Basic information with fewer keywords.

[foster9]

Working with e-bay algorithms is tricky. I noticed less is better (at least for what I sell). And if I am not sure, then

I wait the few minutes after listing and search for my item using keywords as if I were a potential buyer.

If the item is buried in page 15 then I make a few changes (sometimes going by other sellers similar items). Then when I search after the change the item will appear page 1 or right up top. I do not promote either.

This works for me but maybe not for others.

[redlinear]

For the same item.  Some days less is better. Some days more is better.
There's no logical reasoning to it either.
Also, the quicker you run a search for your item, the sooner it seems to show up.  Wait a few days and try again, it might be almost impossible to find.

[12345jamesstamps]

Sellers who put "vintage"..."antique"..."rare" in front of their title make no sense.

Buyers know what is old or rare or vintage and so on.

I do promote only the most expensive items since they don't sell so quickly and it helps to get on someone else's selling page.

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@12345jamesstamps wrote:

Sellers who put "vintage"..."antique"..."rare" in front of their title make no sense.

Buyers know what is old or rare or vintage and so on.

I do promote only the most expensive items since they don't sell so quickly and it helps to get on someone else's selling page.

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It means something to eBay.   Vintage in item specifics
It's one of our many, once a week, sarcastic, running jokes.
"I got to put Vintage in item specifics for this item" 😂