Auto parts search problem

[deco_6340]

I have some antique car parts to sell and an attempting to search completed auctions to get an idea of what sold prices are.

when I search for say 1940 Ford fender I will get 2000 plus returns, 99 percent having nothing to do with 1940 fords. A later date search may turn up around 500 results, of which a dozen or so relate to 1940 Fords.

if a result with 2000 returns is seen by a buyer, they would have to scroll through dozens of pages to find anything like they were searching for. I imagine that might cause some potential bidders to give up.

Are these type of search results now normal?

[buyselljack2016]

I understand how you feel.

It's pretty normal.

Keyword spamming is a part of the problem. Sellers include 100's of unrelated words in the listing.

I searched with 1940 Ford "fender".  453 results. Scrolled just a bit, and there is the CORVAIR emblem. Seller "keyword spamming" in violation of eBay policy. Seems the seller does that on many listings.

[redmodelt]

Once you do your search of 1940 Ford Fender, narrow down the search by using the categories on the left side of the page by picking used and fender; 1940 Ford front fender in Parts & Accessories for sale | eBay

[inhawaii]

I'm far from a auto parts expert but if there is a part number for that 1940 ford fender, you may want to try and search via part number.  I think it will give you a more accurate result. 

Example:

Honda EU220 air filter

vs.

Honda 17211-Z07-000