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[timatmit]

I have four active auctions relating to Kaypro computers but when I search for "Kaypro" none of my actions appear. Any ideas why?

[eye_of_the_tiger]

Hello,

It’s most likely because you didn’t use eBay’s “Promoted Listing” . However, if you go to “Newly listed”, you will most likely find your item. Good luck👍🏻

[timatmit]

I tried "newly listed" but my auctions still don't appear.  I tried this with my pc and my phone, same results.  These auctions started 2 days ago, btw.

[katzrul15]

Have no idea - I search and you are correct, yours do not come up.  You're not below standard as a Seller for some reason where they would suppress your listings?

[katzrul15]

To find one of them, I had to search "kaypro" and then tell it to show me "all" listings, not just the ones it wanted to show me.  Then the 9" CRT came up for me.  

[disneyshopper]

The first 3 listings I see are Kaypro:

https://www.ebay.com/sch/timatmit/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg

[alcoforever]

I don't really have a good answer for you.   But, if I look for Kaypro main board, yours comes right up.   If I just look for kaypro, I get 37 items but yours aren't in there.   I'm searching newly listed and the search shows a couple from 7 Sept and then it jumps to 1 Sept and 31 Aug.   Strange!

[katzrul15]

9 inch CRT for Kaypro Vintage Computer

Maybe change the title of this listing to:

Kaypro CRT 9" Screen Vintage Computer FULLY Functional TESTED

[coffeebean832]

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@disneyshopper wrote:

The first 3 listings I see are Kaypro:

https://www.ebay.com/sch/timatmit/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg

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That's because you're searching the OP's listings. You're not using general eBay search. See- it even shows the OPs userid in the link you posted. Easy mistake to make- you clicked on view listings next to their ID and searched from there instead of going to the eBay home page then searching.

[coffeebean832 · Accepted solution]

@timatmit -The reason is because of the category you're using. See in the below screenshot how eBay defaults shoppers to the "Vintage Computers & Mainframes" category when they search the word Kaypro? When you change the category and select "All" at the top of the left hand column- your listings come right up.

Now change your search terms to "kaypro board"- your listings come right up because the category default is All. Buyers will find your items if their search is more specific than simply "kaypro."

[alcoforever]

That's just great.   I wonder how many buyers would know that trick?   Not many I'd bet.   Ebay is making itself way to over complicated IMO.

[vintage-camerastuff]

Under kaypro computers I see 2 of your 4 listed.

[timatmit]

Ah, I see what you mean.. Thanks!