carterb Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 It wasn't all that long ago that searching for "datsun 510" on ebay would bring up less than 510 hits. For the last few years of course you get thousands, but at least they are all mostly real datsun 510 parts (okay, so 1 in ten is for a hot wheel) But last week some time, a dam broke and now there are over 42,000 listings for datsun 510! most of them are spark plugs, dome light bulbs, alternator belts, air filters, etc... Rockauto/NAPA type stuff, half of the listings aren't even specific to our cars. Good luck finding an actual Datsun part any more. You have to search page after page after page. To make maters worse, a few weeks ago, some car dealership in Seattle added "datsun" to their tag line so now you search for Datsun on craigslist and get page after page of SUV's, trucks, new cars, etc. : ( My fun meter just tanked! Quote Link to comment
hobospyder Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Yeah everybody is throwing every key word they can think if to try to get more hits and hopefully more hits means more business when you just end up pissing people off. I tend to search a little more specific when I'm on eBay, keeps me from straying from original intent of opening it up in hopes of not spending a fortune, even though I usually do anyways Quote Link to comment
Trophy24 Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Those key words bring up a lot of junk for sure. Quote Link to comment
angliagt Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Put in "Datsun 510" - using the "'s . You'll get rid of most of the junk listings. - Doug Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 On CL, click the "by owner" link after searching to weed out most of the keyword spamming. Quote Link to comment
67_1600 Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 It wasn't all that long ago that searching for "datsun 510" on ebay would bring up less than 510 hits. For the last few years of course you get thousands, but at least they are all mostly real datsun 510 parts (okay, so 1 in ten is for a hot wheel) But last week some time, a dam broke and now there are over 42,000 listings for datsun 510! most of them are spark plugs, dome light bulbs, alternator belts, air filters, etc... Rockauto/NAPA type stuff, half of the listings aren't even specific to our cars. Good luck finding an actual Datsun part any more. You have to search page after page after page. To make maters worse, a few weeks ago, some car dealership in Seattle added "datsun" to their tag line so now you search for Datsun on craigslist and get page after page of SUV's, trucks, new cars, etc. : ( My fun meter just tanked! I just did my regular search and only got 3,835 records in all categories. Try using "Datsun (510)" instead of "Datsun 510". When I search for "Datsun 510" I get the 42k+ records you're getting. My regular search is "Datsun (510,pl510)". Quote Link to comment
JoeCool Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Ebay has gone to shit. I still use it, but it sucks now. And they allow anyone to put anything anywhere. Like some damn suspenders in with mufflers... WTF?! Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 OK, just recently a guy has started saying that his part, "fits Datsun 320/520/521, or whatever else", I started looking at who was selling all the crap, there was more than one name, but when I did this below, all of it went away, this is what I did. When I search "Datsun 320", I add "-123autoparts", so this is what it looks like in the search bar, Datsun 320 -123autoparts all of the crap went away, it didn't even matter who it was, all that was left was Datsun stuff for the most part. 1 Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 There's a similar problemn going on with one of the magazines I subscribe to, Hemmings Motor News. So many auction houses advertise their cars for sale in the regular classifieds now, and the ads offer little to no information about the car (or truck) or the price (since it's an auction). Hemmings has actually asked it's readers if they should change the format and the readeres have replied with a resounding YES! I know it seems futile, but if something pisses you off, then say something... to ebay. Send them a message. Quote Link to comment
HRH Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 I hate ebay anymore. I used to sell on there back in the day but I was gone for a year with 10 transactions and 100%. Guess what, feedback was based on previous year only. Started over with 0 score because of that. Fuck them. I buy occasionally, even sold my 521 on ebay, but it's not even close to my go-to for parts anymore. Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 I hate key words in adds, if I want the shit you are selling I would search for that particular thing. If I search "datsun" on craigslist I dont want to see your pos neon or some shit hole dealerships entire inventory. Fucking ridiculous.... 2 Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 I hate key words in adds, if I want the shit you are selling I would search for that particular thing. If I search "datsun" on craigslist I dont want to see your pos neon or some shit hole dealerships entire inventory. Fucking ridiculous.... Keyword spamming causes an irrational amount of rage to build up inside of me... Quote Link to comment
tr8er Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 It wasn't all that long ago that searching for "datsun 510" on ebay would bring up less than 510 hits. For the last few years of course you get thousands, but at least they are all mostly real datsun 510 parts (okay, so 1 in ten is for a hot wheel) But last week some time, a dam broke and now there are over 42,000 listings for datsun 510! most of them are spark plugs, dome light bulbs, alternator belts, air filters, etc... Rockauto/NAPA type stuff, half of the listings aren't even specific to our cars. Good luck finding an actual Datsun part any more. You have to search page after page after page. To make maters worse, a few weeks ago, some car dealership in Seattle added "datsun" to their tag line so now you search for Datsun on craigslist and get page after page of SUV's, trucks, new cars, etc. : ( My fun meter just tanked! Same shit last week on craigslist here. I'm pissed as well. I blame marketing companies who do this shit professionally for other sellers. Quote Link to comment
ericsb210 Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 I may be way off base, but I can't see the dealerships adds showing up under Datsun search as a profitable deal for them. 2 Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Craigslist is really going to shit, I am down to looking at the relevant only now, it likely has something to do with ebay owning a share of craigslist. 1 Quote Link to comment
HRH Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 I flag ads with keywords that are excessive and are obviously generated with every possible vehicle listed. Like when I search Datsun in it brings up Cadillac, and the owner hasn't suggested trading for a Cadillac. Then I flag, without mercy. 1 Quote Link to comment
DaBlist Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 OK, just recently a guy has started saying that his part, "fits Datsun 320/520/521, or whatever else", I started looking at who was selling all the crap, there was more than one name, but when I did this below, all of it went away, this is what I did. When I search "Datsun 320", I add "-123autoparts", so this is what it looks like in the search bar, Datsun 320 -123autoparts all of the crap went away, it didn't even matter who it was, all that was left was Datsun stuff for the most part. Thanks for this Wayno Now I wont have to get a Borgward instead to get a way from this problem Quote Link to comment
Burabuda Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 what chaps my hide are the cocksuckers who put "NOS" in every stiking auction even if it's new shit Quote Link to comment
DaBlist Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 I really enjoy it when I type in a car model and get to search through a 1000 floor mats and universal mirrors Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 What i hate most about Craigslist is when you search Datsun you get ads like this one. http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/pts/4734623211.html Will trade for Datsun parts ,, yeah sure.. Like what, an open chamber or any peanut head or L20b long block. 520/521 truck parts or even B210 stuff ? Sure buddy ,, good luck with that. No roadster anything Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 What i hate most about Craigslist is when you search Datsun you get ads like this one. http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/pts/4734623211.html Will trade for Datsun parts ,, yeah sure.. Like what, a peanut head or L20b long block. 520/521 truck parts or even B210 stuff ? Sure buddy ,, good luck with that. No roadster anything Knowning you Naner it would be for anything. 1 Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 I'm flagging that ad right now... 2 Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 DO IT!!!, that fucking spammer.... Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/pts/4734623211.html Will trade for Datsun parts ,, yeah sure.. Like what, an open chamber or any peanut head or L20b long block. 520/521 truck parts or even B210 stuff ? Sure buddy ,, good luck with that. No roadster anything Yeah i sent him a e-mail voicing my displeasure in his total disregard of etiquette in trying to pawn those super cheap MR2 parts on Datsun lovers that use Craigslist and not on a site like HachiRoku.net.. As (i have heard) he might have to give even better deals to the members on there.... who knows. miserable bastard Quote Link to comment
Jesse C. Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Every other Datsun 510 listing on ebay is a fucking Hot Wheel! Don't get me wrong, i love Hot Wheels, but not when I am trying to buy real parts!! And if you are too stupid to buy turn signal bulbs at NAPA, then you deserve to pay way to much on ebay! Quote Link to comment
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