{"id":282,"date":"2025-04-11T11:54:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T11:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.watchcount.com\/articles\/?p=282"},"modified":"2025-04-08T00:55:36","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T00:55:36","slug":"the-secret-to-scoring-great-ebay-deals-the-listed-long-ago-best-offer-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.watchcount.com\/articles\/the-secret-to-scoring-great-ebay-deals-the-listed-long-ago-best-offer-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"The Secret to Scoring Great eBay Deals: The \u201cListed Long Ago\u201d + \u201cBest Offer\u201d Strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#why-this-strategy-works\">Why This Strategy Works<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-use-this-strategy-on-watch-count-com\">How to Use This Strategy on WatchCount.com<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#real-world-example\">Real-World Example<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#tips-for-success\">Tips for Success<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#start-finding-deals-today\">Start Finding Deals Today<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every eBay buyer loves finding a great deal, but some of the best opportunities aren\u2019t always obvious. Many shoppers focus on newly listed items, hoping to grab something before anyone else. But what if the real bargains are actually hiding in plain sight\u2014listings that have been sitting unsold for months or even years?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With WatchCount.com\u2019s <strong>\u201cListed Long Ago\u201d<\/strong> and <strong>\u201cBest Offer\u201d<\/strong> filters, you can target long-running listings where sellers may be more open to negotiation. This simple but effective strategy can help you land great deals on items that others have overlooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watchcount.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/bestoffer-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-289\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watchcount.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/bestoffer-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.watchcount.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/bestoffer-1-245x300.jpg 245w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-this-strategy-works\"><strong>Why This Strategy Works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sellers list items on eBay expecting them to sell quickly, but when that doesn\u2019t happen, frustration sets in. Some sellers forget about their listings or fail to adjust prices to match market trends. Others may need cash or simply want to clear out old stock. If an item has been listed for months or even years without selling, the seller may be far more willing to accept a lower price just to move it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By using WatchCount.com\u2019s <strong>\u201cListed Long Ago\u201d<\/strong> filter, you can find these overlooked items, selecting listings that have been running for anywhere from one month to five years. Then, by enabling <strong>\u201cBest Offer,\u201d<\/strong> you ensure that the seller is open to negotiation, increasing your chances of scoring a great deal. This combination allows you to target sellers who are ready to make a sale, often at a price lower than they originally intended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-use-this-strategy-on-watch-count-com\"><strong>How to Use This Strategy on WatchCount.com<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.watchcount.com\/live\/-\/-\/bestoffer?startTimeTo=3years&amp;showForm=True\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"www.watchcount.com\">WatchCount.com<\/a> and search for the item you\u2019re interested in.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apply the \u201cListed Long Ago\u201d filter and select a timeframe that makes sense for your search.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable the \u201cBest Offer\u201d filter to narrow your results to listings where sellers are willing to negotiate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browse the results and identify listings that have been active for a long time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make an offer\u2014since these items haven\u2019t sold in months or years, the seller may be willing to lower their price.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.watchcount.com\/live\/-\/-\/bestoffer?startTimeTo=3years&amp;showForm=True\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.watchcount.com\/live\/-\/-\/bestoffer?startTimeTo=3years&amp;showForm=True\">Try the Listed Long Ago + Best Offer Strategy Now!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large has-custom-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.watchcount.com\/live\/-\/-\/bestoffer?startTimeTo=3years&amp;showForm=True\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watchcount.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/best_offer_and_listed_long_ago-1024x501.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-283\" style=\"border-width:1px;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watchcount.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/best_offer_and_listed_long_ago-1024x501.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.watchcount.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/best_offer_and_listed_long_ago-300x147.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.watchcount.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/best_offer_and_listed_long_ago-768x375.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.watchcount.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/best_offer_and_listed_long_ago.webp 1082w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"real-world-example\"><strong>Real-World Example<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imagine you\u2019re looking for a vintage camera. You find a listing that has been active for over two years with an asking price of $600. The seller has enabled \u201cBest Offer,\u201d meaning they\u2019re open to negotiation. Given how long the listing has been running, the seller may be more than willing to accept a lower offer\u2014perhaps even $450 or less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why? Because after waiting this long, they might prefer to finally make a sale rather than continue waiting for the perfect buyer. This strategy works especially well for items with limited demand, like collectibles, niche electronics, and rare accessories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tips-for-success\"><strong>Tips for Success<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Don\u2019t be afraid to make an offer below the asking price, but keep it reasonable. If an item has been listed for years, offering 30-40% below the asking price might be a good starting point.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check WatchCount&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.watchcount.com\/sold\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.watchcount.com\/sold\">database of recent sold listings<\/a> for similar items to get an idea of market value before making an offer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read UCLA\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.ucla.edu\/releases\/research-shows-how-sellers-and-buyers-can-get-better-deals-in-ebay-best-offer-bargaining?utm_source=watchcountweekly.beehiiv.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=powerful-techniques-to-increase-your-best-offer-success-from-watchcount-ucla&amp;_bhlid=ddc82a367228757fabd799835ff8da74509f9c34\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fascinating study of eBay best offer behavior<\/a>\u00a0(<em>spoiler: when the seller is slow to respond, you are close to a deal!<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If a seller declines your offer, don\u2019t be discouraged\u2014many will send a counteroffer, and you can negotiate from there.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be polite and professional in your offer message. Sellers are more likely to engage in negotiations if they feel respected.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"start-finding-deals-today\"><strong>Start Finding Deals Today<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve ever scrolled past the same listing for months, wondering why it hasn\u2019t sold, now is your chance to take action. Sellers with long-running listings are often more willing to accept offers\u2014especially if they\u2019ve had little interest over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.watchcount.com\/live\/-\/-\/bestoffer?startTimeTo=3years&amp;showForm=True\">WatchCount.com<\/a> and try searching with the <strong>\u201cListed Long Ago\u201d + \u201cBest Offer\u201d<\/strong> filters, and start making deals today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With WatchCount.com\u2019s \u201cListed Long Ago\u201d and \u201cBest Offer\u201d filters, you can target long-running listings where sellers may be more open to negotiation. This simple but effective strategy can help you land great deals on items that others have overlooked.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":283,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[8],"class_list":["post-282","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-search"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.watchcount.com\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/282","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.watchcount.com\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.watchcount.com\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.watchcount.com\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.watchcount.com\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=282"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.watchcount.com\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/282\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":455,"href":"https:\/\/www.watchcount.com\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/282\/revisions\/455"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.watchcount.com\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/283"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.watchcount.com\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=282"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.watchcount.com\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=282"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.watchcount.com\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=282"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}