Why is my ebay item not searchable

Guest2 · 23 Oct 2011 at 19:13

I am currently selling my iphone 3GS on ebay with the following title name

Apple iPhone 3GS - 16GB - Black (o2 Unlocked) plus 2 cases

Its only had 20 views and has been on 7 days and has around an hour left

When searching for this 'Apple iPhone 3GS - 16GB - Black' I cannot find my auction so im not sure whats going on

Its got pictures, gallery pic and in the correct category.

This is the listing, could a mod please remove if not allowed. I'm sure its not in the correct category or something

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290620971589

Raikiri · 23 Oct 2011 at 19:18

It does come up when you search, at least it does for me.

ExecutorKevin · 23 Oct 2011 at 19:21

Your price is a little high, try relisting it a little lower.

Steve2000 · 23 Oct 2011 at 19:22

Since you've got a high starting price people will wait until the last minute to start bidding.

ristac · 23 Oct 2011 at 19:31

It shows for me, along with over 1000 others... Changing the search options to cheapest first and yours is never going to show so it will only get views as it nears conclusion when searches for Ending Soonest come into effect

cainer · 23 Oct 2011 at 19:56

worst "im selling my phone on ebay.. here check it out" thread ever

edit, yeah that starting price is high especialy as you say some things dont work and has a hairline fracture , ones just sold for £136

Guest2 · 23 Oct 2011 at 20:04

cainer said:
worst "im selling my phone on ebay.. here check it out" thread ever

edit, yeah that starting price is high

Most predictable reply ever. Someone had to I suppose

PardonTheWait · 23 Oct 2011 at 20:06

Guest2 said:
Most predictable reply ever. Someone had to I suppose

That start price is way too high though. Grow a pair, 99p start, it'll sell.

Skillmister · 23 Oct 2011 at 20:25

Did you not check out other prices before you listed that :confused:

Your start price is £50 more than some are finishing for.

cainer · 23 Oct 2011 at 20:29

Skillmister said:
Did you not check out other prices before you listed that Your start price is £50 more than some are finishing for.

they also have buttons that work lol

Guest2 · 23 Oct 2011 at 20:30

Skillmister said:
Did you not check out other prices before you listed that Your start price is £50 more than some are finishing for.

Nah, relisted anyway at £100

Raikiri · 23 Oct 2011 at 20:31

cainer said:
they also have buttons that work lol

Yeah, one in better condition just went for £112.

PardonTheWait · 23 Oct 2011 at 20:32

Guest2 said:
Nah, relisted anyway at £100

Don't be a pussy. Relist at 99p start. It will sell for what it's worth.

£100 start = no bids.

cainer · 23 Oct 2011 at 20:33

Guest2 said:
Nah, relisted anyway at £100

how long did you list it for? mobiles on ebay get so many viewing/bidding itl sell for just as much on a 24hr auction as it would a 7 day listing
edit: jaja i see its up for 24hrs :thumbsup:

cheets64 · 23 Oct 2011 at 20:36

£160 for a phone that has a broken button, wut

darael · 23 Oct 2011 at 20:58

The starting price was way too high - start it at 99p, and you'll get boat loads of watchers. Your advert doesn't have a nice tone, and comes across as "give me £160 for my knackered antiquated rubbish" - despite the fact you can buy nearly-mint phones for much less.

Oh and the fact you would prefer pickup, indicates a can't-be-bothered attitude.

Grow a proper pair, and get it sold.

needforspeed · 23 Oct 2011 at 21:15

If you keep revising the item it takes a while to index?

cainer · 23 Oct 2011 at 21:53

needforspeed said:
If you keep revising the item it takes a while to index?

no, ive revised items before and they are searchable straight away

rpg · 23 Oct 2011 at 22:22

Unlikely to sell for £100 as it's not functioning correctly.

Start at £0.01 and as stated already, it will sell for what it's worth.