ANNOUNCEMENT: New Forum Classifieds Section - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 29, 2015, 12:19:30 am
content: I've installed a new Classified / auction system into the forum:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/classifieds/I know it looks boring right now with no items, but the idea is that this would replace the Buy/Sell section of the forum with a much nicer classifieds system with optional ebay-like biddingAlso, the intention is that it can be used for job ads as well, as some have requested that ad owner be given the opportunity to disable comments on their job ads which this plugin allows.I still have to set up categories etc.Let me know what you think.

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 29, 2015, 12:46:10 am
content: Not sure I can see why that anyone would want do an auction to a limited audience here rather than ebay...

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 29, 2015, 01:07:40 am
content: I agree. Better post an Ebay link or make an offer by PM just like the Buy & Sell section works. Bidding without some way to enforce binding bids or feedback is the road to a dissaster. Disabling comments for a job offered/wanted is a good idea though.

author: edpalmer42
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 29, 2015, 02:11:05 am
content: I don't like the way it handles pictures. Sometimes you want to download a picture to get a really good look at something. In Firefox, when I click on the picture, it opens it in a new window but then I can't right click and save or copy the picture. Even when I look at the page source, the actual URL for the picture is nowhere to be found. Am I missing something?Ed

author: bingo600
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 31, 2015, 09:56:23 pm
content: I agree.Another auction place isn't what we need here/Bingo

author: apelly
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 31, 2015, 10:35:12 pm
content: Quote

author: digsys
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 31, 2015, 10:40:53 pm
content: ditto "You are not allowed to view the Classifieds"New features / tools are always worth looking at. Definitely waiting to see how this pans out.

author: HackedFridgeMagnet
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 31, 2015, 10:50:56 pm
content: I don't know, you might want to give discounts to EEVBlog readers, or offer a free oscilloscope. You might want to offer a job.These threads are regularly started and would fit nicely into a classifieds section.Also maybe you don't like ebay, or their prices.

author: Towger
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 31, 2015, 11:09:39 pm
content: Nice the way it was. If someone wants an auction they put it on eBay and posted a link.I have seen another forums buy and sell section ruined by not allowing comments anymore. The admins think it is great, but in many cases people are looking for an item and other users previously used to suggest options and ask more detailed questions. This now has to be done by PM, so most users don't bother and when they do there is no interaction between users on what the best product/solution/source is.

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 31, 2015, 11:28:04 pm
content: I agree, it seems like extra work for nothing. I can't view it neither BTW.

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 31, 2015, 11:40:52 pm
content: Much rather Dave & Dave fixed the stuff we have been asking for:Compulsory Flag in profileAn "Unsubscribe" to threads...not working although installed.Any additions to these two?

author: Bud
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 01, 2015, 01:40:26 am
content: I do not think it is such a bad idea. If you sold recently something on eBay, go back and check how much $$ commission eBay robbed you. Here they charge 10% per sale (PayPal fee is extra). That is I would loose $100 for every $1K of sales. If Classifieds on this forum is commission free that is a win. Also you sell to fellow forum members, not to some elusive "serving member" at an airbase.