Commerce

eBay’s game-changing shopping event, Plus Weekend is back and better than ever

Press Release

  • Mega sale to take place for 48 hours from 22 June
  • Up to 90 per cent off millions of new items across ebay.com.au

Friday 21st June 2019 – ebay.com.au, Australia’s number one shopping destination1, is gearing up to launch its second annual 48 hour shopping event, Plus Weekend. Available exclusively to eBay Plus members, Plus Weekend will run from 10am on Saturday 22 until Monday 24 June, offering the biggest savings and best deals ever seen on the site.

During Plus Weekend eBay will announce 45 mega deals, offering up to 90 per cent off on the latest products and huge savings on brands such as Dyson, Samsung and Sony.

Aussies signed up to the program will receive 15 per cent off millions of additional items from retailers including Myer, Big W and Baby Bunting.2 What’s more, in an eBay first, there will also be a number of deals that are just 99 cents.

eBay Australia’s Julie Nestor said, “We’re excited to bring back Plus Weekend and reward our community of eBay shoppers with deals that are out of this world.

“Plus Weekend gives members the chance to get their hands on the biggest discounts from the best known brands, but make sure you get in quick, the mega deals are only while stocks last.”

Plus Weekend deals and offers3 include: 

Product

eBay Price


Final Price with Plus Weekend Deal

Saving

Total Discount %

Quantity available


     Available Saturday 22 June from 10am


Dyson Supersonic hair dryer (pink)

$499.00

$375.00

$124.00

25%

800


Sony WH-1000XM3 wireless noise cancelling headphones

$419.00

$289.00

$130.00

31%

500


Philips Twin TurboStar Airfryer HD9651/91

$449.00

$300.00

$149.00

33%

300


Dreamz Weighted Blanket

$99.99

$75.00

$24.99

25%

1,000


     Available Saturday 22 June from 3pm


Samsung Galaxy S10 (128GB)

$1,339

$899.00

$440.00

33%

500


Silver Bullet Attitude straightener

$179.95

$84.15

$95.80

53%

300


Dr. Martens lace-up leather boots (unisex)*

$195.00

$90.00

$105.00

54%

250


Fossil FTW6003 Q Venture women’s smartwatch (silver-tone)

$234.50

$109.95

$124.56

53%

61


     Available Sunday 23 June from 10am


Breville the Barista Express Coffee Machine - BES870

$679.00

$462.00

$217.00

 

32%

 

500


2XU compression tights for women*

$99.00

$44.95

$54.05

55%

1,300


2XU Accelerate compression tights for men*

$75.00

$44.95

$30.05

40%

1,000


The Body Shop Spa Of The World Firming Selection

$35.00

$1.00

$34.00

 

97%

 

300

*limited sizes available

Plus Weekend is an exclusive event, accessible only to members of eBay’s shopping membership, eBay Plus. For just $49 for 12 months, Plus members receive free delivery and free returns on millions of eligible items, free delivery on Coles on eBay orders over $49,4 as well as exclusive access to special deals and double flybuys points.

eBay Plus key features

  • Access to exclusive deals and discounts only available to eBay Plus members
  • Free delivery on millions of eBay Plus items
  • Free returns on all eBay Plus purchases
  • Free delivery on Coles on eBay orders over $49
  • Double flybuys points on all eBay Plus purchases
  • A dedicated customer support team 

Shoppers can access Plus Weekend mega deals at ebay.com.au/plusweekend. Head to site to sign up for a free 30-day trial of eBay Plus and take advantage of the offers.

 

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Media contact:
Christine Yangoyan (Pulse)
0420 227 732
christine.yangoyan@wearepulse.com.au

Catherine Tomlinson (Pulse)
0423 799 729
catherine.tomlinson@wearepulse.com.au


Notes to editors
¹ eBay named by Roy Morgan as Australia’s favourite online destination in its June online shopping survey, 18 June 2018
² Items listed as new and from Australian retailers only, exclusions apply
³ Participating Sellers on ebay.com.au/plusweekend only. While stocks last. T&Cs apply
⁴ Selected areas only and while stocks last

About eBay Marketplaces:
eBay is one of the world’s largest online marketplaces, connecting people with the things they need and love virtually anytime, anywhere. eBay has 180-million active buyers globally and more than 1.2 billion live individual and merchant listings at any given time. With mobile apps available in 190 countries, eBay delivers a personalised shopping experience and seamless access to inventory from down the street and around the world. Tailored shopping experiences customise buying and selling; and eBay provides variety and choice for sellers by enabling them to offer goods through online, mobile and local channels to consumers around the world. For more information, visit ebayinc.com.