Clogged Classifieds . . .

[diesel1959]

Is it just me or do the Classifieds get overly-clogged when a seller has five guns to sell at the same time, yet opts to open five separate threads rather than place the five guns in one single thread (so as not to occupy a huge percent of the first page of forum section)? Yeah, I could be barking up the wrong tree here, but I don't think so. At this very moment there are two different (unnamed) sellers who are dominating the first page instead of trying to consolidate things. /rant

 

[Dawico]

I feel the opposite. Each one can be closed separately instead of having to go through one long thread only to find out the one you want is sold.

If the OP could edit and delete sold items or the title I might feel differently.

 

[IXLR8]

I just stopped looking at the for sale ads because it has been the same 5 items since last October. You would think that other people would post things for sale.
That "bump" guy needs to stop responding so much...

 

[AustinN4]

I feel the opposite. Each one can be closed separately instead of having to go through one long thread only to find out the one you want is sold.

I see this as the better option.

 

[AustinN4]

I just stopped looking at the for sale ads because it has been the same 5 items since last October. You would think that other people would post things for sale. That "bump" guy needs to stop responding so much...

Not sure what size screen you are viewing, but on my 19" flat panel I am seeing 13 different sellers on the first page, only a couple of which have listings for more than 1 item. And if you are really interested in seeing what else is for sale it shouldn't be hard to scroll thru several pages.

But if you are using a phone, then all I can say is you are size challenged.

 

[Dawico]

Adjusting the "posts per page" option would help too.

 

[diesel1959]

There are two sellers right now on the first page--each with FOUR separate WTS ads. That occupies way too much space. I can see it if you start the threads on different dates and they just get bumped up; however, starting four separate threads just a few minutes/hours apart makes it seem hoggish.

But, I agree--it would be better if OPs could edit ( like other forums I'm familiar with).

 

[Younggun]

I've noticed some items have been listed for and extended period with little activity other than being bumped, usually as often as the rules allow.


We will look at the situation and see if it warrants any changes to the rules regarding the classified section.

 

[Dawico]

I've noticed some items have been listed for and extended period with little activity other than being bumped, usually as often as the rules allow.


We will look at the situation and see if it warrants any changes to the rules regarding the classified section.

What do you mean? Like a required price drop or trade options?

 

[Younggun]

Not at all.


But if an item is bumped almost daily for 2 months and no one is interested...maybe the seller should consider not bumping other items down the list for an ad that hasn't changed in any way to increase interest.

 

[Younggun]

Not at all.


But if an item is bumped almost daily for 2 months and no one is interested...maybe the seller should consider not bumping other items down the list for an ad that hasn't changed in any way to increase interest.

 

[Younggun]

I'd never consider requiring someone to lower a price or accept trades. And there may be no changes at all.

I've just noticed that some ads go for a long time with no changes but nearly daily bumps. Honestly, 99% of users fall outside of the category and wouldn't be effected IF any changes were made.

 

[Dawico]

I'd never consider requiring someone to lower a price or accept trades. And there may be no changes at all.

I've just noticed that some ads go for a long time with no changes but nearly daily bumps. Honestly, 99% of users fall outside of the category and wouldn't be effected IF any changes were made.

Gotcha.

 

[IXLR8]

Not sure what size screen you are viewing, but on my 19" flat panel I am seeing 13 different sellers on the first page, only a couple of which have listings for more than 1 item. And if you are really interested in seeing what else is for sale it shouldn't be hard to scroll thru several pages.

But if you are using a phone, then all I can say is you are size challenged.

Sorry, I forgot to add the <sarcasm on> and <sarcasm off> before and after my comments
It was an attempt to highlight the long term repetitive nature of some of the items offered for sale.

 

[smittyb]

bump.

 

[Sam Colt]

If you have so many open sale threads that it bothers someone enough to post a rant, you probably ought to get an FFL before someone reports you to the ATF as well.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

That seems fairly reasonable for the most part.

 

[txinvestigator]

I forget, how much are we charged to sell here?

 

[Dawico]

If you have so many open sale threads that it bothers someone enough to post a rant, you probably ought to get an FFL before someone reports you to the ATF as well.

Meh.

 

[Dawico]

I forget, how much are we charged to sell here?

Well that 25 post minimum is pretty steep.

Of course, you don't need any to look or complain.