Thank you Whirly, for your "work arounds". And thank you Arduenn, for your views on this AND the great screenshot , which represents how many search results are returning for ANYTHING searched. This shows exactly what I was referring to in my original post.
Whirly, the current work around for searching specific items, using the "filters", works in some cases. And these may have been more functional before gachas hit the grid. But now, I believe Marketplace needs to be updated to accommodate users from both ends. Posting of merchandise AND searching for merchandise. I'm sure the fix is relatively simple. I don't think a major program rewrite would be necessary. Just a tweak here and there. This would be a huge benefit to all, including Linden Labs. I believe there may even be a potential for increased sales, thus in turn profits for all.
Again, I am not "anti-gacha" and believe there is a place for gacha resales. But, something needs to be done, behind the scenes on Marketplace to reorganize the search function, as well as the form one must fill out when posting an item for sale. I don't see any other solution at this time.
Also, since there is no "naming convention" by creators when creating products, our inventories can get pretty messy. I do my best to stay organized with mine. I believe there should also be new buttons created when naming and saving objects. This in turn would help narrow down searches and quite possible the load on the server? For example:
Initial saving of an item will run the creator thru some check boxes before being able to save the item.
Category: Hair? Clothes? Shoes? Jewelry? Decor? Animation? GACHA? etc. etc. etc.
Maybe something this simple could benefit everyone from many angles.
A creator has limited characters to type name of item. If by checking one of the main categories, lightens the load in having to add it into the name of the item, then upon searching inventory OR subsequently Marketplace, The search could be narrowed down even more.
Just a thought.
Another thought, regarding Gacha resales and Marketplace listings. Option to select "Is this a Gacha Resale"? And maybe some fields must be filled out appropriately or the listing will not populate. Can't think of what those fields are at the moment, but I think there could be some that should be filled out lol. If I can my scribbled notes on my 1001 yellow pads about this solution I'll add them later lol!
Anyways, bottom line is it's time for an "Evolution" (plays Nickelback tune in my head.)
Thank you
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