Would you use a separate trading area?

[sbfinley]

I voted yes, but that does not necessarily mean that such section is warranted. I cannot think of a single time I've traded here or on another site (although I have at shows before). So many collectors here are niche and specialized collectors that it is often difficult to find someone who is both looking for what you are unloading and willing to part with what you are searching for. Also, what would become of threads for items that you were willing to sell or trade? Would it still be OK to list it in one section or would we need to start two separate threads?

[conor912]

Originally Posted by sbfinley

I voted yes, but that does not necessarily mean that such section is warranted. I cannot think of a single time I've traded here or on another site (although I have at shows before). So many collectors here are niche and specialized collectors that it is often difficult to find someone who is both looking for what you are unloading and willing to part with what you are searching for. Also, what would become of threads for items that you were willing to sell or trade? Would it still be OK to list it in one section or would we need to start two separate threads?

+1

[jp1216]

I don't like the idea - just another place to look.
As long as sellers/traders put (FS: FT: WTS: WTT: etc) in the title.

[kkkkandp]

I agree with Jon. We already have a place for trades. Why do we need another one?

[AMBST95]

I voted maybe. Our current forum already has an area for items for trade. No need for its own place separate from buy and sell.

[DaveW]

I don't think we need a separate area for trades, the BST is fine. I wouldn't mind seeing a separate area (or zone, if you get my drift) for guys to post about every card they buy - preferably way off the main page.

[DeanH3]

I think it's a good idea. While I have not had any trades I think adding another option won't hurt.

[hangman62]

I also like the idea,..even if its as simple as a place where guys scan in cards that they'd like to trade.....I think before long there would be hundreds of cards posted...and it could stir up a lot of action

Ralph G

[bcbgcbrcb]

I would rather not see it

[markf31]

Originally Posted by AMBST95

I voted maybe. Our current forum already has an area for items for trade. No need for its own place separate from buy and sell.

+1

Agreed

[ullmandds]

I also would rather see a separate t206 for sale section as opposed to a separate trading section.

[mrvster]

in my dreaming Johnny world

[Mrc32]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

I also would rather see a separate t206 for sale section as opposed to a separate trading section.

I agree with this as well.

[rainier2004]

Originally Posted by jp1216

I don't like the idea - just another place to look.
As long as sellers/traders put (FS: FT: WTS: WTT: etc) in the title.

This is where I sit as well.

[Jaybird]

Although I do trades on the board on a semi-regular basis, I'm not sure a trading area would work well for me. I wonder if it gets cluttered with things that I'm not looking for 1988 Donruss, etc. and I don't think I would wade past the first page to see if there is something of interest.

If there's something on the BST of interest, nothing is stopping anyone from offering a trade even if that item is for sale for a cash price. So, in essence, everything is open for trade. Either for a trade of cash or if you can entice them with a card that they want.

I don't see a need for a separate area which would get cluttered due to no delineation of category type.

[WillowGrove]

Originally Posted by rainier2004

This is where I sit as well.

Me too. Not that it's a bad thing but why have to post and look in two places.