Distinguishing a Seller vs a Flipper

[Rafique]

Whether the item being sold is new or second hand, it should be lower than the retail price once its on the classifieds.

I think buyers would need to use their discretion when buying and understand what the item is actually worth.

Those who are willing to buy it at the asking price, let it be. As per all other posts before this, if you are able to identify Flippers, make Admins aware but at the same time just by responding to the ad in the classifieds will make everyone aware. I myself use the classifieds alot mainly for trading gear but try to sell at a reasonable price and prices are always negotiable.

 

[Daniel]

I definitely vote for the minimum posts option , easiest way to get rid of the 'roofkykers'.

I've seen members on here that have ONLY For Sale posts ... this constitutes being a vendor to me ....

 

[Clouds4Days]

Whether the item being sold is new or second hand, it should be lower than the retail price once its on the classifieds.

I think buyers would need to use their discretion when buying and understand what the item is actually worth.

Those who are willing to buy it at the asking price, let it be. As per all other posts before this, if you are able to identify Flippers, make Admins aware but at the same time just by responding to the ad in the classifieds will make everyone aware. I myself use the classifieds alot mainly for trading gear but try to sell at a reasonable price and prices are always negotiable.

Yip i think its our own resposibility if we see a iteam selling for a high asking price to mention on the thread (but in a polite manner) that their asking price is very high.

Or even if one doesnt want to comment we can allways leave a optimistic remark on the OP.

 

[alex1501]

I definitely vote for the minimum posts option , easiest way to get rid of the 'roofkykers'.

Rule like that would put me in the definite disadvantage. If the minimum number of posts is set to 100 or more, I would be able to sell something on the forum sometimes in 2019 (maybe).

 

[daniel craig]

Rule like that would put me in the definite disadvantage. If the minimum number of posts is set to 100 or more, I would be able to sell something on the forum sometimes in 2019 (maybe).

Whilst you may be a legit seller, some people join the forum just to post ads as stated by @Daniel and this will likely lead to someone being scammed. By someone contributing to the forum, they become part of the forum. It's highly unlikely that someone will create an account, get to 100 or whatever posts just to scam people.

 

[JsPLAYn]

Rule like that would put me in the definite disadvantage. If the minimum number of posts is set to 100 or more, I would be able to sell something on the forum sometimes in 2019 (maybe).

So participate more in topics of discussions and other threads. The point of classified is for the 'members' ie. active users. And not someone who only registers to post an item for Sale .. as mentioned above

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[CMMACKEM]

On the SA Gamer forum, forum members are prohibited from posting/creating threads in the classifieds section until they have reached 100 posts in the other sections(Moderators should be able to do this in the forum settings). Why not adopt the same policy?

Posting in the classifieds section is a privilege not a right and should/can be revoked if need be.

 

[alex1501]

Whilst you may be a legit seller, some people join the forum just to post ads as stated by @Daniel and this will likely lead to someone being scammed. By someone contributing to the forum, they become part of the forum. It's highly unlikely that someone will create an account, get to 100 or whatever posts just to scam people.

More like "legit (cheapskate) buyer". While most of my posts being "PM sent" or "Sending PM", it's kind a difficult to predict how much time or money I'll need in order to hit 100 (or more).

 

[alex1501]

So participate more in topics of discussions and other threads. The point of classified is for the 'members' ie. active users. And not someone who only registers to post an item for Sale .. as mentioned above

Ok. I'll make sure to do that. So far I've never tried to sell anything, but what if the need arise?

 

[Smoke_A_Llama]

On the SA Gamer forum, forum members are prohibited from posting/creating threads in the classifieds section until they have reached 100 posts in the other sections(Moderators should be able to do this in the forum settings). Why not adopt the same policy?

Posting in the classifieds section is a privilege not a right and should/can be revoked if need be.

Problem is then other threads will be choc full of chicken scratch and spam (I’m sure the mods would prefer to focus on more important things on here, rather than having to focus on cleaning up pointless replies to threads which are over a year old) .. I’ve been here +- 2 months and no where near 100 posts but by purchasing a mod and a tank from the classifieds I was introduced to the rebuilding side of the industry, if the 100 post privilege was invoked I’d probably still be using my ego aio ...so for creating threads maybe but preventing potential buyers from posting in the classifieds won’t lead to anything but less chance of a sale

 

[alex1501]

Problem is then other threads will be choc full of chicken scratch and spam (I’m sure the mods would prefer to focus on more important things on here, rather than having to focus on cleaning up pointless replies to threads which are over a year old) .. I’ve been here +- 2 months and no where near 100 posts but by purchasing a mod and a tank from the classifieds I was introduced to the rebuilding side of the industry, if the 100 post privilege was invoked I’d probably still be using my ego aio ...so for creating threads maybe but preventing potential buyers from posting in the classifieds won’t lead to anything but less chance of a sale

My point exactly. Right now forum is very informative and interesting to read, just imagine if every noob starts racing towards 100 mark.
BTW you are doing so much better than me. lol

 

[JsPLAYn]

Ok. I'll make sure to do that. So far I've never tried to sell anything, but what if the need arise?

Then u post solong on OLX

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[Smoke_A_Llama]

My point exactly. Right now forum is very informative and interesting to read, just imagine if every noob starts racing towards 100 mark.
BTW you are doing so much better than me. lol

I can just see it now....an endless stampede of “+1” reply to anything anyone says in a thread

You’ll probably notice that 90% of my posts are k@k praat so don’t worry about it

 

[CMMACKEM]

My point exactly. Right now forum is very informative and interesting to read, just imagine if every noob starts racing towards 100 mark.
BTW you are doing so much better than me. lol

This MO is monitored by mods on SA Gamer and I have even seen normal forum members repremand offenders. It is easy to spot.

I am sure we can make the post mark lower if 100 is too much.

 

[JsPLAYn]

This thread is totally useless .. its good that the point was risen but now everything has been mentioned and @Silver has hit the nail on the head with his response as to how it will and can be handled. Further discussion on this thread will not make a diference, but more become a nuisance and eventually end up in a debate and then all hell breaks loose..



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