New members - Selling restrictions. - R32OC

Knobby · 15th June 2009, 10:48 PM

Just after a rude experience from a new member selling items on the site. I think it would be wise to put some sort of restriction on new users advertising in the classified section. It seems some members are only signing up just to advertise parts on the site, surely this isn't adding value to the site, only leaving dead users once there kit is sold or they have ripped someone off.

I know others have had some bad experiences buying parts from new members and not receiving what they expected.

Suggestion of a minimum of 100 post restriction before new members can post in the classified section. Most other forums go by these rules.

Just a thought.

Cheers

Dave

R32Dom · 15th June 2009, 10:52 PM

this needs to be done, and heard rumours it was being considered...

Paulie · 15th June 2009, 10:59 PM

I did discuss this with Wayne but he must have forgot as I know he has been busy.
There are a few scammers on other car forums....don't want them to start on here next!!

chr15b · 15th June 2009, 11:13 PM

seen this tried on many forums, all that happens is peeps sign up, post crap (annoying people in the process) to then scam and run.

celica · 16th June 2009, 12:53 AM

i agree with all the above

i notified an admin after a guy trying to sell a car which wasn't true

one forum i have been on requires a full membership application i.e. form, payment to access full site to be able to post on all forums, otherwise restricted to a newbie section. however this caused alot of topics in newbie section

can't remember the cost but was something like £10 and we got forum/club ID, car stickers like the R32OC.com stickers, and club cap.

zirconium · 16th June 2009, 05:25 AM

I agree with the first post, has my full support.

you could have a system like this

more than 100 posts = free advertising
Less than 100 posts = Pay £10 per item for sale.

That way people who just join to sell, will have to pay and Wayne makes a little money to maintain and update the site.

Shaun

Paulie · 16th June 2009, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by chr15b

seen this tried on many forums, all that happens is peeps sign up, post crap (annoying people in the process) to then scam and run.

If people do just post crap to get post count up we can just delete the posts

wrk_in_progress · 16th June 2009, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Paulie

If people do just post crap to get post count up we can just delete the posts

Christ that's my post numbers back to 11 then :biggrin:

Jokes aside I do agree with above it's always nerve racking when buying from an unknown.

PhilR32 · 16th June 2009, 08:03 AM

i know im a new member but however i plan on stayin lol!

anyway theres scammers on all forums to be fair. but this is a must an i think it shud be 200 just to be on the safe side an stop folk from just spamming the place to get the 100 so they can sell an rip sum1 off . . .

Its worth the change...

burble · 16th June 2009, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by celica

can't remember the cost but was something like £10 and we got forum/club ID, car stickers like the R32OC.com stickers, and club cap.

That's a whole can of worms you're opening there. There was a site contributor thing on here but it went tits up.

Knobby · 16th June 2009, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by zirconium

I agree with the first post, has my full support.

you could have a system like this

more than 100 posts = free advertising
Less than 100 posts = Pay £10 per item for sale.

That way people who just join to sell, will have to pay and Wayne makes a little money to maintain and update the site.

Shaun

I thought payments for non members would be a good idea.. If its R32 kit they have this site makes it a great tool for selling kit.

X 4LMO · 17th June 2009, 10:02 PM

I see both sides here, but when i joined it was only to sell my 4motion Tdi to pay for my R and now im a R owner and dont plan on going anywere! There are good guys too.

Almo

dazr32 · 17th June 2009, 10:04 PM

there are defo genuine people out there almo, just that they are outweighed by the baddies.

imster · 18th June 2009, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by burble

That's a whole can of worms you're opening there. There was a site contributor thing on here but it went tits up.

lol i am still waiting for waynes reply in a pm i sent him about the contributor status....

Paulie · 18th June 2009, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by imster

lol i am still waiting for waynes reply in a pm i sent him about the contributor status....

The contributor status is not happening any more due to different reasons.I am sure if it starts back up there will be a thread made about it,but don't think it will be soon!!

burble · 18th June 2009, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by imster

lol i am still waiting for waynes reply in a pm i sent him about the contributor status....

I wouldn't hold your breath - those that already have it are waiting for an update from Wayne.

Jai · 19th June 2009, 12:18 AM

I guess you could have two sales sections, one internally, only available to full members or people you choose to allow, have to be authorised to sell there, and to possibly view. That weeds out bad sellers and you can pretty much guarantee people in this section will not abuse it. You control the sellers. The other for general use where anyone can post. Like a small mine field if you will...

Whatever you do, if anything, I guess it would all need more time in terms of admin or policing.

Great site.

irishR · 19th June 2009, 08:51 PM

Totally agree, there is a set of mkIV alloys for sale on the site that were for sale on ebay and the auction was stopped seconds before it ended and reposted on ebay and then on here. Total scam.

DWolfUK · 19th June 2009, 09:05 PM

i do think a minimum post idea would be good although im always wary of sellers with low post counts anyways. it pays to be carefull and do your homework before buying. Ive bought loads from members on here and only had one bad transaction for around £20. still it would have been better if it hadnt have happened

Globe0 · 4th July 2009, 10:00 AM

I agree with the 25 posts rule for selling, however having to have 10 posts just to be able to see links or images is crazy?

Bigmouth · 6th July 2009, 01:51 AM

I agree Globe, I want to BUY but can't ask any questions to sellers or post a wanted thread coz I don't have enough posts. The reason I don't have enough posts? Because I'm a new(ish) owner, know very little and I have nothing new to say on here that 100 other people haven't already said better than me. Completely understand restrictions on sellers, but not on buyers.

PS, has anyone got one original Mk4 alloy they wanna sell?

Wayne · 6th July 2009, 11:48 AM

Bigmouth / Globe - good points there. Ill get that changed today.

Hilti · 6th July 2009, 09:13 PM

Agree with the problem with scam adverts etc..., but there are still some genuine owners out there.

I have been observing on here for a while now, a guy posted

a wanted on here so i responded and i can't contact him now????????

J

Wayne · 6th July 2009, 09:25 PM

why cant you contact Hilti? PM's shouldnt have any restrictions...

Bigmouth · 7th July 2009, 11:17 AM

I had that PM problem too Wayne. Can't remember specifically what it said or did now, sorry. Anyway, thanks for listening and for fixing that other issue!