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How to Use Typotracker for eBay Discounts

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Typotracker is a very effective tool for people looking to find deals on the auction site eBay. Many listings on the site contain typos in their titles. If you type in the correct spelling for an item, these listings won't show up on your search results. However, the site Typotracker can help you locate these auctions.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy
Step1
Go to the Typotracker website (see Resources below). In the center of the page, you will see the search tool that you can use to find misspelled eBay auction listings.
Step2
Type the eBay item that you wish to locate to bid on in the toolbar. Spell the item correctly; Typotracker will generate the common misspellings for you.
Step3
Get the returned search results. If there are numerous misspelled eBay auctions, you will find the search results split into multiple pages. Look through all of the results returned.
Step4
Click on the link provided by Typotracker. You'll be directed to the eBay site. Your search results will be displayed to the page.
Step5
Bid on one of the returned items. Notice that most of the items are at lower prices than the correctly spelled listings. This is because these items are not returned when eBay users perform a search on the eBay site.

Tips & Warnings

  • You can search for misspelled items with Typotracker on other eBay sites. The UK eBay site, the Australia eBay site and others are available.
  • If you sell on eBay, make sure that you spell check your listing. This ensures that you get the most money for your items.

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