Restricting Posts in Buy/Sell
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As a buyer point of view, it's very hard to find a new post, most of the time the same "hot" items will occupied the first few pages. Also suggest for different items, should create a new thread instead, in that way, it's easier to search. I think previously most of us will park under a same thread so that it's easier to monitor (selller).
As a seller, it's easier to manage if the communication is via PM, SMS, phone or email (although you can stated that in the thread).
Apart from that, i found that some of the users like to give their personal comments about other people item and pricing, for example, "there is one that sold for XXX amount in other thread...", or "new one just cost xxx amount in US etc..." i don't think those comment are helpful and most of the time are based on wrong information or without looking at the condition of the items.
As a seller, it's easier to manage if the communication is via PM, SMS, phone or email (although you can stated that in the thread).
Apart from that, i found that some of the users like to give their personal comments about other people item and pricing, for example, "there is one that sold for XXX amount in other thread...", or "new one just cost xxx amount in US etc..." i don't think those comment are helpful and most of the time are based on wrong information or without looking at the condition of the items.
I think the classifieds format is a good idea. If properly sub divided into logical divisions as per some of the suggestions that were voiced, I think it can make for a win-win situation, especially for the buyer. Buyers no longer have to sift through numerous posts of items that they aren't looking for and can focus their attention to the categories they are only interested in. Sellers no longer have to keep updating their threads to make sure they're on top of the posts.
I find the classifieds section in Photo.net quite a good example.
And as far as the auction type sale goes, CS in its current form is not suited for such type of sales. Transparency is the main issue as such sales are only self regulated by the seller. There is way too much room for dishonesty and we've all seen many examples of bid padding in the past. I say such sales should be banned altogether.
I'm glad this thread has generated interest amongst the rest of the CS community. The Buy/Sell section is a popular component of CS and I think a properly regulated marketplace will bring benefits to all who use it. The feedback system is one big step towards that regulation and I believe with a few more tweaks, it would be an ideal tool both sellers and buyers can rely on as part of their trading experience.
Thanks to the CS Team for their continued efforts in refining this board.
I find the classifieds section in Photo.net quite a good example.
And as far as the auction type sale goes, CS in its current form is not suited for such type of sales. Transparency is the main issue as such sales are only self regulated by the seller. There is way too much room for dishonesty and we've all seen many examples of bid padding in the past. I say such sales should be banned altogether.
I'm glad this thread has generated interest amongst the rest of the CS community. The Buy/Sell section is a popular component of CS and I think a properly regulated marketplace will bring benefits to all who use it. The feedback system is one big step towards that regulation and I believe with a few more tweaks, it would be an ideal tool both sellers and buyers can rely on as part of their trading experience.
Thanks to the CS Team for their continued efforts in refining this board.
redstone
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My personal opinions:
Keep it in this format. Allowing people to post allows the thread to be 'bumped' up. Also shows the amount of support threadstarter gets from fellow members. Might aid the potential buyer decide who is more credible.
Also about Bumping. It keeps the thread getting noticed, instead of slipping away into the darkness. Increases chances of getting the things you want and the chances of selling your product.
Info on product/service can be updated.
BUT i also suggest mods to mod the threads to remove any nonsense (eg flamming, spam)
Keep it in this format. Allowing people to post allows the thread to be 'bumped' up. Also shows the amount of support threadstarter gets from fellow members. Might aid the potential buyer decide who is more credible.
Also about Bumping. It keeps the thread getting noticed, instead of slipping away into the darkness. Increases chances of getting the things you want and the chances of selling your product.
Info on product/service can be updated.
BUT i also suggest mods to mod the threads to remove any nonsense (eg flamming, spam)
actually I think that there would not be a perfect system ... no matter wat we do, there would always be loopholes to exploit.
Currently, a lot of bids still go thru PMs, emails and SMSes ... which only sellers themselves know. I look at the no of views that a particular post hv to determine the extend of its credibility ... sometimes we pay more, sometimes we hv a good deal ... onus is still on the buyers themselves to do their homewk ...
Currently, a lot of bids still go thru PMs, emails and SMSes ... which only sellers themselves know. I look at the no of views that a particular post hv to determine the extend of its credibility ... sometimes we pay more, sometimes we hv a good deal ... onus is still on the buyers themselves to do their homewk ...
redstone said:
Yes, that may all be true but with a categorised Classifieds system, there would be no need for "bumping" a thread. Right now with every sale dumped into the same category, there is so much wrangling going on to push threads to the top of the pile. There's a lot of wasted bandwidth occupied by one liners like "bump...". I find that utterly ridiculous.
As far as credibility is concerned, that should really be the job of iTrader.
Terence said:
I think with the server load, you raised a critical point in "bandwidth". Lump that together with system resources.
"Bumping" threads puts unnessary loads on the server. Any additional posts that are meaningless is using up both bandwidth and system resources. Coupled with auctions that run on forever (ok, maybe not forever, but for months till no end), these additional and unneccessary load on the server and bandwidth should also be taken into consideration when revamping for the new system. It's ok if we're talking about a typical forum. But Clubsnap happens to be one of the very well ranked websites in the world. Such load is immense and can be freed up in terms of operating costs (dunno the backend deal here) and better end-user surfing experience.
Xiao_shin said:
I didn't start this thread as a poll. I think one of the mods turned it into a poll after the first couple of posts. My first post was why I started the thread. I guess the poll does give an indication of the reception to the idea of adopting a classifieds system.
Cheesecake
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i love CS the way it is now and i see no need to change the B/S.
unless the admin or majority of the members feel otherwise...
support CS admins all the way!:thumbsup:
unless the admin or majority of the members feel otherwise...
support CS admins all the way!:thumbsup:
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