as much. Anyone that would be casually searching eBay that would have any interest in this item would know something about ColorDMD.

Any good recommendation for led kits? I prefer comet but would be open to a recommended ebay option!

I didn’t say they are subject to the 15% charge, please read my post again. They pay eBay 10% on any sale, including on shipping plus the 3.75% PayPal fee. If they sell it through their website, they only pay the 3.75% PayPal fee on the price of the dmd. eBay makes no sense to use if you are firmly established, like colordmd is.

Not many people like selling on eBay, it’s more about exposure and getting people over to your website. We sell on eBay, but when we send the item, we let people know about our website and that prices are cheaper on our site. If you read in the eBay 20% off thread from last week, colordmd I believe said they didn’t realize the ad was still live.

PRETTYDAY code is CONFIRMED to be WORKING!

Thx

If it makes "no sense" as you say, then why do they do it?

Nor did I. If you read my post again you see that I stated the 15% has no bearing on them.

Read the color dmd post from the 20% off as I noted in my post.

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/ebay-20-discount-today-only/page/2#post-4273672

It is a Max $50.00 off total purchase

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I understand what colordmd said. All it basically says is that whoever was able to get the 20% off got a great deal. It says nothing about colordmd being negatively impacted in any way from a normal eBay sale nor do they seem concerned. They are still getting the exact same amount whether you or I or anyone else gets 15 or 20% off.

Crickets...lol

The 20% discount code does not work for all sellers as I tried with the few items in my cart. Maybe it doesn't work with international sellers? My 3 items are from 2 sellers in the UK.