Overview #
Watch List Notifications in uBuyFirst keep you informed when items in your eBay Watch List change stock status or quantity. The system checks your list every 30 seconds and automatically sends alerts when:
- An out-of-stock item becomes available
- The amount of an in-stock item changes
Notifications follow your existing alert preferences (Telegram, email, or sound) and require no separate setup.
How It Works #
Automatic Monitoring #
- Your eBay Watch List is monitored every 30 seconds
- Triggers alerts for:
- Stock status changes (e.g., back in stock)
- Quantity updates on in-stock items
- Watch List panel must be enabled
- Items must exist in your eBay Watch List (added via uBuyFirst or eBay)
Integrated with Existing Alert System #
Watch List notifications inherit your current notification preferences. If you already receive alerts for search results, you’ll get the same for your watch list, no separate configuration needed.
Notification Channels #
uBuyFirst supports the following notification methods for Watch List items:
Telegram #
- Instant messages with item details and availability
- Delivered to your configured Telegram account
Email #
- Emails with item title, price, and stock status
- Sent to your registered email address
Sound Alerts #
- Plays a sound on your device when changes are detected
- Follows your current in-app sound settings
Setup & Activation #
Prerequisites #
To start receiving Watch List notifications:
- Enable the Watch List panel in the uBuyFirst desktop app
- Add items to your eBay Watch List
- Configure at least one notification method in Settings
Activation #
- No separate activation needed for Watch List alerts
- As soon as the above conditions are met, notifications begin automatically
Managing Notifications #
This section explains how you can control when and how notifications are triggered for items in your eBay Watch List.
Frequency #
- Refreshes every 30 seconds
- One notification per change (no repeat alerts unless the item changes again)
- No custom throttling for Watch List alerts
Filters #
Users can apply various filters to manage notifications more effectively. For example, you can filter items by Status (Active) and set Quantity ranges to narrow down to high-priority listings.
- Use the “Show only non-zero quantity” filter (if available) to limit to in-stock items
- Remove items from your eBay Watch List to stop receiving alerts for them
What’s in a Notification? #
Each notification includes:
- Item title and listing info
- Stock status (in stock/out of stock)
- Current quantity available
- Price
- Direct link to the eBay listing
Troubleshooting #
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Not receiving alerts | Ensure main notification settings are working and that items are in your eBay Watch List |
| Too many alerts | Remove unnecessary items or use filters |
| Missed stock changes | Manual refresh may help; brief inventory changes between 30s cycles may be missed |
Best Practices #
- Keep your eBay Watch List under 1,000 items (eBay API limit)
- Periodically review and clean your list
- Combine Watch List and search-based alerts for broader monitoring
- Start with a few items to test your preferred alert frequency
Technical Notes #
- Requires an active internet connection
- Watch List syncs with eBay’s native Watch List (not a separate uBuyFirst list)
- API refresh: 200 items per call, up to 5 calls per cycle (1,000 items max)
- No local caching, data reloads on app restart.
