You can find items on eBay by either searching or browsing. Each method has its advantages, depending on what you’re looking for.

• Searching — If you’re looking for a specific item, searching can help you find it fast. When you search on eBay, you enter two or three descriptive words about the item into a search box, and you receive search results that match those words. Searching also offers sophisticated options and commands that allow you to narrow your search in a variety of ways.

• Browsing — If you’re not sure what you’re looking for, or if you just want to window-shop or scroll through items, browsing is the way to go. When you browse on eBay, you click through categories and lists of items—exploring as you go—until you find something you're interested in.

For more information about searching and browsing see Finding − Getting Started.

I have a list of items. What's next?

Review your search or browse results. If you see an item you're interested in, click on the item title. An item page is displayed with the seller's description of the item. You can bid on the item or buy it now (if the Buy It Now option is offered).

Note: If you want to purchase or bid on an item, you'll need to register first.

Learn more about all of the things you can do with your search and browse results.

If you have too many item listings
To reduce the number of item listings or change the way they're displayed, you can narrow your search results.

If you're still getting too many, too few, or unexpected results
Review tips for searching and search commands, and try your search again.