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Adam · 10-28-2009, 04:48 AM

Originally posted by saien

An big Aussie forum has a system of attaching prefixes in the marketplace which works really well. Maybe something similar could be used here? Just short ones like [US], [EU], [AU], [WW]? I think it would be really useful too but of course it's all up to you and you must be very busy already

That's actually not such a bad idea, but it will require some extra coding, just like our recent feedback changes did. So, even if I were to approach the problem with that solution, it would take a good hour or so to implement.

**rparmar** · 10-28-2009, 04:57 AM

Originally posted by saien

An big Aussie forum has a system of attaching prefixes in the marketplace which works really well. Maybe something similar could be used here? Just short ones like [US], [EU], [AU], [WW]?

Only problem with that system is what does it really mean? If I have a lens for sale in the EU but it is available WW, both facts are of note, since a buyer in EU will get it for less shipping than normally expected from a USA sale.

Adam · 10-28-2009, 05:00 AM

It would indicate any possible shipping restrictions; if there were none, no tag would appear.

lithos · 10-28-2009, 06:39 AM

Originally posted by rparmar

Only problem with that system is what does it really mean? If I have a lens for sale in the EU but it is available WW, both facts are of note, since a buyer in EU will get it for less shipping than normally expected from a USA sale.

Yes, but shipping cost's less important than knowing if the seller will actually ship the thing to you in the first place. If we only get to put in one code, I think that's it.

Besides, nine times out of ten, people list flat fees for shipping, as they've worked it out before posting. It then effectively becomes part of the price.

Destinations in the title would save clicking through all the threads, which is why I usually stay out of the marketplace. It's just too tedious, and in some cases, infuriating, especially if the seller starts whining about not moving something.

Something similar to the internet country codes, but more regionalised. OC, US, EU, AS, NA, SA.

**Ash** · 10-28-2009, 03:49 PM

Agreed with this idea.
No big deal if we have to click into the thread to know where the item is, but at least knowing it's a worldwide ship means we can decide whether to look into it or not.

**rparmar** · 10-28-2009, 04:46 PM

Originally posted by Adam

It would indicate any possible shipping restrictions; if there were none, no tag would appear.

Cool. I have some items for sale soon (unfortunately) so I'll bear this in mind.

Adam · 10-28-2009, 06:22 PM

After much intense calculation, I've decided to go with my original idea of simply moving up the shipping destinations field so that it's visible in thread hover text; it's now been implemented.

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10-28-2009, 04:48 AM	#16
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608 Original Poster	Originally posted by saien An big Aussie forum has a system of attaching prefixes in the marketplace which works really well. Maybe something similar could be used here? Just short ones like [US], [EU], [AU], [WW]? I think it would be really useful too but of course it's all up to you and you must be very busy already That's actually not such a bad idea, but it will require some extra coding, just like our recent feedback changes did. So, even if I were to approach the problem with that solution, it would take a good hour or so to implement.

10-28-2009, 04:57 AM	#17
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823	Originally posted by saien An big Aussie forum has a system of attaching prefixes in the marketplace which works really well. Maybe something similar could be used here? Just short ones like [US], [EU], [AU], [WW]? Only problem with that system is what does it really mean? If I have a lens for sale in the EU but it is available WW, both facts are of note, since a buyer in EU will get it for less shipping than normally expected from a USA sale.

10-28-2009, 05:00 AM	#18
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608 Original Poster	It would indicate any possible shipping restrictions; if there were none, no tag would appear.

10-28-2009, 06:39 AM	#19
lithos Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brisbane, QLD, AUS Posts: 3,261	Originally posted by rparmar Only problem with that system is what does it really mean? If I have a lens for sale in the EU but it is available WW, both facts are of note, since a buyer in EU will get it for less shipping than normally expected from a USA sale. Yes, but shipping cost's less important than knowing if the seller will actually ship the thing to you in the first place. If we only get to put in one code, I think that's it. Besides, nine times out of ten, people list flat fees for shipping, as they've worked it out before posting. It then effectively becomes part of the price. Destinations in the title would save clicking through all the threads, which is why I usually stay out of the marketplace. It's just too tedious, and in some cases, infuriating, especially if the seller starts whining about not moving something. Something similar to the internet country codes, but more regionalised. OC, US, EU, AS, NA, SA.

10-28-2009, 03:49 PM	#20
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Agreed with this idea. No big deal if we have to click into the thread to know where the item is, but at least knowing it's a worldwide ship means we can decide whether to look into it or not.

10-28-2009, 04:46 PM	#21
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823	Originally posted by Adam It would indicate any possible shipping restrictions; if there were none, no tag would appear. Cool. I have some items for sale soon (unfortunately) so I'll bear this in mind.

10-28-2009, 06:22 PM	#22
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608 Original Poster	After much intense calculation, I've decided to go with my original idea of simply moving up the shipping destinations field so that it's visible in thread hover text; it's now been implemented. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers: