In its current state, the update is terrible. Other sites like Amazon and Craigslist also
display items in an “image view” format, but they also let the user switch to a
“list view” if they want. I wish we
could have a similar option. I always use list view when I have a choice.
The new format makes it less likely that I will see
something and make an impulse purchase. I admit buying items that I normally would not purchase just
because it popped up in a listing, like a cable that I always wanted to try
that shows up at a good price. Looking
at the bright side, the new format means I will be spending less on audio going
forward, at least here on Audiogon.
For a listing format that I like, I like Audio Asylum
because they use a list view that includes thumbnail photos of almost every item that is listed. They do not get much traffic so I stopped
using them for selling. But going forward, that site, as well as Audio Mart,
must be pleased that Audiogon will be driving buyers and sellers to their sites.
I for one will be spending more time at those places when looking to buy or
sell if this “update” does not improve.
