How many prizes are there per day?
25 per day in the amount of $1000 except on President's Day. The amount will be $2000 instead of $1000.
Is the prize cash or Anything points?
It's cash.
Do I need a PayPal account?
Yes. "$1,000 in cash to be deposited into each winner's account on www.PayPal.com"
How often are clues given out?
Approximately, once per hour, but since there are only 24 hours in a day and 25 clues that's not always the case. They are NOT given out at a specific time (i.e. on the hour/half-hour).
"...the point at which the Hidden Listing and corresponding clue are posted during each day of the Entry Period shall be determined by Sponsor in its sole and exclusive discretion..."
Are the listings hidden on both eBay.com and eBayMotors.com?
Yes.
What is the logic behind the clues?
"Each clue is a puzzle. It might be a straightforward word association, as in the example below. Or it might be an anagram, pun, rhyme, or oblique reference. To solve it, you may need to employ lateral thinking, or your knowledge of pop culture, American literature, or American history.
Example: Clue: 'Apple Pie' Solution: 'Motherhood'
In the 'Apple Pie/Motherhood' example above, you might do a search for 'maternity dress.' If you're right, your search may lead you to the hidden prize!"
Can you search listing descriptions?
No. "Listings with hidden prizes are set up so that you can search only the titles, not the item descriptions, to find the hidden treasure."
What does a winning listing look like?
http://www.maximumgamerz.com/forums/dragon/ebay/
How to claim a prize?
"If you find the winning listing, follow the instructions on the View Item page to claim your treasure. eBay will confirm you are the winner by emailing you."
INSTRUCTIONS
1. You will need to be logged in.
2. You click the BuyItNow button to complete a "mock purchase"
"NOTE: Participation in the eBay Treasure Hunt is free. Winning entrants will not be required to pay any money. eBay will not ask for your username, password, address, bank account details or other personal details by email or Web page linked to or from the hidden treasure listing."
Will I be responsible if I click on the wrong listing liking having to pay for it?
Yes. So clicking a bunch of BuyItNow's is not a good method. There is nothing in the winning listing but a graphic of the "Congratulations, you found the hidden treasure!" road sign, a Seller Manager Pro logo, and an Andale counter. Look at the sample and note the characteristics below. Don't get scammed or buy real purchases!
Have any winners posted to the Board?
Yes. Here's one of few (Lincoln Town Car): http://forums.ebay.com/db2/thread.jspa?threadID=200016436&start=360
Are there common characteristics that people from the Board have noticed?
Yes.
1. A green camera icon
2. BIN
3. No paypal acceptance logo
4. Seller has 0 feedback
5. Seller has an odd user name (i.e. osfjfls)
5. Seller has been a member since Feb-11-05
6. Seller is in the US
How do get a list of winners?
"For a list of winners available after March 31, 2005, send your request with a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: eBay Treasure Hunt Winners, P.O. Box 4320, Manhasset, NY 11030-4320. Requests must be received by March 2, 2005."
LINKS
How to play: http://pages.ebay.com/treasurehunt/howtoplay.html
Rules: http://pages.ebay.com/treasurehunt/rules1.html
Sample Search/Listing: http://www.maximumgamerz.com/forums/dragon/ebay/
GOOD LUCK!!!
