Change to Saleyard section.

[Sky Shadow]

Incidentally, is there any possibility of integrating a 'report' button on posts?

Not just for sales threads, but all threads in general - to possibly prevent flame wars, etc, occurring?

Hey VP - there's a report button up at the top right-hand corner of each post - the thing that looks like an upside-down Give Way sign.

[Vector Prime]

Hey VP - there's a report button up at the top right-hand corner of each post - the thing that looks like an upside-down Give Way sign.

Ahh... I've never noticed it before... lol

[heroic_decepticon]

I think the change seems fair enough and captures the intent.

However, subject to one caveat, I personally am otherwise happy that 'anything' could go in the saleyard.

I mean, a member can list a whole lot of things as expressions of interest ("EOI") and then list prices later depending on interest level. If he/she overvalues an item because there is intense interest, it just might not sell (I believe members to be reasonably price savvy in this regard since this is a specialist Transformers board; if not caveat emptore). If he/she often comes up with EOI type topics but never follows through, members would be wise enough to stay away.

My caveat is this: that the saleyard should not devolve into an auction platform. By this I mean for example that an item is listed for sale at say $10. Member A is interested, and holds it. Member B comes along, thinks its a good price and really wants it, and offers $20 to the seller for the the item. And because $20 is still a good buy, Member A comes back and counter-offers $25 and so on.

[Kyle]

My caveat is this: that the saleyard should not devolve into an auction platform. By this I mean for example that an item is listed for sale at say $10. Member A is interested, and holds it. Member B comes along, thinks its a good price and really wants it, and offers $20 to the seller for the the item. And because $20 is still a good buy, Member A comes back and counter-offers $25 and so on.

I hate this too. It is very annoying if a seller uses this forum as a sale platform but cannot honour his sale to a forum member. It is also selfish for another forum member to come along and give a higher offer when an item has clearly been "taken" already. If he/she is willing to take something away from a fellow member then he/she must also be willing to let the whole forum knows he/she is the one who makes the counter-offer. Transparency is good.

If you're a seller and you don't want to sell for "less" money, then state clearly how much you want before the sale! It is a price you decide yourself so you should honour it!