For Sale Template?

[IN 05 NT]

long over due i think,

can we have a for sale template put together that we can easily read and understand, that displays BASIC information that prospective buyers want to read, without having to ask a dozen questions for each item listed?

alot of other forums use a template system and it works, if the thread doesnt contain the template its deleted in 24hrs....

??? dont have a prob writing one up or opinions on what the template should include.....

[oldcorollas]

start off with an example for the mob?

different items will require different questions, but basic description, condition, location, price etc would be a help..

[river]

Hi,

I don't have a problem with this.

Most probably we won't implement it until we move to the new forums, but it is a good idea.

seeyuzz
river

[PlacentaJuan]

uuuio884 makes some really good points, however i tend to disagree with the part wehre he writes (and i quote) ""Prince Vasili came out- wearing a velvet coat with a single star on his breas".

yes i have suggested this, and i also think that pictures shoudl be mandatory (particuarly in the CARS FOR SALE section)

and encouraged in other areas.

what really grinds my gears is when people HAVE pictures and there like "PM me for pics" or "i have pics but cant post them yet because i am using my uncles computar at his work and it only has a 1.2 megabit connection etc..." so ill post pics tomorrow.

also put the LOCATION OF ITEM THAT IS FOR SALE in the thread heading please (i know most people do this allready)

[ONETEN]

Wow no shit, this is the second bot in a couple of days thats made it onto here ... maybe there is some loop hole in the new forum???

Fuck i would love to kick the c*&t who sits around making these asshole bots so hard in the nuts/vagina/both

[GEMTA22]

Car for sale template.
The following template needs to be cut and pasted into all new topics by the creator or the thread will be removed.

Thread title ~

[STATE/LOCATION] quick description of car (year/model/make)

Main body as of below

Car (include make , model, year and color)

Mileage kms traveled

Extra Comments All other comments ~ options , parts included etc.

Price State the price and if neg. or ONO/OBO etc.

Contact Details Your contact details , via email , pm , phone etc.


Photos if you cannot get pictures, please state to avoid people asking for it
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A parts template below

For sale:
Price and price conditions:
Pictures:
Contact Details:
Location:
Delivery & Conditions of Delivery:

[river]

Hi,

Nice idea, but it needs to be enforced fields, otherwise we will get a stack of people not using the template or using it incorrectly or not filling in the fields, as that means the mods will spend more time deleting these posts.

Considering the number of people we have that do dumb things or post in the wrong section, I think it needs to be a default form that must be filled in correctly, otherwise it will be more work for the mods.

I'm not knocking the idea.... just throwing up some arguments to get it more automated and designed for stupid people.

So, keep the template ideas flowing as to what you want etc.. and maybe we can see if anything can be built accordingly.

seeyuzz
river

[big_zop]

Is there any capacity in the forum upgrade to do exactly what you say - make a dedicated template if you wish to post in the for sale section (kind of like the application forms) which will not be able to be posted if there is no information?

Yes, this can be bypassed by putting in spaces or what not but it should help sort out some of the issues. It could also have certain limitations so that if someone wished to sell anything other than a Toyota/Toyota Engined vehicle, that it wont allow the thread.

And im not suggesting that each thread be checked before being allowed to be posted (like the dyno section) as that would create a ton of work that really isnt necessary.

[RONA]

I'm willing to put my hand up & help mod the forsale section if required.

Rules here are fairly lax. The XR6 Turbo forums require the VIN/Engine No. details to be listed on any forsale thread.

[Hiro]

Rules here are fairly lax. The XR6 Turbo forums require the VIN/Engine No. details to be listed on any forsale thread.

I'm guessing because of the large rebirthing industry associated with Falcodores....

[PlacentaJuan]

just another idea for the for sale threads, can a rule be made so that the 'owner' of the thread must update with a SOLD or a BUMP so we know that the thread is still alive, or if the item has been sold. (maybe weekly?)

if the owner has not posted for like a month, i suggest the thread be deleted.

here is an example of wasted time due to an old FOR SALE thread not being updated:

http://www.toymods.net/forums/showthread.php?t=19151

[river]

Hi,

I hear you brother. I am tired of scouring heaps of threads to see if the item(s) have been sold and the thread closed.

I am not sure what the capacity is of the upgraded forum software in regards to templates and stuff like that, but I'll try and find out.

seeyuzz
river

[PlacentaJuan]

yes maybe they could be programmed with an 'expiry date' so that when no posts after 1 month they get automatically deleted.

that is a rad idea placentajuan.

[oldcorollas]

why? are you continually being disappointed to find something is still for sale or not or?

maybe i just don't spend enough time in the classified section to care

[PlacentaJuan]

why? are you continually being disappointed to find something is still for sale or not or?

no the idea just popped into my head while reading the quoted thread and i thought to myself "hey theres a thread about 'for sale' templates active right now and i bet this would be an idea worth mentioning"

so i did.

is that ok?

[oldcorollas]

sure, but i wonder if not having "closure" is such a big issue? other than requiring people to edit the title with "sold" in it?

[PlacentaJuan]

well actually thats a good point because it would be a good price reference to be able to search through old for sale threads to see how much stuff goes for.

so maybe deleting them is not a good answer after all, but i know from experience how annoying it is when those threads aren't updated and you are desperately looking for a part and dont know weather to wait for a reply for a year old thread or start getting ready to cop it up the bum from a wrecker etc....

actually that reminds me i should bump some of my old for sale threads.....

[Sagluren]

i would just like the location to be in the title, so many times i have spotted something and then found out the item is in north queensland.


cheers

[oldcorollas]

they don't have a post office or courier company in north Queensland? damn...


i would like to see a "no bumping" rule if no-one wants it.. tough

[Sagluren]

yeah but im not spending a bizzilion dollars on postage. im tight.


sam.