Find the actual item, not accessories, spare parts or wanted posts

Describe the complete purchase first

Start the AI match criteria with what must be present: “A working console must be included. Controller and cables preferred. Exclude empty packaging, accessories alone and repair services.” This keeps a useful bundle eligible even when its title mentions a case or controller.

For parts searches, reverse the description deliberately. “Replacement left headlight for this model” is a different buying job from a complete car. Separate searches make the price range, compatibility checks and Feed much easier to interpret.

Exclude the repeated phrase, not the useful accessory

If unwanted results repeatedly say “box only” or “case only”, add those quoted phrases to an Exclude a match title filter. Avoid excluding the single word “box” when original packaging would be a useful extra. The same applies to batteries, chargers, stands, covers and lenses.

Wanted posts need similar care. A title phrase such as “wanted to buy” is more specific than a short fragment that could occur in a real product name. Watch the results you actually receive before deciding which expressions deserve a filter.

Use price as a budget control, not proof of completeness

A minimum price can remove many cheap accessories, but it can also hide the bargain you hoped to find. Seller placeholders, deposits, instalment figures and genuine low prices can overlap. State the required item clearly before raising the minimum simply to make the Feed cleaner.

Open the original listing before contacting the seller. Confirm whether the advertised price buys the pictured item, one component or an entire bundle. AI matching and title filters can help prioritise candidates, but they cannot turn an ambiguous advertisement into a verified offer.

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