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EBay, Collectors, Flea Market & Antiques

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9. eBay algos decide what you see. You are all but irrelevant.

Mon Feb 9, 2026, 02:20 PM

Feb 2026

Site is all but useless. You are not allowed to see what you want to see. So they can make more money by selling you something higher priced.

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Any one having trouble doing searches on ebay? [View all] KS Toronado Feb 2026 OP

I haven't been on there for several years, but ... FakeNoose Feb 2026 #1

Great idea, I'll try that right now. KS Toronado Feb 2026 #3

That was very informative, ebay is greedy KS Toronado Feb 2026 #4

What you wrote here highplainsdem Feb 2026 #5

Tons of people search ebay to find out what something is worth KS Toronado Feb 2026 #6

That's a very strong possibility. highplainsdem Feb 2026 #7

eBay algos decide what you see. You are all but irrelevant. bucolic_frolic Feb 2026 #9