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Certain # of posts to sell goods

Hate to start a firestorm here, but lately I've noticed a lot of 1st time posters just here to sell their wares. And a number of members who just sell and have never contributed one ounce of anything to the forum.

Some sites have post limits to sell. Not sure I have total buy in on that, but when I see some newb peddling gear at some exorbitant price, and it's against forum policy to take a dump is someone's for sale add, it's tough to bite ones tongue and move on.

Don't get me wrong, I like the for sale portion, and this site has some of the best deals on the net, good people realizing that they made an error, or just done with a product, and it's not gold plated.
Anyone else feel as I do?
 
milo-2, bite your tongue and move on. if some guy wants to sell his box of 22lr for $10,000 let him!! nobody complains when a family member who's shooter of the family(God forbid) pass's on and sells a heavy gun for $1,000. blah blah blah
 
dogdude said:
milo-2, bite your tongue and move on. if some guy wants to sell his box of 22lr for $10,000 let him!! nobody complains when a family member who's shooter of the family(God forbid) pass's on and sells a heavy gun for $1,000. blah blah blah

Would your wife, or family members even know you belong to this site? Mine wouldn't, and bet I'm not alone here. For your instance, in my head, some member would have to steer said person in this direction, and what a pal? Why wouldn't he just use his good name and standing to sell the firearm and get a little more money for the grieving party?

I thought I mentioned both sides of the equation, good and not so good. Do respect your opinion though ;)
 
I can see both sides. If you get all the info and talk to them to gage them then why not even if they have five posts?

Look at the hide and their old 100 limit and all the bs posts the members would do to get to 100. I would think out of those 100 posts most were junk. Then all the posts of "now that you have 100what o you have to sell?"
 
Here's gun forum's at their best:

http://forum.accurateshooter.com/index.php?topic=3840390.0

3rd post in, Busdriver finds a barrel for someone in need. Took 5 minutes at the most to help a guy.

Just show some interest ;)

people, I agree with you about the hide, I do like new guys having to pay to sell, and this site seems to be begging for contributions all time, easy cash!
 
number of posts assumes someone is a participating member..in reality , as others have noted, if it is just a salesman, he posts junk till he hits the magic number.

time on the site would slow down fiy by night shady guys...maybe.

i enjoy the site, the sales forums...and yes will eventually donate.

i do not like the ability to remove sales posts.....where is the record of the transaction?( cannot delete if buyer accepts)

i have had 2 transactions i have had to hold my breath on...one has shown up....
 
milo-2 I see it also, new guy, 1 post and it's a WTS, bugs me but I move on......not sure if a minimum number of posts is the answer, I mean we were all new here at one time.

What really gets me is how most don't follow the Classified Section Rules, most don't have there email enabled or in the post.
 
Taildrag15X said:
milo-2 I see it also, new guy, 1 post and it's a WTS, bugs me but I move on......not sure if a minimum number of posts is the answer, I mean we were all new here at one time.

What really gets me is how most don't follow the Classified Section Rules, most don't have there email enabled or in the post.

1+
If u use the Classifieds then follow the rules. The rules state that if you have the item listed on another site then u must disclose it in your post.
 
You can never be sure if someone is a true newbie or not just because they only have one post. They could have been following this forum for years without joining but are just not into posting or letting anyone know who they are.

I think that if someone wants to sell they should have to make a yearly donation to the forum. I don't think asking for a $25 per year donation is asking too much. I mean the knowledge base on this forum is worth more than that alone.


edit: added without joining to help clarify what I was saying.
 
BaconFat said:
You can never be sure if someone is a true newbie or not just because they only have one post. They could have been following this forum for year but are just not into posting or letting anyone know who they are.

I think that if someone wants to sell they should have to make a yearly donation to the forum. I don't think asking for a $25 per year donation is asking too much. I mean the knowledge base on this forum is worth more than that alone.
Well you can click on the name and see when he joined......not a sure fire method however if he joined today and has something listed today in the classifieds you don't have do much figuring to see where it is probably going. Then again some could have joined 3 years ago and never posted anything....could be a big reader with nothing to say. Nothing wrong with that.

I just see being a 'SITE $$ CONTRIBUTOR" as the one way to ensure the site is not supporting someones side business at no fee.
 
BaconFat said:
You can never be sure if someone is a true newbie or not just because they only have one post. They could have been following this forum for year but are just not into posting or letting anyone know who they are.

I think that if someone wants to sell they should have to make a yearly donation to the forum. I don't think asking for a $25 per year donation is asking too much. I mean the knowledge base on this forum is worth more than that alone.

All you do is check their profile, member 1 day and 1 post in the Classifieds.....there is one up now.....and it doesn't have a price, BO?

Date Registered: March 19, 2014, 07:36:46 PM

Stuff for sale on: March 19, 2014, 07:54:56 PM »
 
You beat me to it M-61....

I like to call them "junk jockeys"......when I was stuck in bed for 8 months I watched guys snatch up deals on the hide, 24hr, bechrest all times of the day and night....and then list the stuff, for profit and not contribute or be involved in any discussions.
 
As a new member I would agree more with a small yearly fee over a post count. I'm new to this game and mainly come here to learn. With all of the experience here I don't feel like I can really contribute much at this point. Along with the knowledge, I have also benefited from being able to use the classifieds, but I would hope the buyers felt they benefited as well.
 
idaho elk hunter said:
i agree 100% with savage6.5

Then why doesn't it say "Site $$ Contributor" under your screen name?

A total of 2 posts (including this one) in roughly 95 days being signed in and a Trade count of 1......

Couldn't of found a better example, thanks!
 
Taildrag15X said:
idaho elk hunter said:
i agree 100% with savage6.5

Then why doesn't it say "Site $$ Contributor" under your screen name?

A total of 2 posts (including this one) in roughly 95 days being signed in and a Trade count of 1......

Couldn't of found a better example, thanks!
+ 1
 
my trade count of 1 was a purchase

i also agree ,
Then why doesn't it say "Site $$ Contributor" under your screen name?

it soon will , got donation done right after i read your posts, thanks for the motivation
 
My thought would be a commitment by making a donation to this site.
 

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