Being held hostage

**Presidente** · 02-26-2011, 03:36 PM

Should not have whined in public.

Last edited by Presidente; 02-26-2011 at 06:49 PM. Reason: Should not have whined in public.

Parallax · 02-26-2011, 03:41 PM

I'm not sure what you're referring to, but isn't posting what you joined for?

**Presidente** · 02-26-2011, 03:59 PM

Not really. Never done a forum before. Was interested in trying to locate a buyer for my K-7 which I am selling in order to get a K-5, but can't post unless I donate. I have no idea if this is effective use of the $20 or if I would be better served to use by a local newspaper ad. No way to know if the forum Marketplace works or not.

Parallax · 02-26-2011, 04:24 PM

A look at the Marketplace Archives should answer your questions as to whether the marketplace works or not. If your local paper will reach a world wide audience for the same $10.00 that we ask for, then that would certainly be a reasonable alternative.

**Presidente** · 02-26-2011, 04:36 PM

Great idea, but could not find an "Archives" menu, just a statistics page that seemed to convey lots of satisfaction, but nothing that was user friendly for beong able to tell what has sold, what the price range was, length of time posted before action. . . Maybe I am just expecting something that is more straight-forward. And I don't know how many times I have to make entries (and what qualifies as a post) before i can send someone a message.

Parallax · 02-26-2011, 04:48 PM

Well, that makes 3 posts so you can now send messages, but you will need to donate $10.00 or more to be able to list your camera for sale.

Toward the bottom of the main index page, right below "Photographic Equipment for sale" and Wanted Items" is "Marketplace Archives" with a "Sold Items" sub-forum.

**Kerrowdown** · 02-26-2011, 05:14 PM

Presidente, please bear in mind that no-one is forcing you to do this, your doing it because you wish to gain.

Tommot1965 · 02-26-2011, 05:25 PM

Originally posted by Presidente

Not really. Never done a forum before. Was interested in trying to locate a buyer for my K-7 which I am selling in order to get a K-5, but can't post unless I donate. I have no idea if this is effective use of the $20 or if I would be better served to use by a local newspaper ad. No way to know if the forum Marketplace works or not.

to be honest mate..Id never buy from a seller in the ,market place with only two or three forum posts. and a joining date thats very recent ..unless a respected member can vouch for the seller....

while on that Topic...the forum market place should be more controlled and not let people with no forum history donate a $20 bill to sell their wares...not saying the OP is shonky...but it does beg the question !!

Parallax · 02-26-2011, 05:48 PM

Shonky? Geez you Brits talk funny. Speak English.

Tommot1965 · 02-26-2011, 05:54 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

Shonky? Geez you Brits talk funny. Speak English.

LOL

sorry mate...perhaps Dodgy..will do...or deceitful......

mind you i though half the world have watched either "Minder" or "Dell Boy?"..

[YT]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IBgk05iL3Y[/YT]

**Presidente** · 02-26-2011, 06:28 PM

Originally posted by Tommot1965

to be honest mate..Id never buy from a seller in the ,market place with only two or three forum posts. and a joining date thats very recent ..unless a respected member can vouch for the seller....

while on that Topic...the forum market place should be more controlled and not let people with no forum history donate a $20 bill to sell their wares...not saying the OP is shonky...but it does beg the question !!

That's something to consider, if readership is suspect of a new member who offers things for sale. Perhaps there is a more' that one should not sell right away, or that one should not trust a newby.

Tommot1965 · 02-26-2011, 08:06 PM

not everyone is the same as me mate..but thats the way I do things online..same with Ebay..if a seller has no feedback..I wont buy from them either...not a reflection on you mate , rather me! and my suspicious nature

**Presidente** · 02-27-2011, 11:41 AM

Originally posted by Tommot1965

not everyone is the same as me mate..but thats the way I do things online..same with Ebay..if a seller has no feedback..I wont buy from them either...not a reflection on you mate , rather me! and my suspicious nature

I understand, now that I notice you're from Australia. I'd probably feel suspicious too if I had to walk around upside down all day ;-}

Bramela · 02-27-2011, 11:48 AM

Hey Jim, not advisable to call a true Aussie a Brit. That don't go down well with real dinky di Aussies down under.

Strewth, mate, the Poms (Brits) and us Aussie have a really friendly rivalry.

Parallax · 02-27-2011, 11:53 AM

Yeah, but if I remember right from another thread, Steve is actually British. (Of course I have been known to get confused)

02-26-2011, 03:36 PM	#1
Presidente Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Smoky Mountains of Tennessee Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 39	Removed by poster Should not have whined in public. Last edited by Presidente; 02-26-2011 at 06:49 PM. Reason: Should not have whined in public.

02-26-2011, 04:48 PM	#6
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Well, that makes 3 posts so you can now send messages, but you will need to donate $10.00 or more to be able to list your camera for sale. Toward the bottom of the main index page, right below "Photographic Equipment for sale" and Wanted Items" is "Marketplace Archives" with a "Sold Items" sub-forum. Last edited by Parallax; 02-26-2011 at 05:00 PM.

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02-26-2011, 03:41 PM	#2
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	I'm not sure what you're referring to, but isn't posting what you joined for?

02-26-2011, 03:59 PM	#3
Presidente Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Smoky Mountains of Tennessee Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 39 Original Poster	Not really. Never done a forum before. Was interested in trying to locate a buyer for my K-7 which I am selling in order to get a K-5, but can't post unless I donate. I have no idea if this is effective use of the $20 or if I would be better served to use by a local newspaper ad. No way to know if the forum Marketplace works or not.

02-26-2011, 04:24 PM	#4
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	A look at the Marketplace Archives should answer your questions as to whether the marketplace works or not. If your local paper will reach a world wide audience for the same $10.00 that we ask for, then that would certainly be a reasonable alternative.

02-26-2011, 04:36 PM	#5
Presidente Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Smoky Mountains of Tennessee Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 39 Original Poster	Great idea, but could not find an "Archives" menu, just a statistics page that seemed to convey lots of satisfaction, but nothing that was user friendly for beong able to tell what has sold, what the price range was, length of time posted before action. . . Maybe I am just expecting something that is more straight-forward. And I don't know how many times I have to make entries (and what qualifies as a post) before i can send someone a message.

02-26-2011, 05:14 PM	#7
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Presidente, please bear in mind that no-one is forcing you to do this, your doing it because you wish to gain.

02-26-2011, 05:25 PM	#8
Tommot1965 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,026	Originally posted by Presidente Not really. Never done a forum before. Was interested in trying to locate a buyer for my K-7 which I am selling in order to get a K-5, but can't post unless I donate. I have no idea if this is effective use of the $20 or if I would be better served to use by a local newspaper ad. No way to know if the forum Marketplace works or not. to be honest mate..Id never buy from a seller in the ,market place with only two or three forum posts. and a joining date thats very recent ..unless a respected member can vouch for the seller.... while on that Topic...the forum market place should be more controlled and not let people with no forum history donate a $20 bill to sell their wares...not saying the OP is shonky...but it does beg the question !!

02-26-2011, 05:48 PM	#9
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Shonky? Geez you Brits talk funny. Speak English.

02-26-2011, 05:54 PM	#10
Tommot1965 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,026	Originally posted by Parallax Shonky? Geez you Brits talk funny. Speak English. LOL sorry mate...perhaps Dodgy..will do...or deceitful...... mind you i though half the world have watched either "Minder" or "Dell Boy?".. [YT]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IBgk05iL3Y[/YT]

02-26-2011, 06:28 PM	#11
Presidente Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Smoky Mountains of Tennessee Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 39 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tommot1965 to be honest mate..Id never buy from a seller in the ,market place with only two or three forum posts. and a joining date thats very recent ..unless a respected member can vouch for the seller.... while on that Topic...the forum market place should be more controlled and not let people with no forum history donate a $20 bill to sell their wares...not saying the OP is shonky...but it does beg the question !! That's something to consider, if readership is suspect of a new member who offers things for sale. Perhaps there is a more' that one should not sell right away, or that one should not trust a newby.

02-26-2011, 08:06 PM	#12
Tommot1965 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,026	not everyone is the same as me mate..but thats the way I do things online..same with Ebay..if a seller has no feedback..I wont buy from them either...not a reflection on you mate , rather me! and my suspicious nature

02-27-2011, 11:41 AM	#13
Presidente Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Smoky Mountains of Tennessee Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 39 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tommot1965 not everyone is the same as me mate..but thats the way I do things online..same with Ebay..if a seller has no feedback..I wont buy from them either...not a reflection on you mate , rather me! and my suspicious nature I understand, now that I notice you're from Australia. I'd probably feel suspicious too if I had to walk around upside down all day ;-}

02-27-2011, 11:48 AM	#14
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284	Hey Jim, not advisable to call a true Aussie a Brit. That don't go down well with real dinky di Aussies down under. Strewth, mate, the Poms (Brits) and us Aussie have a really friendly rivalry.

02-27-2011, 11:53 AM	#15
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Yeah, but if I remember right from another thread, Steve is actually British. (Of course I have been known to get confused)