seller requirements

rowbo · 7th July 2012, 19:59

due to a for sale thread i was looking at earlier i had a little think !

the for sale post was the sellers first post on the forum which would definitely make me think twice on how genuine that would be

there is no minimum post count in place before a for sale thread can be posted , i think this is wrong ! many other forums require the op to have 50 , 100 or 150 posts before they can sell

anyone else have any views on this ?

rossk1009 · 7th July 2012, 20:00

Totally agree. I wouldn't be too confident buying from a seller with 1 or 2 posts

stoney · 7th July 2012, 20:01

Concur, 50 posts- general chat doesn't count

wanner69 · 7th July 2012, 20:02

Yes quite agree with you, lets set the mark at 50 posts before anyone can offer something up for sale. This may help deter flyboys and go someway in giving the buyer a bit of confidence in any possible purchase. Good idea rowbo.

tuccy29 · 7th July 2012, 20:02

50 posts should be enough no matter where as long as they contribute in all sections

shaunwistow · 7th July 2012, 20:04

Can't see the option for a bazillion

rowbo · 7th July 2012, 20:05

wasnt sure how many zero's that was

stoney · 7th July 2012, 20:07

all of em

Syx · 7th July 2012, 20:58

I've joined forums before and then wanted to sell an item but had to wait a period of time rather than a number of posts - however with the options available I think 50 posts is sensible as it gives you the option to look at the seller's forum contributions and determine if they are reliable if their feedback is zero.

Deathstar · 7th July 2012, 22:12

I admin on a tech forum and we have a minimum post count of 150 before you can sell. We also do not allow PayPal gift, as you loose any potential protection with that option.

Sent from my mobile device using fingers and fumbs!

The Vision · 8th July 2012, 01:05

that is a good shout rowbo!

but...i was looking at a car for sale on here a few months back, the low post count by the seller did worry me a bit, although he was a registered member for more than a year iirc,

without being disrespectful to those that don't post a lot....i'd have to agree with this suggestion!!

buyers should always be aware of the pitfalls from buying off a internet forum, but saying that.....i think some members on here know who they can trust

Loxy · 8th July 2012, 01:14

I'm a mod on another Honda forum.

We have a rule where the seller has to have been registered for 60 days and have 50 posts before they can even create a thread in the For Sale or Wanted sections.

Any threads or posts outside of the For Sale or Wanted sections advertising something for sale or asking for something for sale from anyone not meeting that criteria, i.e. trying to circumvent the system, are edited and locked or posts deleted.

Thorpy · 8th July 2012, 02:21

Personally i dont believe post count can justify trust.

tuccy29 · 8th July 2012, 04:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thorpy

Personally i dont believe post count can justify trust.

It cant. You cant trust anyone that you dont know over the internet, but surely it would help?

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robbo51 · 8th July 2012, 08:59

I think its fine as it is

abs-civic · 8th July 2012, 09:23

I think this is a good idea, I've seen a few sellers on this site that have just joined and then put a for sale thread up, which makes me think they have just joined in order to sell something for their benefit.

LincsPoacher · 8th July 2012, 11:45

Much better to have a minimum number of days that a seller has been registered, if we had say a minimum of 50 posts before we could sell I could do that in a day or two.

Kimotherapy · 8th July 2012, 14:11

a 60 day min period is a good one.

RickHondaR · 8th July 2012, 14:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kimotherapy

a 60 day min period is a good one.

But a con artist just joins then 60 days later posts adverts, you need a min post count as well

cerberous · 8th July 2012, 15:27

Unfortunatly if are a member that does not comment on much it means you stuck with parts waiting to reach a post limit, which is what happened to me on another forum

Was very frustrating and did feel like an assumption of guilt towards me

View Poll Results: should we have minimum post count for selling , if so what would you have as the min
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100 posts	7	15.56%
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7th July 2012, 19:59	#1 (permalink)
rowbo COTM - July 2012 Car: 57 CTR GT , Milano Join Date: 2nd January 2011 Location: Leven , Scotland Posts: 7,453 Thanks given: 1,293 Thanked 1,060 Times in 971 Posts iTrader: (19)	seller requirements due to a for sale thread i was looking at earlier i had a little think ! the for sale post was the sellers first post on the forum which would definitely make me think twice on how genuine that would be there is no minimum post count in place before a for sale thread can be posted , i think this is wrong ! many other forums require the op to have 50 , 100 or 150 posts before they can sell anyone else have any views on this ?

8th July 2012, 11:45	#17 (permalink)
LincsPoacher Supporter Car: 2009 2.2 EX GT Milano Red Join Date: 20th December 2011 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 969 Thanks given: 47 Thanked 127 Times in 122 Posts iTrader: (2)	Much better to have a minimum number of days that a seller has been registered, if we had say a minimum of 50 posts before we could sell I could do that in a day or two. Last edited by LincsPoacher; 8th July 2012 at 14:32.

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7th July 2012, 20:00	#2 (permalink)
rossk1009 Supporter Car: 58 NHB TYPE R GT Join Date: 14th June 2009 Location: Falkirk, Scotland Posts: 3,241 Thanks given: 144 Thanked 392 Times in 369 Posts iTrader: (8)	Totally agree. I wouldn't be too confident buying from a seller with 1 or 2 posts

7th July 2012, 20:01	#3 (permalink)
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7th July 2012, 20:02	#4 (permalink)
wanner69 Fog Light Covers For Sale Car: Megane RS250 Join Date: 25th August 2009 Location: Wirral NW Posts: 7,311 Thanks given: 923 Thanked 1,643 Times in 1,493 Posts iTrader: (158)	Yes quite agree with you, lets set the mark at 50 posts before anyone can offer something up for sale. This may help deter flyboys and go someway in giving the buyer a bit of confidence in any possible purchase. Good idea rowbo.

7th July 2012, 20:02	#5 (permalink)
tuccy29 Supporter Car: 2.2 Type S - Milano Red Join Date: 12th September 2011 Location: Lincoln Posts: 1,043 Thanks given: 63 Thanked 80 Times in 77 Posts iTrader: (7)	50 posts should be enough no matter where as long as they contribute in all sections

7th July 2012, 20:04	#6 (permalink)
shaunwistow PM me for a shaunyshine Car: Type S GT-t Urban Titanium Join Date: 5th March 2010 Location: Sheffield, S6 Posts: 6,701 Thanks given: 1,951 Thanked 1,510 Times in 1,357 Posts iTrader: (21)	Can't see the option for a bazillion

7th July 2012, 20:05	#7 (permalink)
rowbo COTM - July 2012 Thread starter Car: 57 CTR GT , Milano Join Date: 2nd January 2011 Location: Leven , Scotland Posts: 7,453 Thanks given: 1,293 Thanked 1,060 Times in 971 Posts iTrader: (19)	wasnt sure how many zero's that was

7th July 2012, 20:07	#8 (permalink)
stoney Supporter Car: 2007 FN2 GT Join Date: 24th March 2010 Location: lisburn Posts: 7,171 Thanks given: 159 Thanked 1,074 Times in 911 Posts iTrader: (9)	all of em

7th July 2012, 20:58	#9 (permalink)
Syx Clingfilmed Car: 2008 2.2 CTS GT Join Date: 22nd December 2009 Location: Luton, UK Posts: 9,056 Thanks given: 831 Thanked 1,632 Times in 1,430 Posts iTrader: (37)	I've joined forums before and then wanted to sell an item but had to wait a period of time rather than a number of posts - however with the options available I think 50 posts is sensible as it gives you the option to look at the seller's forum contributions and determine if they are reliable if their feedback is zero.

7th July 2012, 22:12	#10 (permalink)
Deathstar Car: 12 2.2 CR-V EX (The wifes) Join Date: 3rd August 2009 Location: Lancashire Posts: 242 Thanks given: 36 Thanked 32 Times in 26 Posts iTrader: (0)	I admin on a tech forum and we have a minimum post count of 150 before you can sell. We also do not allow PayPal gift, as you loose any potential protection with that option. Sent from my mobile device using fingers and fumbs!

8th July 2012, 01:05	#11 (permalink)
The Vision I'LL NEVER WALK ALONE Car: 56 plate 1.8 ES cosmic grey Join Date: 24th November 2009 Location: liverpool Posts: 2,788 Thanks given: 178 Thanked 473 Times in 413 Posts iTrader: (2)	that is a good shout rowbo! but...i was looking at a car for sale on here a few months back, the low post count by the seller did worry me a bit, although he was a registered member for more than a year iirc, without being disrespectful to those that don't post a lot....i'd have to agree with this suggestion!! buyers should always be aware of the pitfalls from buying off a internet forum, but saying that.....i think some members on here know who they can trust

8th July 2012, 01:14	#12 (permalink)
Loxy Cigar Chomper Car: 57 CTR GT Alabaster Silver Join Date: 17th January 2010 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4,165 Thanks given: 498 Thanked 582 Times in 473 Posts iTrader: (20)	I'm a mod on another Honda forum. We have a rule where the seller has to have been registered for 60 days and have 50 posts before they can even create a thread in the For Sale or Wanted sections. Any threads or posts outside of the For Sale or Wanted sections advertising something for sale or asking for something for sale from anyone not meeting that criteria, i.e. trying to circumvent the system, are edited and locked or posts deleted.

8th July 2012, 02:21	#13 (permalink)
Thorpy Supporter Join Date: 18th January 2012 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 426 Thanks given: 19 Thanked 69 Times in 62 Posts iTrader: (14)	Personally i dont believe post count can justify trust.

8th July 2012, 08:59	#15 (permalink)
robbo51 Civinfo Trader Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, West Yorks Posts: 15,412 Thanks given: 1,100 Thanked 1,476 Times in 1,360 Posts iTrader: (8)	I think its fine as it is

8th July 2012, 09:23	#16 (permalink)
abs-civic Supporter Car: 2006 2.2 EX, NHB Join Date: 8th November 2011 Location: Bedfordshire UK Posts: 1,144 Thanks given: 80 Thanked 108 Times in 106 Posts iTrader: (5)	I think this is a good idea, I've seen a few sellers on this site that have just joined and then put a for sale thread up, which makes me think they have just joined in order to sell something for their benefit.

8th July 2012, 14:11	#18 (permalink)
Kimotherapy ON A STEEL WOK I FRY Car: S2000 Join Date: 23rd May 2009 Location: Ho Chi Minh Posts: 2,475 Thanks given: 187 Thanked 300 Times in 275 Posts iTrader: (2)	a 60 day min period is a good one.

8th July 2012, 15:27	#20 (permalink)
cerberous Supporter Car: 2008 CTR, GT, GP, Red Join Date: 2nd October 2011 Location: Stourbridge Posts: 126 Thanks given: 1 Thanked 16 Times in 11 Posts iTrader: (0)	Unfortunatly if are a member that does not comment on much it means you stuck with parts waiting to reach a post limit, which is what happened to me on another forum Was very frustrating and did feel like an assumption of guilt towards me