Forum idea - improved parts for sale mod

[Paulio]

Hey,

As a few of us have quite a few parts that could be of use for other toyspeedians, what about an improved parts for sale mod for people who have more than just 1 off's for sale. Its an effort trying to promote and sell something that is just sitting around, but if one could just list it in a 'current' parts list, I think it could be easier for both the seller and the searcher/browser/buyer.

Santas list is a good example of why we could do with an improvement here.

Of course still keeping the conventional method for more important items, or flick-it-off stuff.

Thoughts?

P

[DeeCee]

careful Paulio, you cuold instigate change that affects the status quo...

[Paulio]

Dont know weather to laugh or worry

Not trying to change anything, just an idea to improve what is here.

[tsoob]

hmm could work, but what about those like me with a 200 item stock list

[Mr.Phreak]

You become a sponsor

[Paulio]

hmm could work, but what about those like me with a 200 item stock list

Wasnt really thinking about the sponsors. You would have a better means of stock list, like a smokin website

This being more for for the users who have toyota specific parts that they dont want to biff, and someone may search for at some stage.
Kind of like the trademe feel, knowing that the lists have a better chance of being current. Old parts for sale posts can be a bit hairy.

[Dell'Orto]

careful Paulio, you cuold instigate change that affects the status quo...

We're always up for suggestions

Paulio - so you mean like having subforums in the FS section for specific bits like TM does?

[Adydas]

Its a PHP code hack and database hack that would basically run a Shop front within the PHPbb code. Here is one example / demo site of the type of software avalible.

http://www.phpca.net/phpBB2/adverts.php

If this is not the Idea thats been put forward please correct me now as this is what i have taken to understand as being the case.

[DeeCee]

careful Paulio, you cuold instigate change that affects the status quo...

We're always up for suggestions

Paulio - so you mean like having subforums in the FS section for specific bits like TM does?

yes i know you are all up for suggestions (and innuendos and other things) but no one seems to act upon said suggestions and there is never a call for comment or opinion on the matters.

Here is a suggestion then: Change the copyright of the site from 2005 to 2009 on the index page.

[celica_xr9145]

i think that would be good, would be much more easier

[Jazza]

My thoughts would be the following.

A database, simply listing the part and the engine code/chassis code it was for. By clicking on it, it takes you to a page with a pic, contact info and or other info about the part (Either a thread, or another part of the database?)

[Paulio]

Its a PHP code hack and database hack that would basically run a Shop front within the PHPbb code. Here is one example / demo site of the type of software avalible.

http://www.phpca.net/phpBB2/adverts.php

If this is not the Idea thats been put forward please correct me now as this is what i have taken to understand as being the case.

Yeah thats the guts of it.

I would use it, I have a few random bits & pieces that I would put in the toyspeed collective parts database haha

Anyone comment on like or dislike of this idea? I mean if it aint gunna get used then there isnt point in trying for it. I should create a poll and let the majority decide its fate.

Some benefits may include:
* Greatly improves searching for parts
* Ability to promote & list all items a user has for sale
* Easier for the seller to manage his/her for sale items?

[Adydas]

careful Paulio, you cuold instigate change that affects the status quo...

We're always up for suggestions

Paulio - so you mean like having subforums in the FS section for specific bits like TM does?

yes i know you are all up for suggestions (and innuendos and other things) but no one seems to act upon said suggestions and there is never a call for comment or opinion on the matters.

Here is a suggestion then: Change the copyright of the site from 2005 to 2009 on the index page.

Were actually allready working on this type of an issue, the problem right now is that were limited on access to being able to edit.. well Anything.

[deaf_rattle]

this is toyspeed not a for sale site.
There are plenty of sites for selling stuff anyway. I doubt there would be many people that only use toyspeed to sell parts.

[jakesae101]

i dont think hes getting at it becomming more of a selling site just a better organised selling section so you can for examble search for parts for sale better like by model or year ect

[levinguy]

with a database comes alot more admin work? you got to remember to keep everything as simple as possible, not just to make it easier to browse but also to manage, at the end of the day this is only a forum. maybe another sub folder/genre/topic (can't remember what to call it right now) for people with a list of things to sell? or people who sell alot on a regular basis

[Adydas]

I see some benefit in a managment point of veiw as the software would manage ads far better than posts with missleading titles that users have to sift over to find goods have been sold prior etc.

It would allow limits im sure on ads posted per user, and abilitys to add photos.

[DeeCee]

Were actually allready working on this type of an issue, the problem right now is that were limited on access to being able to edit.. well Anything.

Well I know some of this already. It just means someone needs to take the bulls by the horn and sort something out. Tangent anyway.. please continue everyone else.

[Paulio]

Some benefits may include:
* Greatly improves searching for parts
* Ability to promote & list all items a user has for sale
* Easier for the seller to manage his/her for sale items?

[Dell'Orto]

Well I know some of this already. It just means someone needs to take the bulls by the horn and sort something out. Tangent anyway.. please continue everyone else.

Do you not perhaps think that we are trying to get something done??? Nothing really happens that quickly when you're dealing with free services