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dsutton24 · January 15th, 2012, 03:42 PM

For about the last week or so the appearance of the Classifieds page changed (for me, anyway?).

Not a complaint by any means, but an opinion. I preferred the way it looked before, the classifiactions appeared on one page, and you could quickly scroll down and see where there had been activity. Now, to get to guitar parts, for example, you have to drill down through Classifieds > Guitar Parts > Other Parts for Sale > etc.

Or, have I mangled some Preference setting that changes how this looks?

Thanks!

blonde52 · January 15th, 2012, 05:19 PM

same here

TDPRI · January 15th, 2012, 11:33 PM

Hi thanks. Yes, we're trying out a new way of displaying the Classifieds. We used to show images of about 10% of our listing and this new method shows about 40% of the total items for sale right on the home page.

Images do a much better job of selling items for sale. So we are testing this out -- using less menus and more images of items for sale. We think this will result in more and quicker sales for our sellers and enhance the process for our buyers.

62 Jazzmaster · January 16th, 2012, 12:12 PM

I prefer the old format by a large margin.
I'd go through it by category, like Pickups and check all the listings out.
Now it's like trying to find some elusive bolt in a box full of random parts, if there's organization, I don't see it.
Sorry, but not a fan of the new look. I've stopped even looking through the listings the last few days.

TDPRI · January 16th, 2012, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 62 Jazzmaster

I prefer the old format by a large margin.
I'd go through it by category, like Pickups and check all the listings out.
Now it's like trying to find some elusive bolt in a box full of random parts, if there's organization, I don't see it.
Sorry, but not a fan of the new look. I've stopped even looking through the listings the last few days.

If it's too much trouble for you simply bookmark the Pickup listings.

Here's a link for you. So, you don't have to hunt for it:

http://www.tdpri.com/phpclassifieds/showcat.php?cat=29

donb720 · January 20th, 2012, 03:36 PM

Hi,
I look at the classifieds on every visit. And buy things occasionally. The new setup does allow me to see more at a glance and that's good, esp. for the seller.

But it takes a whole lot more clicks to get the specific listing pages and that's bad. I'm basically a buyer.

I prefer easier navigation.

TDPRI · January 21st, 2012, 12:22 PM

As I suggested previously... bookmarks are your friend all over the internet, not just here.

fendrguitplayr · January 21st, 2012, 12:28 PM

I like the new format, but I browse more than buy/sell/trade.

Stylemaster · January 22nd, 2012, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsutton24

I preferred the way it looked before, the classifiactions appeared on one page, and you could quickly scroll down and see where there had been activity. Now, to get to guitar parts, for example, you have to drill down through Classifieds > Guitar Parts > Other Parts for Sale > etc.

I agree. I used to look at the classifieds every day, sometimes several times a day. With the way it is now, I stopped looking. I will occassionally go back for force of habit, bum out and then leave immediately. I hope you change it back.

HOBBSTER01 · January 22nd, 2012, 12:14 PM

Leave it as it currently is.
I for one, like it.

62 Jazzmaster · January 22nd, 2012, 07:10 PM

Sorry for the criticism.
Please don't change it on my account.

nvilletele · January 23rd, 2012, 02:01 PM

Can make do as is, but older format was much much better for browsing.

ASC67 · January 28th, 2012, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nvilletele

Can make do as is, but older format was much much better for browsing.

I agree

Suho · March 6th, 2012, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nvilletele

Can make do as is, but older format was much much better for browsing.

I also agree. I have been using the newer format for a month or so but still vastly prefer the original format, which was much easier to navigate.

dsutton24 · May 11th, 2012, 09:47 PM

The classifieds are now appearing on a single page. For what it's worth, I like it!

Stylemaster · May 12th, 2012, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsutton24

The classifieds are now appearing on a single page. For what it's worth, I like it!

Guess what? They changed it back to the original format! I for one am very happy

!

62 Jazzmaster · May 12th, 2012, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stylemaster

Guess what? They changed it back to the original format! I for one am very happy

!

Really? I'd given up on it.
I guess I'll start looking at the Classifieds again.

Ed P · May 12th, 2012, 08:17 AM

Yeah - thanks for changing it back to the old style.

January 15th, 2012, 03:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
dsutton24 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,760	New format in Classifieds section? For about the last week or so the appearance of the Classifieds page changed (for me, anyway?). Not a complaint by any means, but an opinion. I preferred the way it looked before, the classifiactions appeared on one page, and you could quickly scroll down and see where there had been activity. Now, to get to guitar parts, for example, you have to drill down through Classifieds > Guitar Parts > Other Parts for Sale > etc. Or, have I mangled some Preference setting that changes how this looks? Thanks! __________________ Yet another hobby that is completely out of control...

January 16th, 2012, 12:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
62 Jazzmaster Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richmond BC, Canada Posts: 1,427 6 Photos	I prefer the old format by a large margin. I'd go through it by category, like Pickups and check all the listings out. Now it's like trying to find some elusive bolt in a box full of random parts, if there's organization, I don't see it. Sorry, but not a fan of the new look. I've stopped even looking through the listings the last few days. __________________ my guitar photo album

January 20th, 2012, 03:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
donb720 TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 19	Hi, I look at the classifieds on every visit. And buy things occasionally. The new setup does allow me to see more at a glance and that's good, esp. for the seller. But it takes a whole lot more clicks to get the specific listing pages and that's bad. I'm basically a buyer. I prefer easier navigation. __________________ Too many guitars and a couple nice amps.

January 21st, 2012, 12:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
fendrguitplayr Friend of Leo's Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Greater Boston Age: 61 Posts: 2,998 20 Photos	I like the new format, but I browse more than buy/sell/trade. __________________ A goal without a plan is just a wish...

January 22nd, 2012, 12:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
HOBBSTER01 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ringgold, Ga. Age: 51 Posts: 3,883 4 Photos	Leave it as it currently is. I for one, like it. __________________ The Hobbster "If you know "how" to play, a Peavey Bandit is all you need."

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January 15th, 2012, 05:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
blonde52 Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 446 3 Photos	same here

January 15th, 2012, 11:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
TDPRI Administrator Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: TDPRILAND Posts: 9,658 48 Photos	Hi thanks. Yes, we're trying out a new way of displaying the Classifieds. We used to show images of about 10% of our listing and this new method shows about 40% of the total items for sale right on the home page. Images do a much better job of selling items for sale. So we are testing this out -- using less menus and more images of items for sale. We think this will result in more and quicker sales for our sellers and enhance the process for our buyers.

January 21st, 2012, 12:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
TDPRI Administrator Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: TDPRILAND Posts: 9,658 48 Photos	As I suggested previously... bookmarks are your friend all over the internet, not just here.

January 22nd, 2012, 07:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
62 Jazzmaster Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richmond BC, Canada Posts: 1,427 6 Photos	Sorry for the criticism. Please don't change it on my account. __________________ my guitar photo album

January 23rd, 2012, 02:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
nvilletele Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: California Age: 55 Posts: 2,022	Can make do as is, but older format was much much better for browsing.

May 11th, 2012, 09:47 PM	#15 (permalink)
dsutton24 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,760	The classifieds are now appearing on a single page. For what it's worth, I like it! __________________ Yet another hobby that is completely out of control...

May 12th, 2012, 08:17 AM	#18 (permalink)
Ed P Friend of Leo's Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: wherever there's a tele Age: 55 Posts: 2,339 6 Photos	Yeah - thanks for changing it back to the old style. __________________ Things are thieves.

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