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[The Palmist]

Why are new members not allowed to view the buy/sell forum ?

The buy/sell forum is one of the things that compelled me to register, otherwise I was content being a guest. It'll probably take me 5 years to reach 300 posts, by that time, my cricket career will be virtually over and the buy/sell forum will be useless to me.

I probably won't even buy or sell any product, but it makes for interesting reading, seeing what others are buying or selling.

Mate, I think you have answered your own question here.

[Twelfth Man]

It's all about trying to promote more cricket talk on the forum and though it is nice to be able to sell/swap our gear, that should only be an added bonus and not the vocal point.

[Buzz]

new members are restricted so the admin team havens chance to see who the member is and to attempt to reduce instances of theft/fraud.

these have happened about once a year which is too much.


separately what do.members think about none cricket/sport stuff for sale?

[WalkingWicket37]

separately what do.members think about none cricket/sport stuff for sale?

The odd item here and there isn't a problem, it's if we get the sale section looking like a jumble sale of everything people don't want I'd start to get annoyed, and I'm pretty confident others would share that opinion.

[Twelfth Man]

The odd item here and there isn't a problem, it's if we get the sale section looking like a jumble sale of everything people don't want I'd start to get annoyed, and I'm pretty confident others would share that opinion.

I agree with Cam. I don't mind seeing the odd item but as long as people don't abuse it and go on a clean out selling spree!

[Silver Bullet]

Mate, I think you have answered your own question here.

I'm not sure how that is the case - I would like to have the option to buy from my fellow forum members without having to clutter the board trying to up my post count.

I have already purchased a bat from one of the forum sponsors and just like the buy/sell forum, I never came to this site looking to buy a bat, but ended up getting one anyway.




 

[Silver Bullet]

new members are restricted so the admin team havens chance to see who the member is and to attempt to reduce instances of theft/fraud.

these have happened about once a year which is too much.


separately what do.members think about none cricket/sport stuff for sale?

How about reviewing access on a case by case basis ? Once a forum member builds rapport, let them in.

A fraudster could get to 300 posts in a very short period of time (one week), whereas the legit posters would have to wait months if not years to get access.

The post count strategy would essentially be crowding out all the straight laced folks while doing very little to curb fraudsters, IMO. 

[amritpremi]

I joined the forum few weeks back, have read various topics and do spend a lot of time reading current topics. I (as anybody else) would be interested in buying/selling/swapping stuff on the forum occasionally. My suggestion (just my point, after all admins have to decide) would be as a newcomer admins may block me from selling stuff here, but it would be great if I can be allowed to buy stuff which may be available. In buying I do have to transfer money before I get my product shipped so chances of fraud aren't there. It would be great if I can see if there are any good deals available on the forum which I can utilize. (just for info I am not a big buyer/seller, and there maybe many others who would be like me)

In any case I am happy with guidelines laid by forum admins.     

[Number4]

All fine in theory but the problem with that is that the scammers have been buyers as well as sellers.

Nothing wrong with good constructive feedback though

[The Palmist]

new members are restricted so the admin team havens chance to see who the member is and to attempt to reduce instances of theft/fraud.

these have happened about once a year which is too much.


separately what do.members think about none cricket/sport stuff for sale?

Don't see much problem with it. I will rather let a forum have a bargain than gumtree. I think I have seen odd non cricket stuff for sale already. Same common sense rules applies.

[The Palmist]

I'm not sure how that is the case - I would like to have the option to buy from my fellow forum members without having to clutter the board trying to up my post count.

I have already purchased a bat from one of the forum sponsors and just like the buy/sell forum, I never came to this site looking to buy a bat, but ended up getting one anyway.

Don't you see it. It is saving you money. There is so much nice stuff for sale and at such bargain prices you will not be able to resist so be grateful that you can't access for sale section yet. If you clutter the board you will have the count reset so don't waste time doing that. Start some interesting thread even if it is non cricket and spend some time here. You will up your count genuinely in no time.