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    Default Pics mandatory in "For Sale" section

    I think this forum should adopt the age old tradition of pics on for sale posts. Not many forums will allow text only and I know google is my friend and we can all search for images on the interweb but surely if a poster is serious about flogging his/her stuff then make the effort to post pics of the actual item.





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    No way.

    It's up to the seller. If you're not happy without a pic you don't have to buy.

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    I think it is good form for the seller to list pictures, but I don't think there should be an obligation to.

    If it did become a rule, each new thread in the Pro Shop would have to be approved by the moderation team before being seen by the rest of the forum, which would create a delay.

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    surely it can't be the small amount of effort required to put pics up that you don't agree with and you are right, I haven't bought because of lack of pics. Just the amount of follow up posts requesting pics is evidence, I believe, that it should be required. Further to that, I'm sure there are heaps of pm's requesting pics as well, just my opinion.





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    So many requests for pics are just pure tyre kicks.

    There are folks on here that have been selling for 5 to 10 years without pics.

    I would also contend that posting pics for a $50 or less item is a PITA.

    It is a bit like ebay really, if you can't decide to buy or not off someone on face value who has been a long term member of the "community", then you probably could be deemed to be too paranoid

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    Quote Originally Posted by oldracer View Post
    surely it can't be the small amount of effort required to put pics up that you don't agree with and you are right, I haven't bought because of lack of pics. Just the amount of follow up posts requesting pics is evidence, I believe, that it should be required. Further to that, I'm sure there are heaps of pm's requesting pics as well, just my opinion.
    It's not about effort or PM's or anything else for me. It's about not forcing a seller to sell things a certain way. The market will sort itself out.

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    Pics will never be mandatory in here.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TheNuclearOne View Post
    Pics will never be mandatory in here.
    guess that is as definitive as it gets......





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    It does make sense to have a picture on a FS thread IMO.

    PM for pics........this makes no sense unless you are hiding something IMO.


    Surely if you can PM someone pics and maybe multiple people pics it is easier to just do it once when you make the thread?

    Also who wants to respond to PM's asking for pics, surely having a pic on the thread will stop Tyre kickers because they wont have to ask for pics.



    If i see something for sale with no pic but I am interested in seeing what "8.5/10 or good condition" looks like I will ask for a pic and waste someones time to then not even consider buying the item if i don't like it. If there is a pic I can make up my mind without a PM and a "Tyre Kick"
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tiezto View Post
    It does make sense to have a picture on a FS thread IMO.

    PM for pics........this makes no sense unless you are hiding something IMO.


    Surely if you can PM someone pics and maybe multiple people pics it is easier to just do it once when you make the thread?

    Also who wants to respond to PM's asking for pics, surely having a pic on the thread will stop Tyre kickers because they wont have to ask for pics.



    If i see something for sale with no pic but I am interested in seeing what "8.5/10 or good condition" looks like I will ask for a pic and waste someones time to then not even consider buying the item if i don't like it. If there is a pic I can make up my mind without a PM and a "Tyre Kick"

    Well said

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    Quote Originally Posted by dannycallaz View Post
    Well said
    There is not a single long term seller on here that will understate the condition.

    My 8 or 8.5 is at least your 9, and I can guarantee most will be the same.

    If you need to see pics that is your right, but more gear changes hand sign unseen due to reputation alone, making it mandatory will mean the forum will lose more than it will gain

    Oh, and it's a moot point anyway, because it won't change

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    I totally understand why people would want pics on FS threads, but i don't understand why it needs to be mandatory.

    A couple of examples would be someone selling something brand new unhit, or just someone selling brand new golf balls.

    If you want pics before you buy and the thread doesn't have pics, don't buy it. Its really simple!

    Why add complexity to something unnecessarily?

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    Because they don't understand forum and the word community, although hopefully Ferrins won't chime in anytime soon

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    If you aren't happy with what the seller is doing, don't buy it.

    This place isn't a business, and doesn't have to operate under the "customer is always right" principle.

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    You're right.




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    My ipad makes it very easy to post pics. Still don't know how to PM pics..

    Not big on technology, and without the ipad, it's camera..download and save pics to the PC..which the wife will see..probably need an email..

    Some members need to keep it simple!!
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    I agree making pictures mandatory isnt the solution. Just to clarify.


    Statistically though and i would suggest this forum would be an example of this, is IF you have a picture of the item you want to sell, it will more likely sell and faster than the same item with no pic.


    example.

    Someone isn't looking to buy a Wedge but sees a picture of yours and thinks WOW that looks awesome and they only want $50. For that price I might give it a go.

    Remember there are plenty of gear wh0res here and a picture is worth a thousand words.


    How many people impulse buy after seeing something? Lots.
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    What's next?

    Include a card with date and username, to stop sellers using google images?
    You don't get me. I'm part of the Union.

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    I know the next guy I will be hesitant to sell to.


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    Quote Originally Posted by oldracer View Post
    guess that is as definitive as it gets......
    Just watch the replies and general feeling. This has been brought up many times and always the same result. The ownership isn't going to go against the vast majority on this one imo, which they never have previously.

    oldracer is great to sell to, i sold him a 3Deep which developed a rattle about 20 hits after he got it and he was an absolute pleasure to deal with thru the issue. Chappy came to the rescue.
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    Quote Originally Posted by backintheswing View Post
    I know the next guy I will be hesitant to sell to.

    I hope you don't mean me, as I am purely trying to suggest ways in which people can maximise their chances of selling an item.
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    perci is the best seller on here.. under prices, and under estimates condition.

    can't believe you guys haven't realised this.

    really unsure what more you guys want...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lagerlover View Post
    perci is the best seller on here.. under prices, and under estimates condition.

    can't believe you guys haven't realised this.

    really unsure what more you guys want...
    Oi!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lagerlover View Post
    perci is the best seller on here.. under prices, and under estimates condition.can't believe you guys haven't realised this.really unsure what more you guys want...
    ^this. It is probably worth taking a back seat and seeing how things work before coming in and telling us all how things should be done?General comment... Not specifically aimed at anyone.
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    Quote Originally Posted by backintheswing View Post
    I know the next guy I will be hesitant to sell to.
    think you already have but never mind






 

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