GLWS.........GGrrrrrrrr

[stealthwolf]

That was an overexaggerated example but can be applied to other things. Sometimes it may be difficult to guage the value of something.

[joesgti]

i also reply with glws if its a mate, as a free bump. dont do it very often but it keeps it at the top. There was a post today that i nearly commented on about some std gti breaks that were over priced but i didnt mention it as its just rude. 

[vRS Carl]

I don't want to buy the treadmill as I think it's overpriced by about £50 but GLWS  

Your wife posted pics up of your ever growing beer belly since marriage. that £50 is worth every extra penny.    

That's strange. She know's i don't drink so it would have to be a Diet Coke Belly

[QD MBE]

Was it an Edition 30 version?  Should have been in white................

[DaveB@Vagbremtechnic]

QD EXACTLY!!

In one unwelcome thoughtless post, any chance of that item selling has been sh1tcanned!

[LouCyffer]

I agree with Dave. For sale threads should be locked. If you truly think there's an issue with overpricing, it's more polite to pm the seller.

If he takes issue, it doesn't descend into posted flaming like I've seen. Worst that happens is a few rude pms. Plus if the buyer does agreee, a quick 'edit' or 'price drop' is all it takes. It's annoying to have to trawl through 2 pages of 'glws' to find that the item was sold 3 hours ago.

Keep the for sale thread tidy!

Rant over, I'll get my coat....

[edd666999]

if i see an item over priced i will pm the seller with a link showing the same item cheaper. id never put it in a post!

[swf7y]

i also reply with glws if its a mate, as a free bump. dont do it very often but it keeps it at the top. There was a post today that i nearly commented on about some std gti breaks that were over priced but i didnt mention it as its just rude. 

You just did 

[Betty02]

The only problem I can see with locking threads is people being in-undated with PM's of the same thing saying "Will this fit my...." whilst if this was just in a thread at least that way people can read the replies and see without the need to ask again.

When I see a locked thread in the for sale section my instant reaction is that the item has already been sold so the thread has been locked.

GLWS doesn't seam too bad, I've used it a few times, never actually just posted it always put it on the end of a question or something.

I can just see it creating more hassle then is really needed of needing to repeat yourself and empty your inbox a lot?

Just my two-pence!

[RedRobin]

The only problem I can see with locking threads is people being in-undated with PM's of the same thing saying "Will this fit my...." whilst if this was just in a thread at least that way people can read the replies and see without the need to ask again.

When I see a locked thread in the for sale section my instant reaction is that the item has already been sold so the thread has been locked.

GLWS doesn't seam too bad, I've used it a few times, never actually just posted it always put it on the end of a question or something.

I can just see it creating more hassle then is really needed of needing to repeat yourself and empty your inbox a lot?

....I totally agree, and also with stealth's post.

Also by keeping it public it keeps both buyer and seller more 'honest' and fair - Everyone can see what's going on.

"GLWS" is only okay if it's like a smiley on the end of something useful to the thread being said.

Too many PM's is a nuisance - I wish that some folks would ask me questions in public rather than by PM, though it depends on the question. I'm talking about questions which can benefit lots of people on the forum by being public.

I'm actually put off being interested in items sold only via PM.

@ DaveB:
If you're like this at 40yo what are you going to be like at 50? 

[ub7rm]

Taking a shot at someones price in the open is bad form.  The market will soon dictate its worth.  I recently sold an item via the forum and I think the questions people asked 'in the open' added clarity as there was maybe points that I hadn't clarified enough.  Other members added their knowledge of the product which was also welcome and something of an endorsement.

I think it boils down to 'if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all' when it comes to adding comments to another persons sale thread.

I had never considered that GLWTS would be anything other than genuine but I guess the point of this is that some are using it in a facetious way?  Deff bad form.

[keith]

I can see both points, locking the thread can be obtrusive and could lead to scammers as everything is done behind closed doors where as in the open someone may smell a rat and alert other posters as these scammers will operate on other forums as well.
flip side I had a member here comment on something i was selling and within 1hour 3 buyers pulled out. I will only comment on something i have interest in buying and where i know the price guide first hand. Feeler threads are just a waste of web space.

[RedRobin]

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I will comment in order to help. For example: Someone posts they want item X in the Wanted section and someone else posts they have an item X in For Sale, so I inform each of the other. It's surprising how many folks don't connect without some help.

I think it's also helpful to a seller if I am able to add info or a link to more info about what he/she is offering for sale. Also, to correct some info. But never to suggest the item could be bought cheaper elsewhere.

I feel strongly that For Sale and Wanted threads should be left open by default. The author can always lock their thread and invite PM's if they prefer that option, whereas it doesn't work the other way around.

[stealthwolf]

Maybe some kind of warning or something might be appropriate. Eg do not post in a For Sale  thread unless you:

- are interested in buying the product
- have some questions you wish to ask about the product/seller eg location
- have some positive information eg you bought the same item and love it
- have useful negative information eg suitable for certain models or need for further equipment

Anything else eg online shop is cheaper, I paid £10 for brand new, GLWS etc gets deleted and generates a warning. Three warnings and you're out ie banned from the entire forum and subforums for a period of say three months. Harsh enough to ensure you don't reoffend. No so harsh that it drives away members.

Note: this doesn't stop people PMing potential buyers to dissuade them from buying. Also means more regulation of the For Sale section and therefore more work for the moderators.