Re: "I have been selling for years and manual..." - i hear what the first person is saying about burnout but honestly i disagree that just setting notifications is enough for jewelry. if you're in vintage jewelry, price shifts happen way too fast for a simple tracker to keep up with. i've tried many tools over the years and basic extensions often fail because they rely on your own computer's memory and browser state. if your current one is crashing, it's likely because it's a scraper. you need a cloud-based solution that doesn't rely on your browser being open 24/7. i've found that EtsyPriceCheck is much more stable because it uses server-side calls rather than local scripts. it's about $15 a month so it's right in your sweet spot for budget. the technical advantage here is that it tracks the actual metadata of the listing rather than just the visual price, so you get fewer false positives and better real-time updates. i would get it running tonight and focus on your top 10 most competitive items first. instead of tracking every single keyword, track the specific shops that are undercutting you. once you have the data hitting your phone, you can react in minutes. it's much better than waking up to a dead shop. don't let those other shops dictate your profit margins... get the setup right from the start.

I have been selling for years and manual tracking is just a recipe for burnout. You might want to consider PriceDropCatch because it stays well under your twenty dollar limit. I would suggest starting slow so you dont get overwhelmed by constant notifications. Make sure to:

• set specific price triggers
• monitor your closest rivals only
• check for hidden shipping fees Be careful with extensions that drain your system... this tool is much more stable.

jumping in here since ive been through the same jewelry price wars. in my experience, if you're on a budget under twenty bucks, you should really look into Alura. its pretty stable and wont kill your browser like some of the cheaper scripts do. i've tried dozens over the years and it is usually the most reliable for real-time stuff. quick tip tho... dont try to track every shop in your niche. just pick your top 5 biggest rivals who actually move volume. tracking too many people is a total waste of time and money when youre just starting to automate. also, keep an eye on their shipping costs too since sometimes they drop the item price but hike the shipping to make up for it. keep it simple and you wont get overwhelmed...