How do you search for Acorn 'stuff' on eBay?
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How do you search for Acorn 'stuff' on eBay?
I'm just starting to create an entry on eBay and want to use variations. However, I usually list in:
Electronics > Computers/Tablets & Networking > Vintage Computing > Vintage Parts & Accessories
But that category doesn't allow variations. Instead I'm going to list under:
1980s > Collectables > Vintage & Retro Collectables
So, question: does anyone actually search under a category?
Thanks - Dave H.
Electronics > Computers/Tablets & Networking > Vintage Computing > Vintage Parts & Accessories
But that category doesn't allow variations. Instead I'm going to list under:
1980s > Collectables > Vintage & Retro Collectables
So, question: does anyone actually search under a category?
Thanks - Dave H.
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Re: How do you search for Acorn 'stuff' on eBay?
Never, I normally just search using key words, like "Acorn Electron". Then filter by "UK only". Maybe also use a price range filter.
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Re: How do you search for Acorn 'stuff' on eBay?
I use three searches, all set to UK, Vintage Computing and filtered for newly listed.
1. Acorn
2. BBC Computer
3. BBC micro
I discovered I had to use three because some sellers use 'Acorn Computer', others 'BBC Computer' and still others 'BBC micro'. These searches pull out almost every combination used, eg. BBC Microcomputer. Electron gear usually comes up under the Acorn search.
Sometimes something does get missed because the description/keywords are strange.
1. Acorn
2. BBC Computer
3. BBC micro
I discovered I had to use three because some sellers use 'Acorn Computer', others 'BBC Computer' and still others 'BBC micro'. These searches pull out almost every combination used, eg. BBC Microcomputer. Electron gear usually comes up under the Acorn search.
Sometimes something does get missed because the description/keywords are strange.
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Re: How do you search for Acorn 'stuff' on eBay?
Thanks John and Mark . . . But all for nought!
I started the listing and found adding the variations confusing! It turns out what I wanted to do perhaps isn't covered by variations - if it is, I'm not sure how to do it! All the YouTube videos I've watched are geared around cloths.
I'll have a look at a few more videos and see if I can work it out . . .
But I think I was right in that people don't search under category!
Dave H.
I started the listing and found adding the variations confusing! It turns out what I wanted to do perhaps isn't covered by variations - if it is, I'm not sure how to do it! All the YouTube videos I've watched are geared around cloths.
I'll have a look at a few more videos and see if I can work it out . . .
But I think I was right in that people don't search under category!
Dave H.
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Re: How do you search for Acorn 'stuff' on eBay?
In fact the eBay category can be a pain the the rear, sometimes when searching for electronic parts, eBay decides what I want is a car part and wants me to enter my car details It's then a pain because its hard to escape the car category...
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Re: How do you search for Acorn 'stuff' on eBay?
I never search by category, just keywords.
What do you mean by variations?
What do you mean by variations?
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Re: How do you search for Acorn 'stuff' on eBay?
i tend to not search at all and just look through the complete listings under vintage computers.
You'd be amazed of the number of typos , and even significantly lacking details some people put their listings under
even complete generic headings like "retro computer and tapes"!
You'd be amazed of the number of typos , and even significantly lacking details some people put their listings under
even complete generic headings like "retro computer and tapes"!
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Re: How do you search for Acorn 'stuff' on eBay?
It's where you can list an item (best to think of a T shirt) that has different colours and sizes.Lardo Boffin wrote: ↑Fri Mar 29, 2024 6:46 pm I never search by category, just keywords.
What do you mean by variations?
What I'd like to do is present the New Plus 1 with different options e.g. The New Plus 1 on its own or with a printed User Guide - Just the built and tested PCB on it own or with a printed User guide and the New Plus 1 with an AP6 fitted and with the option of a Printed User Guide. The Printed User Guide adds £9 to the cost!
But, this constitutes 3 different 'base' units which I don't think variations support.
I'm going to try again, today with the PCB only and have variations of: with a UG - with Case - with case and UG - with AP6 fitted - with a case and AP6 fitted . . . . . and so on! ends up with, probably - too many options! Might miss the UG out - that would help!
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Re: How do you search for Acorn 'stuff' on eBay?
Ah! That makes sense! Only having sold (a lot of) refurbished one-offs I have never had to use variations.
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Re: How do you search for Acorn 'stuff' on eBay?
I would have 3 separate listings that all had a variation of user guide or no user guide and then some text mentioning the other two listings like retroclinic does (eg ide multios listing says see my other listing for the scsi version).
For searching, I do both. Sometimes I just search for keywords, other times I go to the category to see what weird and wonderful things people have listed in there.
For searching, I do both. Sometimes I just search for keywords, other times I go to the category to see what weird and wonderful things people have listed in there.
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Re: How do you search for Acorn 'stuff' on eBay?
Well . . . I've gone for Variations in Collectables & Art, Collectables, Vintage & Retro Collectables, 1980s . . .
Think it's turned out OK?
Of course, anyone wanting anything can just contact me here
Dave H.
Think it's turned out OK?
Of course, anyone wanting anything can just contact me here
Dave H.
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