For sale section is really limited
For sale section is really limited
Hi all. I rejoined this forum to sell a watch but I can't because I have to post 50x to be allowed to sell. I only found this out after 5 posts. I kind of understand the thinking behind this but it's limiting to the extreme. No point me participating at all unless I post 45 more posts of useless fluff just for access to sell.
If you moderate this not to appear then understandable but ultimately you are losing the opportunity for your members to have an active sales section. Not sure if that's the plan. Anyway oft to ebay I go
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If you moderate this not to appear then understandable but ultimately you are losing the opportunity for your members to have an active sales section. Not sure if that's the plan. Anyway oft to ebay I go
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Re: For sale section is really limited
I suppose it's to prevent wide boys and scammers filling the for sale section. I'd be very nervous about buying from a member who has not "participated" a great deal on the forum. Lots of people about who know nothing about automatic movement watches or how to treat them properly.
Nothing personal...
Nothing personal...
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Re: For sale section is really limited
I'm sorry for our lossRonarid wrote: ↑Thu Nov 14, 2019 7:05 pm Hi all. I rejoined this forum to sell a watch but I can't because I have to post 50x to be allowed to sell. I only found this out after 5 posts. I kind of understand the thinking behind this but it's limiting to the extreme. No point me participating at all unless I post 45 more posts of useless fluff just for access to sell.
If you moderate this not to appear then understandable but ultimately you are losing the opportunity for your members to have an active sales section. Not sure if that's the plan. Anyway oft to ebay I go
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Re: For sale section is really limited
Over the years there have been many such threads as this one.
I can't recall a single one getting any sympathy.
Ebay's your answer.
scooter
I can't recall a single one getting any sympathy.
Ebay's your answer.
scooter
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Actually, the rule was explained to you when your first post was disapproved (I know because I wrote it) so I’m afraid that to say you only found out after 5 posts is nonsense.
There are forums where you need 250 posts and six months membership to sell a watch, so you get off quite lightly here.
Anyway - the forum‘s rules, your choice.
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Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time
Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. (Max Ehrmann)
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Re: For sale section is really limited
I thought this post was going to be about the limited number of watches for sale at any given time....
As an aside, over at Omega Forums, it seems to be almost de rigeur that anyone signing in new with any kind of "My grandfather left me this Speedmaster/I got this in a yard sale.... and I don't know what I've got" story does seem to trigger lots of bidding by PM.
Worse than EBay and other web selling sites?DavecUK wrote: ↑Thu Nov 14, 2019 7:33 pm I suppose it's to prevent wide boys and scammers filling the for sale section. I'd be very nervous about buying from a member who has not "participated" a great deal on the forum. Lots of people about who know nothing about automatic movement watches or how to treat them properly.
Nothing personal...
Interesting use of the "I've got an X to sell" line though.....
As an aside, over at Omega Forums, it seems to be almost de rigeur that anyone signing in new with any kind of "My grandfather left me this Speedmaster/I got this in a yard sale.... and I don't know what I've got" story does seem to trigger lots of bidding by PM.
C60 MKI, MKII, MKIII: "some",
C6 & C60 Kingfishers,
C600 Tritechs,
C63 "some",
C65 "some",
C4, C40, C8, C9, C3, C5, C20 & 23FLE
Some other brands
C6 & C60 Kingfishers,
C600 Tritechs,
C63 "some",
C65 "some",
C4, C40, C8, C9, C3, C5, C20 & 23FLE
Some other brands
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^^^Good Point.
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Re: For sale section is really limited
Man joins watch forum.
Man realises watch forum is not gumtree.
Man goes away.
Man goes to Tenerife to sell watch outside nightclub instead.
Man realises watch forum is not gumtree.
Man goes away.
Man goes to Tenerife to sell watch outside nightclub instead.
Re: For sale section is really limited
When did you originally join the forum as I can only see posts during Nov 2019 under your forum member name so is re-join the correct wording?
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Re: For sale section is really limited
We didn't always have a rule about selling for newcomers although I'm glad that we have.
Ronarid might have joined years ago perhaps to sell a watch.
Having done that he may have forgotten about the Forum until now when he wants to sell another.
Maybe he also forgot his Forum name and password.
Just my take.
scooter
Ronarid might have joined years ago perhaps to sell a watch.
Having done that he may have forgotten about the Forum until now when he wants to sell another.
Maybe he also forgot his Forum name and password.
Just my take.
scooter
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Re: For sale section is really limited
Don't let the door slam your a** on the way out...
Ebels are a lot like women that lack a lowcut dress that zips up the side..neither gets the love that they deserve..
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Re: For sale section is really limited
I wouldn't buy a watch from someone who hadn't been around the forum for some time. People buy the seller as much as the item. Good luck on ebay.
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Re: For sale section is really limited
You join a forum because you have an interest in the brand and want to find out more, ask questions and perhaps contribute
...not just to sell a watch!
...not just to sell a watch!
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Thank you for teaching me a new insult. Seriously. Never heard that one before. Now to find someone to use it on!
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Now is the time when I’m wanting to use a “Like” button to show appreciation for straight-talking posters.
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