eBay 70% off Coupons for Phones (but Restricted at Max of $25 off - Impossible to Hit)

Lhavequick on 01/05/2024 - 16:16

So this is an eBay seller, which is being promoted by eBay sponsored posts appearing in my feed promising 70% off with a capped $25 limit which is impossible to hit (the lowest priced item in this offer is ~$150).

These items are promoted as being 70% off upfront, with T&Cs buried in product detail pages.

Is this legal given its impossible to hit a 70% discount at all?

As I can't seem to post screenshots on this thread, the link I've used is the sellers most expensive item with the coupon listed, a ~$4400 Honor phone. Use the link to go to the seller's other items page to see other phones offered (it's a huge number).

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/404930394305?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mk…

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  • tomclancy on 01/05/2024 - 16:37
    +1

    Is this legal

    Yes it is legal. If you don't like it you should shop somewhere else that is cheaper. Not sure what the issue is?

    • eccaz on 01/05/2024 - 21:52

      I would’ve thought an unattainable deal would not be legal under Australian Consumer Law.

      • tomclancy on 02/05/2024 - 09:29

        But the deal is obtainable? Deal is "70% off up to $25". That's obtainable

        • eccaz on 02/05/2024 - 14:14

          To satisfy both the 70% off and max of $25 an item can cost $35.72 or below.

          If the lowest priced item is around $150 then the 70% is completely unattainable.

  • spackbace on 01/05/2024 - 16:48
    +1

    Location: Malaysia

    Plus not exactly the highest rated store… Just shop elsewhere

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