Disappointed with the "Want to Buy" section of this forum

[ray1970]

Seems like the "For Sale" section gets quite a bit of traffic as do the "General Discussion" type sections. But seems like there aren't many people who look through the "Want to Buy" section to see if they can help a fellow board member out. If anyone posts a "want to buy" ad anywhere where it might actually get a little traffic then it is moved to the "Want to Buy" section to be put out to pasture.

Sorry. A little bored and just had to vent I guess. Have a good evening!

[DeusExMachina]

There's a section for wanted, why would those posts go anywhere else? Maybe no one has something to sell you?

Unnecessary whining...

[jmg8550]

I frequently visit the WTB section. I just never have anything anyone else wants that I would get rid of.

[gnihcraes]

I click on New Posts, usually don't browse any specific forum. Everyone needs to put a really good description in the title of the posts, if I see "WTB: Ruger 10/22", that makes sense to me. I don't have one for sale, I move on.

If the title reads "I need stuff..." "looking for..." and not further information on the thread title, I'm not inclined to look at the thread in depth.

All about marketing. I'm not going to dig through 100's of threads in the wanted section unless I'm really bored for some reason. (can't say that I ever have browsed WTB section yet)

[ray1970]

There's a section for wanted, why would those posts go anywhere else? Maybe no one has something to sell you?

Unnecessary whining...

Maybe it seems like I am whinning. But here is the point I was trying to make.

In the "Firearms for Sale" section the first page of ads has been viewed over 7300 times. That averages out to over 365 views per ad.

The "Want to Buy" first page has been viewed just over 550 times which means those ads are averaging 28 views.

Just seems like people don't look at that section very much. I guess maybe there are more people looking to buy things than sell things.

Anyways, sorry to come across as a whiner. Have a nice evening.

[ray1970]

I click on New Posts, usually don't browse any specific forum. Everyone needs to put a really good description in the title of the posts, if I see "WTB: Ruger 10/22", that makes sense to me. I don't have one for sale, I move on.

If the title reads "I need stuff..." "looking for..." and not further information on the thread title, I'm not inclined to look at the thread in depth.

All about marketing. I'm not going to dig through 100's of threads in the wanted section unless I'm really bored for some reason. (can't say that I ever have browsed WTB section yet)

Excellent points. Thanks.

[bobbyfairbanks]

I will read the want to by posts just for you

[SA Friday]

Posted in the want to buy section a couple of weeks ago. Found what I wanted from someone I know ftf at a fair price and made the purchase. So far, I'm batting 1000 in the wtb section.
Bad titles and unreasonable desires kill most of the wtb threads. Kills a lot of the wts threads for that matter too.

[TEAMRICO]

I check everyday but nobody wants to buy my jar of toenail clipppings and my collection questionable European Erotica!
Until I see a post for these I will hang on to them!!!

[opie011]

Posted in the want to buy section a couple of weeks ago. Found what I wanted from someone I know ftf at a fair price and made the purchase. So far, I'm batting 1000 in the wtb section.
Bad titles and unreasonable desires kill most of the wtb threads. Kills a lot of the wts threads for that matter too.

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I've always got what I needed on the WTB section, guess I'm lucky. I do see how it's overlooked though so yes a good title will draw people in. I guess it comes with experience of wheeling'-n-dealin'....you know how to get peoples attention!!