Author Topic: Ok guys, get your auction paddles ready... (New Auction House) (Read 7995 times)

Wayne · « **on:** June 23, 2009, 04:32:59 PM »

Since the Classifieds section was meeting with very limited success, I made the executive decision to try something completely different.

Specifically, I thought it'd be a more fun thing to go auction-style. Since you guys are all used to buying and selling on e-Bay, allow me to present...

VBay -- the Amiga.org auction house
URL : http://www.amiga.org/forums/vbay.php

Please note that the classifieds page is still there, and still free at http://www.amiga.org/forums/classifieds.php to bring you the best way to both sell, auction, and buy your Amiga gear.

Hope it helps, and good luck..

Wayne

djbase · « **Reply #1 on:** June 23, 2009, 05:00:59 PM »

Nice, is there an option to have more inputs for shipping costs (like for Europe, Asia, America, Africa)? Not sure for other countries but I would have 3 options in my case, domestic, europe and world but I can only set 2 of them.

Wayne · « **Reply #2 on:** June 23, 2009, 05:05:58 PM »

Quote from: DJBase;513084

Nice, is there an option to have more inputs for shipping costs (like for Europe, Asia, America, Africa)? Not sure for other countries but I would have 3 options in my case, domestic, europe and world but I can only set 2 of them.

I'll look, but unfortunately it might only take the two options. You should specify that stuff in the description as well, just to be clear on it.

Wayne

Methuselas · « **Reply #3 on:** June 23, 2009, 06:37:30 PM »

Quite cool, Wayne. It's nice to have a new auction site, other than Ebay. Maybe we'll get more usage on here, instead of there.

Wayne · « **Reply #4 on:** June 23, 2009, 06:43:24 PM »

Think maybe I ought to open it up to more than just Amiga stuff? I do have a complete garage full of crap to clear out...

Methuselas · « **Reply #5 on:** June 23, 2009, 07:06:10 PM »

Quote from: Wayne;513101

Think maybe I ought to open it up to more than just Amiga stuff? I do have a complete garage full of crap to clear out...

It's your site, Sir. You do what you feel is right or necessary.

tonyyeb · « **Reply #6 on:** June 23, 2009, 07:14:29 PM »

Just popped some zip sticks on there. Would be nice to have other currencies too but hey..... THIS AUCTION SERVICE IS FREE!!!!!

Wayne · « **Reply #7 on:** June 23, 2009, 07:33:49 PM »

@tony,

You might actually want to describe the memory sticks, rather than just saying "zip sticks". How many, what size, working condition, etc.. Maybe even a picture? that's kinda what it's all for..

Wayne

tonyyeb · « **Reply #8 on:** June 23, 2009, 07:35:16 PM »

Hi Wayne, they are joysticks not memory. I guess I can edit the description.

EDIT

Changed the description... can't change the title though.

Dragster · « **Reply #9 on:** June 23, 2009, 08:10:38 PM »

I don't think this aution style marketplace here is a good idea, there's ebay for that, I think this goes against good-intended people willing to trade/sell/buy amiga items for reasonable prices in a first-offer gets it basis...

Just my $0.02

Cheers,

Dragster

Wayne · « **Reply #10 on:** June 23, 2009, 08:17:11 PM »

sigh.

This is a perfect example of "can't please everyone". Even if Bill McEwen appeared out of the holy cloud handing out blessed complete systems, someone would bitch about it not including all the software ever made.

ElPolloDiabl · « **Reply #11 on:** June 23, 2009, 08:25:41 PM »

@Wayne,

I like the auction site, but are you a licensed auctioneer? Do you need a license or something?

Dragster · « **Reply #12 on:** June 23, 2009, 08:40:10 PM »

Quote from: Wayne;513122

sigh.

This is a perfect example of "can't please everyone". Even if Bill McEwen appeared out of the holy cloud handing out blessed complete systems, someone would bitch about it not including all the software ever made.

Well, I don't think I'm the only one. I just said I don't think it's a good idea, I never said remove it, I hate it, etc. I don't like/do that kind of "bitching"... I'm pretty sure there's other people in this site sharing my opinion but they probably won't even bother to comment on this. I just think the nature of auctions makes items *sometimes* sell way overpriced which goes against reasonable dealing between fellow amigans "my trash is your treasure"...

Sorry Wayne, I didn't meant it like that.

Cheers...

Dragster

Wayne · « **Reply #13 on:** June 23, 2009, 08:42:43 PM »

I didn't take it personally. I'm just flustered at the whole "can't please everyone" aspect of running this site. I wish I knew who nailed it when they said "being an Amiga webmaster isn't about pleasing everyone, it's about pissing off as few people as possible".

Besides, someone would have to actually participate in an auction for any of this to matter.

Wayne

Wayne · « **Reply #14 on:** June 23, 2009, 08:57:40 PM »

I'd joke about "did I mention how much I hate you all" but you might not get the Eric Cartman impersonation through a forum post.

The Classifieds tab is now "Buy / Sell" and leads to both the auctions, and the classified pages.

"I hate you guys"...

Wayne