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# Block List & Targeted Seller Searches

This guide walks you through two key tools for controlling seller visibility in your searches:

* **Block List**: Permanently exclude sellers across all searches
* **Targeted Seller Searches**: **Include Sellers or Exclude Sellers** for specific keyword setups

Whether you’re looking to block unwanted sellers or build highly targeted sourcing setups, these tools allow for flexible, powerful control over your results.

## Global Block Sellers

**Block Sellers with the Block List**

The **Block List** removes sellers across **all of your keyword searches**, it’s the preferred method for most users.

Use this to completely hide seller listings from appearing in **any search**.

**Quick Add**

Right-click a listing in the **results view > ignore seller**

* **Right-click** a listing in the results view
* Select **“Ignore Seller”** → Instantly adds the seller to your Block List**.**

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**Bulk Add/Edit**

* Navigate to **Grid > Blocked Sellers** from the top menu
* In the editor:
* Paste/type seller usernames (one per line)
* Click **Sort** to organize alphabetically (optional)
* Click **Save** to confirm

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Copy/Paste or type in sellers to block, sort alphabetically.

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When finished Editing, click **SAVE**

## Exclude Specific Sellers

**When to use**: When you want to exclude up to 10 sellers from a specific search, but not block them globally.

**How to access**:

* Go to the **Home > Keyword (eBay Searches) panel > Seller Type.**
* **Set Seller Type = Exclude**
* Enter seller names separated by commas (Example: “seller1,seller2,seller3”)

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## Include Specific Sellers

**How to access**:

* Follow the above steps as **“Search for Everything from a Specific Seller”** above
* Use a more **Specific Seller** to target exactly what you’re looking for

**Example**: If you want to find iPhone cases from seller “techstore123”, set:

* **Seller Type = Include**
* Sellers = techstore123

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**Note**: Make sure all other search settings (category, condition, etc.) are appropriate for what you’re seeking.

**Why use this instead of the Global Block List?** This method is more efficient for your system resources. The exclusion happens at the search level, whereas global blocking requires your system to find all items, including those sellers, and then remove them. It’s best to use this keyword-level exclusion for the top 10 sellers that post the most items.

## Exclude via Filter Rules

**When to use**: When you need to exclude **more than 10 sellers** or want more advanced filtering options.

**How to access**:

* Use the advanced filter rules section
* Create filter rules targeting seller names

**Benefits**:

* No limit on the number of sellers you can exclude
* More granular control over filtering conditions
* Can be combined with other filter criteria

**Note**: Filter rules can also be used to highlight specific sellers you want to identify in your results, giving you multiple ways to customize your search experience.