classifieds suggestion

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Why not make the classified section a regular part of the forums instead of something separate. I think it would be more accessible and more used and would work better for folks looking to buy or sell. This is how it works on every other forum Im on (MANY) and it seems to work well.
 
I've noticed that people are now advertising items they are selling in the "good deals" section rather than the classified section. I'm sure everyone thinks what they are selling is a good deal but I'm not sure it falls under that category.
 
King Nothing said:
Why is it not now? It doesnt make any sense to me. is there a reason? did it become a problem?
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i think when there was the forum upgrade, they made it a seperate section (in which we have now) "classifieds", rather than putting it in with everything else...
 
Ive been using autopia for a long time and had no idea there was a classifieds section until recently.



I think it would get a lot more traffic it it were made a forum section.
 
I was wondering if someone could move the SOLD items, especially the razors, into the archives section so as not to clutter up the classifieds. When I go in for a quick peek at different items I mainly am looking at the pictures and find it disheartening to see a great photo only to look over and see the word "SOLD" in the price column. Moving the SOLD items to the archive would facilitate quicker browsing & shopping for all visitors.



Thanks for considering this suggestion,
 
zmanz said:
I've noticed that people are now advertising items they are selling in the "good deals" section rather than the classified section. I'm sure everyone thinks what they are selling is a good deal but I'm not sure it falls under that category.
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Yeah, stuff that is $3 less than retail for new... what a deal...lol
 
Made it a true "Classifieds" because it can be categorized and because we wanted the "selling" by shills to stop.



If the issue is "Classifieds is hard to find/keep up with"... I will find a solution to that problem.



The forum is here to support its members (not self-serving shills!)
 
My two cents: Many forums do not allow those type of posts at all. In my opinion David is pretty generous with it's current rules and setup. With that said, I did like it better the old way. :)
 
mobenzowner said:
With that said, I did like it better the old way. :)
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Me, too! We made the change because the Moderators and I felt we were spending too much time policing the classifieds because the scammers, spammers and shills just won't give up. To get it all to stop, we yanked classifieds out of a threaded forum and prevent noobs from posting links until they get 10 posts under their belt. Now, the Moderator job is easier and we rarely see a spam post (if you saw how many get stuck in the Moderator queue, it would scare you :nervous2:).



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Now, in no way to I want to prevent members from selling and swapping their stuff. I think it's great.



Work with me so I can make it better for the community (not the scammers and spammers) and not make it worse for the Moderators.



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I dunno, is there a way to have a spot only people who have so many posts or have been a member so long can view?
 
Anything can be custom programed. Cost vs. reward. In any case, why limit who can see and buy from you. Autopia daily "guests" outnumber "members" 4:1. Lots of lurkers come here just to get information, not to chat.
 
DavidB said:
Anything can be custom programed. Cost vs. reward. In any case, why limit who can see and buy from you. Autopia daily "guests" outnumber "members" 4:1. Lots of lurkers come here just to get information, not to chat.
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WOW, that is an interesting ratio. I had no idea...
 
Why not just have a classifieds section just for detailing related stuff in the forum section and the rest left to the classifieds section?
 
I think it would help to make it a bit more visible. I mean, who actually LOOKS at the stuff at the top of any forum? :)



I think it would be a lot more popular and helpful if it were more visible and getting more traffic.
 
There IS a classified section but when someone posts items for private sale elsewhere it does not get moved to the correct section. I have turned in many that were not in classifieds and nothing happens. They remain where they are, do not get moved to the correct area so why even have one....especially if "turned in" posts are ignored????



I do agree with others that the "classifieds" section at the top of a page is all but non existant. Put it in bold print as large as "click & brag" would be to have it seen. Currently it is waste of space. Either do it right or delete it entirely.......and no I don't have anything to sell.
 
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