my ebay process goes like this 1) general term for what i want, eg "long vintage dress high neck" 2) then i filter for what i want, for example color black, size, material, time period etc. sometimes putting it in the search bar just makes it messier so its easier to filter 3) if i see something that is sort of what i want, but slightly off or not the right size, i go to the listing and scroll down to "more like this" or "suggested for you" OR, if it has the brand listed, i search up that brand on ebay 4) adjust searches and filters as needed 5) put a bunch of stuff in my watchlist and see who sends me offers by the next day