To add to the point above: Ive been searching for a solid alternative too, and I think there was a site called CheckAFlip that people used to swear by. Not sure if it still functions properly with the recent eBay API changes tho... maybe give it a look if you havent already.

• CheckAFlip (might be worth a shot for quick searches)
• Manual Sold filters in your mobile browser rather than the app
• Certain hidden price scripts (be careful with these for security reasons) IIRC someone told me that the strike through price is usually within 10 or 20 percent of the actual offer, but for high end MCM stuff that margin is way too big. I would suggest cross referencing with WorthPoint if you can find a free trial... it is just risky relying on one free source when youre scaling up for the holidays. Not 100 percent sure on the mobile performance for those sites tho so be careful out there.

Honestly, the struggle with Terapeak data is real. Ive noticed their API seems to lag behind the actual indexing of listings, especially with those MCM pieces where private offers fly fast. You might want to consider sticking with 130point despite the interface issues because, technically speaking, they scrape the backend price data that eBay hides from the front-end UI. Be careful though, because sometimes their server response times spike during peak hours which is probably the lag youre seeing. I would suggest a few technical adjustments to your workflow:

• Make sure to clear your mobile browser cache frequently if the site starts hanging. The site relies heavily on scripts that can bloat your mobile browser while you are out in the field.
• Use the specific eBay app filter for solds but mentally subtract about 10 to 15 percent from the strike-through price if you cant get a third-party tool to load. Its a rough metric but safer for your margins.
• Check out the WatchCount tool specifically for their search functions. It is lighter on mobile data than other sites but it might not show the exact Best Offer amount every single time. If youre dealing with high-value vintage glass, Id be very careful relying on any single source. Terapeak is technically an internal tool so its data should be definitive, but the metadata often fails to update when a sale is cancelled or adjusted post-transaction. Always verify across two platforms before dropping serious cash at those garage sales.

@Reply #2 - good point! tho I actually feel a bit differently about relying on those external sites. when I first started flipping stuff about six months ago I tried using every tool under the sun and it honestly just confused me. one time I used a site that everyone recommended and it told me this old glass bowl was worth a fortune but it ended up sitting on my shelf for months because the data was just plain wrong... it was super stressful as a newbie. now I just stick to the basic app filters and keep it really simple. no more fancy stuff for me. it might not be as fancy as some of those trackers but I am happy with it because it feels way more reliable. my current setup is basically just looking at the most recent solds and being conservative with my offers. lately i havent had any bad surprises so i am pretty satisfied with how things are going. honestly? sometimes simpler is just better for my peace of mind.

Building on the earlier suggestion about the Research tab, I have found that it is an amazing asset when you approach it with a methodical mindset! I love the reliability of first-party data because it eliminates the security risks of third-party scrapers, but you have to be very careful with your filters to ensure the numbers are 100% accurate before you commit to a big buy.

• Always select the "Sold" and "Completed" toggles manually even within the research view to force a data refresh.
• Use the "Custom" date range to look at the last 30 days specifically for high-velocity items like MCM glass to see the most recent price fluctuations. It is honestly a fantastic way to ensure your flips are safe and profitable! I love having a structured process that I can trust when I am out at estate sales.

honestly there is not really a single magic tool that beats 130point for free best offer data right now, but the lag you are seeing might be an issue with how the site handles ebays updated security tokens. i have been looking at the technical side of these scrapers for a while and most free ones struggle with ebays dynamic mobile layout lately. before looking for a replacement, i have a couple questions:

• are you searching for specific part numbers or just broad keywords for those mcm lamps?
• how many searches are you actually running per hour when you are out in the field? you might want to consider that most free tools are gonna have some lag because they are piggybacking on public apis or scraping on the fly. be careful with anything that seems too fast... it usually means they are showing you cached data instead of real-time solds. if you are planning to scale long-term, you really gotta make sure the tool you pick handles the best offer logic correctly instead of just guessing the strike-through price tho.

I totally agree with the concerns about those third-party sites being unreliable! Keeping your data secure and methodical is absolutely essential when you are scaling up. I have been using eBay’s internal Research tab and it is honestly fantastic for getting the most accurate solds! It is amazing because it pulls the real data directly from the source, so you actually see those hidden Best Offer prices that confuse everyone else. I love it because it is totally free and doesnt have any of those annoying lag issues you get with 130point. You basically just open your Seller Hub on your phone and you can see a professional 90-day history right there. It is the most reliable way to make sure you arent overpaying at garage sales... it is definitely a game changer!

Honestly I have been dealing with this exact same headache for months now and it is the absolute worst. I have been flipping part-time for over five years and I have never seen the data accuracy get this bad... it is like we are all flying blind out there lately.

• Terapeak is straight up lying about solds half the time
• Mobile sites are way too slow when I am at an estate sale
• Best offer data is a total guessing game now I even started using Cart to Link just to keep track of the weirdly priced listings I am watching since I can't trust the history anymore, but that doesnt solve the core problem of finding the actual sold price. It is so frustrating because I feel like I am leaving money on the table every single weekend and I still havent found a real answer that actually works for free.