Darren Roberts Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 I've noticed sometimes that when I'm browsing eBay and go to the next page, there items that come up for only a second or two, and then it goes to a new page and I can never find those items that I only had a brief glimpse of. It makes me think I'm missing out on something! 😄 Anyone know why that occurs, or how to correct it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 You are experiencing the intersection of two alternate realities. This causing you to see, briefly, into the eBay listing of the other reality. Are you experiencing headaches, tingling in your extremities? These might be side effects of the intersection. Of course, you may also be reading the post of a raving lunatic. If so, have no fear. My nurse is coming with my medication even as I speak. She will make things all better and then I will go beddy bye. There all better now. What was you question? Never mind, all of a sudden I am very sleepy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 2 hours ago, Darren Roberts said: I've noticed sometimes that when I'm browsing eBay and go to the next page, there items that come up for only a second or two, and then it goes to a new page and I can never find those items that I only had a brief glimpse of. It makes me think I'm missing out on something! 😄 Anyone know why that occurs, or how to correct it? You have now entered "The Twilight Zone" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jpk Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 I think sometimes those missing items go to the top of your first page if you have opened the item's description. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 Thanks for the awesome responses. I enjoyed those. I'll just have to live with the fact that I'm not quite right. 😄 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spook498 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Du nicht.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 When you visit their site eBay (and many other sites) read the cookies and browsing history stored on your device and use that info to populate "related" items they think you will be influenced to click on and buy. Big eBayrother is watching....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 This reminds me of a thread here on ARC a couple of years ago. As you have probably noticed there are rotating ads at the top of the forum page, those ads are based on your cookies and your browsing history stored on your device. I remember a user who was complaining about adult/p*rn related ads on ARC and how it was inappropriate. When it was pointed out those ads were targeted specifically at him (and why) he got vewwwy qwiet.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Napalmakita Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Mandela effect or glitch in the matrix Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 38 minutes ago, Napalmakita said: glitch in the matrix You think that's air you're breathing now? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Napalmakita Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 1 minute ago, Mstor said: You think that's air you're breathing now? Haha! Very good👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share Posted July 30, 2020 20 hours ago, habu2 said: This reminds me of a thread here on ARC a couple of years ago. As you have probably noticed there are rotating ads at the top of the forum page, those ads are based on your cookies and your browsing history stored on your device. I remember a user who was complaining about adult/p*rn related ads on ARC and how it was inappropriate. When it was pointed out those ads were targeted specifically at him (and why) he got vewwwy qwiet.... 🤣 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helmsman Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 I see this from time to time but it doesn't bother me. There is no functional disruption so I just let it be. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 If you see something you're interested in and afraid it won't be there after a refresh, right-click on the item and open it in a new tab or window, then continue browsing in your current tab/window. Best of both worlds... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
niart17 Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 On 7/29/2020 at 10:49 AM, habu2 said: This reminds me of a thread here on ARC a couple of years ago. As you have probably noticed there are rotating ads at the top of the forum page, those ads are based on your cookies and your browsing history stored on your device. I remember a user who was complaining about adult/p*rn related ads on ARC and how it was inappropriate. When it was pointed out those ads were targeted specifically at him (and why) he got vewwwy qwiet.... It was for research!!!! 😁 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 TINS: After searching for kits on HLJ and Lucky etc. I routinely get popups for “Hot Asian Models”.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 9 hours ago, habu2 said: TINS: After searching for kits on HLJ and Lucky etc. I routinely get popups for “Hot Asian Models”.... You made my day. You, Sir, are as reliable as the rising sun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie D. Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 eBay has been known to mess with search results and hide listings, you might be seeing part of that. Even if you search for something they will also skew the results to show you what they think you want to see. Google “eBay hides listings “ much has been written about it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 I still like Dalton (on Red Green) trying to explain why there might be inappropriate stuff on his computer's memory. "Look, I was remodeling the kitchen, and I did a search for "pantries." But there was a typo...." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 TINS: I was repairing a computer system and needed a cable connector to join two cables with the same type connector. No problem, I'll just do an internet search for the part I need. My search string "gender changer" did not return the results I was expecting..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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