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F Bill Flatfender Master Offline Posts: 1395 Location: ???? Joined: 12/02/10 Gender:	Question for 3A page members about classifieds... 04/17/13 at 16:09:44	Print Post
	Hey guys....the admins are discussing a couple of possible changes to the classified section and would like some member input.. We are thinking of aging out and deleting old posts after a certain date....like after 30 days of no activity, or more, to get the old ads that are no longer relevant off the board. One thought is get rid of the clutter, an opposing thought is that old ads can be used to research current values of parts and pieces one has to sell. What do you guys think?? Also we are considering adding an off topic for sale board...for things like the 91 Suburban I need to sell or my opd escort truck, or that Coleman lantern you have sitting around. Would you guys use an off topic for sale board at all? Thanks for any input from your admin team, and thanks to the other admins for helping out and all the new and good ideas.

	Owner of the world famous?? Pintojeep 3A and one yet to be named stock project 3A. Based in central TX and upstate NY.
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Gunslinger Flatfender Master Owner Member 2012 Offline Cj3a, M38A1, Posts: 942 Location: Minneapolis Joined: 02/06/11 Gender:	Re: Question for 3A page members about classifieds Reply #1 - 04/18/13 at 00:12:22	Print Post
	Hey Bill, I like both of those ideas, not sure if we can do this, but what if we auto deleted all posts that did not sell and kept all posts that were properly updated with a sold notification, that way we could still do the research, but the data base would have hard value data rather than asking price. As far as the non related for sale, I think an expiration date of 30 days is fine. I want to get some jeep parts for my wife.... Any takers?

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F Bill Flatfender Master Offline Posts: 1395 Location: ???? Joined: 12/02/10 Gender:	Re: Question for 3A page members about classifieds Reply #2 - 04/18/13 at 02:51:49	Print Post
	Gunslinger wrote on 04/18/13 at 00:12:22: Hey Bill, I like both of those ideas, not sure if we can do this, but what if we auto deleted all posts that did not sell and kept all posts that were properly updated with a sold notification, that way we could still do the research, but the data base would have hard value data rather than asking price. As far as the non related for sale, I think an expiration date of 30 days is fine. I want to get some jeep parts for my wife.... Any takers? OOOOOOH...I can see a new income source for the 3a page opening up... Blackmail.....

	Owner of the world famous?? Pintojeep 3A and one yet to be named stock project 3A. Based in central TX and upstate NY.
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p3ferris 3A Guru Sponsor Member Offline Still Plays With Jeeps Posts: 249 Joined: 10/28/10	Re: Question for 3A page members about classifieds Reply #3 - 04/19/13 at 02:42:37	Print Post
	I believe that would elimate the "Hey is this still for sale" on items on a year old post. I see it often on the boards. If it is not sold they can re-post it, with no hard feelings. Both good ideas.


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ranchhopper 3A Lover Offline Still Plays With Jeeps Posts: 92 Location: south elgin IL Joined: 02/15/13 Gender:	Re: Question for 3A page members about classifieds Reply #4 - 04/20/13 at 13:08:31	Print Post
	Some places allow you to delete your own ads after the item is sold other places they get a little POed if you dont delete ads yourself for the sold items.


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johnrb3b YaBB Administrator Owner Member 2012 Offline No such thing as too many Jeeps Posts: 900 Location: West burbs of Chicago Joined: 08/05/11 Gender:	Re: Question for 3A page members about classifieds Reply #5 - 04/22/13 at 14:26:51	Print Post
	Quote: We are thinking of aging out and deleting old posts after a certain date... OK, we've got a couple responses on this one. Quote: Also we are considering adding an off topic for sale board...for things like the 91 Suburban I need to sell or my opd escort truck, or that Coleman lantern you have sitting around. Would you guys use an off topic for sale board at all? Only one response for this one. What do you think, guys? Speak up.
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	1946 2A - - - 1949 me - older than most of my Jeeps 1954 3B - - - 1957 Wagon - - - 2010 4-door JK past Jeeps ---> '54 3B - no tub --- '59 3B - no engine past addiction - VW ---> '69 bus --- '70 camper --- '84 camper
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athawk11 YaBB Administrator Owner Member 2012 2016 Sponsor Member 2015 Sponsor Member Offline 1949 CJ3A Posts: 2771 Location: Arvada, Colorado Joined: 01/26/11 Gender:	Re: Question for 3A page members about classifieds Reply #6 - 04/22/13 at 23:10:34	Print Post
	I think I like the 'Off Topic For Sale' idea. I would much rather sell an item to folks I know than go through the Craigs List nonsense. On the older 'For Sale' posts...I like Gun's idea of leaving the 'SOLD' stuff out there for research purposes. I don't know how complex the software is, but if a response to a 30 day old for sale post could be blocked from adding additional posts, or met with a "This offer has expired" pop up box, we may be able to stem the "Is this still for sale?' posts. Tim

	2-1949 CJ3A 1-1946 CJ2A
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garage gnome Flatfender Master 2013 Sponsor Member Offline Rustologist Posts: 1931 Location: Chester Joined: 02/16/12 Gender:	Re: Question for 3A page members about classifieds Reply #7 - 04/22/13 at 23:54:35	Print Post
	It looks like I can make it so the posts auto delete after a set amount of time OR I can give everyone the privilege to edit/manage their own posts like locking them so no one can reply to them.

	Nate in Western MA 1953 3A #3268, The Jalopy, '47 2A Wheelin' rig, '49 3A, #37071, unmolested, bone stock named Ted
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Matto 3A Guru Owner Member 2012 Offline 1949 CJ3A SN#10511 Body #10517 Posts: 361 Location: South East CT Joined: 10/22/10 Gender:	Re: Question for 3A page members about classifieds Reply #8 - 04/23/13 at 00:10:10	Print Post
	I like the idea of deleting the posts after thirty days. It's easy enough to repost something if you still have it for sale or are looking to buy an item. I also like the idea of a seperate "Other stuff for sale" section as we all have alot of other items another member could use. Matt

	1949 CJ3A project,1954 CJ3B weekend driver,1979 CJ5 plow Jeep,2012 JK Rubicon DD and weekend trail rig,2011 Ford F150 for dragging cool stuff home
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garage gnome Flatfender Master 2013 Sponsor Member Offline Rustologist Posts: 1931 Location: Chester Joined: 02/16/12 Gender:	Re: Question for 3A page members about classifieds Reply #9 - 04/23/13 at 00:26:45	Print Post
	I'll play Devil's advocate. I don't know how much researching of a price goes on. I think most people would just ask how much something is worth. If a post is 2 years old, the prices might not be relevant anymore. I'm glad for all this input. It shows the members care about this forum and it makes us admins feel better about decisions. I don't know about you guys, but I hate it when things are just done without warning. So, it seems like there is great interest in a other stuff classifieds board.

	Nate in Western MA 1953 3A #3268, The Jalopy, '47 2A Wheelin' rig, '49 3A, #37071, unmolested, bone stock named Ted
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johnrb3b YaBB Administrator Owner Member 2012 Offline No such thing as too many Jeeps Posts: 900 Location: West burbs of Chicago Joined: 08/05/11 Gender:	Re: Question for 3A page members about classifieds Reply #10 - 04/23/13 at 14:47:45	Print Post
	Cool , let's go for it. I have an electronic chess game I'm trying to unload.

	1946 2A - - - 1949 me - older than most of my Jeeps 1954 3B - - - 1957 Wagon - - - 2010 4-door JK past Jeeps ---> '54 3B - no tub --- '59 3B - no engine past addiction - VW ---> '69 bus --- '70 camper --- '84 camper
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garage gnome Flatfender Master 2013 Sponsor Member Offline Rustologist Posts: 1931 Location: Chester Joined: 02/16/12 Gender:	Re: Question for 3A page members about classifieds Reply #11 - 04/23/13 at 16:46:15	Print Post
	Ok, two new boards added! Non 3A stuff for sale and WTB non 3A stuff. Enjoy!

	Nate in Western MA 1953 3A #3268, The Jalopy, '47 2A Wheelin' rig, '49 3A, #37071, unmolested, bone stock named Ted
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Tom Project Jeep Offline Miles of dirt roads, little traffic.... Posts: 18 Location: Southern Vermont Joined: 07/01/13	Re: Question for 3A page members about classifieds... Reply #12 - 07/02/13 at 19:37:51	Print Post
	Getting rid of old posts seems a good way to force all of us to re-post if an item is still for sale, thus keeping things current. Could you save the historical pricing data by moving old posts into an archive? Maybe hold them there longer? Tom

	1951 CJ3A, assembled from various parts. now with '94 FI, 4cyl Ranger (Pinto) engine, Summit radiator, electric fan, power steering, hyd clutch, disc brakes front, Chevy tilt wheel, high-backed tractor seats (comfortable and water-proof).
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