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Old 1 September 2022, 12:35 AM   #1
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Why is the Search so off?

So...as a huge watch fan I find myself coming into TRF often. Love the community, the talks, etc.

My ONE complaint is the Search feature. If I want to find a specific watch for sale, for example, there is no way to rely on the Search feature...It returns results that are old and ignores the more recent or relevant posts.

Yes, going to google technically works but it takes time for google to index posts....Am I missing something?
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Old 1 September 2022, 12:38 AM   #2
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Yeah ive noticed the same, playing with filters to find some recent content is helpful. But I normally use google to find what I am looking for
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Old 1 September 2022, 12:49 AM   #3
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The search function is tricky to use.

In all honesty I find google gives me better results if I search as this example:

Google search: “Rolex blro 126710 for sale The Rolex Forum”



https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=851003
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Old 1 September 2022, 01:59 AM   #4
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My ONE complaint is the Search feature. If I want to find a specific watch for sale, for example, there is no way to rely on the Search feature...It returns results that are old and ignores the more recent or relevant posts.
. . ...Am I missing something?
TRF isn't a Sales Site. There is no catalogue of watches or anything else for sale, it is set for a member to offer their watch to other members.

Too many Dealers and flippers take advantage of TRF, which provides the Sales Board at no cost to Pledge Members, and bogs down overall TRF searches.
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Old 1 September 2022, 07:18 AM   #5
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TRF isn't a Sales Site. There is no catalogue of watches or anything else for sale, it is set for a member to offer their watch to other members.

Too many Dealers and flippers take advantage of TRF, which provides the Sales Board at no cost to Pledge Members, and bogs down overall TRF searches.
It isn't just about the Sales side...If I wanted information on a specific model to read reviews of what others think it is too sloppy...Just wondering if it was just me or a site issue.
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Old 1 September 2022, 07:40 PM   #6
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The search works perfectly fine if you use it properly.
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Old 12 September 2022, 05:37 PM   #7
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The search works perfectly fine if you use it properly.
Have to agree Steve but today many want everything done for them.
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Old 13 September 2022, 04:00 PM   #8
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Old 13 September 2022, 07:21 PM   #9
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A quick search gave me this as the first page Steve.

As you said it’s not difficult.

Advanced search
Type in model
Select titles only
Deselect all forums and child forums
Select Rolex watches for sale as the only target

Rolex GMT-MASTER II | 126710 Pepsi on Jubilee
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For sale: 126710 BLRO Pepsi brand new
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2021 Rolex Ref. 126710 BLNR GMT Master II | Like New
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Fs: Rolex GMT Master II 126710 BLNR (aka Bat girl) Ceramic Bezel & Jubilee
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126710, 126710blnr, batgirl, batman, blnr FSOT: Rolex GMT Master II 126710 BLNR Jubilee Batgirl / Batman Box & Papers
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SOLD! Rolex GMT Master II 126710 BLRO (aka Pepsi) Ceramic Bezel & Jubilee - SOLD!
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13 Attachment(s) FS: Rolex GMT Master II 126710 BLRO (aka Pepsi) Ceramic Bezel & Jubilee - Complete!
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5 Attachment(s) FS Rolex GMT-Master II 126710 BLRO Pepsi
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FS: Rolex GMT 126710 BLNR Handset (New)
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13 Attachment(s) FS: Rolex GMT Master II 126710 BLRO (aka Pepsi) Ceramic Bezel & Jubilee - Complete!
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SOLD! Rolex GMT Master II 126710 BLRO (aka Pepsi) - Jubilee Bracelet - SOLD!
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FS 126710 Blro nib oyster bracelet
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13 Attachment(s) FS: Rolex GMT Master II 126710 BLNR (aka Batgirl) Ceramic Bezel & Jubilee Bracelet!
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FSOT: Rolex GMT Master II 126710 BLNR Batman Oyster Bracelet [2022]
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FSOT: Rolex GMT Master II 126710 BLRO Pepsi Oyster Bracelet
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13 Attachment(s) FS: Rolex GMT Master II 126710 BLNR (aka Batgirl) Ceramic Bezel & Jubilee Bracelet!
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13 Attachment(s) FS: Rolex GMT Master II 126710 BLNR (aka Batgirl) Ceramic Bezel & Jubilee Bracelet!
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126710 BLRO Pepsi jubilee
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Rolex 126710 BLNR Batman
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BNIB Rolex 126710 BLRO Pepsi on Oyster (dated 4/2022)
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Old 22 September 2022, 08:52 PM   #10
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Old 27 September 2022, 01:59 AM   #11
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So...as a huge watch fan I find myself coming into TRF often. Love the community, the talks, etc.

My ONE complaint is the Search feature. If I want to find a specific watch for sale, for example, there is no way to rely on the Search feature...It returns results that are old and ignores the more recent or relevant posts.

Yes, going to google technically works but it takes time for google to index posts....Am I missing something?

You are correct, the search if very inaccurate and inefficient. You can search the same term 5 times and get diff results.

Unfortunately there is no financial incentive for the admins to upgrade the forum interface since it's free.

Don't let snobs like padi56 and others discourage you from using the forum though, there are some good ppl here as well.
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Old 15 November 2022, 01:26 PM   #12
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Is watchrecon.com affiliated with this site? I found it way easier to search specific watches and the same watches show up. I do not know if the dealers on the site post there as well or the sites coordinate posts
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Old 15 November 2022, 02:01 PM   #13
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The search function is tricky to use.

In all honesty I find google gives me better results if I search as this example:

Google search: “Rolex blro 126710 for sale The Rolex Forum”



https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=851003
I used your details once again.

https://www.rolexforums.com/search.p...rchid=32092030
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