How To: How to use the Updated Classified Section!

[doser]

The classified section was updated along with our data stores, with this come some changes in how you use the search. If you are logged in, you have the option to change listing views.

From our analytics data, 80% of you are on mobile, 20% on desktop or other. So starting off with search via categories will start to limit what gets displayed.

If you like textual listings like how CG was head back to the forums and scroll through the marketplace listings to scan titles. This section is optimized for search

Step 1. Select Categories to start filtering.




Step 2. Use the Filters. Since we’re small the filters will update automatically once selected. This may change.

 

[D00DST3R]

Already a great classifieds section Doser, thank you

One thing that may be looked at is the price filtering when inputting an amount (min/max). When I select the box, the “0” value remains and doesn’t disappear when I input a number, but rather it remains static and becomes part of the inputted amount.

I did a screen recording, but I’m unsure how to upload/attach it here. Imgur maybe?

 

[doser]

Already a great classifieds section Doser, thank you

One thing that may be looked at is the price filtering when inputting an amount (min/max). When I select the box, the “0” value remains and doesn’t disappear when I input a number, but rather it remains static and becomes part of the inputted amount.

I did a screen recording, but I’m unsure how to upload/attach it here. Imgur maybe?

You have you select and remove the 0 or add onto it. 0 is the default. YouTube unlisted or Imgur works for video. I don’t allow video uploads for $$ reasons. That adds up quick

 

[D00DST3R]

Here we go

https://imgur.com/a/CQhbGOq

 

[doser]

Here we go

Yes, that's correct. You'd like it so that the 0 automatically goes away? Seems like the work around for now is to use round numbers. ie: 20,30,40,50 or do as you did and replace the 0. I'll take a look at that but that's not too bad. The problem with automatically taking out the 0, it'll automatically refresh. There has to be a field to replace since it does an ajax call for instant updates.

 

[D00DST3R]

I see, yeah I noticed that it refreshes automatically as you adjust the filter choices. Just thought I’d point it out as it’s may be a creature comfort thing for the users, especially mobile users. Not a major thing, but a simple feedback on the details. Thank you Doser for the ear!

 

[ikeo1]

I see, yeah I noticed that it refreshes automatically as you adjust the filter choices. Just thought I’d point it out as it’s may be a creature comfort thing for the users, especially mobile users. Not a major thing, but a simple feedback on the details. Thank you Doser for the ear!

Yeah. This is one of those things. If i disable it you have to scroll down and hit Filter every time so that's the trade off. I appreciate you taking the time to test it out. Ultimately, we'll let the community decide when it comes time. The capability is there which was the hard part. I'll keep an eye on usage.

 

[Preston78]

I see, yeah I noticed that it refreshes automatically as you adjust the filter choices. Just thought I’d point it out as it’s may be a creature comfort thing for the users, especially mobile users. Not a major thing, but a simple feedback on the details. Thank you Doser for the ear! g

Thanks for pointing that out! We appreciate feedback on user experience details like this. Enhancing comfort for all users, especially on mobile, is important to us. We'll look into it!

 

[Buncheong]

I'm from the 60s. I just need a simple way to list items for sale and can't find the Classifieds section.

 

[ikeo1]

I'm from the 60s. I just need a simple way to list items for sale and can't find the Classifieds section.

Classifieds is in the menu bar. I've added a link. Click it and then click post ad. Then there will be a template.

 

[Buncheong]

Classifieds is in the menu bar. I've added a link. Click it and then click post ad. Then there will be a template.

Thanks, Ikeo!

 

[ikeo1]

Thanks, Ikeo!

You're welcome. Just a note though, I saw your post. This site is mainly for peer to peer secondary items. If you're selling new or recurring stock, then that requires a vendor account.

 

[Buncheong]

Some things are unissued or "new" condition, but everything is decades old and most not made anymore. I'm liquidating items acquired and collected when I was serving, 1980s-2000s, since I'm getting old now and maybe the younger CAgunners might want them.

 

[ikeo1]

Sounds reasonable me. You will likely be asked to ship first because you are international. We heavily scrutinize new users until they've built s a reputation with other members to reduce issues. So please be diligent with who you sell to. GLWS

Some things are unissued or "new" condition, but everything is decades old and most not made anymore. I'm liquidating items acquired and collected when I was serving, 1980s-2000s, since I'm getting old now and maybe the younger CAgunners might want them.=

 

[Buncheong]

Understood and thanks for the guidance. I'm an unknown here but had a good rep and the same username on the old Calguns website. I am username tryingminimalism on eBay, where I've been a member since April 1999. Not sure if that helps but FWIW.

 

[Glacier Hiker]

Hi,
I’d appreciate some explanation of the intended use for the “ keywords” field within the Categories and or Advanced Search tools. This field does not appear to filter the posts in the manner I expect it to.

I have been using the “Keywords” field to refine my search first by the handguns for sale forum and then by firearm manufacturer. For example I enter only a single word in the “Keywords” field such as “Ruger” or “Smith” and then filter by the “last updated” field. Using these two field to narrow my search to narrow the results to one specific handgun manufacturer appeared to be giving the results I wanted.

However….I recently posted a Ruger and a Smith and Wesson M&P for sale on Caguns. I noticed that MY TWO posts do not display when I use the “ Keywords” field even though I have the words Ruger and Smith listed in both the “title” field and the “description” field of my post. My posts do display if I enter my search criteria in either the Title or Description fields in the filter menu.

So my question is…what is the intended functionality of the “keywords” filtering feature? I assumed it would search the title field, the description field and the details of all posts in the handguns for sale forum. It seems to return some results but not all.

Since the “keywords” field is listed at the top of the list of options to filter by I assume it is frequently used by most members. I would like to understand what I need to do to ensure my Ruger and Smith display for users who search for those brands.

Thank you.

 

[ikeo1]

Hi,
I’d appreciate some explanation of the intended use for the “ keywords” field within the Categories and or Advanced Search tools. This field does not appear to filter the posts in the manner I expect it to.

I have been using the “Keywords” field to refine my search first by the handguns for sale forum and then by firearm manufacturer. For example I enter only a single word in the “Keywords” field such as “Ruger” or “Smith” and then filter by the “last updated” field. Using these two field to narrow my search to narrow the results to one specific handgun manufacturer appeared to be giving the results I wanted.

However….I recently posted a Ruger and a Smith and Wesson M&P for sale on Caguns. I noticed that MY TWO posts do not display when I use the “ Keywords” field even though I have the words Ruger and Smith listed in both the “title” field and the “description” field of my post. My posts do display if I enter my search criteria in either the Title or Description fields in the filter menu.

So my question is…what is the intended functionality of the “keywords” filtering feature? I assumed it would search the title field, the description field and the details of all posts in the handguns for sale forum. It seems to return some results but not all.

Since the “keywords” field is listed at the top of the list of options to filter by I assume it is frequently used by most members. I would like to understand what I need to do to ensure my Ruger and Smith display for users who search for those brands.

Thank you.

Thanks for the example, looks like a bug I’ll check this out.. if you search Ruger LCR it pops up but I see your point where it’s not matching on the single word

 

[dargeben]

Hello, signed up for caguns.net several months ago but still not sure how to be able to list some pew pews I have for ftf sale.
I got a notice that I have "limited Classifieds access" and to send the site staff a notice of other similar sites I have been part of, which I did a few months ago.

Is there another way to be able to post listings?