Thought it a good idea, you know. Actually could be a good source of commerce and communication.
Must be it’s just one of those ideas that gets kicked around for a few moments and then shined on.
Too bad. Still a good idea.
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rez - patience - the 24/7 tech support at prospero is swamped with all the upgrades they are slinging at us - it only took 12 weeks to adjust the limits on photos, I think it likely we will see the classifieds in - oh - ... spring of 2004 -
Yeah, still have that brand new Paslode Powermaster stick nailer and two old StanleyBostic framing nailers. Wanna place my add & watch the checks roll in. What kind of classifieds is this? Joe H
That was it. Standard classifieds buy sell etc. was where I was going with it. 'Singles wanted for relationships' probably wouldn't fly in this male dominated job market. Not enuff wimmin ta go around ya know.Half of good living is staying out of bad situations.
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The issue with classifieds isn't one with Prospero. It's a question of me finding time to advocate for it. Given the choice between helping to get the next issue of the magazine to the printer on time or pushing for a classified ad section on Breaktime, I'm working on the mag.
Seriously, there're issues here. Would free classifeds here interfere with the revenue-generating classifieds in the mag? Would classifieds be free here? What if they started free and we decided to start charging? Do I want one more thing to police? How much help would they really be to you folks, considering that there's e-Bay?
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>> Seriously, there're issues here.
Knots already has a Reader Classified folder, and Over the Fence has Stuff to Trade, which is not exactly the same thing, but is similar. Would the issues of a classified folder here be much different from these other two forums?
>> Would classifieds be free here? What if they started free and we decided to start charging?
Reader Classified and Stuff to Trade are free. What would happen if you decided to start charging for them?
>> Do I want one more thing to police?
Get a volunteer. I know of at least one person who would take great delight in removing non-complying messages. :)
>> Would free classifeds here interfere with the revenue-generating classifieds in the mag?
>> How much help would they really be to you folks, considering that there's e-Bay?
The answer to both questions is, Probably not very much, if you can judge by the number of postings in Reader Classified and Stuff to Trade.
I posted an advertisement in the Knot's classified section and sold the tool two days later for the price I asked. I think a classified section would be a great addition to this board. How would that be any different than the "help/work wanted" section we have now? Maybe that section could just be expanded to include other types of "for sale" type ads?
Andy - could we have a trial period of...say...three months to see how popular it proves, and decide whether it cuts into your income from the printed classifieds? Doesn't really seem like much small stuff, like individual tools, or small lots of lumber, gets advertised in the magazine very much.
If it turns out to be too much trouble, or cost you income, then it could be eliminated, couldn't it? Not all change is bad. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
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I'll poke at the idea some more when Mark gets back from vacation next week.
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anybody want to buy some nails?Half of good living is staying out of bad situations.
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I'll take half a dozen please. Straight preferred. Joe H
I'll take half a dozen please.
I'm running a special out of the assorted bucket - most are straight and there are some rare items mixed in -
I think the classifieds would be a great idea ( could help a lot of up and coming carpenters, not to mention those already there, in the wallet). The biggest problem I see would be people/vendors coming in and basically spamming the site. Maybe a tools needed section would work, where people could post what type of a tool they are looking to buy. People can then respond to that.
Rez- are those straight nails or bent nails?
they're only bent a little bit but they're a bunch of different sizes to pick from and comes in their own metal can. If you buy them all I'll even throw in some of those old broken square ones that were so old they didn't come out of the boards right. You could use them for antique stuff. You'all pay postage of course. I also got some reader's digest magazines(the little kinda square ones) that don't have too many wet wrinkles in 'em for sale too.Half of good living is staying out of bad situations.
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Man, this is Fine Homebuilding...it should be the classy classifieds...
Great idea, eBay has fees, payment dealies, guarantees...we don't need that stinkin' stuff, I just wanna buy and sell used junk:-)
I really do vote for it...
And Larry would have a place to market his accusquangle!
See, there's the rub. That's another section that would need constant policing, and probably, judgement calls. I hate making judgement calls 'cause you guys always rag on me about them. Andy Engel, The Accidental Moderator
That's the price you pay for having bad judgment. Maybe Larry could run it? Joe H
No, no, vote for me. I'm non-partisan!
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/classifieds.plExcellence is its own reward!
Do you mean the bad judgement I excercised four years ago saying yes when my boss asked me if I'd mind just keeping an eye on Breaktime? You know, in my spare time? <G>Andy Engel, The Accidental Moderator
Ain't no hill for a climber. Use Homebuilding's resources, delegate authority and inspect what you expect. If you dont do it ,who will?
Ah yes, 'delgate authority'. Boy, there's a title for an interesting new thread. Bet there's some stories lurking out there over that one.Half of good living is staying out of bad situations.
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Andy, I think Ive discovered your problem....youve been keeping your eye on Breaktime instead of your foot ( you cant stomp things a lot better with your foot).
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Do you mean the bad judgement I excercised four years ago saying yes when my boss asked me if I'd mind just keeping an eye on Breaktime? You know, in my spare time? <G>
Andy: You musta never been in the Army. They teach you early on not to volunteer for ANYTHING!
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You're right, I was never in the military. And, IH, Open eye, insert stick, had me LOL.
Help is on the way, though.
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