Parentheses and Minuses No Longer Used In eBay Searches?

Jaypers · 02-20-2026, 09:04 PM

Not sure if this is just me, but whenever I add either a minus or a parenthesis for an eBay search, I get zero results now.

Are Boolean searches history? Is this new?

3124508 on COMC · 02-20-2026, 10:02 PM

Was having issues in eBay app on one of my mobile devices so switched to another and it worked okay. Haven’t checked PC yet.

Not sure what the cause is and if intentional.

frenchquarter · 02-20-2026, 10:03 PM

I have 2 that I have used for years so my searches eliminate 2 sellers. They are still working normally.

Jaypers · 02-20-2026, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by frenchquarter

I have 2 that I have used for years so my searches eliminate 2 sellers. They are still working normally.

Guess it's just me then. Must be a glitch. Thanks.

ledgewerx · 02-21-2026, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaypers

Guess it's just me then. Must be a glitch. Thanks.

It's not just you. Searches are not working on my laptop but they are working on my phone.

90skid · 02-21-2026, 08:29 AM

My saved eBay searches are wonky on the app right now too.

Jaypers · 02-21-2026, 01:38 PM

Mine is back to normal now, both on my laptop and the app. Glad it was only temporary.

02-20-2026, 09:04 PM	#1
Jaypers Bowman Scout Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: IL Posts: 51,903 cardboardconglomerate	Parentheses and Minuses No Longer Used In eBay Searches? Not sure if this is just me, but whenever I add either a minus or a parenthesis for an eBay search, I get zero results now. Are Boolean searches history? Is this new? __________________ Impervious to baiting. Last edited by Jaypers; 02-20-2026 at 09:36 PM.

02-20-2026, 10:02 PM	#2
3124508 on COMC BODA Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 9,456	Was having issues in eBay app on one of my mobile devices so switched to another and it worked okay. Haven’t checked PC yet. Not sure what the cause is and if intentional. __________________ 3124508@protonmail.com The Short Guide to the PWCC Card Trimming & Alteration Fraud

02-20-2026, 10:03 PM	#3
frenchquarter Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 740 buymycards! frenchquartercards	searches I have 2 that I have used for years so my searches eliminate 2 sellers. They are still working normally.

02-21-2026, 01:38 PM	#7
Jaypers Bowman Scout Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: IL Posts: 51,903 cardboardconglomerate	Mine is back to normal now, both on my laptop and the app. Glad it was only temporary. __________________ Impervious to baiting.

02-21-2026, 08:29 AM	#6
90skid Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 1,882	My saved eBay searches are wonky on the app right now too.