eBay Search Changes

Wes · Oct 20, 2012

Am I right that * wildcards don't work anymore?

For example, a search for "Darvish Bowman Chrome Au*" doesn't return any listings. Whereas "Darvish Bowman Chrome Auto" does.

Huge mistake by eBay if that's the case.

sportscardtheory · Oct 20, 2012

They certainly love taking steps backwards. What a stupid move. No more deals on misspelled listings. Nice.

A_Pharis · Oct 20, 2012

When does this go into effect. Still works for me.

mredsox89 · Oct 20, 2012

It's been choppy at best using * for completed listings. Still works for me in active listings

clarkfan · Oct 20, 2012

Yeah, same as above poster. I notice most of the issues on searching completed ebay listings, which I use a lot, so it's annoying. So far, the ebay active listings still seem to be searched using the *

George_Calfas · Oct 20, 2012

I have started reformatting my searches due to this. Several of my searches have been missing items.

moxacaine · Oct 20, 2012

Whats up with the new layout? when im at home there is a new layout and i hate it. When im at work its the old layout. Ive looked for a way to opt out of it but i cant seem to find one.

Exposfan · Oct 20, 2012

The "*" is supposed to be eliminated from searches for good October 29.

George_Calfas · Oct 20, 2012

Here is a fun short test for those interested. Search fotg auto* and fotg auto, this is how I first figured this issue.

Austin · Oct 20, 2012

Exposfan said:
The "*" is supposed to be eliminated from searches for good October 29.

Did eBay give a reason? I would think they would want users to use * because it broadens the search results and provides more potential sales.
But eBay management has never really relied on common sense before.

mredsox89 · Oct 20, 2012

Exposfan said:
The "*" is supposed to be eliminated from searches for good October 29.

Mindblowing. I can only assume that eliminating the * function helps their search system function better or something

CollectorsCorner · Oct 20, 2012

I haven't been able to use * on completed listings for over a month. Still works on active listings for now

marterburn · Oct 20, 2012

....asinine and nonsensical...

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hofmichael · Oct 20, 2012

Who decides which perfectly fine feature to XXXX with each month?

George_Calfas · Oct 20, 2012

I wonder if they hope that you will spend more time on site? The * save is time but now we will be forced to conduct extra searches etc.......just a thought.

Y4NK335 · Oct 20, 2012

I meant to make a thread about this on several occasions, I am having the same issues as noted above. Especially with completed listings, it is a pain in the butt.

jtrinaldi · Oct 20, 2012

Another thing, I used to love doing the double search criteria when searching for bowman autos. For example, Say I want a Syndergaard bowman auto, I used to be able to search Buy It No>PRice:Lowest to Highest. Now it is either or.

uniquebaseballcards · Oct 20, 2012

This is a good thing, I see this as a move to maximize professional sellers who actually know what they're talking about - in order for sellers to maximize their revenue, sellers will have to use the right title. We should see far fewer stupid titles and fewer unprofessional sellers now.

hofmichael · Oct 20, 2012

This is a good thing, I see this as a move to maximize professional sellers who actually know what they're talking about - in order for sellers to maximize their revenue, sellers will have to use the right title. We should see far fewer stupid titles and fewer unprofessional sellers now.

I don't like this as a buyer.

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sportscardtheory · Oct 20, 2012

This absolutely kills a LOT of great searches.

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