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Overall 4.5 star rating4.39 of 5 (by 33 users)



ebates.com Review Summary

Everyone likes to get discounts when they make a purchase and one online site that specializes in rebates is Ebates.com, a web site that pays you money whenever you click through Ebates.com to make internet purchases. Reviewers of Ebates.com like that there are so many on- line merchants listed and they like the referral bonus and free membership. “It’s Great to Earn Money back for Doing Something so Easy”, says one reviewer. But Ebates.com does have a few drawbacks, like the fact that members need to have five dollars in their account before they can cash out and the fact that some big- name internet stores do not participate in Ebates.com. Still, Ebates.com does offer money back for ordinary purchases and the money- saving qualities of Ebates.com make it one of the higher- rated Shopping Web Sites on the internet. Write your own review here.
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Favorable Review
MAY
19
2007
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ebates.com is a free site that gives you cash back on all purchases made through their site. You just need to log on, find the online store that you want to visit, and click through ebates to get there. From there, you will shop as usual. ebates.com will give you anywhere from 1-15% of your...
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2009 VIP
always looking for ways to save, a coupon code & cash back fanatic

PattyTherre
The heart of , NY
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2 star rating Most Helpful
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DEC
1
2008
Ebates offered double earnings on sites on Friday.  Trouble was their server couldn't handle a connection to Sears or Finishline.  I tried for three days and it never worked once.  I finally went directly to Sears and Finishline sites and ordered my products.  Ebates customer service tried to blame... review »
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an online shopper

bkldy
Huntingdon, PA
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ebates.com Ratings and Reviews

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a bargain hunter, an online shopper, value conscious, daily computer user, loving this product

DEC
14
2008

A while back I wrote a glowing review about Lisa Carey's blog site, "Freebie Finds" which turned out to be a motherlode of good ideas, including something else to glow about -- Ebates.com.  It sounded too good to be true at first -- an effortless way to get rebates on purchases you would make anyway -- but this really does work.

I signed up for this but didn't actually use it for a while as I have gotten so accustomed to making my online purchases through MyPoints and besides I had cut back on what I shopped for this year.  As Christmas approached however, things began to pick up.  As is my usual...

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5 star rating
2009 VIP
AnnaBanana
Oak Park, IL



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Every day computer user, an online shopper

FEB
21
2008

I do so much shopping online these days since I can generally find exactly what I'm looking for in a lot less time than it would take me to check out a lot of different stores.  Living in Manhattan I have access to a lot of great stores, but not always in the same location since we don't have the big malls found in the suburbs.  And though a bus or a subway will generally get people most places faster than driving anyway, it can waste a lot of time to have to be traipsing all over town. It can be especially frustrating to go to a place I know usually carries an item just to find out they need...

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5 star rating
2008 Contributor
tina257
New York, NY



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JAN
22
2009

I've belonged to Ebates for two years and have noticed that you MUST keep a close eye on posting of rebates. There have been at least 10 occasions where a promised rebate hasn't posted. The site SAYS rebates customarily post within 3 days of placing an order, but in many cases that just isn't so. The first time I contacted Ebates about a rebate, it was several weeks after I received the order; I was told some merchants wait until a "return period" has expired. O.K., but what's the excuse for travel completed a month ago? Resolving your issues is never easy, either. After you contact Customer...

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3 star rating
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pjrk956
Greer, SC



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budget conscious, always looking for ways to save, loving saving money online, an avid online shopper, into finding great deals online, bargain hunter, a comparison shopper, a bargain hunter

NOV
13
2007

This site is not to be missed! 

With whatever shopping you may be doing, I've just got to tell you my story about eBates.com.

It's a nifty FREE rebate site.  No credit cards to register.  When you join, you get $5 for as a a new account bonus (when you make your first purchase).  You can also earn bonuses for referring friends.    

What's it all about?  Is there a catch?  Here is my eBates.com story:

This site pays you Cash Back whenever you shop online (up to 25%!). It's called Ebates.com, and it has LOTS of name brand stores you'd want to shop at, including Barnes & Noble, the...

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bully2
Suffield, CT



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not one to take bad service lightly, not rich, value conscious, a busy person, always looking for ways to save, a coupon code & cash back fanatic, an avid online shopper, loving saving money online

DEC
24
2007
great website to use when you buy on-line at all!  you can go to this one site to do all of your shopping!  you can see any available coupons or special codes before you shop!  if you like to save money or get money back for buying things you would be buying anyway, this is a great site!  they deposit your e-bate right into your paypal account!  it's so easy to use and they let you know, via email, when you will receive you $!  you can elect to receive emails if you want to know when they have specials you may be interested in or tell them you don't want to be emailed-no problem!  i think... review »
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5 star rating
2009 Contributor
steeeelr
Castaic, CA



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not rich, an online shopper, thirtysomething, child-free

OCT
26
2009

I'm all about online shopping and actually visited the local mall a couple of months ago for like the first time in FIVE YEARS.  I buy all of my clothes, beauty products, and gifts (Christmas and birthday) online, so I was super-excited to discover Ebates.com which is a site that gives you back a percentage of what you pay when you patronize participating online merchants. 

It is super-easy to utilize Ebates.com.  All you do is load the site, do a search for you desired shopping site (oldnavy.com, sephora.com, etc), and then click the link which takes you through to where you want to shop. ...

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5 star rating
2009 VIP
njchicaa
Beachwood, NJ



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Every day computer user, not rich, an avid online shopper, a bargain hunter, a comparison shopper, daily computer user, an online shopper, budget conscious

FEB
28
2008

I stumbled upon this site years ago and was surprised how easy it was to use and how easy it was to get my rebate money.  Most of the sites I shop online with are listed, and if not there are always great deals at other sites.

Although, this isn't my first choice for a site to get money back for shopping online, it is one of the top three sites I use.

The site is very user friend and extremely easy to navigate.

I know there are a lot of people who haven't really gotten into the online shopping thing yet, I think it might seem kind of overwhelming to some people.  This is a great way to introduce...

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5 star rating
2008 Writer
Mandigrl
White Lake, MI



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not rich, an avid online shopper, a bargain hunter, budget conscious, daily computer user, a comparison shopper

APR
17
2008

Ebates.com is the shopping website I visit most frequently.  Ebates has over 800 merchant partners that pay them for their business.  Ebates in turn passes savings onto us in the form of a "Big Fat Check."  My first payment totaled $45.61 which I earned mostly from purchasing Christmas gifts online.  I also had 2 Tell-A-Friend bonuses totaling $10.00 in that payment.

It is very easy to set up a free account and you can begin earning cash back the very same day you register.  The site has a feature that allows you to save your favorite stores and coupons.

I've read complaints about Ebates...

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5 star rating
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beto1478
Algonquin, IL



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daily computer user, an avid online shopper, a bargain hunter, value conscious, budget conscious, a comparison shopper, busy mom, looking for value

AUG
12
2009

I have been an ebates user for about a year now. At first I didn't pay much attention to the site after becoming a member, but once I realized how much I shop online, I started to use it more and more.

Ebates allows you to earn cash back on your online purchases. You first have to log in to your account. Then you find the retailer you want to shop at. It will take you directly to that Web site and will track your purchases. Cash back will credit to your count within 30 days. Most sites are pretty good about processing the cash back quickly. There have been times where it didn't and I had to email...

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4 star rating
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lgwriter
Le Sueur, MN



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budget conscious

APR
17
2008

Ebates has tons of stores that you can shop thru them and be rewarded for a percentage of what you spend into your ebates account..Once you get to $5.00, you will be paid by Ebates when their 3 month cyle for payouts comes up. Very easy to obtain. Each store offers a certain percentage..I have seen it from 2% and as high as 10% per total amount spent..Lets say the store is offering 5%...You go let's say you decide you want to shop at JC Penney. You go from your ebates account to the link you are provided so that they can track your expenditure..so you spent let's say $100.00. $100.00x5% of that...

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5 star rating
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GlitterPaint
North Rose, NY



1
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Every day computer user, an avid online shopper, a bargain hunter, an online shopper, a comparison shopper

APR
11
2008
I shop online ALL THE TIME. I don't live near malls or good stores. So I like to shop online a lot. Thanks to ebates I get a percentage back. I don't mind if it's 1% or 20%. It's great that I can just get a little something back. I don't keep track of when I'm going to get my next check. I just get a notice saying "You got paid." I get it sent directly to my paypal account every 3 months. That's just extra spending money for me. Kind of like, reaching into a pocket and finding a $5 bill. It's free to sign up and free to use. So why not sign up. I recently referred my grandma to this site. She shops... review »
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5 star rating
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hisminenours6
Beaver, UT



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a coupon code & cash back fanatic, always looking for ways to save, an avid online shopper, loving saving money online, a bargain hunter, an online shopper

NOV
17
2007

Ebates enables you to earn cash back rebates just for shopping online.  I have earned quarterly checks for years by logging into Ebates and linking to my favorite online retailers.  I have also learned of great free shipping and percent off offers via the Ebates site.

Ebates also has a referral program paying you $5 for each friend you refer who makes a purchase.  I love making money with such little effort.


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5 star rating
deejays924
Towson, MD



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an avid online shopper, a bargain hunter, an online shopper, value conscious, daily computer user, a comparison shopper

APR
21
2008
I have been a member of ebates.com for more than 5 years and I love to have my cash back. I received a check every three months, and I am very happy to get extra cash back. It is very simple and the only thing that I need to do is click through ebates.com. I also refer my friends to join them, and they love it too.
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5 star rating
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aliciawu
Arcadia, CA



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