"Price my gun / For sale" threads in the "Ask the Experts" section

A.C. Basbas · 02-08-2008, 10:08 PM

I've noticed a few people posting "price my gun package" or "price my misc. stuff" questions in the "Ask the Experts" section of the site, which are fine on their own, but it also seems that people are just skipping the "B/S/T" thread and conducting business through the original thread.

It just seems to clutter the "Ask the Experts" forum. I'm not suggesting that "Price my Gun" threads be done away with entirely, but merely that more rules be added (i.e. don't post "Paypal and M/O only" or "No Trades" and things like that outside the B/S/Ts, or that all offers be made by PM).

Thanks for taking the time to read this, anyway!

A.C.

Painthappy · 02-08-2008, 10:45 PM

Nope.. Good call. Was not aware this was happening.

LUKE · 02-10-2008, 11:51 AM

Hmmm. Is this worthy of making an "appraisals section?" Of course, with the condition that sales will not occur within those threads. Maybe make it a sub-section of the BST area or VintageRex area? Although there may be some redundancy in the threads, if an asking poster later places it for sale in one of the BST areas. Although, many like me may just be curious about the value of something they own, without plans of selling. Just thinking out loud.

I do enjoy looking through the "Ask the Experts" section for technical and repair info, and for the occassional 'what the heck is this?' thread...and I think removing the price-info seeking queries may clean it up a tad and keep it, well, more technical.

Crash · 02-10-2008, 11:59 AM

I agree with Luke. I say make a place just for that. I know I have run across things I had no idea what they might be worth and this also might cut down on people posting FS/FT adds with unreasonable asking prices and taking bids via PM.

PJ · 02-10-2008, 12:11 PM

I had asked for some pricing info/2nd opinion on several items I just put up for sale, I'll delete my thread to help clean things up!

A.C. Basbas · 02-10-2008, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by PJ

I had asked for some pricing info/2nd opinion on several items I just put up for sale, I'll delete my thread to help clean things up!

Aww, I'm not trying to bash you. I think part of what makes MCB great is that there are so many knowledgeable people who can tell you what your stuff is worth, and help you out with it.

I was just a little confused by both the clutter of "sale" stuff, and the "auctioning" that seemed to be going on.

Thanks for thinkin' on this, guys!

A.C.

PJ · 02-10-2008, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by A.C. Basbas

Aww, I'm not trying to bash you. I think part of what makes MCB great is that there are so many knowledgeable people who can tell you what your stuff is worth, and help you out with it.

I was just a little confused by both the clutter of "sale" stuff, and the "auctioning" that seemed to be going on.

Thanks for thinkin' on this, guys!

A.C.

No problem, but you're absolutely right, it does clutter things up quite a bit with a lot of "what's my stuff worth so I can sell it and buy someone else's stuff that posted to see what their stuff was worth" threads floating around.

A.C. Basbas · 02-10-2008, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by PJ

No problem, but you're absolutely right, it does clutter things up quite a bit with a lot of "what's my stuff worth so I can sell it and buy someone else's stuff that posted to see what their stuff was worth" threads floating around.

Maybe they could play up the "Gallery Ratings" and add a "Price my Gun' feature? I just noticed your beautiful gallery of photos

kidneythief · 02-16-2008, 02:09 AM

I think the "ask the experts" forum does just fine. Ive seen tons of folks using that way.

-Jake

02-08-2008, 10:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
A.C. Basbas Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Maynard, Massachusetts. Posts: 2,438	"Price my gun / For sale" threads in the "Ask the Experts" section I've noticed a few people posting "price my gun package" or "price my misc. stuff" questions in the "Ask the Experts" section of the site, which are fine on their own, but it also seems that people are just skipping the "B/S/T" thread and conducting business through the original thread. It just seems to clutter the "Ask the Experts" forum. I'm not suggesting that "Price my Gun" threads be done away with entirely, but merely that more rules be added (i.e. don't post "Paypal and M/O only" or "No Trades" and things like that outside the B/S/Ts, or that all offers be made by PM). Thanks for taking the time to read this, anyway! A.C. __________________ -Dragon Brigade- wWw #32 My WTB Thread ~ Eclipse Mag F/S/T MCB Feedback ~ PbN FeedBack

02-08-2008, 10:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Painthappy I Am The Admin Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Boston, NH Posts: 5,291	Nope.. Good call. Was not aware this was happening. __________________ I'm a man... But I can change... If I have to... I guess. MCB Rules - Please Read them MySpace.com/painthappy - MySpace Blog Twitter.com/mcarterbrown - Twitter Updates

02-10-2008, 11:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
LUKE Hired Goon Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lunenburg, MA Posts: 1,272	Hmmm. Is this worthy of making an "appraisals section?" Of course, with the condition that sales will not occur within those threads. Maybe make it a sub-section of the BST area or VintageRex area? Although there may be some redundancy in the threads, if an asking poster later places it for sale in one of the BST areas. Although, many like me may just be curious about the value of something they own, without plans of selling. Just thinking out loud. I do enjoy looking through the "Ask the Experts" section for technical and repair info, and for the occassional 'what the heck is this?' thread...and I think removing the price-info seeking queries may clean it up a tad and keep it, well, more technical. __________________ "We sleep soundly in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm." - Winston Churchill My MCB feedback Sometimes there's justice...and sometimes there's just us BADGE 632

02-10-2008, 11:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
Crash MCB Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,423	I agree with Luke. I say make a place just for that. I know I have run across things I had no idea what they might be worth and this also might cut down on people posting FS/FT adds with unreasonable asking prices and taking bids via PM. __________________ Later, John My Current FS listing: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/m...-new-post.html MY Want To Buy: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/w...king-back.html My feed back: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/s...ead.php?t=1021 Carter's Commando Texas Division: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/c...-division.html

02-10-2008, 12:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
PJ Hawaiian-shirted hooligan Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Powell, TN Posts: 2,693	I had asked for some pricing info/2nd opinion on several items I just put up for sale, I'll delete my thread to help clean things up! __________________ Paul AIM: PJDarknight CPPA #1145 / PPIG #496 / LPPC #103 / POG #1047 / Team Rogue Cell #7 PJ's Gallery on MCB Feedback on MCB

02-16-2008, 02:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
kidneythief Lord humungus the Mod Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Home Finally!!! Posts: 2,372	I think the "ask the experts" forum does just fine. Ive seen tons of folks using that way. -Jake __________________ "I wish simply to be a decent person, yet I will always fear the retards" -Brian Hindt(geech) "Every man knows he is, basically, a complete sissy compared to Johnny Cash." - Bono LPPC member #24 MCB Moderator Machinist for hire Kidney Machine

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