Another BST section for a paid seller?

bn2cardz · #1 03-06-2014, 02:33 PM

Isn't a paid section just like having a banner at the top to an individual's website that I can click on and see what they are selling? I don't see why a section on here would be needed if they are already an advertiser either way I have to click on there looking for something to buy.

Another thought is would the posts keep popping up when I click on the "New Posts" tab? I use this tab because I like looking at all the posts across the forum, but it seems like it might be a bit much sifting through 100+ posts of what is for sale by one individual. At that point I would have to go to each section avoiding the paid bst section that I am wanting to avoid.

BlueSky · #2 03-06-2014, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bn2cardz

Another thought is would the posts keep popping up when I click on the "New Posts" tab? I use this tab because I like looking at all the posts across the forum, but it seems like it might be a bit much sifting through 100+ posts of what is for sale by one individual. At that point I would have to go to each section avoiding the paid bst section that I am wanting to avoid.

+1

I brought this up in the other thread. It would potentially make the "New Posts" results useless as the volume of paid BST posts increases.

DanP · #3 03-06-2014, 02:50 PM

This seems better planned than the Affordable Health Care Act. For those who are worried if will affect your current use of N54, don't. If you like visiting your existing BST forums, you can keep visiting your existing BST forums.

All kidding aside, let's give it a try.

BlueSky · #4 03-06-2014, 03:05 PM

If this goes into effect (sounds like it is headed that way), I wonder if we will see a sharp increase in the number of board members as a result.

teetwoohsix · #5 03-06-2014, 03:26 PM

If it wouldn't affect the current B/S/T area, I don't see the harm in giving it a shot.

Sincerely, Clayton

gregr2 · #6 03-06-2014, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by teetwoohsix

If it wouldn't affect the current B/S/T area, I don't see the harm in giving it a shot.

Same here. I love the B/S/T section, so long as it doesn't affect that area, I'm all for it as well. And as long as it is in it's own subsection, I can browse it if I want, or ignore it if I choose. I like options!

Rich Klein · #7 03-06-2014, 03:39 PM

Leon's job as owner of this board is to do his best to monetize the time and effort he spends doing this.

If I understand the concept correctly, what I would do if I were Leon is to do one of two things

1) To put the PAID BST Listings in BOLD and put them on top of the listings.

2) Create a NEW link, similar to the BST link and let them really have some pub,

MOO

Rich

thehoodedcoder · #8 03-06-2014, 06:44 PM

Its a way for them to get closer to the people buying stuff, and circumventing the fees of:

1) Auction software, particularly the high price that simple auction site charges
2) Ebay listing fees
3) Paypal fees

It makes it cheaper for you, better for the board and better for the seller while keeping the same format that currently exists.

If you had to ask me. The end game is to have seller based auction listings with real auction software like ebay has, rather than through postings.

There are a number of free scripts out there to accomplish this and might be a better route than simply making threads with auction listings.

Kevin

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