Searching¶
Basic search¶
Type a query and press Search. Snipe fetches listings from eBay and scores each seller in parallel.
Result count depends on the Pages to fetch setting (1 page = up to 200 listings). More pages means a more complete picture but a longer wait.
Keyword modes¶
The must-include field has three modes:
| Mode | Behavior |
|---|---|
| All | Every term must appear in results (eBay AND search) |
| Any | At least one term must appear (eBay OR search) |
| Groups | Comma-separated groups, each searched separately and merged |
Groups mode is the most powerful. Use it to search for variations that eBay's relevance ranking might drop:
This sends two separate eBay queries and deduplicates the results by listing ID.
Must-exclude¶
Terms in the must-exclude field are forwarded to eBay on re-search. Common uses:
Note
Must-exclude applies on re-search (it goes to eBay). The Hide listings: Scratch/dent mentioned sidebar filter applies instantly to current results using Snipe's own detection logic, which is more comprehensive than eBay's keyword exclusion.
Filters sidebar¶
The sidebar has two sections:
eBay Search — settings forwarded to eBay on re-search: - Category filter - Price range (min/max) - Pages to fetch - Data source (Auto / API / Scraper)
Filter Results — applied instantly to current results: - Min trust score slider - Min account age / Min feedback count - Hide listings checkboxes
Saved searches¶
Click the bookmark icon next to the Search button to save a search with its current filter settings. Saved searches appear in the Saved view and can be re-run with one click, restoring all filters.