Here's an issue that needs an explanation?????????

[bubbapeaandme8178]

I have an item listed under "GLASSWARE" and the price is $42.50 If you put the description in the search engine another one pops up and the price is $79.00 and there are 24 "Watchers", then when you scroll down there is another one for $68.00  and no "Watcher" and then scroll all the way to the end of the items listings and mine doesn't show at all??? I checked all 3 and they all have the same entry in the "Item Description" and they all have the same category selected??? I have looked at all 3 entries and there is no explanation why the first item has 24 "Watchers" and another one that is asking less has no "Watchers" and my item that is $36.50 less than the highest price doesn't show at all??? bubba

[vintage-car-magazines]

It's hard to help without knowing the item or the search. I don't see anything in your listings for 36.50 or 42.50

[eburtonlab]

@bubbapeaandme8178 

What is the item, and how are you searching for it?

Often, eBay will steer a search into a particular category based on the keywords used. If your item is in a different category, it will not appear in that search unless the user waits for the results to load, chooses "all categories" and searches again. Not many users bother to do that, so it is better to list your item in the category that the search is pointed to, if you want it to appear when using those particular keywords.

[bubbapeaandme8178]

I changed the price of my item so it's not $42.50 now it's $65.00 and the $36.50 is not a listing it's the difference between the $79.00 item and the price of my item ($42.50) b-4 I changed it, $79.00 minus $42.50 = $36.50. My question has more to do with an item more expensive with 24 watchers and the fact that an item for less has no watchers and my item does not show at all??? Forget

[mtgraves7984]

My question has more to do with an item more expensive with 24 watchers and the fact that an item for less has no watchers and my item does not show at all???

It could be as simple as the length of time the other listings have been active. 

More time = More Watchers

Your item doesn't show at all?

It can take up to 24 hours for your listing to go live to view.

[vintage-car-magazines]

Whether it shows or not depends on several factors, including the exact search you used and the item you expected it to include. A $65 price narrows it down to 15 possible items.

Without the item and the search, nobody can answer your question.

[bubbapeaandme8178]

OK that might explain that phase (item not showing) but how does anyone explain an item listed directly under another one (same search) and there are 24 watchers for the expensive one and no watchers for a cheaper one?? This is something that I see all the time, are "Watchers" not scrolling for a less expensive one? why would anyone not do this when there are multiple listings of the same item?? bubba

[bubbapeaandme8178]

My item has been on ebay for 6 months, I think that's plenty of time for it to appear in the search, this is why I am asking about it now, it was the lowest price for this particular item for 6 months and it didn't sell so I started looking into comparable listings and the results are what I have posted. I am going to put the same description in the search as the other 2 items and see if mine shows, if that's the answer I'll know why by looking at my current entry on the description search line. Thanks, bubba

[bubbapeaandme8178]

I'll try putting the same description in the search line as the 2 others I mentioned and then see if mine shows up. Thanks,

[dhbookds]

frankly, the other listing could be "better" than yours............we can't tell anything unless you give us the item#

watchers could well be other sellers, but those indicate "interest" in the item......versus no interest in yours......

in some things, to some people "expensive" means better......cheap means poorly made or not desirable.....

[bubbapeaandme8178]

All three items are exactly the same, there is NO difference in quality or condition and all 3 are vintage, giving you or anyone else the item# is not a part of my question, I have the ability and knowhow to check each of the factors and did this B-4 my post here. I have checked all 3 of those factors and nothing seems logical when one compares the 3 items, this not rocket science. Thanks, bubba

[misprintmagiccards]

This is likely the correct answer. I will often watch collectibles I think are overpriced so that I'll be notified if it turns out that in fact I should be selling mine. Watchers on a fixed-price listing are usually more likely to be train-wreck spectators than interested buyers. Sometimes I just happen to see something, or it comes up in a saved search, and I think "no way this can possibly be worth this much" and usually I'm right, but sometimes I learn something.

[eburtonlab]

@bubbapeaandme8178 

how does anyone explain an item listed directly under another one (same search) and there are 24 watchers for the expensive one and no watchers for a cheaper one?

Not all users are performing the same search, or using the same search sort criteria.

Even if the actual items are identical in all respects, there may be differences in seller reputation, differences in the amount of time the listings have been available to watch, or differences in location that make one or the other a better deal to those particular watchers. One item may be in a different category or more easily found in search with keywords or item-specifics, or may be sponsored so it appears higher in more search sorts. The seller may have other items that are desirable, and the watchers may prefer to buy multiple items at once.

[misprintmagiccards]

We all still don't understand why you won't just tell us what the listing is.

[pickingthesouth]

Does the more expensive one say "Sponsored Post"? If so, then they have paid to be given priority. Also, if you are talking about the 14" Ruby Plate … it is being lowered in search listings due to high shipping cost compared to product cost .. (shipping shows $39.10 for me).