Is there a native eBay setting to get notified when a watched item drops in price? Ive been using the site forever but usually just rely on external apps.
Im trying to grab a specific gaming monitor for under 300 bucks before my semester starts and keep missing out on the sudden discounts...
No, it doesn't, but you can try this eBay Price Tracker extension:
https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/pricedropcatch-price-trac/jlmnjjboklpheoeffomlfcegeamllkkn
Re: "Oh man, I totally get the struggle of..."
Oh man, I totally get the struggle of hunting for deals on a budget! I saved a ton of money last year on my setup by being super careful with how I track prices. One time, I almost downloaded a sketchy tracking extension, but I got scared it would scrape my login info... safety first! Honestly, eBay does have a native feature through the Watch List, and it is actually fantastic when it works right! You just gotta make sure your phone settings are perfect so you dont miss those sudden drops.
Re: "Saw this earlier and figured Id chime in..." - definitely some things you gotta be careful with here. eBay notifications can be super slow sometimes. If youre aiming for that $300 price point for a monitor, you might want to consider that the official app pings often lag by 15-20 minutes. By then, a good deal is usually gone. I would suggest a more methodical approach to make sure you dont get burned:
Just stumbled upon this while looking for parts myself. Before I get into the weeds, what specific features are you looking for in that monitor? Is it a certain size or are you strictly hunting for a high refresh rate? Honestly its ridiculous how expensive tech has become lately. It drives me crazy that we have to spend so much time just trying to find a basic monitor that doesnt break the bank. These companies dont care about the consumer anymore and the way prices stay inflated is such a scam... I am usually satisfied with my own DIY monitor mount and setup because it works well for me, but the market itself is just a mess. No complaints about my current gear but the hunt for new stuff is such a headache.
Saw this earlier and figured Id chime in since Ive been using the site for ages. eBay does have native alerts now, and honestly, theyve worked pretty well for me. The main way is just adding the monitor to your Watchlist. When the seller drops the price, you get a notification or an email. Its super simple and I am usually satisfied with how fast the push notifications hit my phone. The other native option is a Saved Search. You basically search for the monitor, set a price filter for under 300, and click the heart icon. Comparing them, the Watchlist is great for tracking one specific item, but the Saved Search is way better for finding any new listing that fits your budget. I usually use a mix of both and haven't had any complaints. It definitely beats checking the site every ten minutes lol. Youll get that monitor in no time if you set those up.