Lets make a WTS/WTT template

[sniper7]

Maybe if this is good enough it can become a sticky. Toss out your ideas, make your own template, or take what ideas have been put out there and we can make a template that can be followed for the for sale sections:



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Title:
include WTS/WTT (want to sell/want to trade) followed by a brief description of the item(s)

Description:
Description of item including condition, round count if a firearm, accessories added, and any other extra information you want to add.

Price: How much are you selling the item for. If it is a trade item, post the value of your item so people know what you think it is worth.

Location: Where are you located at and what areas are you willing to meet at.

trades: If trading, list what you are looking for. If you would consider trading, post that information here. If you don't want to trade and strictly want to sell, state that fact here.

Other information: Please put any other conditions of the sale or trade which could include whether you require a bill of sale, or transfer at a dealer, days you can or can't meet, if you are willing to ship the item and any other information you think people need to know.

Picture(s): A picture is worth a thousand words and will help you sell or trade your item much faster. If at all possible, post a picture.







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[mevshooter]

Maybe if this is good enough it can become a sticky. Toss out your ideas, make your own template, or take what ideas have been put out there and we can make a template that can be followed for the for sale sections:



__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________


Title:
include WTS/WTT (want to sell/want to trade) followed by a brief description of the item(s)

Description:
Description of item including condition, round count if a firearm, accessories added, and any other extra information you want to add.

Price: How much are you selling the item for. If it is a trade item, post the value of your item so people know what you think it is worth.

Location: Where are you located at and what areas are you willing to meet at.

trades: If trading, list what you are looking for. If you would consider trading, post that information here. If you don't want to trade and strictly want to sell, state that fact here.

Other information: Please put any other conditions of the sale or trade which could include whether you require a bill of sale, or transfer at a dealer, days you can or can't meet, if you are willing to ship the item and any other information you think people need to know.

Picture(s): A picture is worth a thousand words and will help you sell or trade your item much faster. If at all possible, post a picture.







__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ________________________________________________

HUGE +1 on this.

A template removes all excuses for omitting information or not meeting site requirements.

[sniper7]

HUGE +1 on this.

A template removes all excuses for omitting information or not meeting site requirements.

kind of my thought as well. At least then the template is there so people know what it should look like and what information they need to put in it.
It would be nice to have it as a permanent template that shows up in each new thread in the FS section.

[mutt]

This isn't directed at you sniper7 so don't take it as such. Do we really need to get our panties is such a bunch over the for sale section? I've noticed the trend on this site where everyone seems to be getting anal retentive over the FS section. Minimum post count requirements, constant bitching about what is or isn't in the ads, now a template? I feel like this is becoming the EE at arfcom.

I got a simple idea - if an ad doesn't have the required info, just ignore it. No one said you had to deal with someone who can't follow the simple rules. Just ignore the ad and move on. If the ad violation(s) are bad enough, the mods can just whack it. No explanations, no pms, no babysitting. Those that make an honest mistake will figure it out and correct things. Those that are clueless will go away when no one deals with them and/or their ads keep disappearing.

When I found this place it was a really friendly and laid back little corner of the web. It would be nice if stayed that way. I'd hate to see this place become arfcom or worse m4carbine. My 2 cents.

[Marlin]

When I found this place it was a really friendly and laid back little corner of the web. It would be nice if stayed that way. I'd hate to see this place become arfcom or worse m4carbine. My 2 cents.

I could get rid of the TP and see if it returns to those much simpler days.

[ChunkyMonkey]

Sorry, what's a TP?

[Marlin]

Trading post.

[mevshooter]

Sorry, what's a TP?

Trading Post.

[sniper7]

This isn't directed at you sniper7 so don't take it as such. Do we really need to get our panties is such a bunch over the for sale section? I've noticed the trend on this site where everyone seems to be getting anal retentive over the FS section. Minimum post count requirements, constant bitching about what is or isn't in the ads, now a template? I feel like this is becoming the EE at arfcom.

I got a simple idea - if an ad doesn't have the required info, just ignore it. No one said you had to deal with someone who can't follow the simple rules. Just ignore the ad and move on. If the ad violation(s) are bad enough, the mods can just whack it. No explanations, no pms, no babysitting. Those that make an honest mistake will figure it out and correct things. Those that are clueless will go away when no one deals with them and/or their ads keep disappearing.

When I found this place it was a really friendly and laid back little corner of the web. It would be nice if stayed that way. I'd hate to see this place become arfcom or worse m4carbine. My 2 cents.

I see what you are saying, but at the same time, there are a lot more members now as well. that is a lot more work for the mods, and they have expressed this recently. As things grow, changes need to happen. The same shit happened before, but now it is soo constant from all the new guys it is too much of a hassle.

And as for ignoring them, that is fine and dandy unless you are interested in the item, want to know what the price is, want to know what the trade value is worth, where they are located, etc etc.

If the mods just up and delete the ad, most people will find themselves to the GD section where they will post and ask what happen. Most people are not going to be nice because it will be a daily occurrence. This will lead to unhappy new members who bail the site or get a foul taste and are bitter about it.

In the end, this is just an idea, the mods will decide what they want to do with it or can do with it. Most people that post in it already know and follow the rules but their input can help make the template better so there is less issues for newbies and mods alike.

[ChunkyMonkey]

I see what you did there!

IMHO, if we keep the ranting etc down, we are ok. I for once enjoy the competitive nature of the TP. Those who don't post picture or correct description won't get any offers but my low low ball one.

However, if we were to have a template and over complicate things, I suggest seller to put their phone # or email address too. I have sold many of things to those who aren't members here and found the site by searching the particular item through google.