One More Store Search Oddity

[kds99]

As I searched my store to make sure I was not listing a duplicate of an item that had the word "bloom" in the title, I was surprised to see all the listings pulled up which instead, had "flower" in the title. OK, I understand the logic, but not helpful in this case. AI run amuck.

[eburtonlab]

@kds99 

To avoid those keyword substitutions, try putting bloom in quotes.

https://www.ebay.com/sns?store_search=%22bloom%22

There are other problems with store searches -- try searching for buttons, then searching for button. The former will find no results, while the latter will find many instances of buttons. Then try buttons -octopus instead.

https://www.ebay.com/sns?store_search=buttons

https://www.ebay.com/sns?store_search=button

https://www.ebay.com/sns?store_search=buttons+-octopus

[kds99]

Excellent suggestion, but "bloom" in quotes still gets "blossoms" and "flowers" returned. I'm searching active listings.

[eburtonlab]

Ah. I thought you were searching store names using "Find Store", which has its own problems.

If I search your store for "bloom" I get no results, currently.

Without the quotes I get nine results that contain flower or blossom variations.

Using quotes ("bloom") or an exclusion term (bloom -octopus) should find only the exact term if it appears, with no substitutions.

[wastingtime101 · Accepted solution]

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@kds99 wrote:

Excellent suggestion, but "bloom" in quotes still gets "blossoms" and "flowers" returned. I'm searching active listings.

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Searching in seller hub will yield those results whether you use quotes or not. Using the regular search on eBay will not - quotes will restrict the results and show you what you're looking for.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odkw=bloom&_ssn=kds99&_armrs=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2046732...

[kds99]

OK, thanks for clarifying. I can accept that this might be the way it is. I just don't think it's useful for managing listings.