Anyone else noticed this? - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

bdw18_123 · 07-02-2010

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???

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.

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.

VetteMed · 07-02-2010

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 · 07-02-2010

Try this query

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

not perfect, but it eliminates a lot of the crap

Rick

DaveK · 07-03-2010

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 · 07-03-2010

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 · 07-03-2010

Wow, those are some complicated search queries!

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

WB9MCW · 07-04-2010

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 · 07-05-2010

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 · 07-06-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

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

rebelz · 07-06-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrd1990zr1

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

Requested the list, thanks for the heads up.
Rich

07-02-2010	#1
bdw18_123 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Prather, CA Posts: 809	Anyone else noticed this? 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??? 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. 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. __________________ [IMG]http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/bdw18_123/_zr1netforumsigphoto.jpg[/IMG][B] 1990 Corvette ZR-1 [/B][I] White/Flame Red, #2299, mostly stock, 144K miles.[/I] -Cams timed to the '93-'95 405HP LT5 stock timing. -IAT sensor relocated to below front bumper. -Haibeck hoops installed in airduct. -OBX cat-back exhaust. [COLOR=DarkRed][B](SOLD - December 2012 [/B][/COLOR][COLOR=DarkRed][B]:hello:)[/B][/COLOR] 1993 Corvette Coupe Black/Black, 6-speed (SOLD - October 2009 :hello:)

07-02-2010	#2
VetteMed Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,828	Re: Anyone else noticed this? 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.

07-02-2010	#3
4DSZR1 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 692	Re: Anyone else noticed this? Try this query +(zr1, zr-1) -(wheel, rim, -tire, -panasonic, "- 2009", -camera) not perfect, but it eliminates a lot of the crap Rick

07-03-2010	#4
DaveK Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sudbury, Ontario. Canada Posts: 1,538	Re: Anyone else noticed this? 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) __________________ 1991 #1516 Black/Black davidmkelly.com "Speed is often confused with insight." - Johan Cruijff

07-03-2010	#5
Hammer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ideho Posts: 2,653	Re: Anyone else noticed this? 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) __________________ [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS]John Boyd[/FONT][/I] [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1]Ideho[/SIZE][/FONT][/I] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1][I]2015 ZL1 [/I][I]Camaro #1121 BLACK/BLACK 6 SPD (540 RWHP)[/I][/SIZE][/FONT] [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1]1991 ZR-1 #458 [COLOR=red]RED/[/COLOR][COLOR=black]BLACK 72[/COLOR]k miles ([B][COLOR=red]SOLD[/COLOR][/B]) 1991 ZR-1 #473 [COLOR=red]RED/[/COLOR][COLOR=black]BLACK [/COLOR]37k miles ([B][COLOR=red]SOLD[/COLOR][/B])[/SIZE][/FONT][/I] Last edited by Hammer; 07-04-2010 at 02:16 PM.

07-03-2010	#6
bdw18_123 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Prather, CA Posts: 809	Re: Anyone else noticed this? Wow, those are some complicated search queries! Thanks guys, I'll try some of those out. __________________ [IMG]http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/bdw18_123/_zr1netforumsigphoto.jpg[/IMG][B] 1990 Corvette ZR-1 [/B][I] White/Flame Red, #2299, mostly stock, 144K miles.[/I] -Cams timed to the '93-'95 405HP LT5 stock timing. -IAT sensor relocated to below front bumper. -Haibeck hoops installed in airduct. -OBX cat-back exhaust. [COLOR=DarkRed][B](SOLD - December 2012 [/B][/COLOR][COLOR=DarkRed][B]:hello:)[/B][/COLOR] 1993 Corvette Coupe Black/Black, 6-speed (SOLD - October 2009 :hello:)

07-04-2010	#7
WB9MCW Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: McHenry, Il. Posts: 6,607	Re: Anyone else noticed this? 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! __________________ http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...9mcw/SIG-2.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/wb9mcw/vcm.gif "The Budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed, lest Rome will become bankrupt. People must again learn to work instead of living on public assistance." - Cicero, 55 BC " We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution." - Abraham Lincoln

07-05-2010	#8
rebelz Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 106	Re: Anyone else noticed this? 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 __________________ REBelZ '92 ZR-1 Yellow/Black #031