permabull Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 Before I start, a disclaimer: I'm not referring to any sales posts or members in particular, just trying to hear people's opinions on this. I would be interested to know why sellers remove the price from their sales posts after the item has sold. Leaving the price in would serve as a good rough guide for people looking to sell or buy in the future wouldn't it? What's wrong with just marking the item SOLD? Unless I'm missing something I don't see how it benefits anyone. Your thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 If i'm not mistaken it's not allowed to remove the actual price after the sale has taken place. The same goes for picture of the watch that's sold. Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheaton26 Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 i totally agree ... the price should be left for future reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky1012 Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 I thought had been agreed some time ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheaton26 Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 yes. but for some reason, sellers still replace the price with the word "sold" in their description. a pet peeve of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrboombasteke Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 At one point, didn't the rules allow for this? At any rate, this is clearly no longer the case and I tend to agree with the OP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 NO, the Rules Never allowed this and quite frankly, it is becoming all too common lately, even by some long time members who should know better, At one point we had it so that you couldn't edit a sales post once created. People complained about this but as soon as we can get that functionality back - it will be back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheaton26 Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 i would hate not being able to edit my sales posts. so i really hope rwg doesn't take that step back. or at least make edits available to senior members with at least 1,000 posts or something. my $0.02. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 i would hate not being able to edit my sales posts. so i really hope rwg doesn't take that step back. or at least make edits available to senior members with at least 1,000 posts or something. my $0.02. +1 It irks me so much to see an edited post. I really wanted to see the selling price and photos. A lot of times its to do research about a particular watch i want to buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 @wheaton26 if there is a viable reason for a sales post to be edited then a mod will do it, other than that we have very strong reasons why we do not want these sales altered after the sale. If anyone see's this happen we ask that they alert a mod or Co-Admin. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastrmindalliance Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 I couldn't agree more and am all for remove editing from original sales posts. I think it's even an ethicial decision to leave it intact. Isn't the purpose of a forum to share information? Withholding info deliberately is just poor form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
concepta Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 I DID actually edit my sales threads! I was not aware at that time this was not allowed and i was lazy enough to not correct it when it was brought up ..my mistake that now has been corrected. On the question from the OP..why people edit? Can´t say...i myself had no specific reason..just was easier and also more clear that the watch/part was indeed sold. Other foras have a good solution! You can mark threads as sold without editing anything..maybe we should look this over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Nothing stopping anyone to adding SOLD What we don't like is the removal of prices and pic's, the reasons should be obvious. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Nothing stopping anyone to adding SOLD What we don't like is the removal of prices and pic's, the reasons should be obvious. Ken +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 We have evaluated other Forum software that does have the nice features of marking items sold but in the end, we felt we had a more robust forum by sticking with what we have. I think our Uptime has proved we made the right choice I always go back and edit the title to say SOLD: PAM XXX from the starting FS: PAM XXX Simple and the history is there yet when searching the sales threads it makes it clear this one is sold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sul Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 I usually use cross off method, if watch is sold, I will add : sold and cross off text, text will look like this: I usually use cross off method, if watch is sold, I will add : sold and cross off text, text will look like this: No point delete price IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 As dluddy has already stated, adding "Sold" to the Topic Title is perfectly ok... Now my thoughts on the subjects here... First, why we have the rule to begin with... It ties right into our core philosophy - protecting our membership... If a dispute arises between seller and buyer on condition and/or parts & movement there is a record of what was originally described... For sellers to not take the time to read the rules which you HAVE TO SEE when you open a new topic field in the sales forum and then follow them is becoming extremely frustrating... We have never had to play hardball here with the rules but it's becoming clear to us as a team that we're being taking advantage of... I've had to address a half dozen senior members in the last week alone... Comments like this are becoming all to common: "i was lazy enough to not correct it when it was brought up"... Really? So... At the end of the day, it's a pretty easy place to do business... Sellers mind a few rules, buyers practice good due diligence... Mod Team drinks Toddy's by the pool and surfs the forum on 60' plasmas... While being massaged by naked ladies from south America... You do your part and we'll do ours... Double T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 I seem to be reporting more and more of these incorrectly edited sales posts than ever lately, I will continue to do so regardless of the seller..... I just don't understand the reasoning to remove any info, seems dishonest, like there is something to hide..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Mod Team drinks Toddy's by the pool and surfs the forum on 60' plasmas... While being massaged by naked ladies from south America... You do your part and we'll do ours... Double T :thumbsupsmileyanim: :thumbsupsmileyanim: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w0lf Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 if you sell the watch for less than list and leave the original price you're not telling the truth, but if you adjust every discounted piece after the sale people will lowball even more on your other sales. are we really having some kind of a valid issue here related to people removing the price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 if you sell the watch for less than list and leave the original price you're not telling the truth, but if you adjust every discounted piece after the sale people will lowball even more on your other sales. are we really having some kind of a valid issue here related to people removing the price? Yes, because it is against the rules Ever seen this? $600 pretty simple...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 if you sell the watch for less than list and leave the original price you're not telling the truth, but if you adjust every discounted piece after the sale people will lowball even more on your other sales. are we really having some kind of a valid issue here related to people removing the price? Yes, We do not want sales posts modified, so that if a dispute arises, ALL the pertinent facts are available to view. This is becoming pretty silly. We DO have the ability to make the posts so they cannot be edited in any way. We have left this off, as a number of members have wanted to be able to edit other parts of their posts. However if people persist, we will simply make post editing unavailable. And then everyone will get pissed off....for being "controlled", when all we are asking is that a rule is not broken. STOP - READ THESE RULES BEFORE YOU PROCEED WITH YOUR LISTINGYou have to be a supporting member to list any item for sale on RWGYour Sale should have a complete description of the ItemCondition of the Item should be clearly statedShipping payment and instructions clearly statedPictures & Prices are mandatoryAny & all special terms must be clearly posted in the sale (payment methods, post count, membership length or status, etc...)Your listing cannot be edited after it's posted - ALL pictures and description must not be deleted or changed in both your original post and the Topic Title Any questions about these rules should be addressed prior to the listingViolation of these rules will result in your privilege to sell on this forum being suspendedSales with a value of $1500 or above has to be approved by the admin team. Please read our High Values Sales RulesThanks - The RWG Team~ There have been 2 trading areas lost recently, due to members not complying with board rules. If you want further limits put on the way the board operates....just keep ignoring the rules....Simple really! Offshore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w0lf Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 MP- I'm not disputing the fact that it's a rule but since we're having this discussion already, how does crossing out the price help me in my above mentioned scenario? Moreover, have you ever tried asking the buyer if the price should stay? I did for a while and not one person wanted to price to show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 For those members that delete the price and replace it with Sold, what are your reasons? It seems obvious why you shouldn't do it....as there are so many reasons it needs to be there after the sale. But why do they do it? I really want to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 If the watch sells for less under PM negotiations you are under no obligation to post the final selling price, just don't remove anything from the original sales listing, I really don't get how that is so hard to understand? If you want to add the final selling price to the sale you can if you want, totally up to you.... Does receiving a low ball offer really mean you have to sell it to that person? You are somehow forced to sell the watch, even if you don't want too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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