Thank you did you have to buy it through the app or could you do it through the website on a PC? Because it says you have to download the app and then use a code
You can do website/PC. Who they notify is somewhat random but from My eBay>Account>Communication preferences>Promotions and surveys you'll wanna double-check that you're opted in to receive emails about deals. Another way to learn about Flash Sales contemporaneously is via slickdeals or similar.