How do I use the search function?

There are several ways to use our search functions to help you find exactly what you’re looking for.

The different search options are the following:

• Basic keyword search
• Keyword search with the advanced search function
• Search by item number
• Search by member
• Search by seller

Basic keyword search

The search bar is located at the top of most of the website pages. 

1. Enter the keyword(s) in the search field
   

   Tip: For a more precise search, you can select a specific category. To do so, click on "All categories" and check the desired category in the drop-down menu.

2. Click on "Search"

To know how to filter your search, we invite you to read the article "How do I filter a search".

Keyword search with the advanced search function

1. Click on "Advanced search" next to the search engine. This will take you to the "By keywords" tab
2. Enter the keyword(s) in the search field
   

   Tip: For a more precise search, you can select a specific category. To do so, click on "All categories" and check the desired category in the drop-down menu.

3. Add criteria based on your needs
   • Select your search mode via the drop-down menu (All the words, any word, exact sentence, advanced syntax)
     For more information on the search modes, please read the article "How to use the search moes in an advanced search".
   • To exclude a term, enter it in the "Term(s) to be excluded"field
   • To include a search in the descriptions, set the switch to "Yes" at "Search in descriptions".
   • To include the translation of your keywords, set the switch to "Yes" at "Search in translations".
4. Click on "Search"
5. The search is displayed

Tip: The search engine also provides an advanced search. Click on the button ( shown in the image below) to open the box to refine your search.

Search by item number

1. Click on "Advanced search" next to the search engine
2. Click on the "By item number" tab
3. Enter the sale number
4. Click on "Search"
5. The item page is displayed

Search by member

1. Click on "Advanced search" next to the search engine
2. Click on the "By member" tab
3. Enter the member's nickname
4. Click on "Search"
5. The member's profile is displayed

Search by seller

1. Click on "Advanced search" next to the search engine
2. Click on the "By seller" tab
3. Enter the seller's nickname
4. Click on "Search"
5. The seller's shop is displayed

The search engine included in the shop allows you to do a search similar to the basic keyword search within the shop itself.