Classifieds

[mojo]

I'm sure that this has been brought up before but any chance of changing the classifieds to where we can reply to posts?

I'm guessing that the replies are off because it opens up a to a potentially a lot more moderation.

[Kaos]

I like it how it is, with the exception of a little more organization in the firearms area - a rifle, shotgun and pistol (maybe NFA) section would be killer so that if I'm looking for any of the above I dont have to weed through the other entries.

[NikeBauer21]

Really, I think what they could do if they do this, is just get one moderator to watch JUST the classifieds. Then it isn't so much work on the rest of the mods. Have someone just watch the fieds.

Just a thought

[LisaA]

I like it how it is, with the exception of a little more organization in the firearms area - a rifle, shotgun and pistol (maybe NFA) section would be killer so that if I'm looking for any of the above I dont have to weed through the other entries.

^^^ Agree!

[bogey1]

it would be better if people were buying

[d90king]

I also think it should be mandatory to post detailed pics of whatever you are selling. If its NIB provide a link describing the product for sale. I just viewed a few threads by the same poster that all had shit photos or none at all. It cost him a sale...

[NikeBauer21]

I also think it should be mandatory to post detailed pics of whatever you are selling. If its NIB provide a link describing the product for sale. I just viewed a few threads by the same poster that all had shit photos or none at all. It cost him a sale...

I second this. I realize that some people may not be that IT gifted, but most should know how to post pics. There were quite a few items in the past that peaked my interest, but never pursued because of no photos.

Now, you may say "Why didn't you ask for any?"

Well,
1.) It is not my responsibility to go to endless lengths... it is the sellers responsibility to sell the product to the customer. In which case, I do not want to be bothered. Show me what you are selling, so I can decide if it's worth my time.

2.) So many things grow into a pissing match on here. People don't pm back, or don't send you pics, etc. It is MUCH easier if the pics are right there for you to see.


And enough of this crap "I will post photos if you ask"... just do it. If you are willing to do it at request, you should do it in the OP. Save yourself, and everyone else hassle.

[smitty56]

Do not allow posting to other people's ads. It just starts flame wars for price and comments. It is hard enough to read through and find the things you are looking for. As for the mandatory pictures? Then the lower tech users would never post their ad. If it's a bad picture, no picture, or the ad is written poorly? Then the item just won't sell. All of this is buyer beware anyway. Don't like it? Don't buy it.
I have seen things vastly overpriced and I would send a polite message to the ad poster advising them to check around on their price. Example: $20 for 59 40S&W brass cases.
It is a great service as it is now. Thanks Dan and mods!

[d90king]

I second this. I realize that some people may not be that IT gifted, but most should know how to post pics. There were quite a few items in the past that peaked my interest, but never pursued because of no photos.

Now, you may say "Why didn't you ask for any?"

Well,
1.) It is not my responsibility to go to endless lengths... it is the sellers responsibility to sell the product to the customer. In which case, I do not want to be bothered. Show me what you are selling, so I can decide if it's worth my time.

2.) So many things grow into a pissing match on here. People don't pm back, or don't send you pics, etc. It is MUCH easier if the pics are right there for you to see.


And enough of this crap "I will post photos if you ask"... just do it. If you are willing to do it at request, you should do it in the OP. Save yourself, and everyone else hassle.

I agree, obviously... The thing I am amazed at is that they aren't smart enough to realize that it will actually get the items sold. I guess with my sales background it drives me more nuts than others.

I can think of at least a dozen items that I would have purchased if the OP had simply taken the time to put together a proper ad. There is a pistol up now I would consider but once again no pics and I'll be damned if I am going to chase the guy down for them. Oddly the ad dates back 6+ months... I would see the product (proving he has it), the condition and would make an offer based upon the facts in the ad...

Who knows maybe I'm to hard on folks...

[NikeBauer21]

I agree, obviously... The thing I am amazed at is that they aren't smart enough to realize that it will actually get the items sold. I guess with my sales background it drives me more nuts than others.

I can think of at least a dozen items that I would have purchased if the OP had simply taken the time to put together a proper ad. There is a pistol up now I would consider but once again no pics and I'll be damned if I am going to chase the guy down for them. Oddly the ad dates back 6+ months... I would see the product (proving he has it), the condition and would make an offer based upon the facts in the ad...

Who knows maybe I'm to hard on folks...

I thought of that after I posted as well. However, then I thought, it's my feelings, and if anyone wants to truly sell their item, they should use it as constructive criticism. Maybe someone will buy it regardless, who knows. But you definitely increase your chances the more info you have.