eBay Australia announces eBay Plus

From eBay:

Gloss Staff

May 29, 2018 — 1 min read

From eBay:

Available from mid-June, eBay Plus will give members free delivery and returns on 15 million products, transforming the online retail space by providing a smarter and more seamless shopping experience. eBay Plus will revolutionise the retail experience for Australian shoppers. The membership allows shoppers the freedom to compare and choose products from the best in Australian retail on ebay.com.au, without the burden of ongoing delivery costs.

This includes eBay stores from “Myer, Target and Chemist Warehouse”.

It’ll cost $49 for 12 months or for an intro-price of $294 upfront for the year and include:

Free delivery: Delivery included on all eBay Plus purchases, with over 15 million products listed

Free returns: Benefit from free returns on all eBay Plus purchases

Exclusive deals: Access special deals and discounts only available to eBay Plus members. Examples of offers include up to 60% off on popular items and early access to new products

Bonus flybuys points: Collect double flybuys points on all eBay Plus purchasesPremium customer service: A dedicated customer support team

Amazon Australia is so far yet to launch its similar service, Amazon Prime.

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