Affiliate Disclosure & How We Help You Save

TL;DR: AuctionMapper is completely free to use. We earn small commissions when you purchase through our eBay links, which keeps our advanced search tools free for everyone. You never pay extra.

🎯 Why AuctionMapper Exists

We all know that there are many gold nuggets buried in the millions of items for sale on eBay, and we want to give you the tools to quickly filter those out and find them. Our tools help you:

Find hidden gems with advanced filtering combinations combining subcategory, search terms, and item aspects
See true total costs by displaying item price plus shipping costs as shown on eBay
Map listings geographically (for example for luxury goods) allowing you to possibly arrange to examine nearby items in person
Compare identical items side-by-side instantly

Result: You make better purchasing decisions and often save money. That's a win-win!

💰 How We Keep the Lights On

AuctionMapper participates in the eBay Partner Network, an affiliate marketing program. Here's exactly how it works:

When You Click "View on eBay":

You're redirected to the official eBay listing
eBay places a 24-hour tracking cookie on your browser
If you purchase anything on eBay within 24 hours of clicking our link, we earn a 1-5% commission on the sale price, subject to eBay's per-item payout caps
You pay the exact same price - zero markup from us

Complete Transparency:

Commission range: 1-5% of your purchase (paid by eBay, not you), subject to eBay's per-item payout caps
Your cost: Exactly the same as going to eBay directly
What we don't do: Track you beyond that 24-hour window
Our goal: Simply help you quickly find what you're looking for

❓ Your Questions Answered

"Does this affect the prices I see?"

Nope! All prices come directly from eBay's live data. We don't modify, markup, or filter based on commission rates.

"Why should I use your links instead of going to eBay directly?"

Great question! You get our advanced search tools, mapping features, and shipping calculators that eBay doesn't offer. Plus, supporting us keeps these tools free and constantly improving.

"Do you favor certain sellers or listings?"

Never. Our search results are ranked by eBay's algorithms and your filter preferences - not by commission potential. We show you the best matches for your search.

"What if I don't want to support affiliate commissions?"

No problem! You can always go to eBay directly after using our tools to find what you want. We'd rather help you find the perfect item than earn a commission on the wrong one.

📋 Legal Requirements

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires us to disclose our affiliate relationships. Here's our official disclosure:

FTC Disclosure: AuctionMapper.com is a participant in the eBay Partner Network, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by linking to eBay.com. When you click our "View on eBay" links, we may earn a commission if you make a purchase within 24 hours. This commission comes from eBay at no additional cost to you.

Our Standards:

Clear labeling: All eBay links are marked "View on eBay" with external link icons
Prominent disclosure: Every page with affiliate links shows our disclosure banner
Independence: eBay doesn't control our content, recommendations, or search results
Accuracy: All product information comes directly from eBay's official data

🛡️ Our Promise to You

Quality Over Commission

We built AuctionMapper because we're eBay power users ourselves. Every feature exists because we wanted it for our own shopping. Revenue supports development, but user experience comes first.

No Spam, No Tricks

No pop-ups or forced redirects
No email capture requirements
No hidden fees or premium features
No manipulation of search results for profit

Continuous Improvement

Every commission earned goes toward:

Adding new search and filtering features
Improving mobile experience
Expanding mapping and local pickup tools
Maintaining fast, reliable service

Bottom Line: You get powerful search tools for free, we earn small commissions to keep improving them, and you never pay a penny extra. Everyone wins!

💬 Questions or Concerns?

We're real people building tools for fellow eBay enthusiasts. Got feedback, questions, or suggestions?

Email us: team@auctionmapper.com

Response time: Usually within 24 hours

We love hearing:

Feature requests and ideas
Bug reports or issues
Success stories (found something great?)
General feedback on transparency

📄 Additional Information

Last Updated: August 9, 2025

eBay Independence: AuctionMapper is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by eBay Inc. eBay is a trademark of eBay Inc.

Data Sources: All product listings, prices, and seller information displayed on AuctionMapper come directly from eBay's public APIs and are updated in real-time.

Privacy: See our Privacy Policy for details on data collection and usage.