Terms & Conditions for posting for sale items??

[ssf467]

It's not so much that it's a LF.NET thing.. that is a far different site with a far different audience. They are pricks everywhere, but there is value to be had in taking what works well at other sites and applying them to fit a need. In the IT world we call that adoption of best practices.

It is very obvious that this is a concern with a portion of the active membership, but the "management" does not see this as an issue. Personally, I've never had an issue buying from here or LF.NET. There are other sites, not to be named, where there have been problems and no possibility of remediation through the site itself.

I can see why our "management" here does not see the need to add regulation. But it is a consideration we all hopefully keep in mind when purchasing from the For Sale area only posters.

LF is a mob of very prideful war mongers. Pride goes before the fall.

[WillysWagon]

One way to look at it:

If someone first posts on this site to sell something, they just may like the experience they had here and become a regular shoot attending member. Those that 'only' come here to sell, may not end up selling anything and won't bother to come back. I'd rather not turn away people that have the capability to become outstanding memebers, of which we have many.

YMMV,
Kyle

[gnihcraes]

I'm one of these people. Been lurking on the forums for a while, I don't have much to add in most conversations. I'm not one to brag, not one to offer opinions, not one with Oh so great "knowledge" about firearms to contribute a whole lot. Although I need to move some firearms from an estate so I can help fund some more firearm purchases. I read the terms and conditions, hopefully following them with locations, phone numbers and pictures. I appreciate the responses I've received. If my prices are out of line, let me know, I'm a reasonable person. I checked several websites and history of the guns before posting them, heck I don't want to look like an idiot. Not trying to gouge anyone.

My 2 cents. Thanks for the forums. I didn't know they existed until I purchased and AR15 and started browsing the web for information.

(now I've increased my post count too!)

Kelly - Lakewood.

[mightymouse]

Since I'm the one that chided the seller, I suppose I should weigh in.

I'm not saying that anyone has to show up and be an expert on the AR platform, or wage war as a professional or anything else. But heck, even posting a 'Hi I'm a new guy, wanted to say hi' or 'hey I'd like to go to the next shoot' is a huge way to break the ice and be friendly.

As for the quote:

LF is a mob of very prideful war mongers. Pride goes before the fall.

You went over to LF, basically posted a lot of off topic messages that were rants (as you are wont to do) and they banned you. At least tell the whole story.

[GhostRider]

Hi guys
Just a short note of apology to all. I have two blackpowder rifles that I have been listing for a friend and not knowing any thing about blackpowder weapons put the price that he was asking. With some some VERY much needed info from Colorado Osprey in a PM, I have talked to my friend and will be changing the posts today. I have also been one who has watched this clubs page for a while now and have not had to much to say out loud. I have had some great trading deals with a few of you, bought and sold a couple of guns and have met some really fine stand up people. I have nothing but good things to say about this web sight. Thanks for putting up with us newbies and hope to meet more of you soon. Thanks again to the Colorado Osprey.
Gary

[Ridge]

Since I'm the one that chided the seller, I suppose I should weigh in.

I'm not saying that anyone has to show up and be an expert on the AR platform, or wage war as a professional or anything else. But heck, even posting a 'Hi I'm a new guy, wanted to say hi' or 'hey I'd like to go to the next shoot' is a huge way to break the ice and be friendly.

Kelly, I saw your post in that thread and honestly I cheered you on...I'm getting sick of people who join and their first post is selling beat to crap weapons at markup anywhere between 80% and 300% their actual value...

I also love the people who do that and when you ask where they are it is not only out of state, but out somewhere on the east coast or the like...the point of this forum is locals who want to trade or sell...if you want to sell to somebody across the country, go to ARFCOM or one of the other thousand websites like that...

[ssf467]

Since I'm the one that chided the seller, I suppose I should weigh in.

I'm not saying that anyone has to show up and be an expert on the AR platform, or wage war as a professional or anything else. But heck, even posting a 'Hi I'm a new guy, wanted to say hi' or 'hey I'd like to go to the next shoot' is a huge way to break the ice and be friendly.

As for the quote:



You went over to LF, basically posted a lot of off topic messages that were rants (as you are wont to do) and they banned you. At least tell the whole story.

I was personally attacked responded, dogged the NEOCONS. Tried to sell some BDUs. They are hostile brain washed NEOCONS

[Ridge]

I'm a proud NeoCon myself...

[BadShot]

I'll withhold comment to and about SSF467, I've made myself rather clear on those points previously. Nor will I defend LF.NET .. no need, the site and community there stands on it's own merits.

I would like to give a hardy welcome and thanks for piping up to the newer guys who have chosen to engage in this conversation.

I don't expect we'll see a change from this conversation, yet we as members need to see the why's behind managements decision to hold fast to the current membership and participation guidance. I chose a long time ago to remain here despite some fundamental disagreements with some members and mods.. that's not the point behind a lot of this. We should continue to have constructive discussions about our community.

Hopefully as we see the continued political threats from the Anointed One, we will garner additional and active membership. I also hope that we don't experience the growing pains that many of us have concerns about. At least the options have been floated in mostly a proactive and constructive manner.

[10x]

I think it would be just fine to have a ten post minimum to post for sale ads, even though, some have a lot of posts on other forums. That is only fair.

New arrivals such as myself can still inquire about other for sale ads without a minimum.

Pricing is up to a willing seller and willing buyer to work out.