New classifieds

[pantherf9f]

Man the new classifieds suck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Taz0162]

Comment removed site adjusted for Mobile version so search was better.

Edited November 29, 2012 by Taz0162

[ZohanIsBack]

Man the new classifieds suck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Really? Man, they're not as simple, but I kinda liked it better since it's designed more like an online auto classifieds/parts store layout. Easy to navigate even though there are more steps. Anyway, I can see if you like the really simple format preferring the older version.

[Arne]

Man the new classifieds suck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Details? What don't you like? If you don't explain, there's not much of a way to make them better....

[pantherf9f]

After looking at it more it's ok, just have to learn the new system I just don't like change.

[ZohanIsBack]

Yeah, it took me some time to get used to as well, but overall you can see more ads at once, and it's easier to find the parts you need. That part is awesome. On the flip side, if you just like browsing, there's more stuff to confuse you rather than just heading to "Early Z Parts," etc. But the map feature.... Whoa.... That is so awesome.

[Decoy12]

Does one need to make a new account to use the new classifieds? I already tried to change my password and it didn't work.

[Captain Obvious]

For me, the biggest issue is missing the ability to have things sorted by posting date. For example, off the home page - enter "Datsun" into the "Category" drop down box - and hit "Search".

I'm presented with 368 autos found, and the second one in the list is a 1979 510 which was posted in 2007. It's been over five years... Is this car still even for sale? Might just be me, but I want to see the new stuff up top. I want to see what's been added since the last time I checked the classifieds.

And before anyone goes off and creates some fancy new feature to do that... I'll do that part manually. I remember the last time I checked the classifieds. It was a few days ago. I'll just scan down manually until I start seeing cars that are more than a few days old and call it a day.

Don't email me notifications.

Don't put the new stuff into some "New Listings" category.

Don't put fancy banners around stuff added in the last 24 hours.

Don't check my cookies and highlight stuff that was added since the last time I visited the site.

I'll do the cut-off manually. I just need the ability to have it sorted by the date the item was added to the database.

Also if you go back to the home page and enter the same search as above, but this time limit the years "From" = 1970 and "To" = 1978 (like I'm trying to see all the "early Z cars" just like the old forum version), and after that year filtering, I only get five hits (instead of 368).

I'm not sure if it's pilot error or not, but there are a lot more than 5 cars from 70 to 78 in that database, and I don't know why they don't come up in my search.

[Captain Obvious]

So is anyone in a position to make changes to that forum reading this one?

[EScanlon]

I'm not the one making changes, but your input through this thread is very much being read and considered.

The problem is that with posts like the first one... "Man the new classifieds suck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! " as Arne pointed out, without details is just another wizz and moan bitch. It doesn't help and nothing can be done with it.

Even with the positive comments addressing what you DID like lets Mike know what to continue and re-use.

Did it take too long to load; what features did you like; what would you remove; what would you relocate; is the size of the font adequate; larger or smaller; are but just the beginning of a bunch of questions that could be asked.

Granted, not every one needs to be answered or adressed. But if it bugs you and you don't speak up... then, bluntly, you've got nobody but yourself to blame.

E

[Captain Obvious]

Thanks E. I was just checking since I didn't hear a peep.

I think the map is cool, but I got tired of seeing it on every page. At the top of every page. I would make it an easily activated feature for those who want to see it, instead of so prominent every time.

I'm a simple guy who wants a simple list of what's available. I may be in the minority, but bells and whistles are mostly lost on me. A couple sort options are nice though:

Sort by posting date (so I can quickly find the fresh new stuff).

Sort by distance from me (nice to have when looking for big heavy stuff).

Maybe, just maybe, a sort by year for when I'm looking for something that is specific to a certain year. However, I would consider this sort option unreliable due to GIGO.

As for sort by price? I don't see the situation where I would ever use it. You only need that if you are comparing lots of very similar items where price becomes the most important criteria. I just don't see that as the situation when buying old Datsun stuff.

Hey, I've found eight people selling Z speedometers... I think I'll buy from the cheapest guy?

[Captain Obvious]

The problem is that with posts like the first one...

Would it be a good idea to start a fresh thread that starts out on the right foot?