The $100 Experiment Thread Discussion...

[Huck]

I like the idea. The $1,000 thread does not seem to be garnering much action. The $500 memorabilia thread is D E A D. I think a $100, $250 or as proposed baseball stat number entry point would have quite a bit of action. Also, I guess it all depends on what the seller considers a "deal".

[peterose4hof]

I think these threads are great, but belong in a separate subsection of the B/S/T.

1. The B/S/T section has the added security of a member having to be logged in to view

2. The main board should not be clogged up with B/S/T type threads

3. If these types of threads continue to be popular, placing them in the B/S/T area could drive more traffic to the other B/S/T threads

[Huck]

Originally Posted by peterose4hof

I think these threads are great, but belong in a separate subsection of the B/S/T.


2. The main board should not be clogged up with B/S/T type threads

What is this clogging business? Is it similar to a toilet about to flow over the rim? Is it similar to traffic in the city of angels? It is one thread, read it or don't read it, kind of simple.

[xplainer]

The security feature in the BST area, as LL mentioned, really needs to be considered. I never even thought of that.

Can a 100, 500 and 1000 thread, be posted there?

That seems a reasonable solution.

Though the 500 and 1000 are out of my purchase area, I still check it out frequently.

Great idea.

[frankbmd]

In response to being called "a fun killer" in this thread, a 10,000 cents thread has already been started in the BST section. If anyone wants to glom onto it, be my guest. Bumps mean exposure and exposure means sales. Furthermore, fun killers will be dealt with harshly.

[LEHR]

Originally Posted by biohazard

I like the idea. The $1,000 thread does not seem to be garnering much action. The $500 memorabilia thread is D E A D. I think a $100, $250 or as proposed baseball stat number entry point would have quite a bit of action. Also, I guess it all depends on what the seller considers a "deal".

I say give these types of threads the green light. Sure, a $50-$100 thread will most certainly see more action than a $500-$1000 thread but I'd still bet they all are done and drop off the main pages in a month, tops. And in the mean time the participants can have some fun with the hobby.

Just my $0.02.

[JustinD]

I like the idea of only 100, 250, 500, and 1000 dollar options. I would advocate a one or two week at most rotation for each thread and fully agree to Leon's idea of locking the previous threads and leaving just the one. I think this is absolutely necessary to keep the excitement of each thread and not have them filled with junk to sift through as some people will always put things in that just won't sell.

I am totally against a 25 or 50 dollar thread, not being elitist, but small purchases can be put on the BST and is that not more ebay territory? I just would not be interested in a giant thread with not much eye candy at that price point. Also, I think lots should not be allowed. If you want to sell 230 1972 Topps commons for a 100 bucks, please use the BST.

Just my 2 cents.

[iwantitiwinit]

Originally Posted by JustinD

I like the idea of only 100, 250, 500, and 1000 dollar options. I would advocate a one or two week at most rotation for each thread and fully agree to Leon's idea of locking the previous threads and leaving just the one. I think this is absolutely necessary to keep the excitement of each thread and not have them filled with junk to sift through as some people will always put things in that just won't sell.

I am totally against a 25 or 50 dollar thread, not being elitist, but small purchases can be put on the BST and is that not more ebay territory? I just would not be interested in a giant thread with not much eye candy at that price point. Also, I think lots should not be allowed. If you want to sell 230 1972 Topps commons for a 100 bucks, please use the BST.

Just my 2 cents.

This sounds like one of the best ideas/compromises and since everyone seems to be coming up with different alternatives I say we go with this if Leon is ok with it. Anyone else vote for it?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by iwantitiwinit

This sounds like one of the best ideas/compromises and since everyone seems to be coming up with different alternatives I say we go with this if Leon is ok with it. Anyone else vote for it?

So you takin' charge?

[iwantitiwinit]

Originally Posted by Leon

So you takin' charge?

No way! Just thought there were so many alternatives suggested that at least a seconding of one might lead to further consensus subject to your approval.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by iwantitiwinit

No way! Just thought there were so many alternatives suggested that at least a seconding of one might lead to further consensus subject to your approval.

Actually Greg would get first dibs....but see what I mean?

[GoCubsGo32]

I really like the $100 idea. I've enjoyed the other two threads.

I think if you are banned from B/S/T area, you should be banned from these threads as well.