1 Watcher, 0 Views

[the_pooze]

As per the title, is there anyone who can explain how you can wind up with a watcher with zero views on a newly listed item or is it just one of those mystical eBay things?

I know I used to be able to add something to my watchlist straight off the search page without actually viewing the item but, I haven't been able to do that for some time now so find this a little confusing.

[i-love-my-sheep]

They have probably done just that, hit the watch item option without clicking on the actual item. I've done it myself quite a few times, even a few times last night.

[digital*ghost]

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@the_pooze wrote:

I know I used to be able to add something to my watchlist straight off the search page without actually viewing the item but, I haven't been able to do that for some time now so find this a little confusing.

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You can still do that, it's just one of the quirks of eBay that search result settings are constantly reset. At least once a month (sometimes several times a week), I have to reset my search options because eBay keep deciding to show me results using gallery view, best match, no 'watch item' link, and no seller info. (If you conduct a search, click on the dropdown menu for 'View', then click 'customise' to change the settings).

[2011.narelle]

I'll watch the watch for you! Usually i have 2 views on each new listing,1 from ebay bots & 1 from me for listing it.

[imastawka]

I do it all the time.  Search newly listed every day, click on 'watch'

(can be up to a dozen).   Then sort them out at my leisure,  keep

the ones that look promising.  So maybe no views for a coupla days.