

Think eBay should've price matched? Let's find out.
eBay price match eligibility criteria - what qualifies for a match?
Best Price Guarantee: eBay Australia’s guarantee applies after your purchase. If you buy a new, fixed-price item and then find the same product cheaper on an approved retailer's website within 48 hours, eBay will beat that price by 5% via voucher.
✅ Eligible Criteria:
- Identical Items: Same brand, model, specifications; must be new and unopened.
- Post-Purchase Claim: Claim after buying, not before.
- Within 48 Hours: Cheaper price must be found within 48 hours after your eBay purchase.
- Approved Retailers Only: Over 120 Australian online stores including Amazon AU, JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman, Myer, Target, Big W, Temple & Webster, and THE ICONIC.
- Total Price Calculation: Competitor's item price plus shipping must be lower than your eBay purchase total.
- Same Currency & Country: Competitor’s price in AUD, Australian shipping address required.
- One Claim Per Day: Maximum 1 claim per day, 10 per month, capped at $150 voucher per claim.
❌ Not Eligible:
- Auctions, used items, eBay Motors listings.
- Competitors not on the approved list.
- Prices found after the 48-hour window.
- Pricing errors or temporarily unavailable items.
How to request a price match at eBay
Step-by-Step Claim Process:
- Buy First on eBay
- Note the eBay Item ID from your confirmation email or purchase history.
- Note the eBay Item ID from your confirmation email or purchase history.
- Find Cheaper Price
- Within 48 hours, identify a lower price from an approved retailer.
- Within 48 hours, identify a lower price from an approved retailer.
- Prepare Evidence
- Take a screenshot showing competitor's product page, price, stock status, and URL.
- Take a screenshot showing competitor's product page, price, stock status, and URL.
- Contact eBay Customer Service
- Use eBay's Live Chat or call customer support.
- Clearly state: "I want to make a Best Price Guarantee claim."
- Use eBay's Live Chat or call customer support.
- Provide Details to eBay
- Give eBay rep your Item ID and competitor link. Share the screenshot if requested.
- Give eBay rep your Item ID and competitor link. Share the screenshot if requested.
- Verification & Approval
- eBay verifies item and price details.
- eBay verifies item and price details.
- Receive Your Voucher
- Upon approval, receive a voucher worth 110% of the price difference (difference + 5% bonus).
- Upon approval, receive a voucher worth 110% of the price difference (difference + 5% bonus).
- Using Your Voucher
- Voucher valid for 90 days for future eBay purchases.
- Single-use, cannot combine with other promo codes.
- Voucher valid for 90 days for future eBay purchases.
Example: If your eBay price was $100 and competitor’s price is $90, your voucher will be $10 (difference) + $4.50 (5% of $90), totaling $14.50.
eBay accepted competitors & required proof
✅ Accepted Competitors:
- Major Australian retailers: Amazon AU, JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman, Myer, David Jones, Officeworks, Kmart, Target, Big W, Bunnings.
- Fashion & Lifestyle: THE ICONIC, Temple & Webster, Adairs.
- Electronics & Tech: Bing Lee, Appliances Online, Mwave, CameraHouse.
- Sports & Outdoors: Rebel Sport, Anaconda, 99 Bikes.
- Beauty & Pharmacy: Chemist Warehouse, Priceline.
- Marketplaces & Deals: Catch.com.au, Kogan, Ozsale.
📄 Required Proof:
- Competitor's URL link clearly displaying product, price, shipping.
- Screenshot of competitor’s item page (recommended backup evidence).
- eBay Item ID (transaction details).
Exclusions & limitations - when price matches are not allowed at eBay
🚫 Exclusions:
- Claims after 48-hour period.
- Used items, auctions, Best Offers, vehicles.
- Competitors not on the approved retailer list.
- Pricing errors or expired competitor prices.
- Competitor prices requiring exclusive coupon codes.
⚠️ Voucher Limitations:
- Maximum voucher amount capped at $150 per claim.
- Voucher valid for 90 days only.
- Cannot combine voucher with other promotions or transfer to another person.
- If the item is returned, voucher value may be deducted from the refund or cancelled.
🚩 Usage Limits:
- Limited to 1 claim per day, 10 claims per month per account.
- Claims must be genuine. eBay reserves the right to deny suspected fraudulent or abusive claims.
eBay requests sent through Ajust
Recent eBay price match experiences
Success story: “Bought headphones for $350, saw them for $320 elsewhere. eBay gave me a $31.50 voucher in under 15 mins. It was a great experience!”
Price Match difficulties: Occasional confusion or incorrect denials from eBay support agents regarding competitor sales. Additional difficulty if competitor price changes or goes out-of-stock quickly.

Official eBay Price Match Policies & Support Links
- eBay Australia Best Price Guarantee Official Page: Full policy details & approved retailer list.
- eBay Australia Help Centre – Best Price Guarantee FAQ: Common questions explained clearly.
- eBay Customer Service (Live Chat & Phone): Direct contact for claim assistance.
- Terms & Conditions for eBay Best Price Guarantee: Complete fine print and claim limitations.
eBay Price Match FAQs
What items qualify for an eBay Australia price match?
Only brand-new, unopened, fixed-price items from approved Aussie retailers qualify. The product must be identical in brand, model, and specs. Price matches are post-purchase and only valid within 48 hours of buying on eBay. The cheaper item must be available from a listed retailer and show a lower total (item plus shipping) in AUD, shipping to an Australian address.
How do I successfully claim eBay’s Best Price Guarantee?
After purchase, find a lower price from an approved retailer within 48 hours. Gather a screenshot showing the item, price, stock status, and URL. Contact eBay support and say, “I want to make a Best Price Guarantee claim.” Provide the eBay Item ID and competitor link. Once verified, eBay will issue a voucher worth 110% of the price difference.
What limitations should I know before requesting a price match on eBay?
You can't claim on used items, auctions, or if the lower price appears after 48 hours. The cheaper item must be in stock and from an approved Aussie retailer. Vouchers are capped at $150, expire in 90 days, and can’t be combined with other promo codes or transferred.
What if the competitor’s price changes or goes out of stock?
If the lower-priced item becomes unavailable or the price changes before you submit your claim, eBay may reject it. It’s critical to take screenshots and act fast-initiate your claim as soon as you spot the better price to lock in your eligibility.
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