Listings put in the back of the line

[domesticdistributors]

I've had my listings posted for over a month, with competitive prices and quality photos, but the sales are going to other sellers who have a higher prices. When I search for my item, it is put so far back that buyer would likely not see it. When I sort by lowest price, my listing still isn't brought to the front of the line, even though I have the lowest price, and most of the listings that are ahead of mine aren't sponsored. When I created the listing initially, I was selling them quickly and now it came to a complete stop, as if buyers are unable to find my listings. I appreciate any explanations for this anomaly.

[downunder-61]

You have items listed in many categories and only 16 listed in total.

On the topic of price, lowest does not interest me as a buyer, I decide what something is worth to me and will pay a little extra for timely delivery/experienced seller over new seller etc.

Retail is a waiting game, and even more so online, so list more if you can and maybe a better background for the photos you have. Good luck

[chariot_badges]

Where did you get your prices?

16 oz of Paste Wax for $65 ??

If I had to pay that, I would never wax my car again ... wait ... I never have.

Never mind.

[redlinear]

Welcome to eBay 2023.   There's very little you can do about the issues you describe.  
All you can do is "wait your turn" for your items to be on a page that will be easily seen when searched.  And hopefully, when it is your turn, your items are priced/listing in such a manner that they will be purchased.
  In the meantime, list more stuff.

[domesticdistributors]

Go check out everyone else's listings for the same item

[domesticdistributors]

There are sellers that have less experience than I and with higher prices. I even saw my listings get no views for a whole month. When I first listed the items, there were a lot of views and then the view count abruptly stopped. Something is going on with the algorithm. 

[dwise3671]

Be careful selling that wax. It was discontinued in 2021. It doesn’t remain viable forever. You might think you’ve made a sale, only to later learn the product inside is no longer good. This stuff used to retail for about $8. 

Your items are definitely going to be slow movers. 

[domesticdistributors]

Thanks, I will do that. I don't understand why the views and sales were taking off at the start and then dropped off of a cliff? Is it all about the algorithm and creating a fair and equal seller marketplace?

[luckythewinner]

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@domesticdistributors wrote:

When I sort by lowest price, my listing still isn't brought to the front of the line, even though I have the lowest price, and most of the listings that are ahead of mine aren't sponsored.

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Can you gives us a specific example of this 'lowest price' search specifying the search criteria you used and and the item number(s) you feel are not sorted properly?

[domesticdistributors]

I have a vintage can of the stuff and it is still as good as the day I bought it

[domesticdistributors]

I think I know why my listings are put in the back of the line. My listings are listed under, "Results Matching Fewer Words". Does that mean that I should add more details?

[domesticdistributors]

My listing are listed under "Results matching fewer words". Does that mean I have to add more item specifics?

[tobaccocardyahoo]

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@domesticdistributors wrote:

My listing are listed under "Results matching fewer words". Does that mean I have to add more item specifics?

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I don't know how you are getting that result or are aware of that result.

That is a result of the specific search you are doing and usually your product name will provide the match if it reflects what buyers are looking for,

[domesticdistributors]

I am getting that result when I search for my own item. I am using a pre-made template when I chose "Sell one similar" for the listing.