Powerbuyer Documentation

Complete guides and feature explanations for using Powerbuyer

Getting Started

Creating Your Account

Getting started with Powerbuyer is simple:

  1. Visit Powerbuyer and click "Sign Up"
  2. Enter your email address and create a secure password
  3. Verify your email address by clicking the link we send you
  4. Sign in and start configuring your first search

Your account starts with a 10-day free trial with full access to all features. No credit card required.

Understanding the Dashboard

Once logged in, you'll see the main Powerbuyer dashboard with several key areas:

Dashboard overview screenshot

The Powerbuyer dashboard showing the header controls, live feed, and status bar

Configuring Searches

Etsy Marketplace

Powerbuyer is optimized for Etsy, the leading marketplace for handmade, vintage, and craft supply items. Our specialized integration uses Etsy's official API to provide real-time listing data with advanced filtering.

Etsy Configuration

Fine-tune your Etsy searches with these parameters:

Etsy-Specific Filters

Advanced filters to help you find exactly what you're looking for:

Filtering and Highlighting

Content Filtering

Use content filters to hide unwanted listings:

Use quotes for exact phrases: "vintage Nike"

Keyword Highlighting

Highlight important terms to quickly identify relevant listings:

Highlighted keywords appear color-coded in listing titles and descriptions, making it easy to spot important details at a glance.

Seller Management

Blocking Sellers

Block sellers whose listings you don't want to see:

  1. Right-click on a seller name in any listing
  2. Select "Block this seller" from the context menu
  3. The seller will be added to your blocked list and their listings will be hidden

You can also manually add sellers to your blocked list in Settings.

Right-click context menu screenshot

Right-click a seller name to block or save them

Saving Favorite Sellers

Save sellers you trust and want to monitor closely:

  1. Right-click on a seller name
  2. Select "Save this seller"
  3. New listings from saved sellers will be highlighted in your feed so you can spot them at a glance

Bulk Analysis

Bulk Analysis lets you search and analyze large batches of Etsy listings at once, separate from your live feed. It is ideal for researching a niche, evaluating inventory in bulk, or sourcing from a large pool of listings.

Note: Bulk Analysis is a Pro feature.

Bulk Analysis screenshot

The Bulk Analysis search modal with query and filter configuration

Marketplace Search

Run large searches across Etsy:

Working with Results

Once results are loaded, you can:

Display Options

Grid vs. List View

Toggle between grid and list view for different browsing experiences:

Grid vs. list view comparison screenshot

List view (left) provides compact rows; grid view (right) shows larger images

Image Expansion

Hover over listing thumbnails to see larger images. Configure expansion size:

Price Display

Toggle "Round Price to Nearest Dollar" in Settings to display prices without cents (e.g., $35.99 becomes $36). This is a display-only setting and does not affect exports or filters.

Timezone Settings

Set your timezone to see accurate listing times. Choose from major US, European, and Asian timezones.

Automation Features

Auto-Scheduling

Automate your searches to run at specific times:

  1. Enable "Auto Schedule" in Settings
  2. Set your desired start time (e.g., 9:00 AM)
  3. Set your desired stop time (e.g., 5:00 PM)
  4. Keep Powerbuyer open in your browser; the scheduler will automatically start and stop searches within your set hours

Auto-scheduling operates on the browser tab where you are logged in. The tab must remain open for the scheduler to function.

Note: Auto-scheduling is available on the Pro plan.

Telegram Notifications

Receive instant notifications on your phone when new listings match your keywords or saved sellers post new items:

  1. Open Settings and expand the Telegram Notifications card under the Preferences tab
  2. Click "Connect with Telegram" to open @powerbuyer_bot
  3. Press Start in Telegram to get your linking code
  4. Paste the code back in Settings and click Link
  5. Toggle on the keywords you want alerts for, and enable saved seller notifications

Note: Telegram notifications are available on the Pro plan.

Managing Results

Dismissing Listings

Remove listings you're not interested in:

Settings Management

Backing Up Settings

Save your configuration to a file:

  1. Go to Settings and find Settings Management
  2. Click "Back up settings"
  3. Your settings will be downloaded as a JSON file

Importing Settings

Restore settings from a backup:

  1. Go to Settings and find Settings Management
  2. Click "Import settings"
  3. Select your backup JSON file
  4. Your settings will be restored

Subscription Management

Free Trial

All new accounts receive a 10-day free trial with full access to every feature. No credit card is required to start. After the trial ends, subscribe to the Pro plan to continue using Powerbuyer. Your data and settings are preserved.

Upgrading Your Plan

Upgrade to Pro for full access:

  1. Click on your plan name in the dashboard header
  2. Select "Upgrade Plan"
  3. Choose your desired plan on the pricing page
  4. Complete payment through Stripe

Managing Your Subscription

View and manage your subscription:

What's Included

Feature Free Trial Pro
Live Search 10 days Unlimited
Bulk Analysis 10 days Unlimited
Advanced Filtering 10 days Unlimited
Keyword Highlighting 10 days Unlimited
Seller Management 10 days Unlimited
Auto-Scheduling 10 days Unlimited
Telegram Notifications 10 days Unlimited

Troubleshooting

Authentication Issues

If you can't sign in:

Search Not Starting

If searches won't start:

Missing Listings

If you think you're missing listings:

Tips and Best Practices

Optimize Your Searches

Manage Your Feed Efficiently

Stay on Top of Opportunities

Need More Help?

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