How do I change my "search" on eBay so lots that close first will be in order?

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• MrHalfDime Posts: 3,440 ✭✭✭✭

  April 18, 2008 4:01AM

  Ah, finally a question that I might be able to answer. On your eBay search there is an option labeled "Sort By" at the top of the listing. Clicking on this gives you several options, including items "Ending Soonest" and "Newly Listed". By selecting "Ending Soonest", you can look at the items that will close first.

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• Walmann Posts: 2,806 ✭

  April 18, 2008 4:13AM

  
  
  << <i>Ah, finally a question that I might be able to answer. On your eBay search there is an option labeled "Sort By" at the top of the listing. Clicking on this gives you several options, including items "Ending Soonest" and "Newly Listed". By selecting "Ending Soonest", you can look at the items that will close first. >>
  
  
  
  This is correct, however, when you log out and log back in the default goes back to the previous default setting. IF you wish to change this setting as your default you need to:
  
  To set your general preferences:
  From the left column of My eBay, click the “Site Preferences” link under My Account.
  
  On the Site Preferences page, under General Preferences, click the “Show” link next to any General Preference that you want to change. The list expands and displays your current settings.
  Tip: To make the page easier to read, click the “Hide” link to hide any preference you’re no longer viewing.
  
  Make your selections, and click the Apply button.
  
  Note: If you’re updating the Searching and Buying Preferences, click the “Edit” link. This will take you to the control page, where you can update the option and click the Save button.
  
  Link to ebay instructions page

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• 291fifth Posts: 25,047 ✭✭✭✭✭

  April 18, 2008 4:13AM

  I just tried to change it. Nothing happened.

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• Walmann Posts: 2,806 ✭

  April 18, 2008 4:26AM

  If you are looking to change only the sort by field , on a permanent basis, click on the Customize Dispaly button next to the sort by field.
  Scroll down to bottom of page you will see Browse Sort by field. Change to what you want it to remain at. Click apply.
  
  I'm not sure if you were referring to the My Ebay page that shows your bids/watched items or the general search page where you can view all auctions.

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• seanq Posts: 8,791 ✭✭✭✭✭

  April 18, 2008 12:58PM

  
  
  << <i>I just tried to change it. Nothing happened. >>
  
  
  
  You might have a cookie from eBay with your old prefs. Try logging out and logging back in, maybe also close your browser in between, and see if that helps.
  
  
  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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• GrumpyEd Posts: 4,749 ✭✭✭

  April 18, 2008 1:09PM

  When you get it the way you want it then add it to you favorites, (and delete your old link) that way the next time you use it the settings will be the same.
  
  

  Ed

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