Long-Term eBay Research Assistant | Experienced Candidates Preferred

Job Overview
We operate an eBay export business focused on Japanese products (books, hobby items, business & industry items, musical instruments, etc.).
We are looking for a reliable, long-term partner for product research.
You will research sold items on eBay, compare them with Japanese e-commerce sites, and record details in a Profit Calculation Sheet (Excel/Google Sheets).
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Work Process
1. Research Sold Listings on eBay
o Check the sales history in assigned categories.
2. Cross-Check With Japanese EC Sites
o Search Japanese platforms (Yahoo! Auctions, Mercari, Rakuten, etc.)
o Record purchase price, product link, and other details (approx. 15 fields).
3. Fill Out Profit Calculation Sheet
o Submit completed sheet with eBay sold price, sourcing cost, URL, etc.
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Target Categories
• Books
• Hobbies (figures, game-related items)
• Business & Industry related products
• Musical instruments
(We mainly focus on rare Japanese items in demand in North America, Europe, and Australia.)
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Requirements & Conditions
• Must research at least 40 items per week (approx. 4–6 hours).
• Must have PC, internet, and communication tools (Slack, Zoom).
• Work is fully remote, flexible, side-work OK.
• Accuracy and detail orientation required.
Trial: 20 products (for quality check).
Main contract: 100 products within ~3 weeks (approx. 10–15 hours).
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Compensation
Payment Rules (Milestone-Based)
• If an item shows 20%+ profit margin → Paid at the normal rate.
• If an item shows below 20% profit margin → Paid $0.01/item (minimum guarantee).
Rates
• Trial Milestone (20 items): $0.25/item (20%+ margin) → up to $5.
• Main Milestone (100 items): $0.35/item (20%+ margin) → up to $35.
• Payment is made per milestone, upon submission and approval (inspection completed).
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Communication
• Before contract: Freelancer messaging.
• After contract: Slack and Zoom.
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Qualifications
• Not an active eBay seller, not working for other eBay sellers.
• Able to maintain confidentiality, no unauthorized subcontracting.
• Familiar with Japanese EC platforms (Yahoo! Auctions, Mercari, Rakuten).
• Skilled in Excel/Google Sheets.
• Careful, accurate, and detail-oriented.
• Available to start immediately.
• eBay research or global marketplace experience preferred.
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Application Questions
When applying, please answer:
1. Do you have experience with eBay product research or on other marketplaces?
2. Do you have experience using Japanese websites like Yahoo! Auctions or Mercari?
3. How many items per week can you research, and when?
4. Describe your PC setup and internet environment.

Especially, we require supports in Musical Instrument & Business Industrial.
Thie Job requires Certain Level of Technics, Experienced candidates are Highly Recommended.