Why when I type in the search bar of E Bay motors "1972 Porsche 911" do I get a ream of ads for turbo chargers, lights and other crap which have nothing to do with early Porsche.
Should I be typing in something else??
Why when I type in the search bar of E Bay motors "1972 Porsche 911" do I get a ream of ads for turbo chargers, lights and other crap which have nothing to do with early Porsche.
Should I be typing in something else??
Clyde Boyer
1973 2.4E Coupe RHD Aussie 5 speed
1973 2.4E Coupe RHD Aussie 5 speed my first ever 911 (1995)
Early S Registry Member #294
First Aussie R Gruppe Member #366
TYP 901 Register Inc #6
on the left hand side of the screen will be a choice for 'categories'. Choose "Cars". This also appears in a second box of the search line, 'Cars' or 'Parts'.
Help ma they're gunna wash my car
I don't mind getting the parts in fact thats what i want but I don't want all the non porshce parts which appear on my screen with the words "suits Porsche 1972"
Clyde Boyer
1973 2.4E Coupe RHD Aussie 5 speed
1973 2.4E Coupe RHD Aussie 5 speed my first ever 911 (1995)
Early S Registry Member #294
First Aussie R Gruppe Member #366
TYP 901 Register Inc #6
If you select 'auctions only' it will filter out a lot of the new parts.
However, by specifying '1972' in your search you are excluding a whole host of parts that could be of interest.
Andy
Early 911S Reg #753
R Gruppe #105
http://www.motors.ebay.com/
click on the used section and choose Porsche and 911
on the next screen you should see a menu on the left side that will allow specific years to be chosen.
This should lead specifically to what you want.
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There are a couple problems with eBay Motors that they are aware of. One, of course is 'keyword stuffing' which makes products show up in searches without regard to whether the product fits. Another is that there is -- as of yet -- no widely accepted categorization protocols for aftermarket fitment and application. A structure has been adopted and promoted by SEMA to include applications (ACES) and product (PIES). Only about 2% of aftermarket marketers are using these, but that 2% represents some of the "big guys." As adoption grows, eBay is also providing an "interpreter" to people listing products. If people listing stuff for sale take the time, the application information gets better. Of course, it still hinges on the seller's knowledge, which is the weak link in the chain.
Right now, It's generally best to search with exclusions. My standard search is [Porsche -license -356 -924 -928 -microfiche -poster -shirt -jacket -trim] I can then further narrow down the results by using the left column filter.
techweenie.com
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This is the starting point. What are you searching for?
http://motors.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_...he+911&_sacat=
Peter Kane
'72 911S Targa
Message Board Co-Moderator - Early 911S Registry #100
Put Porsche in "quotes", like this: "porsche" 1972 911
Exactly my point if I go to that starting point I get a truckload of Pontiac turbo parts, what the ???Originally Posted by 72targa
Clyde Boyer
1973 2.4E Coupe RHD Aussie 5 speed
1973 2.4E Coupe RHD Aussie 5 speed my first ever 911 (1995)
Early S Registry Member #294
First Aussie R Gruppe Member #366
TYP 901 Register Inc #6
Thnaks Eric that got rid of all the crap...
I sent you a PM on another matter
Clyde Boyer
1973 2.4E Coupe RHD Aussie 5 speed
1973 2.4E Coupe RHD Aussie 5 speed my first ever 911 (1995)
Early S Registry Member #294
First Aussie R Gruppe Member #366
TYP 901 Register Inc #6
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