Beta run of new Classifieds script - feedback please

MMMiles! · October 6th, 2006, 03:08

http://www.airsoftcanada.com/classifieds/

I've just setup a barebones configuration of the new classifieds script. It has many features that are very nice, but also some that I'm a little tepid about.

I haven't modified the layout in any way for now - if we like it on ASC, then I'll consider putting them time in to re-organize it a bit better.

However, in the meantime I'd like to invite anyone to give it a try, and let me know how they find. Ultimately it would replace using the forums for classified ads.

As I see it...

Pros:
Clearly organized ads
Image and price integrated into browsing (visible on list view, makes it easy to see what's for sale).
Maintenance tools (set a time limit for your ad, or click "SOLD" and have it auto-expire once the transaction is completed)
Built-in feedback system
Allows discussion like a normal forum posting
Auctions!

Cons:
Layout is a little yucky (fixable)
No stickied/permanent posts
No way to bump (might be a good thing?)
It's new and everyone hates new things

Give it a try. Serious ads will be kept, joke ads (e.g. "Testicles for sale") are welcome if you want to test the system, but they will be removed, so what we can see what it looks like with some real data.

And let me know what you think.

TrueTGN · October 6th, 2006, 03:18

I like the fact that its automated, unlike the basic topic/post classifieds. Im sure everyone would get used to it after a while.

Goldman · October 6th, 2006, 03:21

FIRST

First add posted. woot.

ILLusion · October 6th, 2006, 05:55

you're no fun, miles. why'd you delete my ad for fresh turds?

Dirty Deeds · October 6th, 2006, 09:22

I like it. Easy, simple and clean.

I just hope people will start to delete their sold items.

ValkXB70 · October 6th, 2006, 10:34

Seemed to work great for me.

Gerkraz · October 6th, 2006, 10:36

It seems okay, but I think that like all things pertaining to the Internets, only time will really tell. I think we'll only be able to tell how good it is once people have really started using it a fair deal, but for now, it seems to be good.

thephenom · October 6th, 2006, 12:24

For auctions, does seller have to honour the final bidding price? (If not reserve is set?)

MMMiles! · October 6th, 2006, 12:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dirty Deeds

I like it. Easy, simple and clean.

I just hope people will start to delete their sold items.

Well this makes it alot easier. I might also disable the permanent posting, so that ads don't survive past 60 days. You've also for the "SOLD" button which makes it easy to tick off your ad and have it auto-delete.

Quote:

Originally Posted by thephenom

For auctions, does seller have to honour the final bidding price? (If not reserve is set?)

That would be the point of an auction - if the seller didn't I would expect to get some negative feedback.

I think reserves are silly, and skew the whole auction process. If there's a minimum price you won't sell below, you should set that as your starting bid - doesn't waste anyone's time, including your own.
Reserves just make it a regular ad, with a chance the seller will get more money. No reserve auction means your item gets market rate, which is the point of an auction: you got the most the market was willing to pay at that time, and you have a guaranteed sale.

deep in the bush · October 6th, 2006, 14:34

I like the layout...simple to read and look at...all the more reason for me to spend more cash on this hobby

BC_K · October 6th, 2006, 15:20

I LOVE IT!!!

outrider · October 6th, 2006, 16:15

Once all the ads are moved over I think it will be perfect. I like the Condition and Price fields.

aZn_triXta07 · October 6th, 2006, 16:55

It's simply amazing!!! Did you hear that!?!? AMAZINGGGGGG!!!! However it may be a bummer for those on 56k, it'll take them too long to load all the thumbnails XD

Moderate · October 6th, 2006, 19:53

I'm winning a plane for 10 billion dollars.

Layout is great, except for where you bid...it took me about 30 seconds to find out where that was. Perhaps having it bold IMPACT or at the top or bottom rather than in the middle in small font.

Other than that it looks great, but will there be charges similar to e-bay? i.e. pay $0.60 cents to post an ad or ads with lots of pictures, fancy font, etc.

MMMiles! · October 6th, 2006, 20:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by moderatesniper

I'm winning a plane for 10 billion dollars.

Layout is great, except for where you bid...it took me about 30 seconds to find out where that was. Perhaps having it bold IMPACT or at the top or bottom rather than in the middle in small font.

Other than that it looks great, but will there be charges similar to e-bay? i.e. pay $0.60 cents to post an ad or ads with lots of pictures, fancy font, etc.

I don't really want to bother with that, I'd prefer to keep the classifieds as busy as possible and open to everyone.

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October 6th, 2006, 03:08	#1
MMMiles! Part man, part machine Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto, Ontario	Beta run of new Classifieds script - feedback please http://www.airsoftcanada.com/classifieds/ I've just setup a barebones configuration of the new classifieds script. It has many features that are very nice, but also some that I'm a little tepid about. I haven't modified the layout in any way for now - if we like it on ASC, then I'll consider putting them time in to re-organize it a bit better. However, in the meantime I'd like to invite anyone to give it a try, and let me know how they find. Ultimately it would replace using the forums for classified ads. As I see it... Pros: Clearly organized ads Image and price integrated into browsing (visible on list view, makes it easy to see what's for sale). Maintenance tools (set a time limit for your ad, or click "SOLD" and have it auto-expire once the transaction is completed) Built-in feedback system Allows discussion like a normal forum posting Auctions! Cons: Layout is a little yucky (fixable) No stickied/permanent posts No way to bump (might be a good thing?) It's new and everyone hates new things Give it a try. Serious ads will be kept, joke ads (e.g. "Testicles for sale") are welcome if you want to test the system, but they will be removed, so what we can see what it looks like with some real data. And let me know what you think.

October 6th, 2006, 03:18	#2
TrueTGN Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Brantford, ON	I like the fact that its automated, unlike the basic topic/post classifieds. Im sure everyone would get used to it after a while. __________________ www.jeepcentral.ca

October 6th, 2006, 03:21	#3
Goldman Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto	FIRST First add posted. woot. __________________ Maybe you'll find someone else to help you. Maybe black mesa... THAT WAS A JOKE, ha ha, fat chance. My Buy/Sell 1337ness rating

October 6th, 2006, 05:55	#4
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	you're no fun, miles. why'd you delete my ad for fresh turds? __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

October 6th, 2006, 09:22	#5
Dirty Deeds Trader rating Join Date: May 2004 Location: Montreal	I like it. Easy, simple and clean. I just hope people will start to delete their sold items. __________________ Team Bad Karma(BK-09) CAUTION: Evil Genius at Work Those that wear the "Tin Foil Hat" stand on guard for thee. All others stand on guard for themselves.

October 6th, 2006, 10:34	#6
ValkXB70 Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Winnipeg MB	Seemed to work great for me.

October 6th, 2006, 10:36	#7
Gerkraz Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland	It seems okay, but I think that like all things pertaining to the Internets, only time will really tell. I think we'll only be able to tell how good it is once people have really started using it a fair deal, but for now, it seems to be good.

October 6th, 2006, 12:24	#8
thephenom Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toronto	For auctions, does seller have to honour the final bidding price? (If not reserve is set?)

October 6th, 2006, 14:34	#10
deep in the bush Monkey with a Gun Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Barrie	very nice work I like the layout...simple to read and look at...all the more reason for me to spend more cash on this hobby __________________ "Anyone who has the power to make you believe absurdities has the power to make you commit injustices." Voltaire AV for Barrie, Orillia, Innisfil, Bradford Region - pm me if you need AV'd I'm the Barrie Bastard. http://www.bbbastard.com/ Cheese is good.

October 6th, 2006, 15:20	#11
BC_K Banned Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2004	I LOVE IT!!!

October 6th, 2006, 16:15	#12
outrider Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Regina	Once all the ads are moved over I think it will be perfect. I like the Condition and Price fields. __________________

October 6th, 2006, 16:55	#13
aZn_triXta07 Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Toronto, Ontario	It's simply amazing!!! Did you hear that!?!? AMAZINGGGGGG!!!! However it may be a bummer for those on 56k, it'll take them too long to load all the thumbnails XD

October 6th, 2006, 19:53	#14
Moderate Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Under a Bridge	I'm winning a plane for 10 billion dollars. Layout is great, except for where you bid...it took me about 30 seconds to find out where that was. Perhaps having it bold IMPACT or at the top or bottom rather than in the middle in small font. Other than that it looks great, but will there be charges similar to e-bay? i.e. pay $0.60 cents to post an ad or ads with lots of pictures, fancy font, etc.

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