Anyone else noticed this?

[bdw18_123]

Just wanted to see if anyone else has noticed a certain major annoyance while searching ebay for ZR-1 stuff.

I like to search in Ebay often using zr-1 as a search term & filtered using "newly listed first" so I can see what new things for ZR-1's pop up. But starting probably several weeks to a month ago, I've noticed I have to now wade through hundreds of items for practically every car known to man. And every single item says "Fits: ZR-1" under it. WTF??? :censored:

It's getting extremely irritating. For example, if you search right now (around 11:30am PST), you have to wade through 15 pages of f***ing headlights for a load of random cars that are NOT ZR-1's, but they all say "Fits: ZR-1" under them. :mad::mad::mad:

Ebay must have added a "Fits:" catagory where you can select the car your part fits. How did they manage to have ZR-1 as the default selection? That's the only thing I can think of how this keeps happening.

Ok, rant over guys, just needed to get that out. :mrgreen: I guess I could contact Ebay somehow, but I doubt they care enough to do anything about it. :rolleyes:

[VetteMed]

I've noticed the same, and it is very irritating. It's just one more reason I have to avoid ebay unless I can't find what I need elsewhere.

[4DSZR1]

Try this query

+(zr1, zr-1) -(wheel*, rim*, -tire*, -panasonic*, "- 2009*", -camera*)


not perfect, but it eliminates a lot of the crap

Rick

[DaveK]

That works but I also get a lot of Yamaha crap so I have to add that in as well, and I've alos noticed that the ZR1/ZR-1 allow things like ZR 1 with a space in between that brings in a whole heap of rubbish so I quote the search terms too -

+("zr1", "zr-1") -(wheel*, rim*, -tire*, -panasonic*, "- 2009*", -camera*, yamaha)

[Hammer]

Here's mine. I got 1481 auctions today with it.

(zr1,zr-1,zr 1,z-r1,lt5,lt-5)-(c6,c5,2009,2010,yamaha,kawasaki,tahoe,mr. gasket,Pontiac,Buick, Olds,Ford,Lincoln,Magnaflow,Wheel,Wheels,rim,rims, hypertech,gibson)

[bdw18_123]

Wow, those are some complicated search queries! :mrgreen:

Thanks guys, I'll try some of those out.

[WB9MCW]

WHAT A MAJOR PITA

SURE WAS A LOT BETTER IN THE OLDE DAYZ

WHEN PLAIN OLDE "ZR-1" WORKED FINE

FLEA-BAY IS CRAPPING OUT ON ITSELF!

[rebelz]

I hadn't noticed it. I have now! I searched for "ZR-1 Starter" because I think I need one. I used "Best Match". I got 2 full pages of crap, with only 1 part actually "fitting" a ZR-1. I wonder it that little feature can be shut off in options or something. If not what a PITA!
Rich

[jrd1990zr1]

I hadn't noticed it. I have now! I searched for "ZR-1 Starter" because I think I need one. I used "Best Match". I got 2 full pages of crap, with only 1 part actually "fitting" a ZR-1. I wonder it that little feature can be shut off in options or something. If not what a PITA!
Rich

SGREG has a starter listed in the parts forum. Good price too!

[rebelz]

SGREG has a starter listed in the parts forum. Good price too!

Requested the list, thanks for the heads up.
Rich

[scottfab]

Might be helpful to change the thread title to "eBay search terms" or ?
so it's easy to find when needed.
But then another search for the search terms would work too. But that's two levels of indirection.

[bdw18_123]

Might be helpful to change the thread title to "eBay search terms" or ?
so it's easy to find when needed.
But then another search for the search terms would work too. But that's two levels of indirection.

I think a mod would have to do that, I don't think we can change the title of a thread once it's posted.

[GOLDCYLON]

Just wanted to see if anyone else has noticed a certain major annoyance while searching ebay for ZR-1 stuff.

I like to search in Ebay often using zr-1 as a search term & filtered using "newly listed first" so I can see what new things for ZR-1's pop up. But starting probably several weeks to a month ago, I've noticed I have to now wade through hundreds of items for practically every car known to man. And every single item says "Fits: ZR-1" under it. WTF??? :censored:

It's getting extremely irritating. For example, if you search right now (around 11:30am PST), you have to wade through 15 pages of f***ing headlights for a load of random cars that are NOT ZR-1's, but they all say "Fits: ZR-1" under them. :mad::mad::mad:

Ebay must have added a "Fits:" catagory where you can select the car your part fits. How did they manage to have ZR-1 as the default selection? That's the only thing I can think of how this keeps happening.

Ok, rant over guys, just needed to get that out. I guess I could contact Ebay somehow, but I doubt they care enough to do anything about it. :rolleyes:

:) trying my mod permissions are out of whack at the moment just start a new thread. Its valuable information

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Yes, I noticed it also. Annoying to say the least....

[todesengel]

another reason to call Jerry first!

:salute:

[FU]

another reason to call Jerry first!

:salute:


Correctamundo :cheers:

[jcruz]

In Solutions under the Heading Ebay Searches

http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?p=89639&post89639

OVERVIEW
Ebay Searches

Ebay LT5 Service Manual http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=LT5+service+manual&_sacat=0&_odkw=ZR1+Headers&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313
Ebay ZR1 LT5 http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=ZR1+LT5&_sacat=0&_odkw=ZR-1+LT5&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313
Ebay ZR1 LT5 Engine http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=ZR1+LT5+engine&_sacat=0&_dmpt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&_odkw=ZR1+LT5&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313
Ebay ZR1 LT5 Chain http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=ZR1+LT5+chain&_sacat=0&_odkw=ZR1+LT5&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313
Ebay ZR1 LT5 Plenum http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=ZR1+LT5+plenum&_sacat=0&_dmpt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&_odkw=ZR1+LT5+engine&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313
Ebay ZR1 LT5 Secondary http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=ZR1+LT5+secondary&_sacat=0&_odkw=ZR1+LT5+secondaries&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313
Ebay ZR1 LT5 Throttle Body http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=ZR1+LT5+Throttle+Body&_sacat=0&_odkw=ZR1+LT5+plenum&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313
Ebay ZR1 LT5 Belt http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=ZR1+LT5+Belt&_sacat=0&_odkw=LT5+thermostat&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313
Ebay ZR1 LT5 Gaskets http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=ZR1+LT5+gaskets&_sacat=0&_odkw=LT5+gaskets&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313
Ebay ZR1 LT5 Bolts http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=ZR1+LT5+Bolts&_sacat=0&_dmpt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&_odkw=ZR1+LT5+Throttle+Body&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313
Ebay ZR1 Radiator http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=ZR1+Radiator&_sacat=0&_odkw=LT5+thermostat&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313
Ebay LT5 Water pump http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3984.m570.l1313&_nkw=LT5+water+pump&_sacat=See-All-Categories
Ebay LT5 Thermostat http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=LT5+thermostat&_sacat=0&_odkw=LT5+water+pump&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313
Ebay ZR1 Coolant http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=ZR1+coolant&_sacat=0&_odkw=ZR1+Radiator&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313
Ebay ZR1 Starter http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=ZR1+starter&_sacat=0&_odkw=lt5+plug+wires&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313
Ebay ZR1 Alternator http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=ZR1+alternator&_sacat=0&_odkw=ZR1+Radiator&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313
Ebay Corvette Ignition Key http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=Corvette+ignition+key&_sacat=0&_dmpt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&_odkw=ZR1+ignition+key&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313
Ebay LT5 Plug wires http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=lt5+plug+wires&_sacat=0&_odkw=lt5+plug+wires&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313
Ebay ZR1 Spark Plugs http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=ZR1+spark+plugs&_sacat=0&_odkw=ZR1+Corvette+Clutch&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313
Ebay ZR1 Clutch Cylinder http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=ZR1+clutch+cylinder+&_cqr=true&_nkwusc=ZR1+clutch+cylnder&_rdc=1
Ebay ZR1 Corvette Clutch http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=ZR1+Corvette+Clutch+&_sacat=0&_odkw=ZR1+Clutch&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313
Ebay ZR1 Brake Pads http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=ZR1+brake+pads&_sacat=0&_odkw=ZR1+brakes&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313
Ebay ZR1 Cat Back Exhaust http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=ZR1+Exhaust+Cat+Back&_sacat=0&_odkw=ZR1+Exhaust&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313
Ebay ZR1 Bose http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=ZR1+bose&_sacat=0&_odkw=ZR1+wheels&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313

The Ebay search terms will be defined to maximize Ebay searches for parts.

The Ebay searches located within some Headings in Solutions will allow you to go directly from a specific Heading in Solutions to the related parts search on Ebay. The Ebay search is current and will show the most recent ZR1/LT5 parts available on Ebay :dancing

These searches are handy -- thanks!

John