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Post by dvh on Jul 24, 2014 16:28:10 GMT
Just seeking clarification here; is this ('Vendor Sites') a place for traders to offer stuff for sale, or for people to point out bargains they've spotted on trade sites, or a bit of both?
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Post by John on Jul 24, 2014 16:31:05 GMT
We will make announcement soon and take appropriate action
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Post by MartinT on Jul 24, 2014 17:03:53 GMT
Yes, sorry everyone. Our intention for this Board was not fully developed. It is intended for us to highlight vendor sites of interest to members. It is not intended for direct vendor advertising since we don't have trade membership here, only individuals (some of whom have a declared interest).
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Post by stanleyb on Jul 24, 2014 18:47:47 GMT
My apologies for any misunderstanding and any distress caused to anyone who saw my now deleted post. I too understood that the board is in development and no fixed position for members who also sell audio products was yet decided upon.
Just to clarify on behalf of other members in the trade: is the board just for non-traders?
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Post by pre65 on Jul 24, 2014 19:04:23 GMT
What about trade who have pre-used bargains to move on ?
Could there be a "TRADE" section for used gear ?
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Post by ChrisB on Jul 24, 2014 19:06:14 GMT
No.
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Post by Dave on Jul 24, 2014 19:08:34 GMT
Does that answer cover both Stan's and Philip's question Chris?
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Post by MartinT on Jul 24, 2014 19:08:37 GMT
The forum is for everyone to join as individual members. We only ask traders to declare their trade interest, as you should do in your signature please, Stan. You are welcome to put your website URL there, too.
Traders are welcome to contribute in every normal way, but may only discuss their products in response to a posted question. There is no trade sales section.
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Post by pre65 on Jul 24, 2014 19:10:24 GMT
OK.
If I asked for a particular product (as in a wanted ad) would a trade member be allowed to respond openly, or only by private message ?
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Post by MartinT on Jul 24, 2014 19:11:27 GMT
I think in that case a PM would be appropriate.
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Post by ChrisB on Jul 24, 2014 19:14:37 GMT
Does that answer cover both Stan's and Philip's question Chris? Sort of! Stan's question: Is the board just for non-traders?The answer is no, but perhaps not in the way Stan means. People are here as private individuals. If they happen to be a trader as well, then we won't stop them posting on the board, but we don't want them to use it to advertise their own wares. To Mr Pre65's question: Could there be a "TRADE" section for used gear ?
No, there could not, sorry. |
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Post by Dave on Jul 24, 2014 19:16:21 GMT
It's a potential minefield, isn't it? Well, it will give TAS a very different flavour to most other hifi forums, which is no bad thing when you want to stand out from the crowd...  |
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Post by stanleyb on Jul 24, 2014 19:18:29 GMT
Thanks for the clarification. It's best at this stage that traders are aware that they cannot offer anything for sale on the board. But how would that square up with say a car salesman that wants to sell his old speakers? I assume that the majority of us on the board have a trade of some sort. |
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Post by Dave on Jul 24, 2014 19:19:38 GMT
Does that answer cover both Stan's and Philip's question Chris? Sort of! Stan's question: Is the board just for non-traders?The answer is no, but perhaps not in the way Stan means. People are here as private individuals. If they happen to be a trader as well, then we won't stop them posting on the board, but we don't want them to use it to advertise their own wares. To Mr Pre65's question: Could there be a "TRADE" section for used gear ?
No, there could not, sorry. Thanks for the clarification. I wasn't being picky just thought it worth clarifying seeing as this thread is a wee bit pacey just now  |
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Post by pre65 on Jul 24, 2014 19:19:47 GMT
Thanks for the clarification. It's best at this stage that traders are aware that they cannot offer anything for sale on the board. But how would that square up with say a car salesman that wants to sell his old speakers? I assume that the majority of us on the board have a trade of some sort. |
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Post by ChrisB on Jul 24, 2014 19:24:23 GMT
That would cover it.
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Post by stanleyb on Jul 24, 2014 19:30:49 GMT
Does that answer cover both Stan's and Philip's question Chris? Sort of! Stan's question: Is the board just for non-traders?The answer is no, but perhaps not in the way Stan means. People are here as private individuals. If they happen to be a trader as well, then we won't stop them posting on the board, but we don't want them to use it to advertise their own wares. To Mr Pre65's question: Could there be a "TRADE" section for used gear ?
No, there could not, sorry. I am glad I placed a notice for a product of mine and somehow got the status of traders better explained. It was this misunderstanding that caused me to get banned by wigwam, and for Marco and Eddy Spaghetti to get banned with me and eventually start up an alternative forum format. It's best that we know at this early stage if the board is broadly following the old wigwam or the AoS format. Traders like me have to watch everything we type just in case someone thinks we are trying to sell something with even the most innocent of contribution to a thread. Hopefully the down time at the other place will soon be sorted and life can return to normality very soon. |
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Post by ChrisB on Jul 24, 2014 19:33:00 GMT
No-one is going to be banned for a misunderstanding Stan.
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Post by stanleyb on Jul 24, 2014 19:41:19 GMT
Thanks for the clarification. It's best at this stage that traders are aware that they cannot offer anything for sale on the board. But how would that square up with say a car salesman that wants to sell his old speakers? I assume that the majority of us on the board have a trade of some sort. Your answer couldn't be clear enough. I must have misunderstood the original invitation email sent to me to join the board. Since I only made two posts up to today since the board started up, I can't be accused of being a regular contributor. I have tripled my number of posts in just one day. That calls for a period of fasting. |
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Post by MartinT on Jul 24, 2014 19:44:36 GMT
No harm done, Stan!
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