An idea for a new forum category

[subman]

I never like ads that use website pics instead of the actual items.

[lastlight]

Originally Posted by subman

I never like ads that use website pics instead of the actual items.

well if he takes a picture of the phone books it's going to be a tough sell now won't it?

[subman]

depends of the phone book condition. There are a few vertically challenged reefers on here that could use them

[Madmak]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

I think the buy/sell forums are here as a feature for our members by our members. We don't want to endorse or suggest that buying elsewhere may be a good idea.
Most people looking to buy stuff have heard of the various online sales sites and can search there on their own. Having even more threads with sales isn't in the best interest of anyone here.

Hmmm, I'm not sure everyone understands how this type of forum really works.

In my experience in the other forum (a motorcycle forum) the category is fairly quiet with most threads being a title and a link, maybe a comment or two. There is no forum endorsement involved at all. It's really just to collectively take advantage of everyone's bargain hunting power and sharing it to benefit each other, not the seller. It has a "Hey, look what I found for sale. I don't need it but maybe you do?" kinda feel to it. Or sometimes a "You're not going to believe this!" type of post.

I've personally found it very useful but it may not be a fit for this audience or hobby. It's just an idea as these post do show up here, they just don't have a category.

The BK skimmer was just a unique Kijiji find that wasn't advertised on here. I didn't say it was a good deal but I do think it's a bit rare, it was the only used one listed in Canada at the time, eBay or Kijiji.

[Aquattro]

I can see your point, but my concern is that every time I log in here, more than 50% of new posts are things for sale. I wouldn't want to bump that up even more. I know personally that i check those sites myself, and would assume others do as well. So it's probably better to let them do that than load even more sale stuff on the board. I'd prefer to see more hobby related topics over more stuff.

[lastlight]

Brad can't handle more sols for sale threads

[Reef Pilot]

Canreef members might be less motivated to post for sale on this forum as well, if they know their kijiji and craiglist ads will be read here anyway. Not sure if that anonymity is in the best interest of canreef buyers.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by lastlight

Brad can't handle more sols for sale threads

Trying to come up with a new member title for you. Something with ass in it

[kien]

[Seriak]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

Trying to come up with a new member title for you. Something with ass in it

I got one. How about Assassinator. It's in there twice.