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Re: How do I get alerts when eBay item prices decrease?

Cody James Phillips — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:32:08 +0000

> Are you tracking a specific listing or a general search query? I eventually settled on a tool called Visualping. It checks the actual page source for changes. Like bayridgebabel mentioned, the privacy side of things is a huge deal. I really dont trust those browser extensions that want permission to read everything on every site you visit. Just seems like a massive risk for a piece of audio gear. I think there is a site called PriceBefore that handles price tracking for eBay without needing to install anything. Not 100 percent sure if they still offer phone notifications for free tho, or if it is just email. I heard some folks say it is decent for long-term tracking, but IIRC the update frequency depends on how popular the item is. Reliability is the real killer here... if the site changes its layout, these trackers usually break until the dev fixes it. Not sure if that is the case right now, but it might be a solid middle ground since it does not scrape your history like the plugins do. Worth a look maybe.

Re: What is the best all-around lens for the Canon EOS R5 Mark II?

governorsisland — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:35:22 +0000

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Re: Can I share a pre-filled Amazon cart for a community food drive?

Ebony Ironbark — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:15:29 +0000

Regarding what #2 said about "I hit that same wall doing a toy drive last year," they are totally right that Wish Lists are usually the way to go, but I would suggest being super careful with those for bulk food items. Prices for those big cases of beans or rice can fluctuate a ton and you dont want people accidentally overpaying. If you really want to skip the list and just send the cart directly, Share-A-Cart is really helpful if youre trying to coordinate a big supply haul. It basically creates a code that others can use to pull your exact selection into their own account. A few things to watch out for:

double check the shipping speed for each bulk item

watch out for shipping costs on non-Prime bulk packs

mark things as a gift so the shelter can track it Hang in there, Seattle weather is miserable enough without tech stress added on top...

Re: Can I share a pre-filled Amazon cart for a community food drive?

inwoodnature — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:55:45 +0000

I hit that same wall doing a toy drive last year. Carts are tied to your session, so the URL just shows a blank page for others. The fix is a public Wish List. Just be super careful with the shipping settings tho... I once had five cases of beans show up at my house because I forgot to set the delivery address to the shelter instead.

Re: What is the best all-around lens for the Canon EOS R5 Mark II?

theo.schwartz — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:45:40 +0000

@Reply #1 - good point! Honestly I am super satisfied with the Canon RF 24-105mm f4L IS USM and it works well for basically everything. I have no complaints.

saves you about 1200 bucks

way lighter for walking around

extra reach at 105mm is clutch The R5 II handles high ISO so well that f4 isn't really an issue. Save that cash for the actual trip!

Re: What are the best tools for automatic eBay bid tracking?

FrostyFalcon — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:35:05 +0000

Stumbled upon this discussion today and felt for you... losing a Leica because of a train tunnel is the worst. @Reply #1 - good point! Reliability is definitely king here, but I have a slightly different take on the ancient interface debate. In my experience, the problem isnt the look of the tool, but the infrastructure behind it. I've tried many different setups over the years and found that you really need a dedicated professional service if you're bidding big money on vintage glass. I dont think you need to settle for a 2005 layout just to get stability.

Look for a service that runs entirely in the cloud so your own connection is irrelevant

Make sure they have a proper support team for when eBay changes their backend

Stick to the paid tiers to ensure your bids get priority Honestly, just get any of the premium packages from BaySniper or one of the other big commercial providers. They handle the currency conversions and timing way more accurately than the hobbyist apps. Its worth the few extra bucks for the peace of mind.

Re: Which flash works best with the Canon EOS RP?

Elias_Murphy — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:34:37 +0000

Helpful thread 👍

Re: Can I share a pre-filled Amazon cart for a community food drive?

ByteBlaster — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:33:56 +0000

> picking out specific bulk cans of beans and rice and pasta Man, I've been in your shoes so many times doing charity drives over the years. Honestly, I dont think Amazon has a built-in button for this. Someone once told me it's a security thing. IIRC, you usually have to make a Wish List instead... If you're tired of manually copying item links, Share-A-Cart is definitely the way to go.

Can I share a pre-filled Amazon cart for a community food drive?

Gregoryfap — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:32:59 +0000

Is there actually a way to send a link to my friends that already has all the food I picked out in the cart because I am seriously about to pull my hair out trying to figure this out. I have been sitting here for two hours picking out specific bulk cans of beans and rice and pasta for the local shelter drive here in Seattle and every time I try to copy the link and text it to my sister she says the cart is empty on her end.

Like why is this so hard? I feel so stupid because it should be easy but I just dont get how to save the stuff so other people can see it. We need to get everything ordered by next Friday or the shelter wont have enough for the weekend rush and my budget is super tight so I really need the community to help out but I cant expect them to go find every single item themselves. Is there a button I am missing or something? I looked everywhere and I am just so confused. Do I need a special business account or is there a trick to it? Sorry if this is such a basic thing to ask but I am just completely lost right now and really stressed about getting these supplies in time...

Re: What is the best all-around lens for the Canon EOS R5 Mark II?

7_44mssd — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:31:58 +0000

I'd grab the Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM. Be careful with the 2.8 weight in Japan tho... your neck will hate you after walking Tokyo all day. That extra reach is honestly essential.