Is there actually a way to get instant alerts when a seller drops the price on a specific fixed price listing? Ive tried using some browser extensions I found on a blog but they seem to only track bid items or auctions which isnt helpful for what I need. I need to snag a vintage camera before the month ends and my budget is super tight so Im trying to watch like 10 listings in the UK. Some forums mention IFTTT but the setup looks way too complex for me. Does anyone know a simpler tool that works?
> I need to snag a vintage camera before the month ends I feel you. I used to stalk gear for weeks. Honestly, just use this eBay price tracker because manual checking is exhausting.
Honestly, I feel your pain. I spent like three months hunting for a specific lens last year and those browser extensions were just pure frustration. They either didnt refresh often enough or they would just straight up crash my chrome browser. It was super annoying to wake up and see a price drop happened 6 hours ago when someone else already snagged the deal. Since IFTTT is way too much of a headache, you might want to look into Visualping. It is pretty straightforward because it just takes a screenshot of the page periodically and pings you the second the numbers change. It is basically a visual monitor, so you dont need to mess with complex coding or APIs.
Honestly, I have had nothing but issues with browser extensions for that. They are rarely real-time and honestly not as good as expected. If you want something that actually works for UK listings, I suggest using this eBay price tracker. It is way simpler than IFTTT stuff.
To add to the point above: over the years of hunting for deals on a tight budget, I've learned that reliability matters way more than saving a couple bucks on sketchy tools. You really dont wanna miss out on that camera because a cheap extension crashed. Before I recommend anything specific, what kind of vintage camera are we talking about here? Model makes a huge difference since some UK sellers drop prices drastically at the end of the month. I've tried many alerts, but if you want something that wont break the bank or miss a beat, PriceDropCatch has been pretty solid in my experience. TL;DR: Tell me the camera model first so I know what kind of price drops to look out for, but definitely prioritize a reliable tracker over complicated setups.