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Member Services => Administration/Moderator Questions => Topic started by: jfwyatt1 on March 01, 2014, 03:02:55 PM
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how about it i and others im sure occasionally have stuff not 250r related that some of the guys here might be interested in. Just a thought anyway
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That's a fair question. I'd prefer to keep sales related to 250R's & quads in general but am happy to solicit feedback from fellow members.. therefore this thread now has a poll!
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I'm the one who votes yes! Let me explain....
I think of this community kind of as a family. Not only do we try and sell our stuff here (most of us) because we try and support one another but we all know how others try and "rape" you on the price. Remember that seat on ebay just recently?!? If there is something to sell that you have, I say let's allow it. Put it under the classifieds? No. Create a section that is for other stuff. I'm a guy who is always looking for things to build and I'm always looking for metal to build my projects with. I have three new ones that I need steel for at the moment ("Pogo Lift" creation, receiver hitch hoist and a beer bottle lamp).
Not only do we have sporadic projects but we also need tools to do these tasks. This is handy to have on here. I'm a member on pirate4x4 and they have one of these sections. It is awesome to be able to buy and sell what you need all on one site. I've sold a tubing bender, notcher, racing seats and other items on that site. Bought much more than that.
There is another point I have. If you vote NO on the selling misc stuff because it's not R related then you might as well remove the lounge and chat box because it's not always R related. I love the chat box and every aspect that this site has to offer. I just think that bringing different for sale items to it might better our members' reputations by allowing more transactions to take place and having that trust grow. Just my $.02 on this.
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I'm the one who votes yes! Let me explain....
I think of this community kind of as a family. Not only do we try and sell our stuff here (most of us) because we try and support one another but we all know how others try and "rape" you on the price. Remember that seat on ebay just recently?!? If there is something to sell that you have, I say let's allow it. Put it under the classifieds? No. Create a section that is for other stuff. I'm a guy who is always looking for things to build and I'm always looking for metal to build my projects with. I have three new ones that I need steel for at the moment ("Pogo Lift" creation, receiver hitch hoist and a beer bottle lamp).
Not only do we have sporadic projects but we also need tools to do these tasks. This is handy to have on here. I'm a member on pirate4x4 and they have one of these sections. It is awesome to be able to buy and sell what you need all on one site. I've sold a tubing bender, notcher, racing seats and other items on that site. Bought much more than that.
There is another point I have. If you vote NO on the selling misc stuff because it's not R related then you might as well remove the lounge and chat box because it's not always R related. I love the chat box and every aspect that this site has to offer. I just think that bringing different for sale items to it might better our members' reputations by allowing more transactions to take place and having that trust grow. Just my $.02 on this.
Thats kinda why i brought the idea up im a member on RZRFORUMS and have bought and sold in there misc section everything from gun parts to video game consoles. its nice to be able to buy and sell somewhere besides ebay to avoid fees and gain trust from other buyers and sellers in the offroad community.
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I will vote Yes. Mostly because you guys are interested and possibly selling things that directly relate to me and my interest. Probably won't c a stroller or hospital Bed for sale here. Also wouldn't it bring more traffic here like when people Google items it will come up in the search? Then in turn give the sponsor a little more exposure?
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Good point about the sponsors. I always google things for a quick search and I tend to always come across the other site. I don't like that. The more ways we can get people to understand what we have here the better.
I just ask to take a look at pirate's page.
Side note: I do have a 3/4" drive impact socket set, 5 drawer craftsman tool box, snowboard, board bag and some new trailer parts for sale that I'd like to post! It would be nice to be able to list this stuff here and ask for other things I'm interested in. Just my feeler message!
I don't see any negative side to this addition since our guys are strictly vetting who becomes a member. Again, I'm all for what we have. I'm just saying that this would help.
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I'm the one who votes yes! Let me explain....
I think of this community kind of as a family. Not only do we try and sell our stuff here (most of us) because we try and support one another but we all know how others try and "rape" you on the price. Remember that seat on ebay just recently?!? If there is something to sell that you have, I say let's allow it. Put it under the classifieds? No. Create a section that is for other stuff. I'm a guy who is always looking for things to build and I'm always looking for metal to build my projects with. I have three new ones that I need steel for at the moment ("Pogo Lift" creation, receiver hitch hoist and a beer bottle lamp).
Not only do we have sporadic projects but we also need tools to do these tasks. This is handy to have on here. I'm a member on pirate4x4 and they have one of these sections. It is awesome to be able to buy and sell what you need all on one site. I've sold a tubing bender, notcher, racing seats and other items on that site. Bought much more than that.
There is another point I have. If you vote NO on the selling misc stuff because it's not R related then you might as well remove the lounge and chat box because it's not always R related. I love the chat box and every aspect that this site has to offer. I just think that bringing different for sale items to it might better our members' reputations by allowing more transactions to take place and having that trust grow. Just my $.02 on this.
Lots of forums have "Off Topic" sections without having a "Misc For Sale" section, but I see the point you're trying to make. For perspective, Pirate 4x4 also has 421 TIMES the members we do.. that equates to over 250,000 members.
I will vote Yes. Mostly because you guys are interested and possibly selling things that directly relate to me and my interest. Probably won't c a stroller or hospital Bed for sale here. Also wouldn't it bring more traffic here like when people Google items it will come up in the search? Then in turn give the sponsor a little more exposure?
On a very generic high level - yes. In reality, SEO and positioning is much more complicated than that. I do agree that selling other quad or ORV stuff may bring more exposure to the site; however, it's doubtful that the guy who found your Table Saw For Sale thread on Google is going to sign up (let alone has a 250R).
Good point about the sponsors. I always google things for a quick search and I tend to always come across the other site. I don't like that. The more ways we can get people to understand what we have here the better.
I just ask to take a look at pirate's page.
Side note: I do have a 3/4" drive impact socket set, 5 drawer craftsman tool box, snowboard, board bag and some new trailer parts for sale that I'd like to post! It would be nice to be able to list this stuff here and ask for other things I'm interested in. Just my feeler message!
I don't see any negative side to this addition since our guys are strictly vetting who becomes a member. Again, I'm all for what we have. I'm just saying that this would help.
The other site comes up because they have 10X the content. And results pages are ranked by the amount of similar or supporting content so that single Table Saw For Sale thread may show up on page 20 of Google.
That being said, we are weighing our options and appreciate the feedback thus far.
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The other site comes up because they have 10X the content. And results pages are ranked by the amount of similar or supporting content so that single Table Saw For Sale thread may show up on page 20 of Google.
That being said, we are weighing our options and appreciate the feedback thus far.
I know nothing about websites but it kind of makes me wonder if we are doing something wrong because I still can find content of mine easier on a site like atvdragracers than from this site. the other site is all but dead and never really was a big site.
I dont have a answer why just something I have noticed
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I know nothing about websites but it kind of makes me wonder if we are doing something wrong because I still can find content of mine easier on a site like atvdragracers than from this site. the other site is all but dead and never really was a big site.
I dont have a answer why just something I have noticed
They have a lot more content than we currently do. And query results depend on certain keywords as well.
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I suppose this really wouldn't hurt...I don't see any glaring negative to the idea.
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only if its shit i want
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I know id like to find random stuff on it. I'm always looking for steel and random tools. I build trailers and I'm in the process of building and couple of different lifts. Random things for my truck as well. We all would like trailers to haul our toys. This would be a great spot for it as well.
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Since it looks like number of members would use this, the section For Sale - Misc Stuff (http://trx250r.org/forumdisplay.php?79-For-Sale-Misc-Stuff) is now open. Thanks for the suggestion [MENTION=98]jfwyatt1[/MENTION]. We will watch how this section performs and adjust if needed down the road.
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Since it looks like number of members would use this, the section For Sale - Misc Stuff (http://trx250r.org/forumdisplay.php?79-For-Sale-Misc-Stuff) is now open. Thanks for the suggestion [MENTION=98]jfwyatt1[/MENTION]. We will watch how this section performs and adjust if needed down the road.
Is it possible to have this section not pop up on the "new posts" screen? i know its a long shot, but thatd be pretty neat.
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Is it possible to have this section not pop up on the "new posts" screen? i know its a long shot, but thatd be pretty neat.
Thats exactly what I was thinking
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Is it possible to have this section not pop up on the "new posts" screen? i know its a long shot, but thatd be pretty neat.
Sure that's just a little bit of script editing but great suggestion! Done.
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Sure that's just a little bit of script editing but great suggestion! Done.
I now feel like im a big deal lol :sign0188:
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I now feel like im a big deal lol :sign0188:
Lol. It was a great suggestion and one I was happy to make.
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Since it looks like number of members would use this, the section For Sale - Misc Stuff (http://trx250r.org/forumdisplay.php?79-For-Sale-Misc-Stuff) is now open. Thanks for the suggestion [MENTION=98]jfwyatt1[/MENTION]. We will watch how this section performs and adjust if needed down the road.
the only reason i even thought of it is that i happened to be browsing the misc. section over at rzrforums and thought this forum might benefit. most of my thoughts should never b repeated but on occasion i do get a good 1.