By combining a well-formed set of search terms and exclusions with a specific category, you can produce search results that are amazingly flexible, specific, and complete.
For further illustration, here are some additional complex examples for you to evaluate. As you study the search terms for each, try to predict what results the search will return before clicking on the search or reading its description.
- digital camera body (nikon,canon,olympus) (d70,10d,e-1) -strap -case
This search will find several models of digital camera body—the Nikon D70, the Canon 10D, or the Olympus E-1—and will at the same time exclude listings that have the words "strap" or "case" in them, like "Nikon D70 digital camera body strap" or "Olympus E-1 digital camera body case."
- dvd (disney,dumbo,aladdin,the little mermaid) -widescreen -player
This search will find DVD listings that include the words "disney," "dumbo," "aladdin," or "the little mermaid," and will exclude any results that contain the term "widescreen" or "player."
- winter coat (girls,womens,juniors,female) -fur -leather -vintage
This search will find winter coat listings that are "girls," "womens," "juniors," or made for a "female," while excluding any listings for coats made out of "for" or "leather," or that are listed as "vintage.".
Study the examples on this page and try out some complex searches on your own. You'll soon find that you can search the eBay website like a pro!
