eBay Rev Share & Incentive Sites

Just received an e-mail from eBay stating that from the beginning of March, we will be able to earn a rev share for the users we have sent to eBay.

First thought was that this was not a particularly useful e-mail for the Loyalty/Incentive marketers amongst us - as these types of affiliate websites are not allowed to incentivise their new Active Confirmed Registered Users (ACRUs) - so how are we supposed to market a rev share on one of these websites without a selling point?

However, thinking of the reasons why eBay are releasing a rev share deal (they seem to be making enough money without the need to give some back - surely!?) is the key for us.

Incentive/Royalty sites are great at driving volume to a site, and under the right circumstances can become ‘Super Affiliates’ for these merchants. Therefore I’d imagine a rev share deal, with SID tracking, is the new way forward for both eBay, Incentive/Royalty sites and the network - not forgetting the user, who will be making money back on their purchases.

Theres no confirmation that eBay will be working with SID tracking on their rev share, however this must be a main priority? If not, it should be!

Chris