Albert Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 There are a few items I am looking for on eBay, and I'd like to see them as soon as they pop up. They aren't classic gaming related. What's the best way to go about setting up a search that will notify me when these items are available? Third party apps and websites are fine, as long as they'll work from within OS X. I looked around on eBay for this functionality but didn't see it (although I seem to recall having the ability to do that). Thanks, ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemmi Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 There are a few items I am looking for on eBay, and I'd like to see them as soon as they pop up. They aren't classic gaming related. What's the best way to go about setting up a search that will notify me when these items are available? Third party apps and websites are fine, as long as they'll work from within OS X. I looked around on eBay for this functionality but didn't see it (although I seem to recall having the ability to do that). Thanks, ..Al no clue about automated programs but if you save the item you searched for in your favorite searches you can sign up for emails when an item pops up man those searches are 5 years old on mine .. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 15, 2008 Author Share Posted August 15, 2008 no clue about automated programs but if you save the item you searched for in your favorite searches you can sign up for emails when an item pops up man those searches are 5 years old on mine .. lol Great, thanks, I've never used that before. Just setup the searches I need. Do you have any idea of how quickly you receive emails from eBay when items matching your search terms are listed? Thanks, ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemmi Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 no idea, i never requested emails for items before someone else might be able to help with that question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holygrailvideogames.com Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 no clue about automated programs but if you save the item you searched for in your favorite searches you can sign up for emails when an item pops up man those searches are 5 years old on mine .. lol Great, thanks, I've never used that before. Just setup the searches I need. Do you have any idea of how quickly you receive emails from eBay when items matching your search terms are listed? Thanks, ..Al eBay sends an email out every 24 hours. I believe the first one that they send is the day after you sign up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemmi Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 no clue about automated programs but if you save the item you searched for in your favorite searches you can sign up for emails when an item pops upman those searches are 5 years old on mine .. lol Great, thanks, I've never used that before. Just setup the searches I need. Do you have any idea of how quickly you receive emails from eBay when items matching your search terms are listed? Thanks, ..Al eBay sends an email out every 24 hours. I believe the first one that they send is the day after you sign up. eww 24 hours the way it sounds Albert wants close to instant notification when something is listed (if thats possible) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 15, 2008 Author Share Posted August 15, 2008 eww 24 hoursthe way it sounds Albert wants close to instant notification when something is listed (if thats possible) Yeah, that's mostly useless if you only get a single email every 24 hours. There must be third-party solutions that are more timely.. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubledown Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 I don't know, I've received more than one e-mail a day from saved searches I have on ebay. I guess I've never checked to see how long the auction has been active for before the time stamp on the e-mail though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchysuperman Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 My saved search emails are always waiting for me when I log on in the mornings. I don't know if they have one mass mailing or several throughout the evening, but I've never received one during the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 15, 2008 Author Share Posted August 15, 2008 My saved search emails are always waiting for me when I log on in the mornings. I don't know if they have one mass mailing or several throughout the evening, but I've never received one during the day. I got one this morning, so I'm assuming they just batch them once a day. Haven't had time to look for a more timely alternative yet. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubledown Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Seems to be a bunch of this type of software on Download.com: http://www.download.com/3120-20_4-0.html?qt=auction%20alert I also checked a couple of online services and they only send notices out once a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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