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Although there are a number of different search commands on Bidbuysell, once you have a go at using them, you'll soon find them easy to use and very useful.

Type single words like: Armani suit grey

Results will contain: All matches containing the three words in any order

Type words within quotation marks: "Da Vinci Code"
Results will contain: Items with words in that order

Type a minus sign before the word to omit it from the search: curtains -purple
Results will contain: Listings for curtains that do not contain the word purple

Type a minus sign before brackets that contain the words (separated by commas not spaces) that you want omitted: aftershave - (aramis,brut,spray)
Results will contain: All listings containing aftershave but not the words aramis, brut or spray

Type words in brackets, separated by commas not spaces: (Honda,Kawasaki)
Results will contain: Listings featuring either of those words

Type multiple forms of the same words: car, ute, 4WD, motorcar, vehicle
Results will contain: All listings containing those words

Remember that spelling and nouns vary not only internationally but also regionally in Australia.

  • 'Bathers' in Victoria are 'Cozzies' in New South Wales
  • Some people will call a 'gold' mirror, a 'gilt' mirror
  • Some people will call a 'sofa', a 'couch'