Munnin 2.2.040

If you are the type of person that wants to find bargains on eBay, or simply do a bit of market research, then you are going to like the Rainer Bauer-developed application Munnin. There are several things to like about this application. For example you will like Munnin is quite easy to use – once you get the hang of it; it can be a bit overwhelming at first.

You will like that Munnin works on all English and German-speaking eBay platforms and that it provides support for all listing formats (this includes Chinese Auctions, Dutch Auctions, Fixed Price Items, Shop Items, Classified Adverts and Best Offer).

Using Munnin is not only simple, it is efficient as well. The interface displays all items clearly, Munnin is a bit faster than a standard web browser, you can archive auctions for permanent access, multiple items descriptions can be viewed simultaneously, automatic data synchronization means you always see up-to-date info, the bargain search and powersearch is superior to eBay’s advanced search.

There are several things you can do with the Munnin application. You can manage an unlimited amount of items, you can find new items on eBay (there’s the option to get an email notification when a new item is listed), you can download multiple item descriptions at once, you can monitor specific categories or specific sellers, you can tag individual items, and more.

Munnin does not want you to waste money. So if it comes across excessive shipping costs or wrongly specified item locations, it warns you about it.

Should you decide to get Munnin, there are some technical details you need to know about. The download weighs in at some 2MB, which is good as it means it should only take a moment to get Munnin off the web and onto your computer. After you do so, you have to install the application; Munnin works with the Microsoft-developed Windows operating system. You can use the trial version for as long as you want, but note that it is limited.

Pros

• Works with all listing platforms
• Email notification for new items
• Multiple item descriptions can be viewed simultaneously
• Archive eBay auctions

Cons

• Free to try (trial version is limited)
• Interface can prove to be a bit overwhelming

About Rainer Bauer
Additional details on German software developer Rainer Bauer are available here.

Munnin has been reviewed by George Norman on 17 Jun 2010. Based on the user interface, features and complexity, Findmysoft has rated Munnin 3 out of 5 stars, naming it Very Good