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    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "can%20you%20put%20a%20request%20for%20a%20product%20out%20on%20ebay"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "No \u2014 eBay doesn\u2019t have a current feature that lets you post a \u201cwanted\u201d or \u201crequest for product\u201d ad where sellers can offer items specifically in response to your request. ([boards.straightdope.com](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wanted-classification-on-ebay/132401?utm_source=openai))\n\nHere are some alternatives you can use:\n\n---\n\n### What You *Can* Do\n\n1. **Save Searches & Get Alerts**  \n   If you search for the item you want, you can save the search and turn on alerts. eBay will email you whenever something matching your criteria gets listed. ([community.ebay.com](https://community.ebay.com/t5/Buying/placing-a-wanted-ad/td-p/32142204?utm_source=openai))\n\n2. **\u201cHelp Me Find\u201d / \u201cHelp Me Shop\u201d Tools**  \n   - *Help Me Find*: Upload a photo or description of what you're looking for and ask friends to help. ([pages.ebay.com](https://pages.ebay.com/helpmefind/?utm_source=openai))  \n   - *Help Me Shop*: Save items, and invite friends to vote or help you decide among options. This works well if you want opinions or options shown to you. ([pages.ebay.com](https://pages.ebay.com/helpmeshop/?utm_source=openai))\n\n3. **Try Other Platforms or Forums**  \n   - Classifieds sites like Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, or local groups often have \u201cISO\u201d (In Search Of) posts\u2014similar to wanted ads.  \n   - You might also check collector forums, Reddit, or Facebook groups focused on the kind of item you want.\n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can help you write a good \u201cwanted\u201d ad you can post on one of these other sites, or help you set up a saved search on eBay so you can get notified. Do you want me to put something together?"
    }
]