Just a thought, and I am fairly new to the forum, so it may well have already been discussed, a buy and sell section, or swap and trade section.
( Reminds me of a joke, "got a new bike for my ex , I thought that was a pretty good trade !!")
-- Edited by woody on Wednesday 14th of December 2011 05:22:13 PM
aussietraveller said
05:39 PM Dec 14, 2011
I support your idea woody could make lif easier for all Gray Nomads to be able to hand on, swap or sell
Cruising Granny said
06:03 PM Dec 14, 2011
I think there are enough free sites such as Gum Leaf where this can be done. Swapping via this site might be acceptable, but I'd be against using it as a venue for selling. Everyone is free to choose.
Dougwe said
06:18 PM Dec 14, 2011
woody wrote:
Just a thought, and I am fairly new to the forum, so it may well have already been discussed, a buy and sell section, or swap and trade section.
( Reminds me of a joke, "got a new bike for my ex , I thought that was a pretty good trade !!")
-- Edited by woody on Wednesday 14th of December 2011 05:22:13 PM
Hi woody, this might be a silly question, but what's in the can on your Avatar? I know what it looks like.
jonathan said
06:20 PM Dec 14, 2011
.. I personally think there are sufficient other venues around for that purpose and I'm quite happy with the 'status Quo' ..
Jon
_wombat_ said
07:01 PM Dec 14, 2011
woody wrote:
Just a thought, and I am fairly new to the forum, so it may well have already been discussed, a buy and sell section, or swap and trade section.
( Reminds me of a joke, "got a new bike for my ex , I thought that was a pretty good trade !!")
-- Edited by woody on Wednesday 14th of December 2011 05:22:13 PM
I think you have opened a can of worms (just like your avatar) no really, it has been disscussed before and Cindy has knocked it back, and as others have said there are other site's for selling, buying or trading.
Webmaster said
07:06 PM Dec 14, 2011
A 'buy and sell' section is something we have thought about. We're just a bit concerned about liability issues and also whether adding a 'money' element to the forum may spoil the friendliness. We may think about it again in the new year as the concept seems to have a fair bit of support amongst members.
Cruising Granny said
07:08 PM Dec 14, 2011
I'd prefer swap and trade rather than money matters.
woody said
07:46 PM Dec 14, 2011
Fair enough. The Avatar is " a can of worms!!!)
_wombat_ said
08:11 PM Dec 14, 2011
Cruising Granny wrote:
I'd prefer swap and trade rather than money matters.
I love money
Boroma577 said
08:16 PM Dec 14, 2011
_wombat_ wrote:
I love money
Me too, wish I had more of it to share about.
_wombat_ said
08:22 PM Dec 14, 2011
Hey B, I can take some when you get too much, sorry cannot accept cheque's
Boroma577 said
08:59 PM Dec 14, 2011
_wombat_ wrote:
Hey B, I can take some when you get too much, sorry cannot accept cheque's
Operative phrase Womby 'when you get too much'.....don't hold your breath.
Vic said
10:00 PM Dec 14, 2011
I am all for a members only RV and RV items or towing vehicles for sale, swap or free, no liability taken by GN site owner, private transactions only.
No commercials sales on that section whether it be by members or non members joining for that purpose.
Other RV forums allow it so why not here and give our GN members the opportunity to do so among ourselves. Gets a "Tick" from me !!
-- Edited by Vic on Wednesday 14th of December 2011 10:01:32 PM
Happywanderer said
10:04 PM Dec 14, 2011
It could work out ideal for some. If you have pieces you don't want and someone else needs. If it was a new topic/ threads/ section. And if someone is interested they PM them. Once the item is gone the original owner writes on their own thread that it is no longer available. That way no one else knows who you are dealing with and no one needs to get disappointed or whatever if they miss out.
_wombat_ said
08:44 AM Dec 15, 2011
I have a wombat for sale (female) very easy to keep, does not eat much, is house trained, also does the housework and washing etc, goes by the name Mrs W
traveling bob said
09:55 AM Dec 15, 2011
hey wombat, nobody has enough money to buy your wombat for sale
_wombat_ said
10:04 AM Dec 15, 2011
traveling bob wrote:
hey wombat, nobody has enough money to buy your wombat for sale
You could twist my arm for about 5 million, it would depend on what you had for a trade in.
Happywanderer said
10:42 AM Dec 15, 2011
Have you had many PMs yet wombat?
_wombat_ said
10:58 AM Dec 15, 2011
Happywanderer wrote:
Have you had many PMs yet wombat?
Na, bit early over here, I may have to turn it into a bidding process just like eBay IF I get too many interested
Rip and Rosie said
11:54 AM Dec 15, 2011
I tried to google the estimated value of a used wombat, but no luck.
What about a raffle?
(Sorry Mrs W.)
_wombat_ said
11:59 AM Dec 15, 2011
Rip and Rosie wrote:
I tried to google the estimated value of a used wombat, but no luck.
What about a raffle?
(Sorry Mrs W.)
used wombat's are few and far between.
a raffle would need to run for about 3 years for me to get 5 million
Rip and Rosie said
12:19 PM Dec 15, 2011
A patient's family gathered to hear what the specialists had to say. "Things don't look good. The only chance is a brain transplant. This is an experimental procedure. It might work, but the bad news is that brains are very expensive, and you will have to pay the cost yourselves."
"Well, how much does a brain cost?" asked the relatives.
"For a male brain, $500,000. For a female brain, $200,000."
Some of the younger male relatives tried to looked shocked, but all the men nodded because they thought they understood. A few actually smirked. But the patient's daughter was unsatisfied and asked, "Why the difference in price betweem male and female brains?"
"A standard pricing practice." said the head of the team. "Women's brains have to be marked down because they have been used."
_wombat_ said
12:30 PM Dec 15, 2011
Rip and Rosie wrote:
A patient's family gathered to hear what the specialists had to say. "Things don't look good. The only chance is a brain transplant. This is an experimental procedure. It might work, but the bad news is that brains are very expensive, and you will have to pay the cost yourselves."
"Well, how much does a brain cost?" asked the relatives.
"For a male brain, $500,000. For a female brain, $200,000."
Some of the younger male relatives tried to looked shocked, but all the men nodded because they thought they understood. A few actually smirked. But the patient's daughter was unsatisfied and asked, "Why the difference in price betweem male and female brains?"
"A standard pricing practice." said the head of the team. "Women's brains have to be marked down because they have been used."
Ma said
12:35 PM Dec 15, 2011
How sweet the truth is hey Rosie...................
goinsoon said
05:42 PM Dec 15, 2011
I am also a member of another forum, which does have a buy and sell section and sorry Cindy it is still a very friendly forum just like this one.
The buy and sell thread on that forum is very popular with members and does not have any effect on thr friendliness of the forum.
So it does not really matter to me because if I want to buy or sell I just go to that particular forum.
I just brought a pair of deflapper bars for half price in as new condition and made a new friend in the process.
So sorry Cindy cannot agree with the rationale
Father Ted said
06:35 PM Dec 15, 2011
Cruising Granny wrote:
I think there are enough free sites such as Gum Leaf where this can be done. Swapping via this site might be acceptable, but I'd be against using it as a venue for selling. Everyone is free to choose.
Chris.This is your last warning.Turn down your Spotlights.It is illegal to show them in daytime.
Father Ted said
06:43 PM Dec 15, 2011
Ma wrote:
How sweet the truth is hey Rosie...................
Just imagine a plate of baked Wombat with all the trimmings,no fries though.Tell 'em about the Black Pudding and Apricot jelly we had at the Rock, Witches and Gremlins night.
_wombat_ said
07:16 PM Dec 15, 2011
Father Ted wrote:
Ma wrote:
How sweet the truth is hey Rosie...................
Just imagine a plate of baked Wombat with all the trimmings,no fries though.Tell 'em about the Black Pudding and Apricot jelly we had at the Rock, Witches and Gremlins night.
fries are a must have
Gerty Dancer said
07:20 PM Dec 15, 2011
_wombat_ wrote:
fries are a must have
CHIPS! Not fries in Australia! Yep, they are still a must-have.
Just a thought, and I am fairly new to the forum, so it may well have already been discussed, a buy and sell section, or swap and trade section.
( Reminds me of a joke, "got a new bike for my ex , I thought that was a pretty good trade !!")
-- Edited by woody on Wednesday 14th of December 2011 05:22:13 PM
Swapping via this site might be acceptable, but I'd be against using it as a venue for selling.
Everyone is free to choose.
Hi woody, this might be a silly question, but what's in the can on your Avatar? I know what it looks like.
.. I personally think there are sufficient other venues around for that purpose and I'm quite happy with the 'status Quo' ..
Jon
I think you have opened a can of worms (just like your avatar)
no really, it has been disscussed before and Cindy has knocked it back, and as others have said there are other site's for selling, buying or trading.
A 'buy and sell' section is something we have thought about. We're just a bit concerned about liability issues and also whether adding a 'money' element to the forum may spoil the friendliness. We may think about it again in the new year as the concept seems to have a fair bit of support amongst members.
Fair enough. The Avatar is " a can of worms!!!)
I love money
Me too, wish I had more of it to share about.
Hey B, I can take some when you get too much, sorry cannot accept cheque's
Operative phrase Womby 'when you get too much'.....don't hold your breath.
I am all for a members only RV and RV items or towing vehicles for sale, swap or free, no liability taken by GN site owner, private transactions only.
No commercials sales on that section whether it be by members or non members joining for that purpose.
Other RV forums allow it so why not here and give our GN members the opportunity to do so among ourselves. Gets a "Tick" from me !!
-- Edited by Vic on Wednesday 14th of December 2011 10:01:32 PM
If it was a new topic/ threads/ section. And if someone is interested they PM them. Once the item is gone the original owner writes on their own thread that it is no longer available.
That way no one else knows who you are dealing with and no one needs to get disappointed or whatever if they miss out.
I have a wombat for sale (female) very easy to keep, does not eat much, is house trained, also does the housework and washing etc, goes by the name Mrs W
You could twist my arm for about 5 million, it would depend on what you had for a trade in.
What about a raffle?
(Sorry Mrs W.)
used wombat's are few and far between.
a raffle would need to run for about 3 years for me to get 5 million
"Well, how much does a brain cost?" asked the relatives.
"For a male brain, $500,000. For a female brain, $200,000."
Some of the younger male relatives tried to looked shocked, but all the men nodded because they thought they understood. A few actually smirked. But the patient's daughter was unsatisfied and asked, "Why the difference in price betweem male and female brains?"
"A standard pricing practice." said the head of the team. "Women's brains have to be marked down because they have been used."
How sweet the truth is hey Rosie...................
I am also a member of another forum, which does have a buy and sell section and sorry Cindy it is still a very friendly forum just like this one.
The buy and sell thread on that forum is very popular with members and does not have any effect on thr friendliness of the forum.
So it does not really matter to me because if I want to buy or sell I just go to that particular forum.
I just brought a pair of deflapper bars for half price in as new condition and made a new friend in the process.
So sorry Cindy cannot agree with the rationale