{
  "publisher": "HoodCar",
  "legalName": "Hood Intelligence Corp.",
  "url": "https://hoodcar.com/trending",
  "dateModified": "2026-09-12T16:00:00Z",
  "dateModifiedLabel": "September 12, 2026",
  "methodology": "HoodCar’s eBay Trending ranking is an editorial index, not a live bestseller API dump. We combine (1) eBay’s disclosed 2026 focused categories from public earnings commentary (collectibles, motors, fashion, refurbished), (2) 30-day sold-revenue and unit reports from independent marketplace trackers, (3) eBay search-demand indexes (PS5, Pokémon, iPhone, etc.), and (4) EPN category economics — where eBay actually wins vs Amazon (trading cards, watches, authenticated sneakers, refurbished Apple). Typical prices are public ranges, not a live quote. Rankings updated September 12, 2026. HoodCar is an eBay Partner Network affiliate.",
  "categories": [
    {
      "id": "trading-cards",
      "name": "Trading Cards",
      "kicker": "eBay focused category · HoodCar core",
      "blurb": "eBay’s collectibles engine. Trading-card singles are among the highest-unit categories on the marketplace; basketball, football, baseball and World Cup soccer are the live lanes.",
      "products": [
        {
          "rank": 1,
          "name": "Panini Prizm Basketball hobby",
          "why": "NBA Finals residual demand; hobby boxes still the default chase.",
          "typicalPrice": "$350–$900",
          "query": "Panini Prizm basketball hobby box",
          "image": "https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/bDoAAeSwLrNql35z/s-l800.jpg",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Panini%20Prizm%20basketball%20hobby%20box&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-trading-cards-1&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 2,
          "name": "Panini Prizm Football hobby",
          "why": "Highest-volume modern football product on eBay.",
          "typicalPrice": "$400–$1,200",
          "query": "Panini Prizm football hobby box",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/football%2Ccard%2Chobby/all?lock=6931",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Panini%20Prizm%20football%20hobby%20box&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-trading-cards-2&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 3,
          "name": "Topps Chrome Baseball",
          "why": "Flagship chrome baseball; Ohtani / Judge chase.",
          "typicalPrice": "$180–$500",
          "query": "Topps Chrome baseball hobby",
          "image": "https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/oGkAAeSwgW9qlze7/s-l800.jpg",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Topps%20Chrome%20baseball%20hobby&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-trading-cards-3&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 4,
          "name": "Panini Prizm Soccer",
          "why": "eBay flagged accelerating soccer-card demand around the World Cup.",
          "typicalPrice": "$120–$400",
          "query": "Panini Prizm soccer hobby World Cup",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/soccer%2Ccard/all?lock=1307",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Panini%20Prizm%20soccer%20hobby%20World%20Cup&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-trading-cards-4&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 5,
          "name": "Michael Jordan graded slabs",
          "why": "The floor’s most-watched player on HoodCar and eBay.",
          "typicalPrice": "$40–$8,000",
          "query": "Michael Jordan PSA 10",
          "image": "https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/SckAAeSwIK1qlhkK/s-l800.jpg",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Michael%20Jordan%20PSA%2010&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-trading-cards-5&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 6,
          "name": "Shohei Ohtani PSA / BGS",
          "why": "Two-way star; year-round bid density.",
          "typicalPrice": "$30–$2,500",
          "query": "Shohei Ohtani PSA 10",
          "image": "https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/oGkAAeSwgW9qlze7/s-l800.jpg",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Shohei%20Ohtani%20PSA%2010&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-trading-cards-6&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 7,
          "name": "Patrick Mahomes Prizm",
          "why": "NFL’s most liquid modern quarterback card.",
          "typicalPrice": "$25–$1,200",
          "query": "Patrick Mahomes Prizm PSA 10",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/football%2Ccard/all?lock=2796",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Patrick%20Mahomes%20Prizm%20PSA%2010&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-trading-cards-7&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 8,
          "name": "Mickey Mantle vintage",
          "why": "Blue-chip vintage; high AOV, auction-first.",
          "typicalPrice": "$200–$25,000",
          "query": "Mickey Mantle PSA graded",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/baseball%2Cvintage%2Ccard/all?lock=816",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Mickey%20Mantle%20PSA%20graded&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-trading-cards-8&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 9,
          "name": "Panini Select Football",
          "why": "Secondary football hobby after Prizm.",
          "typicalPrice": "$150–$450",
          "query": "Panini Select football hobby",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/football%2Ccard/all?lock=5292",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Panini%20Select%20football%20hobby&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-trading-cards-9&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 10,
          "name": "Topps Series baseball blasters",
          "why": "Low-ticket on-ramp; impulse volume.",
          "typicalPrice": "$25–$60",
          "query": "Topps Series 1 baseball blaster",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/basketball%2Ccard%2Ccollectible/all?lock=4579",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Topps%20Series%201%20baseball%20blaster&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-trading-cards-10&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "pokemon",
      "name": "Pokémon",
      "kicker": "Top eBay search · 53% sell-through",
      "blurb": "“Pokemon” and “pokemon cards” sit in eBay’s top search terms. Pokémon singles post ~53% sell-through — far above generic sports cards.",
      "products": [
        {
          "rank": 1,
          "name": "Pokémon Prismatic Evolutions",
          "why": "Current English chase set; ETBs and boosters move daily.",
          "typicalPrice": "$4–$180",
          "query": "pokemon Prismatic Evolutions booster",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/pokemon%2Cbooster/all?lock=5215",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=pokemon%20Prismatic%20Evolutions%20booster&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-pokemon-1&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 2,
          "name": "Pokémon 151",
          "why": "Nostalgia set; Japanese and English both liquid.",
          "typicalPrice": "$80–$400",
          "query": "pokemon 151 booster box",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/pokemon%2Ccard/all?lock=5365",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=pokemon%20151%20booster%20box&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-pokemon-2&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 3,
          "name": "Charizard PSA 10",
          "why": "The TCG analog of Jordan — always in the hottest auctions.",
          "typicalPrice": "$50–$15,000",
          "query": "Charizard PSA 10",
          "image": "https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/QhgAAeSwq2JqmHTs/s-l800.jpg",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Charizard%20PSA%2010&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-pokemon-3&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 4,
          "name": "Pikachu graded",
          "why": "Highest-recognition Pokémon SKU after Charizard.",
          "typicalPrice": "$20–$5,000",
          "query": "Pikachu PSA 10",
          "image": "https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/sokAAeSwCQJqgkek/s-l800.jpg",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Pikachu%20PSA%2010&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-pokemon-4&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 5,
          "name": "Surging Sparks",
          "why": "Recent SV-era set with residual sealed demand.",
          "typicalPrice": "$4–$160",
          "query": "pokemon Surging Sparks booster",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/pokemon%2Ccard/all?lock=1995",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=pokemon%20Surging%20Sparks%20booster&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-pokemon-5&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 6,
          "name": "Elite Trainer Boxes",
          "why": "Gift-ready sealed; converts without collector literacy.",
          "typicalPrice": "$40–$90",
          "query": "pokemon elite trainer box",
          "image": "https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/OqgAAeSwxqFqmDm~/s-l800.jpg",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=pokemon%20elite%20trainer%20box&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-pokemon-6&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 7,
          "name": "Japanese booster boxes",
          "why": "Import premium; strong sell-through vs English.",
          "typicalPrice": "$60–$250",
          "query": "pokemon japanese booster box",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/pokemon%2Cjapan/all?lock=1320",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=pokemon%20japanese%20booster%20box&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-pokemon-7&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 8,
          "name": "Vintage Base Set",
          "why": "1999 English; the vintage Pokémon floor.",
          "typicalPrice": "$30–$4,000",
          "query": "pokemon base set unlimited PSA",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/pokemon%2Cvintage%2Ccard/all?lock=6566",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=pokemon%20base%20set%20unlimited%20PSA&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-pokemon-8&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 9,
          "name": "Umbreon / Eeveelutions",
          "why": "Modern grail chase (Moonbreon and cousins).",
          "typicalPrice": "$80–$3,000",
          "query": "Umbreon PSA 10 moonbreon",
          "image": "https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/SMwAAeSwALdqkLJQ/s-l800.jpg",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Umbreon%20PSA%2010%20moonbreon&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-pokemon-9&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 10,
          "name": "Destined Rivals / current SV",
          "why": "Newest English wave — search is still climbing.",
          "typicalPrice": "$4–$150",
          "query": "pokemon Destined Rivals booster",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/pokemon%2Ccard/all?lock=5344",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=pokemon%20Destined%20Rivals%20booster&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-pokemon-10&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "watches",
      "name": "Watches",
      "kicker": "eBay’s #1 category by sold revenue",
      "blurb": "Wristwatches lead tracked eBay sold revenue (~$26M / 30 days, ~$354 typical). Luxury and pre-owned authentication is the eBay advantage vs Amazon.",
      "products": [
        {
          "rank": 1,
          "name": "Rolex Datejust",
          "why": "The volume king of authenticated pre-owned Rolex.",
          "typicalPrice": "$5,000–$14,000",
          "query": "Rolex Datejust authentic",
          "image": "/trending/photos/watches-1.jpg",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Rolex%20Datejust%20authentic&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-watches-1&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 2,
          "name": "Rolex Submariner",
          "why": "Highest-recognition sports Rolex on eBay.",
          "typicalPrice": "$8,000–$20,000",
          "query": "Rolex Submariner authentic",
          "image": "/trending/photos/watches-2.jpg",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Rolex%20Submariner%20authentic&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-watches-2&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 3,
          "name": "Omega Speedmaster",
          "why": "Moonwatch; strong authenticated secondary market.",
          "typicalPrice": "$3,500–$8,000",
          "query": "Omega Speedmaster professional",
          "image": "/trending/photos/watches-3.jpg",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Omega%20Speedmaster%20professional&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-watches-3&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 4,
          "name": "Seiko 5 / SKX",
          "why": "Entry automatic; unit volume, not ticket.",
          "typicalPrice": "$80–$250",
          "query": "Seiko 5 sports watch",
          "image": "/trending/photos/watches-4.jpg",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Seiko%205%20sports%20watch&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-watches-4&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 5,
          "name": "Cartier Tank",
          "why": "Fashion-luxury crossover; high AOV.",
          "typicalPrice": "$2,000–$8,000",
          "query": "Cartier Tank watch authentic",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/cartier%2Cwatch%2Cluxury/all?lock=536",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Cartier%20Tank%20watch%20authentic&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-watches-5&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 6,
          "name": "Tudor Black Bay",
          "why": "Rolex sibling brand; younger buyer.",
          "typicalPrice": "$2,500–$5,000",
          "query": "Tudor Black Bay watch",
          "image": "/trending/photos/watches-6.jpg",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Tudor%20Black%20Bay%20watch&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-watches-6&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 7,
          "name": "Apple Watch Ultra",
          "why": "Smartwatch volume inside the watches meta-category.",
          "typicalPrice": "$400–$750",
          "query": "Apple Watch Ultra",
          "image": "/trending/photos/watches-7.jpg",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Apple%20Watch%20Ultra&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-watches-7&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 8,
          "name": "Casio G-Shock",
          "why": "Impulse, gift, and work-watch volume.",
          "typicalPrice": "$40–$200",
          "query": "Casio G-Shock",
          "image": "/trending/photos/watches-8.jpg",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Casio%20G-Shock&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-watches-8&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 9,
          "name": "TAG Heuer Formula 1",
          "why": "Accessible Swiss; auction-friendly.",
          "typicalPrice": "$800–$2,000",
          "query": "TAG Heuer Formula 1 watch",
          "image": "/trending/photos/watches-9.jpg",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=TAG%20Heuer%20Formula%201%20watch&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-watches-9&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 10,
          "name": "Vintage Hamilton / field",
          "why": "Collector field watches; eBay is the inventory.",
          "typicalPrice": "$200–$900",
          "query": "vintage Hamilton field watch",
          "image": "/trending/photos/watches-10.jpg",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=vintage%20Hamilton%20field%20watch&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-watches-10&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "phones",
      "name": "Phones & Refurbished Apple",
      "kicker": "Electronics = eBay’s largest $ category",
      "blurb": "Cell phones are #2 by sold revenue. eBay Certified Refurbished (two-year warranty pitch) is a 2026 focus category. iPhone is a perennial top search.",
      "products": [
        {
          "rank": 1,
          "name": "iPhone 16 / 16 Pro",
          "why": "Current flagship search; unlocked carriers win.",
          "typicalPrice": "$700–$1,300",
          "query": "iPhone 16 Pro unlocked",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/iphone%2Csmartphone%2Capple/all?lock=5317",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=iPhone%2016%20Pro%20unlocked&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-phones-1&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 2,
          "name": "iPhone 15 Pro Max",
          "why": "One-gen-back value; refurbished conversion.",
          "typicalPrice": "$550–$950",
          "query": "iPhone 15 Pro Max unlocked refurbished",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/iphone%2Csmartphone%2Capple/all?lock=3275",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=iPhone%2015%20Pro%20Max%20unlocked%20refurbished&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-phones-2&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 3,
          "name": "iPhone 13 / 14",
          "why": "Workhorse volume at a lower ticket.",
          "typicalPrice": "$250–$500",
          "query": "iPhone 13 unlocked refurbished",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/iphone%2Csmartphone%2Capple/all?lock=591",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=iPhone%2013%20unlocked%20refurbished&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-phones-3&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 4,
          "name": "iPad (current)",
          "why": "iPad is a top-20 eBay search.",
          "typicalPrice": "$250–$700",
          "query": "iPad 11th generation",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/iphone%2Csmartphone%2Capple/all?lock=4003",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=iPad%2011th%20generation&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-phones-4&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 5,
          "name": "MacBook Pro",
          "why": "High AOV computers; refurbished is the eBay lane.",
          "typicalPrice": "$900–$2,400",
          "query": "MacBook Pro M3 refurbished",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/iphone%2Csmartphone%2Capple/all?lock=4329",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=MacBook%20Pro%20M3%20refurbished&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-phones-5&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 6,
          "name": "MacBook Air",
          "why": "Student / commute volume.",
          "typicalPrice": "$550–$1,100",
          "query": "MacBook Air M2 refurbished",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/iphone%2Csmartphone%2Capple/all?lock=357",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=MacBook%20Air%20M2%20refurbished&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-phones-6&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 7,
          "name": "AirPods 4 / Pro",
          "why": "Accessory volume under electronics.",
          "typicalPrice": "$80–$200",
          "query": "Apple AirPods Pro 2",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/iphone%2Csmartphone%2Capple/all?lock=6392",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Apple%20AirPods%20Pro%202&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-phones-7&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 8,
          "name": "Apple Pencil",
          "why": "ZIK flags Pencil SKUs among electronics unit leaders.",
          "typicalPrice": "$70–$130",
          "query": "Apple Pencil Pro",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/iphone%2Csmartphone%2Capple/all?lock=5070",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Apple%20Pencil%20Pro&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-phones-8&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 9,
          "name": "Samsung Galaxy S-series",
          "why": "Android flagship counterweight to iPhone.",
          "typicalPrice": "$400–$900",
          "query": "Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra unlocked",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/iphone%2Csmartphone%2Capple/all?lock=7367",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Samsung%20Galaxy%20S24%20Ultra%20unlocked&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-phones-9&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 10,
          "name": "iPhone cases & chargers",
          "why": "Accessories, not phones, are the unit machine.",
          "typicalPrice": "$8–$45",
          "query": "iPhone 16 Pro case MagSafe",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/iphone%2Csmartphone%2Capple/all?lock=1201",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=iPhone%2016%20Pro%20case%20MagSafe&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-phones-10&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "sneakers",
      "name": "Sneakers",
      "kicker": "Authenticated resale · EPN sweet spot",
      "blurb": "Athletic shoes are a top revenue leaf category. eBay’s sneaker authentication is why this converts for affiliates — vintage, limited, and size-scarce pairs.",
      "products": [
        {
          "rank": 1,
          "name": "Nike Dunk Low",
          "why": "The volume Dunk; colorways rotate weekly.",
          "typicalPrice": "$80–$250",
          "query": "Nike Dunk Low",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/sneaker%2Cnike%2Cshoes/all?lock=5608",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Nike%20Dunk%20Low&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-sneakers-1&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 2,
          "name": "Jordan 1 Retro High",
          "why": "The grail silhouette; authentication matters.",
          "typicalPrice": "$150–$600",
          "query": "Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/sneaker%2Cnike%2Cshoes/all?lock=6169",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Air%20Jordan%201%20Retro%20High%20OG&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-sneakers-2&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 3,
          "name": "Jordan 4 Retro",
          "why": "Secondary Jordan chase after the 1.",
          "typicalPrice": "$180–$450",
          "query": "Air Jordan 4 Retro",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/sneaker%2Cnike%2Cshoes/all?lock=5155",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Air%20Jordan%204%20Retro&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-sneakers-3&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 4,
          "name": "New Balance 550 / 990",
          "why": "Dad-shoe cycle still paying.",
          "typicalPrice": "$90–$220",
          "query": "New Balance 990v6",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/sneaker%2Cnike%2Cshoes/all?lock=6623",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=New%20Balance%20990v6&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-sneakers-4&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 5,
          "name": "Adidas Samba / Spezial",
          "why": "Fashion-sneaker crossover volume.",
          "typicalPrice": "$70–$160",
          "query": "Adidas Samba OG",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/sneaker%2Cnike%2Cshoes/all?lock=7512",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Adidas%20Samba%20OG&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-sneakers-5&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 6,
          "name": "Nike Air Force 1",
          "why": "Forever SKU; size runs every week.",
          "typicalPrice": "$60–$140",
          "query": "Nike Air Force 1 Low white",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/sneaker%2Cnike%2Cshoes/all?lock=3995",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Nike%20Air%20Force%201%20Low%20white&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-sneakers-6&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 7,
          "name": "Yeezy (authenticated)",
          "why": "Post-Adidas, eBay is still the secondary book.",
          "typicalPrice": "$120–$400",
          "query": "Yeezy 350 V2 authentic",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/sneaker%2Cnike%2Cshoes/all?lock=4339",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Yeezy%20350%20V2%20authentic&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-sneakers-7&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 8,
          "name": "Jordan 11 Retro",
          "why": "Holiday / playoff colorways.",
          "typicalPrice": "$160–$350",
          "query": "Air Jordan 11 Retro",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/sneaker%2Cnike%2Cshoes/all?lock=7310",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Air%20Jordan%2011%20Retro&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-sneakers-8&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 9,
          "name": "Asics Gel-Kayano / 1130",
          "why": "Running-fashion overlap.",
          "typicalPrice": "$80–$180",
          "query": "Asics Gel Kayano 14",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/sneaker%2Cnike%2Cshoes/all?lock=312",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Asics%20Gel%20Kayano%2014&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-sneakers-9&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 10,
          "name": "Travis Scott / collab pairs",
          "why": "Highest AOV sneaker auctions.",
          "typicalPrice": "$300–$2,000",
          "query": "Travis Scott Jordan authentic",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/sneaker%2Cnike%2Cshoes/all?lock=5168",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Travis%20Scott%20Jordan%20authentic&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-sneakers-10&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "games",
      "name": "Video Games & Consoles",
      "kicker": "PS5 is eBay’s #1 product search",
      "blurb": "Consoles and games are top-five by sold revenue. PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, Steam Deck and retro (3DS) dominate search. High conversion, giftable, easy to compare.",
      "products": [
        {
          "rank": 1,
          "name": "PlayStation 5 (disc / digital)",
          "why": "eRank’s #1 eBay search (PS5).",
          "typicalPrice": "$350–$550",
          "query": "PlayStation 5 console disc",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/playstation%2Cconsole%2Cgaming/all?lock=5084",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=PlayStation%205%20console%20disc&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-games-1&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 2,
          "name": "PS5 Pro",
          "why": "Climbed into the top-20 searches in 2026.",
          "typicalPrice": "$550–$750",
          "query": "PlayStation 5 Pro console",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/playstation%2Cconsole%2Cgaming/all?lock=6698",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=PlayStation%205%20Pro%20console&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-games-2&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 3,
          "name": "Nintendo Switch 2",
          "why": "New hardware cycle; search is live.",
          "typicalPrice": "$350–$550",
          "query": "Nintendo Switch 2 console",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/playstation%2Cconsole%2Cgaming/all?lock=987",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Nintendo%20Switch%202%20console&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-games-3&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 4,
          "name": "Xbox Series X",
          "why": "Perennial top-10 search.",
          "typicalPrice": "$300–$500",
          "query": "Xbox Series X console",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/playstation%2Cconsole%2Cgaming/all?lock=93",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Xbox%20Series%20X%20console&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-games-4&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 5,
          "name": "Steam Deck",
          "why": "Handheld PC; top-20 search.",
          "typicalPrice": "$350–$650",
          "query": "Steam Deck OLED",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/playstation%2Cconsole%2Cgaming/all?lock=5679",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Steam%20Deck%20OLED&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-games-5&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 6,
          "name": "Nintendo 3DS / DS",
          "why": "Retro handhelds are a 2026 search climber.",
          "typicalPrice": "$80–$250",
          "query": "Nintendo 3DS XL",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/playstation%2Cconsole%2Cgaming/all?lock=5714",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Nintendo%203DS%20XL&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-games-6&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 7,
          "name": "PS5 first-party games",
          "why": "Platform-sellers move with hardware.",
          "typicalPrice": "$40–$70",
          "query": "PlayStation 5 GTA VI",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/playstation%2Cconsole%2Cgaming/all?lock=6690",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=PlayStation%205%20GTA%20VI&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-games-7&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 8,
          "name": "Nintendo Switch OLED",
          "why": "Still the gift console while Switch 2 ramps.",
          "typicalPrice": "$200–$320",
          "query": "Nintendo Switch OLED console",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/playstation%2Cconsole%2Cgaming/all?lock=4922",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Nintendo%20Switch%20OLED%20console&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-games-8&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 9,
          "name": "Gaming laptop",
          "why": "Top-20 search; high AOV electronics.",
          "typicalPrice": "$700–$1,800",
          "query": "gaming laptop RTX 4070",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/playstation%2Cconsole%2Cgaming/all?lock=915",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=gaming%20laptop%20RTX%204070&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-games-9&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 10,
          "name": "SSD upgrades",
          "why": "Accessory attach to every console/PC.",
          "typicalPrice": "$70–$160",
          "query": "2TB NVMe SSD",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/playstation%2Cconsole%2Cgaming/all?lock=5647",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=2TB%20NVMe%20SSD&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-games-10&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "handbags",
      "name": "Handbags & Fashion",
      "kicker": "eBay focused category · pre-owned luxury",
      "blurb": "Fashion is an eBay 2026 focus category. Pre-owned luxury (Louis Vuitton, authentic handbags) and everyday hats/tees are the two floors — authentication on top, volume underneath.",
      "products": [
        {
          "rank": 1,
          "name": "Louis Vuitton Neverfull",
          "why": "The volume LV tote on the secondary market.",
          "typicalPrice": "$800–$1,800",
          "query": "Louis Vuitton Neverfull authentic",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/handbag%2Cpurse%2Cfashion/all?lock=6003",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Louis%20Vuitton%20Neverfull%20authentic&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-handbags-1&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 2,
          "name": "Coach tabby / shoulder",
          "why": "Accessible luxury; high sell-through.",
          "typicalPrice": "$120–$350",
          "query": "Coach Tabby shoulder bag",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/handbag%2Cpurse%2Cfashion/all?lock=3911",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Coach%20Tabby%20shoulder%20bag&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-handbags-2&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 3,
          "name": "Gucci Marmont",
          "why": "Logo recognition; authenticated only.",
          "typicalPrice": "$900–$2,200",
          "query": "Gucci GG Marmont bag authentic",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/handbag%2Cpurse%2Cfashion/all?lock=5520",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Gucci%20GG%20Marmont%20bag%20authentic&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-handbags-3&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 4,
          "name": "Michael Kors totes",
          "why": "Impulse fashion volume.",
          "typicalPrice": "$40–$140",
          "query": "Michael Kors tote bag",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/handbag%2Cpurse%2Cfashion/all?lock=1079",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Michael%20Kors%20tote%20bag&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-handbags-4&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 5,
          "name": "Hermès Birkin / Kelly (auth)",
          "why": "Highest AOV fashion auctions on eBay.",
          "typicalPrice": "$8,000–$40,000",
          "query": "Hermes Kelly bag authentic",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/handbag%2Cpurse%2Cfashion/all?lock=7484",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Hermes%20Kelly%20bag%20authentic&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-handbags-5&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 6,
          "name": "Vintage leather jackets",
          "why": "eBay’s vintage-search advantage.",
          "typicalPrice": "$60–$400",
          "query": "vintage leather biker jacket",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/handbag%2Cpurse%2Cfashion/all?lock=1986",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=vintage%20leather%20biker%20jacket&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-handbags-6&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 7,
          "name": "Women’s running sneakers",
          "why": "Fashion-athletic overlap with sneakers.",
          "typicalPrice": "$70–$150",
          "query": "Hoka Clifton 9 women",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/handbag%2Cpurse%2Cfashion/all?lock=4786",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Hoka%20Clifton%209%20women&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-handbags-7&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 8,
          "name": "Hats ending now",
          "why": "Requested HoodCar promo lane — auctions ending soonest.",
          "typicalPrice": "$15–$80",
          "query": "fitted hat New Era",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/handbag%2Cpurse%2Cfashion/all?lock=7505",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=fitted%20hat%20New%20Era&_sacat=4250&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-handbags-8&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 9,
          "name": "Levi’s / denim",
          "why": "Vintage denim is a steady eBay leaf.",
          "typicalPrice": "$25–$120",
          "query": "Levis 501 vintage jeans",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/handbag%2Cpurse%2Cfashion/all?lock=4093",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Levis%20501%20vintage%20jeans&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-handbags-9&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 10,
          "name": "Ray-Ban / sunglasses",
          "why": "ZIK lists sunglasses as a high-AOV accessory.",
          "typicalPrice": "$40–$180",
          "query": "Ray-Ban Wayfarer authentic",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/handbag%2Cpurse%2Cfashion/all?lock=6054",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Ray-Ban%20Wayfarer%20authentic&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-handbags-10&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "motors",
      "name": "Motors & Auto Parts",
      "kicker": "eBay focused category · ~$10B/yr parts",
      "blurb": "Motors is an eBay focus category. Fitment parts (bumpers, headlights, shocks) show up in top sold-revenue leaves. One in three eBay shoppers buys something from auto.",
      "products": [
        {
          "rank": 1,
          "name": "Headlight assemblies",
          "why": "Top-11 leaf by sold revenue.",
          "typicalPrice": "$80–$400",
          "query": "LED headlight assembly OEM",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/car%2Cautomotive%2Cparts/all?lock=7105",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=LED%20headlight%20assembly%20OEM&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-motors-1&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 2,
          "name": "Bumpers & reinforcements",
          "why": "Top-10 leaf; crash-repair demand.",
          "typicalPrice": "$60–$350",
          "query": "rear bumper reinforcement",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/car%2Cautomotive%2Cparts/all?lock=7522",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=rear%20bumper%20reinforcement&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-motors-2&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 3,
          "name": "Shocks & struts",
          "why": "Wear item; high replacement cadence.",
          "typicalPrice": "$40–$250",
          "query": "front strut assembly",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/car%2Cautomotive%2Cparts/all?lock=7273",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=front%20strut%20assembly&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-motors-3&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 4,
          "name": "Wheels",
          "why": "Highest typical sold value among auto leaves.",
          "typicalPrice": "$80–$600",
          "query": "aftermarket wheels 18 inch",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/car%2Cautomotive%2Cparts/all?lock=1204",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=aftermarket%20wheels%2018%20inch&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-motors-4&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 5,
          "name": "Dash cams",
          "why": "SaleHoo flags dash cams as a 24-month climber.",
          "typicalPrice": "$40–$170",
          "query": "4K dash cam",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/car%2Cautomotive%2Cparts/all?lock=6333",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=4K%20dash%20cam&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-motors-5&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 6,
          "name": "Car batteries / jump packs",
          "why": "Seasonal + emergency volume.",
          "typicalPrice": "$50–$150",
          "query": "lithium jump starter pack",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/car%2Cautomotive%2Cparts/all?lock=3378",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=lithium%20jump%20starter%20pack&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-motors-6&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 7,
          "name": "Phone mounts / chargers",
          "why": "Impulse attach to every car + phone.",
          "typicalPrice": "$12–$45",
          "query": "MagSafe car mount",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/car%2Cautomotive%2Cparts/all?lock=831",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=MagSafe%20car%20mount&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-motors-7&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 8,
          "name": "Floor mats",
          "why": "Fitment SKU; repeats every model year.",
          "typicalPrice": "$40–$180",
          "query": "weather floor mats Honda",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/car%2Cautomotive%2Cparts/all?lock=5761",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=weather%20floor%20mats%20Honda&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-motors-8&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 9,
          "name": "Catalytic converters (legal)",
          "why": "High AOV emissions parts.",
          "typicalPrice": "$200–$1,200",
          "query": "OEM catalytic converter",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/car%2Cautomotive%2Cparts/all?lock=2704",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=OEM%20catalytic%20converter&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-motors-9&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 10,
          "name": "Motorcycle helmets",
          "why": "Powersports overlap with motors.",
          "typicalPrice": "$50–$250",
          "query": "DOT motorcycle helmet",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/car%2Cautomotive%2Cparts/all?lock=3564",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=DOT%20motorcycle%20helmet&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-motors-10&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "home",
      "name": "Home & Household",
      "kicker": "Most units sold on eBay",
      "blurb": "Home products lead eBay by units (~4.4M / 30 days). Lighting, kitchen, storage, and bedding are the volume aisles. This is the ‘household’ tile on HoodCar’s promo rail.",
      "products": [
        {
          "rank": 1,
          "name": "LED lighting / bulbs",
          "why": "ZIK’s #1 home segment by units.",
          "typicalPrice": "$15–$80",
          "query": "LED ceiling light fixture",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/kitchen%2Chome%2Cinterior/all?lock=1582",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=LED%20ceiling%20light%20fixture&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-home-1&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 2,
          "name": "Kitchen gadgets",
          "why": "Second home segment; giftable.",
          "typicalPrice": "$25–$120",
          "query": "air fryer 6 quart",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/kitchen%2Chome%2Cinterior/all?lock=7448",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=air%20fryer%206%20quart&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-home-2&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 3,
          "name": "Storage bins / organizers",
          "why": "Third home segment by units.",
          "typicalPrice": "$12–$60",
          "query": "stackable storage bins",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/kitchen%2Chome%2Cinterior/all?lock=6320",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=stackable%20storage%20bins&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-home-3&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 4,
          "name": "Egyptian cotton sheets",
          "why": "ZIK’s highest-volume individual home SKUs.",
          "typicalPrice": "$18–$70",
          "query": "Egyptian cotton sheet set queen",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/kitchen%2Chome%2Cinterior/all?lock=7707",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Egyptian%20cotton%20sheet%20set%20queen&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-home-4&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 5,
          "name": "Robot vacuums",
          "why": "High-ticket home electronics on eBay.",
          "typicalPrice": "$80–$400",
          "query": "robot vacuum",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/kitchen%2Chome%2Cinterior/all?lock=7728",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=robot%20vacuum&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-home-5&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 6,
          "name": "Power tools (DeWalt / Ryobi)",
          "why": "eBay seasonal home + tools crossover.",
          "typicalPrice": "$60–$250",
          "query": "DeWalt 20V drill kit",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/kitchen%2Chome%2Cinterior/all?lock=6745",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=DeWalt%2020V%20drill%20kit&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-home-6&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 7,
          "name": "Rugs",
          "why": "Home AOV; shipping is the constraint.",
          "typicalPrice": "$40–$200",
          "query": "8x10 area rug",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/kitchen%2Chome%2Cinterior/all?lock=1721",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=8x10%20area%20rug&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-home-7&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 8,
          "name": "Curtains",
          "why": "Repeat household SKU.",
          "typicalPrice": "$15–$50",
          "query": "blackout curtains 84 inch",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/kitchen%2Chome%2Cinterior/all?lock=4934",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=blackout%20curtains%2084%20inch&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-home-8&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 9,
          "name": "Portable generators",
          "why": "Storm / camping spike item.",
          "typicalPrice": "$250–$800",
          "query": "portable inverter generator 2000W",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/kitchen%2Chome%2Cinterior/all?lock=4599",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=portable%20inverter%20generator%202000W&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-home-9&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 10,
          "name": "Dyson / stick vacuums",
          "why": "Refurbished home brand, eBay lane.",
          "typicalPrice": "$120–$350",
          "query": "Dyson V8 vacuum refurbished",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/kitchen%2Chome%2Cinterior/all?lock=132",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Dyson%20V8%20vacuum%20refurbished&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-home-10&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "collectibles",
      "name": "Collectibles",
      "kicker": "eBay focused · coins, comics, LEGO",
      "blurb": "Beyond cards, eBay collectibles GMV is led by coins, comics, and memorabilia. Vinyl and LEGO are search-and-sold standouts. This is where eBay still beats Amazon on inventory depth.",
      "products": [
        {
          "rank": 1,
          "name": "American Silver Eagles",
          "why": "Coins post ~54% sell-through in ZIK’s cut.",
          "typicalPrice": "$35–$80",
          "query": "American Silver Eagle coin BU",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/coin%2Clego%2Ccollectible/all?lock=3828",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=American%20Silver%20Eagle%20coin%20BU&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-collectibles-1&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 2,
          "name": "Gold coins (1/10–1 oz)",
          "why": "High AOV; eBay is a metals secondary.",
          "typicalPrice": "$250–$2,800",
          "query": "American Gold Eagle 1/10 oz",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/coin%2Clego%2Ccollectible/all?lock=2898",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=American%20Gold%20Eagle%201%2F10%20oz&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-collectibles-2&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 3,
          "name": "Key-date pennies / nickels",
          "why": "Classic US coin chase.",
          "typicalPrice": "$20–$2,000",
          "query": "1909 S VDB Lincoln cent",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/coin%2Clego%2Ccollectible/all?lock=4644",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=1909%20S%20VDB%20Lincoln%20cent&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-collectibles-3&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 4,
          "name": "Modern comics (key issues)",
          "why": "Comics are a top-10 sold-revenue leaf.",
          "typicalPrice": "$15–$400",
          "query": "Amazing Spider-Man key issue CGC",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/coin%2Clego%2Ccollectible/all?lock=7526",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Amazing%20Spider-Man%20key%20issue%20CGC&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-collectibles-4&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 5,
          "name": "CGC 9.8 keys",
          "why": "Graded comics rhyme with graded cards.",
          "typicalPrice": "$40–$1,500",
          "query": "CGC 9.8 comic",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/coin%2Clego%2Ccollectible/all?lock=6978",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=CGC%209.8%20comic&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-collectibles-5&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 6,
          "name": "Vinyl records",
          "why": "Top-7 sold-revenue category.",
          "typicalPrice": "$15–$80",
          "query": "original vinyl LP sealed",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/coin%2Clego%2Ccollectible/all?lock=1537",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=original%20vinyl%20LP%20sealed&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-collectibles-6&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 7,
          "name": "LEGO sets (retired)",
          "why": "LEGO is a top-20 eBay search.",
          "typicalPrice": "$40–$400",
          "query": "LEGO retired set sealed",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/coin%2Clego%2Ccollectible/all?lock=1512",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=LEGO%20retired%20set%20sealed&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-collectibles-7&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 8,
          "name": "Sports memorabilia / jerseys",
          "why": "Fan apparel is the jersey tile on HoodCar’s rail.",
          "typicalPrice": "$40–$300",
          "query": "authentic NFL jersey",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/coin%2Clego%2Ccollectible/all?lock=1450",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=authentic%20NFL%20jersey&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-collectibles-8&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 9,
          "name": "Funko / figures",
          "why": "Toys category is top-five by units.",
          "typicalPrice": "$12–$80",
          "query": "Funko Pop chase",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/coin%2Clego%2Ccollectible/all?lock=1939",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Funko%20Pop%20chase&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-collectibles-9&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        },
        {
          "rank": 10,
          "name": "Vintage Star Wars",
          "why": "Nostalgia collectible; auction-native.",
          "typicalPrice": "$20–$500",
          "query": "vintage Star Wars Kenner figure",
          "image": "https://loremflickr.com/640/800/coin%2Clego%2Ccollectible/all?lock=4603",
          "ebayUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=vintage%20Star%20Wars%20Kenner%20figure&LH_Auction=1&_sop=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338691528&customid=hc-trend-collectibles-10&toolid=10001&mkevt=1"
        }
      ]
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