Just found this info for those that dont like it, I've just opted out and all is well again

"Not everyone's has changed just the lucky (or unlucky few)

Ebay have picked you out for special treatment, they are trialing this new search, and no one seems to like it!

You can opt out as follows


1. visit this link - http://shop.ebay.com/ - click opt out.

2. clear cookies from your browser

3. close browser and reopen

4. if you're lucky and don't get picked again - search should be back to normal"