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On 15 September 2008, eBay Marketplace Research will be replaced by Marketplace Research by Terapeak, a third-party market research tool. Current eBay Marketplace Research subscribers should transfer their accounts to continue service. Learn more about Marketplace Research by Terapeak.

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 eBay Marketplace Research - Overview

Researching the eBay marketplace before you buy or sell can contribute to the success of your trading experience. Buyers can find the items they want at a competitive price; sellers can get an indication of demand for the items they're selling, at what price they should sell them for, and pick up selling tips from other members.

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Buyers and sellers can find the following information with eBay Marketplace Research:
  • View up to 90 days of eBay completed listings data.
  • Analyse key metrics, such as the average sold prices and average start prices of items.
  • Use charts to help you visualise buying and selling trends in the eBay marketplace.
  • Explore the top keyword searches on eBay by category and by related keywords that you choose.

eBay Marketplace Research is available in three subscription options to help meet your specific needs.

Feature FastPass Basic Pro
Historical Completed Items Data 60 days 60 days 90 days
Saved Research Queries 10 maximum 10 maximum 100 maximum
Top Searches
"My Items" Query  
Metrics such as:      
Average Sold Price
Average BIN Price
Last Sold Price
Last Sold Date/Time
Number of Active Items
Current Price Range
Chart Views such as:      
Average Sold Price Trend
Number of Items Sold Trend  
Number of Completed Items Trend  
Average Sold Price Distribution  
Advanced Filters that let you:      
Narrow your search by price range
Exclude words
Search Internationally    
Sort by Listing Format    
Sort by Listing Features    
Research specific sellers or stores    
Subscription fee GBP1.99
Two Day Access
GBP5.99
One Month Access
GBP12.99
One Month Access
These are just some of the features available in Marketplace Research. See a full feature list and comparison of subscription options.

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