# eBay saved searches


Looking for a particular edition, a complete set, or an item without damage? Describe it once. Poacher checks new results against your requirements.

## How to save a search on eBay

eBay has a built-in saved-search feature. Run your search, choose “Save this search,” then manage it from Saved searches. That may be all you need for a straightforward keyword alert.

1. Run your search. Use the keywords and filters you want to keep.
2. Save it. Choose “Save this search” near the top of the results.
3. Manage your emails. Open Saved searches to revisit the results or change email notifications.

Changing filters and saving again creates a new saved search, according to eBay’s help guide.

Source: [eBay: Saved searches](https://www.ebay.com/help/buying/search-tips/saved-searches?id=4051)

## When a keyword isn’t enough

Tell Poacher what makes a listing right for you. It reviews potential matches against your brief—so a teapot with a missing lid or a disclosed crack does not get passed along just because the title matches.

### Condition
No chips, cracks or repairs mentioned in the listing.

### What is included
The lid must be included; exclude replacement lids on their own.

### Budget
State whether your limit includes shipping. Missing shipping cost should not be treated as free shipping.

## Limits
A listing description cannot prove authenticity or reveal damage the seller has not disclosed. Review the original listing before buying. Auctions can change price after a match is found.

## Questions
### Is a saved search the same as a Watchlist?
No. A search looks for listings matching your criteria. A Watchlist follows individual listings you have already found.

### Can I change an eBay saved search?
Open it, change the filters and save again. eBay says this creates a new saved search; remove the old one if you no longer need it.

### Can I stop emails without deleting my search?
Yes. Use the envelope control for that search in Saved searches.

### Can I save a search from my phone?
You can filter results on mobile. eBay’s separate Advanced search form is documented for desktop and laptop.

### Will a condition filter exclude every damaged item?
A broad condition category is not a promise about every detail. Tell Poacher the specific defects to exclude, such as chips, cracks or missing pieces.

### Will Poacher bid on an auction?
No. It sends matching listings to you. You choose whether to bid or buy on eBay.

[Sources](https://www.poacher.io/sources/) · [Pricing](https://www.poacher.io/pricing/)

## Search details
### What filters can you save in an eBay search?
Set filters on the results page before saving. The available choices depend on the category: a shoe search and a pottery search will not offer the same item details. Reopen the saved search to check that the criteria you intended are present.

### Why the right keyword can still find the wrong item
A title may name the item while the description says it is damaged, incomplete or sold for parts. A replacement lid can match “teapot” perfectly. Your Poacher brief can describe the complete item you want and rule out those near misses.

### When saved-search emails do not match your filters
Start by opening the saved search itself. Check the category, size, location and condition, then compare those results with the email. If you changed filters, check for an older saved search still sending alerts. Community reports describe inconsistent matches, but there is no single verified fix for every account.

- Price: Set a range; say separately whether your Poacher budget includes shipping.
- Condition: Use the category’s condition filter, then describe specific damage you will not accept.
- Buying format: Choose auction or fixed-price listings according to how you want to buy.
- Category and item details: Use available attributes such as size, color or material. Availability varies by category.
- Seller and location: Narrow the search where those controls are available; include a pickup or shipping requirement in your brief.

## Sources
- [eBay: Saved searches](https://www.ebay.com/help/buying/search-tips/saved-searches?id=4051)
- [eBay: Advanced search](https://www.ebay.com/help/buying/finding-items-managing-purchases/advanced-search?id=4049)
- [Exact-match saved-search notifications](https://www.reddit.com/r/Ebay/comments/1f0k6k8/)
- [Saved-search notifications for excluded items](https://www.reddit.com/r/Ebay/comments/139hs3o/)
- [Saved-search email parameters](https://www.reddit.com/r/Ebay/comments/1wo88jy/email_notifications_for_save_search_broken/)