The Vendlists blog
Practical writing for eBay resellers. Death piles, listing speed, item specifics, pricing. No fluff, mostly numbers.
August 12, 2026 · 6 min read
How to actually clear an eBay death pile
A death pile is unlisted reseller inventory. What finally works: stop sourcing, batch your photos, and list ten items a day until the pile is gone.
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August 12, 2026 · 5 min read
How long does it take to list an item on eBay?
By hand, a single eBay listing takes 12 to 20 minutes once you count photos, comps research, title, and item specifics. Here is the full breakdown and how to cut it.
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August 12, 2026 · 5 min read
eBay item specifics: which ones actually matter
Item specifics feed eBay search filters. Fill every required one plus the fields buyers filter by (brand, size, color, material, model) and skip the trivia.
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August 12, 2026 · 5 min read
How to price eBay items with sold comps
Price from sold listings, never active ones. How to pull eBay solds, read the spread, adjust for condition, and pick fast, market, or patient pricing.
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