I was deep in the trenches of the internet last night trying to find a Nintendo Switch OLED Model that wouldn't cost me an entire month of rent. Mercari is such a treasure chest because you can find everything from rare Pokemon cards to high end designer handbags, but the hunt can honestly be a little much.
That whole stressful cycle of refreshing and worrying is exactly why I finally started using the PriceLasso app to act as my personal Mercari price tracker. It is such a massive relief to stop being a digital detective and just let the technology do the hard work in the background. Instead of me constantly stalking a listing, the app watches the items I want and sends a quick price drop alert the moment a seller decides to lower their asking price.
1. Sign-up for PriceLasso (100% free).
2. Next, add our Browser Extension
3. Just click our green PriceLasso button on any Mercari product page to easily get price alerts
PriceLasso will automatically check Mercari prices and alert you when the price drops.
What really makes Mercari stand out is that it feels like a giant community garage sale where you can find things you never knew existed. Whether its a Vintage 90s Nirvana Tour Tee or a Rare Limited Edition Pikachu Figurine, Mercari is a solid bet. The items often have these super specific and quirky titles like The Original Pink Squishmallow Butterfly or a Handcrafted Reclaimed Wood Jewelry Box that give them so much personality. It is the kind of place where you can stumble upon a discontinued beauty product right next to a set of professional art supplies. This unique mix of nostalgic collectibles and everyday essentials is why people get so hooked on scrolling through the listings for hours.
If you really want to be a pro at saving money you have to understand the timing of the marketplace. Most sellers tend to be most active during peak hours between seven and ten in the evening when everyone is relaxing and looking to move their inventory. You should also keep an eye out for those Friday limited time offers where sellers often drop prices to drum up interest for the weekend. A secret tip is to leave an item in your favorites for a few days because many sellers will send a private offer directly to you just to close the deal. By combining these little timing tricks with an automated tracking system you can finally get those rare finds at a price that actually makes sense for your budget.
With PriceLasso, you can track Mercari prices automatically with alerts delivered directly to your email.
With 200,000+ alerts created, we've already helped shoppers rope in over $4M in savings, averaging $15 saved per alert!
I love getting price drop emails on things I regularly buy. PriceLasso already saved me hundreds of dollars!
Awesome free App! Perfect for stocking up when there's a real deal. And for tracking bigger items too.
Got four alerts in one day and all big discounts on the stuff I buy all the time. This thing's a lifesaver.
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