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Finding items

With millions of items offered for sale every day on eBay, you need to know how to find what you want. Learn how to get started.

Top questions

How can I find what I want to buy?

How can I find items sold by a particular seller?

How can I see how much an item sold for (search completed listings)?

I can't find the item I listed for sale. Where is it?

How do I search by item number?

Solve a problem

Use the Refine search section on the left side of the search results page to narrow the list based on the item’s price, brand, or other options. If you still get too many results, try using the "Advanced search" link at the top of most pages.

I’m not getting enough results when I search.

To get more results, you can search within sellers’ descriptions as well as in item titles. Select the “Include title and description” check box, located below the search box, and click Search again. If this doesn’t work, try using different search words. Experiment using two or three different words at a time so you get a variety of results.

I want to search within the descriptions of items.

You can expand your search to search within sellers’ descriptions as well as in item titles. Select the “Include title and description” check box, located below the search box, and click Search again.

Help topics

Basics

Finding items on eBay

If you’re looking for a specific item, searching can help you find it fast.

Refining your search

Learn how to get more precise search results or expand your search to get more matches.

Browsing for items

If you’re not sure what you’re looking for, or you just want to window-shop, browse through the listings.

Tutorial

How to find what you want

These tips and techniques will help you find what you want on eBay.

10 minutes

Beyond the basics

Using advanced search

Search for listings based on criteria you choose, including the seller, price range, buying format, location of item, and more.

Using search operators

Learn what the experts know about combining keywords and operators to find exactly what you’re looking for.

How automatic search expansion works

In some cases, we’ll automatically suggest a search based on what we believe to be your intent, rather than match your exact keywords.

eBay Pulse

Find out what the most popular picks are today on eBay.

Specialised searches

Searching using the eBay Toolbar

The eBay Toolbar Featuring Yahoo! lets you search for anything you want on eBay or the web.

Installing the eBay Toolbar

Searching eBay Stores

Looking for an item in eBay Stores, or a particular store? Check out these tips.

Searching eBay Motors

eBay Motors has customized search features specifically geared to vehicles, parts, and accessories.

Searching for eBay members

Learn how to find another member.

Searching for Adult Only items

The Adult Only category is separate from the rest of the site.

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