Promo listings vs regular listings

[forkeepers]

I got a promo this morn for 50 free listings.  In the past my new listings came off the promo first, but I just listed some, and they deducted off my regular monthly ones.  And yes I activated the promo. I didn't want to use up my monthly free ones first.  Anyone have this happen?  Am I missing something?

[partial*eclipse · Accepted solution]

Are you certain that the new listings meet all of the Offer requirements (format, duration, categories, etc.)?

[buyselljack2016]

@forkeepers

You need to read all promotions carefully.

Sometimes they are extras after you use your others.

[forkeepers]

Oh my, I know what I did! I listed some fixed price items, instead of auction or bin. Thanks!

[forkeepers]

I just figured out what I did, listed fixed price items!! I should've known, thanks!

[sockmonkeydave]

@forkeepers

yep you have to read the fine print, they sneak in little details.

[berserkerplanet]

There was nothing hidden or any need to read the fine print - the offer itself in big bold letters said everything needed:

List 50 auction-style listings FREE. Includes Buy it Now!

Pay no insertion fees on up to 50 auction listings. Excludes 1 and 3-day durations.
Learn More - opens in a new window or tab

As evidenced by at least 3 threads on this topic I've seen, sellers aren't reading things any more than buyers who don't read descriptions