Back to school: Amazon vs eBay search shortcuts
8 popular back to school searches, each one tap away on both Amazon and eBay — so you can compare new, used and refurbished listings from different sellers before you buy.
Disclosure: Tachlis US is reader-supported. When you buy through the Amazon or eBay links on this page we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. We don't list prices, ratings or deals ourselves — every button opens the store's own live search results, so what you see there is the store's current information.
Popular back to school searches
Tap Amazon or eBay to open that search in a new tab and compare.
Search your own
Same search on both stores — :
Buying tips
Check the school's supply list first and buy only what's required. Many states run sales tax holidays on school supplies and clothing in late summer — check your state's revenue department for dates and limits. For calculators and laptops, confirm which models the school allows.
Questions & answers
Is there a tax-free weekend for school supplies?
Several states hold back-to-school sales tax holidays, usually in July or August, with item and price limits. Rules change yearly, so check your state's department of revenue.
Does Tachlis US show prices?
No. We don't have access to an official price feed, so we never display prices, ratings or "deals" ourselves. Each button opens Amazon or eBay with that search, and the store shows its own current prices.
What is the difference between Amazon and eBay?
Amazon mostly sells new items at fixed prices, from Amazon and third-party sellers, with returns usually handled through Amazon. eBay has both fixed-price listings and auctions, many independent sellers, and lots of used, refurbished and hard-to-find items. Searching both often shows options you would miss on one.
Do you earn money from these links?
Yes. Tachlis US is a member of the Amazon Associates program and the eBay Partner Network, and may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. It doesn't change which results the stores show you.
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