RTK
10-08-2008, 09:42 AM
The biggest frustration when browsing the FOR SALE section in all forums is that some members really half A$$ their listings, some are just plain scammers, and some just waste everyones time by taking weeks to post a single picture or even provide an asking price.
As a preventative measure I suggest that we take a more systematic approach just as there is a minimum post count to create a for sale thread on many forums, we should have listing requirements.
#1 MUST INCLUDE ASKING PRICE
#2 MUST INCLUDE LOCATION OF SELLER
#3 MUST INCLUDE SPECS OF ITEM FOR SALE
#4 MUST INCLUDE CONDITION OF ITEM
#5 MUST INCLUDE REASON FOR SALE
#6 MUST INCLUDE AT LEAST 1 GOOD PICTURE OF ACTUAL ITEM FOR SALE
I believe that each seller MUST BULLET #1- #6 as the introduction of their for sale thread. If listing a Complete PART OUT of a car, the Seller should still take the time to list each individual item using the #1-#6 outline one after another on the single for sale thread. If we all get into the routine habit of listing in this systematic format we should be able to filter out many dead beat sellers and more importantly Scammers!
If people are taking advantage of listing and selling their goods for FREE on this forum the LEAST they can do is spend 5 minutes of their time to include all necessary information.
EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE
Title: FS: E46 M3 Bilstein PSS9 Complete suspension
1. Price: $1000 OBO
2. Location: Los Angeles Socal
3. Specs:Model number GM5-8611-H1 (Complete set No missing parts)
4. Cond: Used for 20k miles no damage what so ever
5. Reason: Selling because upgraded to better suspension
6. Picture attached below
As a preventative measure I suggest that we take a more systematic approach just as there is a minimum post count to create a for sale thread on many forums, we should have listing requirements.
#1 MUST INCLUDE ASKING PRICE
#2 MUST INCLUDE LOCATION OF SELLER
#3 MUST INCLUDE SPECS OF ITEM FOR SALE
#4 MUST INCLUDE CONDITION OF ITEM
#5 MUST INCLUDE REASON FOR SALE
#6 MUST INCLUDE AT LEAST 1 GOOD PICTURE OF ACTUAL ITEM FOR SALE
I believe that each seller MUST BULLET #1- #6 as the introduction of their for sale thread. If listing a Complete PART OUT of a car, the Seller should still take the time to list each individual item using the #1-#6 outline one after another on the single for sale thread. If we all get into the routine habit of listing in this systematic format we should be able to filter out many dead beat sellers and more importantly Scammers!
If people are taking advantage of listing and selling their goods for FREE on this forum the LEAST they can do is spend 5 minutes of their time to include all necessary information.
EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE
Title: FS: E46 M3 Bilstein PSS9 Complete suspension
1. Price: $1000 OBO
2. Location: Los Angeles Socal
3. Specs:Model number GM5-8611-H1 (Complete set No missing parts)
4. Cond: Used for 20k miles no damage what so ever
5. Reason: Selling because upgraded to better suspension
6. Picture attached below