Buying & Selling Thru Ebay & Other Auctions/Auction Item Alert Software

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Expert: - 6/13/2004


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Is there any freeware that scans ebay periodically and emails you when an item with certain keywords is listed for auction?

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Answer
eBay has its own search alert service called "Favorite Searches." You can sign into your "My eBay" (it's at the top of every eBay screen) and go to the "Favorites" tab.

eBay's Favorite Searches allows you to set up alerts for up to 15 items. You can choose to have eBay mail the results to you, in which case you will receive messages ONLY when there are new items found. The alert will stay active for 90 days, at which point you have the option to reactivate your search with email notification.

eBay's Favorite Searches also allows you to monitor favorite sellers and favorite categories. For more information, you can read eBay's help guide at: http://pages.ebay.com/help/buyerguide/favorite_searches.html

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