posted on November 19, 2001 06:40:59 AM new
Can't keep up with EBAY's rules and regulations- one of best features before posting was a completed item search- where did it go? And Why???
posted on November 19, 2001 07:06:49 AM new
Hi, just go to where smart search used to be and hit completed then search. It is more confusing, but actually new ebayers might not be as able to get closing prices. I think this could be a good thing.
Kat
posted on November 19, 2001 09:42:23 AM new
clancey99 to the left of the "searched items" you will find "show only" under this is "ended items" which is the "completed items."
posted on November 19, 2001 11:49:27 AM new
rb personally as a buyer I don't recall ever using the completed item search. I have only used it as a seller to get a general idea of the price, a particular region marketing info and a few other reasons.
[ edited by clarksville on Nov 19, 2001 11:50 AM ]
posted on November 19, 2001 11:53:43 AM new
It could be a way for eBay to thwart the latest email gathering bot. The software sifts through closed auctions for user names, then converts the usernames to email addresses through eBay's system.
posted on November 19, 2001 12:00:32 PM new
Hi clarksville ...
As a buyer, I use it for exactly the same reasons.
For example, I am currently looking for a specific item that I cannot buy in Canada, therefore I don't have an accurate idea of what the item "should" go for. A search indicates that there are around 68 of these listed right now on eBay. They all have a very similiar BIN price ($35.99) and starting bids ranging from $5.99 to $29.95. None of them has a bid over $23.00, including those that are closing today.
When I do a search of the completed items, I don't see any that sold for over $25.00.
Therefore, that's what the "market value" is and I will not be placing a bid for anything over that.
I guess this feature could be a detriment to a seller who is trying to take advantage of a buyer who doesn't price compare, but to me, that's dirty pool and should be left for car salespeople
