Why can't I reply to a 'For Sale Ad?

[ShaneyB]

Probably a dumb question but why can't I reply to a sales ad?

Cheers

Shane

[s22jgs]

read the rules? lol

[jimlee]

You have to send the message or question directly to the seller. In the past there have been bidding wars and all sorts going on.....:)

[matthew]

to stop bumping lol

[ShaneyB]

Lovely thanks guys.

That happens a lot on my Audi forum so understandable.

Thank you.

[jimmy]

I can set it to not bump threads in that forum - so the replies wont effect things. But theres also the problem of people spoiling threads - coming in and posting that the price is too high or you can get it elsewhere cheaper which isn't really on.

If people want replies (without bumping) then I'll happily change it - I guess we'd need a vote?

[gainsy]

Works perfectly as it is Jimmy :thumbsup:

[F1END]

I did prefer when you could ask questions. I understand why it was changed, but sometimes a seller would leave out an important bit of info and the first poster would ask the question for all to see the answer.

[Layloo9136]

I like it as it is. I think its a great idea not having replies on threads. Keeps it simpler with less tittle tattle going on. "Heres the price - you want it, email me" is a good system and better than many forum sale threads.

I have sold three things in 2 weeks with minimal fuss or discussion due to its simplicity so I vote to keep it how it is without replies.
:thumbsup:

[jimmy]

I guess if someone asks a question and it's useful information then the seller can add it?
Some people just want to have no fuss though and having to check back on your threads to see if there are questions could be a bit more work?
I do like to see useful replies sometimes personally speaking - but sellers might not.

[Spoolio]

"Oy, you! Leave iiiiiit"

+1 to leave it just as it is now, it works OK. Like you say Jimmy, if the original poster thinks a question they've been asked by PM is pertinent they can always edit the post no?

[Layloo9136]

Good point Jimmy - but when I have had a couple of questions I thought were good, I have then edited my posts to include this information for others to benefit from.

You will always get some random questions but having them by PM means you get notifications and external emails so is therefore faster to respond to customers, rather than having to keep checking your thread countless times a day on the off chance. :)

[Col]

Leave it as is, boss.

I don't like change. It feels weird.

[Cardnim]

Leave it as is, boss.

+1.
Even though it winds me up when people list stuff for sale and say things like:
"This is NIP and is £22 from a shop, but Im selling it for £20"

YOU ARENT A SHOP WITH ALL THE GUARANTEES OF A SHOP, SO WISE UP AND GET THE PRICE DOWN!!! :mad:
Looneys.

...rant over. :woot:

[arransmith27]

Seems good as it is.

+1 for leaving it as it is.

[Ross]

I think its good to ask questions, even better it doesn't bump the add.

What about if i ask a question and PM the seller, he replies to me but yet i don't buy the item for what ever reason. Some one reading the reply in the thread may buy the items because they have read the reply.

If people start posting stupid replys, then they get deleted by a Mod,simples :D

[fidspeed]

Leave it alone its fine

worst is still "make me an offer" or" email for pics " i want to see pics and prices 1st time if im interested ill contact seller

no sleight on col or previously Glenn (CFR) who have and are doing a sterling job it must be as frustrating for them as it us the potential buyer

many thanks guys

Fid

[julianb]

Personally, if the ad does not state price or include pics, as a moderator I would simply draw a line under the whole deal remove it!

More infuriating are links to ebay auctions!!!!

J.

[Col]

Personally, if the ad does not state price or include pics, as a moderator I would simply draw a line under the whole deal remove it!


You'll love this one...
http://www.oople.com/forums/showpost.php?p=614587&postcount=1

Who wants me to delete it?

[Chequered Flag Racing]

You'll love this one...
http://www.oople.com/forums/showpost.php?p=614587&postcount=1

Who wants me to delete it?

Stand up to the mark and do it :thumbsup:

[Chequered Flag Racing]

Stand up to the mark and do it :thumbsup:

they've posted another add in the same manner, must be the SCHUMACHER MI4 CX (http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?p=615039#post615039) isn't photogenic :lol:

[gainsy]

He has been asked to post pictures & warned about future posts
Anyone else having trouble following the rules please feel free to have a look in here, it really isn't that hard
http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77909
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i322/gainsy73/facepalm1.jpg

[Martin Wallace]

Dont fix it if it aint broke :woot:

dont change it, it works great the way it is.:)

personal bug bearer for me is when people post an advert up WITHOUT pictures, how hard is it to post a picture up of an item.

this ill post pics up when i get home palaver.......just wait till its all there and post it up at the time.

the admin team do a great job in the for sale thread:thumbsup:.
just wish they could delete the ones without pictures to try and stop it, and this pm for pictures if your interested caper.

pictures sell items, so its in the best interest to put pictures up when advertising.