Choose a narrow product target
Start with products you can identify and test. Search using the model, generation, storage, edition, size or other detail that materially affects value.
Search both fixed-price and auction inventory
Buy It Now deals can disappear quickly; auctions can start cheap but finish high. Treat them as separate sourcing workflows.
Check the total purchase cost
Add item price, postage, repairs, missing accessories and any other acquisition cost before comparing the opportunity with resale.
Compare like with like
Use several relevant market examples when possible. Reject accessories, boxes, parts-only and wrong variants before they distort the evidence.
Set a minimum profit or ROI rule
Decide what makes a deal worthwhile before you become attached to a listing. A consistent rule makes sourcing faster and more repeatable.
Use monitoring to reduce repetitive refreshing
Saved-search monitoring can shorten reaction time, but the original eBay listing should always be checked before purchase.
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