I recently posted a sale thread with multiple lots. Maybe I underpriced everything, because everything sold in less than 24 hours.
But here’s the point: Several people lamented that they weren’t logged in when the sale was posted, and missed out on items they badly wanted.
Other times, you see people posting Wanted ads for months. Then a seller posts the exact item that person has been begging for, and someone else scoops it up.
Such is life... What can you do... Happens all the time... Gotta stay on top of things... Right? Right. Or, maybe it doesn't have to be that way.
The idea I had was a Wishlist thread. Members would post just once to establish their list of items they are seriously looking for. Each person could edit their post when their needs change.
Sellers could then search that specific thread before posting sales, and contact the Wishlister first before selling. It would not be obligatory, but it would be a nice courtesy for buyers. And sellers might make quicker sales.
I often do searches before selling to see what the going rates are, etc., and occasionally have found buyers directly this way without having to post a Sale thread. But it’s easy to miss requests.
Anyone think this would work? Totally unnecessary? Law of the jungle—he who dibs first wins? Just a thought, mainly arising from the regrets of those who missed out on my own sale thread.
But here’s the point: Several people lamented that they weren’t logged in when the sale was posted, and missed out on items they badly wanted.
Other times, you see people posting Wanted ads for months. Then a seller posts the exact item that person has been begging for, and someone else scoops it up.
Such is life... What can you do... Happens all the time... Gotta stay on top of things... Right? Right. Or, maybe it doesn't have to be that way.
The idea I had was a Wishlist thread. Members would post just once to establish their list of items they are seriously looking for. Each person could edit their post when their needs change.
Sellers could then search that specific thread before posting sales, and contact the Wishlister first before selling. It would not be obligatory, but it would be a nice courtesy for buyers. And sellers might make quicker sales.
I often do searches before selling to see what the going rates are, etc., and occasionally have found buyers directly this way without having to post a Sale thread. But it’s easy to miss requests.
Anyone think this would work? Totally unnecessary? Law of the jungle—he who dibs first wins? Just a thought, mainly arising from the regrets of those who missed out on my own sale thread.