Opportunity signals
Previous 30 calendar days of observed eBay activity, through 2026-09-24. The strongest opportunity score appears first in each table, with revenue breaking a tie. Search or select a column heading to reorder the table.
Recent days appear after every category has been visited and daily totals are built. Historical totals may grow as older sales are found. Product opportunities compare actively tracked revenue leaders; category opportunities compare all scored active leaf categories.
How are opportunity scores calculated?
Revenue per seller contributes 35%, items sold per seller 25%, total sales 20%, and fewer sellers 20%. Category scores compare every active scored leaf category; only categories above the lower quartile for both sales and revenue, with at least two sellers, appear. Product scores compare actively tracked product revenue leaders; products must rank in the top half for both revenue and sales, with at least two sellers. Counts are estimates. Check fees, active listings, condition, and sourcing cost before buying.
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Product Opportunities Among Sales Leaders
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| Rank | Opportunity | Opportunity Score | Revenue | Sales | Unique sellers | Revenue per seller |
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| 1 | 2023 topps chrome disney 100 | 80 | $953,375 | 4,186 | ~325 | $2,933 |
| 2 | apple iphone 17 pro max | 47 | $1,162,974 | 1,659 | ~953 | $1,220 |
| 3 | apple iphone 16 pro max | 47 | $662,800 | 1,219 | ~641 | $1,034 |
| 4 | 2026 topps chrome marvel comics | 47 | $374,795 | 5,191 | ~1,189 | $315 |
| 5 | 2025 26 topps chrome update | 46 | $881,343 | 6,219 | ~1,835 | $480 |
| 6 | apple iphone 15 pro max | 41 | $563,410 | 1,389 | ~785 | $718 |
| 7 | pokemon 30th anniversary celebration elite | 25 | $403,788 | 2,125 | ~1,378 | $293 |
Best eBay resale opportunity statistics from the previous 30 calendar days
Here are the leaders and useful comparisons from the tables above. These answers update with each new report.
- Which eBay category had the highest opportunity score?
- Collectibles > Non-Sport Trading Cards > Trading Card Box & Case Breaks 98 score · $432.3K revenue · 21,297 items · $20 typical price
- Which tracked eBay product had the highest opportunity score?
- 2023 topps chrome disney 100 80 score · $953.4K revenue · 4,186 items · $244 typical price
- Which eBay category opportunity represented the largest market?
- Sports Mem, Cards & Fan Shop > Sports Trading Cards > Trading Card Box & Case Breaks $19.6M sold revenue · 341,103 sales
- Which tracked eBay product opportunity represented the largest market?
- apple iphone 17 pro max $1.2M sold revenue · 1,659 sales
- Which eBay category opportunity had the highest typical price?
- Business & Industrial > Heavy Equipment, Parts & Attachments > Heavy Equipment > Scis… $6.9K typical sold value · 585 sales
- Which higher-priced eBay category had the strongest opportunity score?
- Sports Mem, Cards & Fan Shop > Sports Trading Cards > Trading Card Repacks 94 score · $274 typical value
- How many eBay category opportunities scored 80 or higher?
- 25 of 25 categories Within the opportunity table shown above
- What did the middle of the eBay opportunity list look like?
- The middle result 89 score · $41K revenue · 1,639 sales · $24 typical value
Best eBay resale opportunities by demand and price
The strongest lead depends on the seller. Use the chart to separate higher-volume lanes from higher-price lanes before checking exact comps and margins.
Sales vs. typical price
Rows farther right sold more. Rows higher up sold at a higher typical price.
Bubble size: Observed revenue
Both axes use log scales so smaller and larger results stay readable together.
Use this as a research map, then verify exact products, condition, fees, and sourcing cost.
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- Sports Mem, Cards & Fan Shop > Sports Trading Cards > Trading Card Box & Case Br341.1K sold · $58 typical price — $19.6M observed revenue
- Business & Industrial > Heavy Equipment, Parts & Attachments > Heavy Equipment >585 sold · $6.9K typical price — $3.8M observed revenue
- Sports Mem, Cards & Fan Shop > Autographs-Original > Sports Memorabilia Box & Ca23.9K sold · $33 typical price — $795.3K observed revenue
- Collectibles > Non-Sport Trading Cards > Trading Card Box & Case Breaks21.3K sold · $20 typical price — $432.3K observed revenue
- Sports Mem, Cards & Fan Shop > Sports Trading Cards > Trading Card Repacks797 sold · $274 typical price — $218K observed revenue
- Collectibles > Transportation > Railroadiana & Trains > Photographs > Slides18.9K sold · $9.65 typical price — $179.1K observed revenue
- Entertainment Memorabilia > Movie Memorabilia > Posters > Reproductions > 2000-N6.6K sold · $16 typical price — $105.5K observed revenue
- Toys & Hobbies > Collectible Card Games > CCG Repacks898 sold · $112 typical price — $100.6K observed revenue
- Pet Supplies > Fish & Aquariums > Coral & Live Rock3.2K sold · $31 typical price — $97.2K observed revenue
- Toys & Hobbies > Collectible Card Games > CCG Box & Case Breaks3.1K sold · $27 typical price — $82K observed revenue
- Cameras & Photo > Vintage Movie & Photography > Other Vintage Photography952 sold · $83 typical price — $77.6K observed revenue
- Collectibles > Rocks, Fossils & Minerals > Fossils > Arthropods > Insects, Hexap2.2K sold · $21 typical price — $43.4K observed revenue
- Collectibles > Transportation > Railroadiana & Trains > Photographs > Negatives1.7K sold · $25 typical price — $41K observed revenue
- Entertainment Memorabilia > Movie Memorabilia > Photographs > 2000-Now > Color5.4K sold · $6.75 typical price — $36.6K observed revenue
- Entertainment Memorabilia > Movie Memorabilia > Posters > Reproductions > 1980-86.4K sold · $5.56 typical price — $35.6K observed revenue
- Home & Garden > Yard, Garden & Outdoor Living > Pools & Spas > Pool Chemicals & 534 sold · $61 typical price — $32.6K observed revenue
- Business & Industrial > Heavy Equipment, Parts & Attachments > Heavy Equipment A1.4K sold · $24 typical price — $32.1K observed revenue
- Entertainment Memorabilia > Movie Memorabilia > Posters > Reproductions > Curren1.6K sold · $16 typical price — $25.6K observed revenue
What are the best resale opportunities on eBay?
Collectibles > Non-Sport Trading Cards > Trading Card Box & Case Breaks has the strongest combined opportunity signal in this table at 98, with 21.3K observed sales, $432.3K in revenue, and a typical price around $20. That makes it a research lead, not a promise of profit.
The score weighs revenue per seller, sales per seller, total sales, and seller count. It cannot know your buy cost, sourcing access, category knowledge, return rate, or how quickly you can process the inventory. Those inputs decide whether an opportunity is real for your business.
Which eBay resale opportunities have the strongest demand?
Sports Mem, Cards & Fan Shop > Sports Trading Cards > Trading Card Box & Case Breaks has the most observed sales at 341.1K. It also leads revenue at $19.6M. A seller should be able to explain where supply will come from and how each item will be listed, streamed, packed, and replaced before chasing that activity.
Lower-price volume can work with low acquisition cost and a fast workflow, but fees and labor consume the margin quickly. Higher prices leave more dollars per transaction while increasing sourcing and return risk.
How to test a eBay resale opportunity
Pick a lane where you already understand condition and pricing, then sample recent exact comps inside it. Estimate the full cost per sale, including inventory, platform fees, shipping supplies, labor, returns, and promotions. If the margin still works, start with a batch small enough to learn from.
Recheck the report after the next data window. A useful opportunity should have repeat demand, stable enough pricing, and inventory you can replenish. One strong month or one high score is not enough by itself.