Your Thoughts on the Classifieds Section needed

administrator · 02-22-2008, 01:15 PM

We have noticed a bunch of links to eBay ads being listed in our classifieds. Would you prefer a seperate section for Internet Auction Ads or do you like to have those auctions listed with all of the private items for sale?

TrentAustin · 02-22-2008, 01:28 PM

I think an "ebay" category would be nice to filter out some of the auctions.

The thing that bugs me a bit are the ads that have been up for some time and items that most probably have already been sold.

administrator · 02-22-2008, 01:31 PM

I'm going to fix that Trent. We are going to have a 30 day time limit on all ads and then maybe limit "auction ads" to 12 days. Thanks

Mike

Jimi Michiel · 02-22-2008, 01:44 PM

Mike-

How exactly do "TM Featured Ads" work? I thought that's what I was paying my 2 dollars for when I clicked "highlighted" in my posting. Some of the ads on there are months old. Maybe you could charge a couple extra bucks to be a featured ad. Overall, I like the TM Classifieds. Although I'll like it a lot better after my E3L and Bach/Larson Conversion sell

-Jimi

administrator · 02-22-2008, 01:54 PM

Hi Jimi,

Sorry for any confusion there. All ads that include an image have a shot of appearing on the forum index "featured ads". I guess that should be named "random ads" Ads that appear in that section are pulled at random from those that have images. no image = no shot of appearing on the forum index

If you go under Eb trumpets you will notice your ad is both highlighted and bold (that is what you paid for) It stands out more. Just like if you were to pay for those options on eBay

To place an ad in our classifieds is always free. When we first used this software we had the ability to bold and highlight free as well. We noticed everyone was doing it and it made the classifieds look like a mess and nothing stood out. We decided to set it up so that it is $1 to bold and $1 to hgihlight. Things look a lot better now because not everyone wants to do it. Those who do choose to pay $1 might notice higher click throughs because their ad is more eye catching.

Thanks,

Mike

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Originally Posted by Jimi Michiel

Mike-

How exactly do "TM Featured Ads" work? I thought that's what I was paying my 2 dollars for when I clicked "highlighted" in my posting. Some of the ads on there are months old. Maybe you could charge a couple extra bucks to be a featured ad. Overall, I like the TM Classifieds. Although I'll like it a lot better after my E3L and Bach/Larson Conversion sell

-Jimi

Firestas'1 · 02-22-2008, 02:14 PM

I think a seperate area for auctions would be good. Time limits on ads is a good idea as well.

tatakata · 02-22-2008, 03:22 PM

can we get rid of the amazing leadpipe swab ad. its been on forever and I'm tired of seeing it quite frankly.

bigtiny · 02-22-2008, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by administrator

We have noticed a bunch of links to eBay ads being listed in our classifieds. Would you prefer a seperate section for Internet Auction Ads or do you like to have those auctions listed with all of the private items for sale?

I think the filtering or removal of ebay ads is a plus. I HATE it when I go to classifieds (anywhere) and see an ad for an item that's a reference to an ebay auction. I never buy anything from ebay....can't stand it, so these ads are just a waste of time for me.....but hey, I'm weird! =

bigtiny

JustinSmith · 02-22-2008, 06:58 PM

I agree. I think we can warrant a separate internet auction section in the marketplace.

Toobz · 02-22-2008, 08:41 PM

Another vote for the auction listing being seperate.

Also, for all regular ads . I would like to see a price !
No more Best Offers , or ????
If they want to fish for the best offer, have them go to Ebay or other auction sites.
I want to know how much the item is. I don't think that's asking too much.

02-22-2008, 01:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
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02-22-2008, 01:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
TrentAustin Forte User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Boston, MA Brand: they have brand names? ;) Posts: 1,333	Re: Your Thoughts on the Classifieds Section needed I think an "ebay" category would be nice to filter out some of the auctions. The thing that bugs me a bit are the ads that have been up for some time and items that most probably have already been sold.
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administrator Administrator Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 972	Re: Your Thoughts on the Classifieds Section needed I'm going to fix that Trent. We are going to have a 30 day time limit on all ads and then maybe limit "auction ads" to 12 days. Thanks Mike
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02-22-2008, 01:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jimi Michiel Forte User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MN/NY/TX Brand: Monette Posts: 1,643	Re: Your Thoughts on the Classifieds Section needed Mike- How exactly do "TM Featured Ads" work? I thought that's what I was paying my 2 dollars for when I clicked "highlighted" in my posting. Some of the ads on there are months old. Maybe you could charge a couple extra bucks to be a featured ad. Overall, I like the TM Classifieds. Although I'll like it a lot better after my E3L and Bach/Larson Conversion sell -Jimi
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Firestas'1 Piano User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Jersey Brand: Bach Posts: 341	Re: Your Thoughts on the Classifieds Section needed I think a seperate area for auctions would be good. Time limits on ads is a good idea as well.
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tatakata Mezzo Forte User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 907	Re: Your Thoughts on the Classifieds Section needed can we get rid of the amazing leadpipe swab ad. its been on forever and I'm tired of seeing it quite frankly.
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JustinSmith Pianissimo User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC, in Europe for summer Posts: 235	Re: Your Thoughts on the Classifieds Section needed I agree. I think we can warrant a separate internet auction section in the marketplace.
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Toobz Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Prescott Valley , AZ Posts: 502	Re: Your Thoughts on the Classifieds Section needed Another vote for the auction listing being seperate. Also, for all regular ads . I would like to see a *price* ! No more *Best Offers* , or ???? If they want to fish for the best offer, have them go to Ebay or other auction sites. I want to know how much the item is. I don't think that's asking too much. Last edited by Toobz : 02-22-2008 at 08:43 PM.
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