How Prelovu Works

Prelovu is an independent market aggregator that helps shoppers discover pre-owned, refurbished, and auction listings from eBay without browsing eBay directly. This page explains exactly how our platform works, where our data comes from, and how we earn revenue.

1. Sourcing from eBay

Prelovu connects to the eBay Browse API to fetch live listings across 25+ categories. We query eBay's catalog every few minutes and cache results for 5 minutes to balance freshness with API rate limits. All listings you see are real, active eBay listings — we do not host listings ourselves.

2. Live Data Refresh

Prices, bid counts, and availability change constantly on eBay. Our pages revalidate every 5 minutes (300 seconds), meaning the data you see is never more than a few minutes old. When you click a listing, you are redirected directly to eBay where the most current price and availability are shown.

3. Smart Filtering

We surface eBay's native condition filters (Used, Refurbished, Like New, Open Box, Auction) alongside custom filters like price range, free shipping, and subcategory browsing. This makes it easier to narrow down thousands of listings to the ones that match your criteria.

4. Affiliate Transparency

Prelovu participates in the eBay Partner Network (EPN). When you click a listing and make a purchase on eBay, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This does not influence which listings appear, how they are ranked, or what prices are shown.

5. Direct to eBay

Every product card links directly to the original eBay listing. We do not handle payments, shipping, or disputes. All transactions happen on eBay's platform under eBay's Buyer Protection policies. Always verify the seller's feedback score and return policy before purchasing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prelovu affiliated with eBay?

No. Prelovu is an independent website and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by eBay Inc. eBay® is a registered trademark of eBay Inc.

Why do prices sometimes differ from eBay?

Prices on Prelovu reflect the data we received from eBay within the last 5 minutes. Auction prices change with every bid, and sellers may update fixed prices. Always verify the current price on eBay before purchasing.

Do you store my personal data?

No. Prelovu does not require registration and does not collect personal information. We only use basic analytics (page views) and the eBay Partner Network tracking cookie for affiliate attribution.

How accurate are the condition labels?

Condition labels come directly from eBay sellers. We display them as-is. Conditions like "Used" or "Refurbished" are self-reported by sellers, so always read the full item description on eBay before buying.