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Looks like eBay has stopped deleting old auction listings?

seanqseanq Posts: 8,719 ✭✭✭✭✭
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It used to be that ebay would remove listings entirely after around 90 days from the close of the auction. Then for the last year or so, they would just deactivate links in feedback and searches, but listings up to six months old would still come up if you had a direct link. Now it seems they've given up on deleting the old auctions entirely.

Link to nine-month old completed auction

I keep a bookmark file full of reference auctions like the one above, it just occurred to me today that I hadn't deleted an inactive listing in ages. So did eBay get lazy or just invest in some cheap storage drives?


Sean Reynolds
Incomplete planchets wanted, especially Lincoln Cents & type coins.

"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor

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  • robertprrobertpr Posts: 6,862 ✭✭✭
    I know they sell the ability to search auctions up to one year old, but I think they're supposed to be inaccessable to people who have not paid for the service...
  • OffMetalOffMetal Posts: 1,684 ✭
    I remember that eBay had an announcement a little while ago that there would be a new feature that you can access auctions up to three years back...
    -Ben T. * Collector of Errors! * Proud member of the CUFYNA
  • OffMetalOffMetal Posts: 1,684 ✭
    Interesting, I could access it still! image
    -Ben T. * Collector of Errors! * Proud member of the CUFYNA
  • seateddimeseateddime Posts: 6,180 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I know they sell the ability to search auctions up to one year old, but I think they're supposed to be inaccessable to people who have not paid for the service... >>



    anyone know how to buy it?
    I seldom check PM's but do check emails often jason@seated.org

    Buying top quality Seated Dimes in Gem BU and Proof.

    Buying great coins - monster eye appeal only.
  • seateddimeseateddime Posts: 6,180 ✭✭✭
    anyone?
    I seldom check PM's but do check emails often jason@seated.org

    Buying top quality Seated Dimes in Gem BU and Proof.

    Buying great coins - monster eye appeal only.

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