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Saffy:

--- Quote from: Thrasher on March 09, 2010, 19:13:56 ---...but then we get 30 monkey posts like "me too" or ":)"

Pointless.

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only if they don't find the word association thread :D

My feeling is when I see the ad for anything from a new member I am suspicious from the get go as that is my nature, least you can read posts of standing members to get an impression of if you want to trade with them or not. Apart from that it just plain rude to sign up place ad with no intention of any other input.  My OP on this thread was to see what others opinions are if any. Pre-posting limit is a bit dim, can only be policed with active moderation to see if member is genuine or fly-by-night - who the hell wants to do that.   Would be nice to have a rating system for sellers though, sell something to a  forum member and get a ebay like feedback.

Thrasher:
Saffy,

The rating system sounds like a path to meander down :)

Range Rover Blues:
I think Saffy is right, all I'd say is if it's a new member then yeah, great if they are selling what you want then fantastic, just remember you don't know them from adam and will have less protecxtion than buying from E-Bay.

Whereas if it's a long-established member or even better someone at your local meet then that is really what clubs are all about isn't it?

But yes I think sometimes a recomendation form other members would inspire confidence/legitemise some sellers.  I don't think we need a post limit, or rather as Thrasher says we get a forum full of spam.

"Buyer beware" would be my advice. 



As for why they are hitting the market, well the recesion is still biting, people who have kept their jobs might be thinking of spending now that Christams is done with or might be buying a summer toy.  I just sold a classic Ford for a decent price because this is the time of year to sell that type of car.

andyhubbard:
Well said Andi.

TDi90:
Like me RRb - when i got you those bumpers from the Alton down south  ;)

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