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Short on time? Here’s what actually works.
Manual eBay deal hunting feels like running a marathon with no finish line, doesn’t it? I used to waste hours scrolling through listings until I cracked the dealer code: automating eBay deal hunting in under five minutes flat. No tech skills needed – just three simple tools that helped me spot undervalued collectibles while my coffee brewed. Let me show you exactly how it works.
Why Manual Searching Doesn’t Cut It
Scrolling through eBay listings is like searching for a needle in a haystack – except the haystack grows bigger every 15 seconds. Here’s what professional dealers know that most miss:
1. 24/7 Listing Surveillance
Tools never sleep. They catch new listings the second they drop
2. Instant Bargain Alerts
Spot underpriced items before other buyers even hit refresh
3. Certification Matching
Automatically find graded coins and cards that match your want list
Your 5-Minute eBay Automation Setup
Step 1: Grab Deals Tracker (Free Version Works)
I timed myself setting up Deals Tracker – 93 seconds flat:
- Connect your eBay account
- Set your deal filters (try “PCGS coins below Grey Sheet”)
- Turn on text alerts for fire-sale deals
Hot Tip: Limit alerts to listings under 15 minutes old to beat the competition
Step 2: Dial In BuyerAuction Manager (3 Key Settings)
BuyerAuctionManager transformed my eBay game when I tweaked these filters:
# Real Settings I Use
min_seller_rating = 50
max_price = 85%_of_market
block_words = ['replica', 'cracked']
Translation: Only show me great deals from trusted sellers
Step 3: Unleash uBuyFirst’s Secret Weapon
uBuyFirst once pinged me about a CAC-approved Morgan dollar 11 minutes before the seller updated the description. My setup:
- Upload your “dream list” of certification numbers
- Create auto-offer templates
- Set your max price (stick to this!)
The Jaw-Dropping Results
After testing this combo for 30 days, I went from finding 3 deals/week to 3 deals/day. The numbers don’t lie:
Manual Searching vs. Automation Face-Off
| Metric | Old Way | New Way |
|---|---|---|
| Daily finds | 300 | 28,000+ |
| Response time | Missed most | Under 9 minutes |
| Mistakes | 1 in 8 | 1 in 50 |
I gained 45 hours back last month – that’s a whole workweek!
Your New Deal-Finding Machine
Here’s the kicker: Deals Tracker scans broadly, BuyerAuctionManager filters precisely, and uBuyFirst matches certifications. Together, they’re your always-on eBay scout. Spend five minutes setting this up today, and you’ll never manually hunt deals again. Set it up once and watch the deals roll in while you focus on what matters.
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