It is possible to be too simple

[Jozenbau]

I post an item I want to trade. I don’t know what I want to trade for so I am open to offers. I clearly stated that I am looking for something interesting. I immediately get bombarded with messages “what are you looking for”, “how much cash”, “give some idea”. Even get messages from admin to edit my post to include what I’m looking for and it’s value... last I checked it said recommended, not required. I don’t know what I’m looking for. If you’re interested, you already know the value or you have thirty seconds to look. Maybe something you have would me more valuable to me than it is to you.. This is my case of it is possible to be too simple because I guess I left too much out of my ad. Anyone else run into this type of issue here or anywhere in life? Where you made it too simple?

 

[MrSmitty]

Yes, I've run the same type of ad, I always answer, that I don't know what I'm looking for til I see it....Good luck

 

[marvin02]

Suggested ad:

I have this item I am willing to trade for something I find more interesting.

(describe item, with plenty of pics)

I am not sure what I will find more interesting and am open to suggestions. If you are interested in my item figure out what is is worth to you and contact me with trade offers. Don't be offended if I do not accept your offer, this is a search and I won't know what I'm looking for until you find it for me.

Optional: No cash offers at this time.

Maybe that gets the flavor of what you want?

 

[churchmouse]

I post an item I want to trade. I don’t know what I want to trade for so I am open to offers. I clearly stated that I am looking for something interesting. I immediately get bombarded with messages “what are you looking for”, “how much cash”, “give some idea”. Even get messages from admin to edit my post to include what I’m looking for and it’s value... last I checked it said recommended, not required. I don’t know what I’m looking for. If you’re interested, you already know the value or you have thirty seconds to look. Maybe something you have would me more valuable to me than it is to you.. This is my case of it is possible to be too simple because I guess I left too much out of my ad. Anyone else run into this type of issue here or anywhere in life? Where you made it too simple?

So I ask you to put suggestions and a cash value in the ad and you start a thread and cry about it. As I said we "Strongly" suggest you do this just to stop the "STUPID" you are being bombarded with. You can put a suggestion in the ad that anything interesting past your list can be considered.

Then you give me a snarky response. Not cool my brother.

Why do we make something so simple be so hard. And no not everyone knows what every gun is worth. People actually have impulse to see what you may want for the thing as they are attracted to it.

We have reasons to make these rules and this is one of them.

Have a great evening....

-CM-

 

[IndyIN]

I think you are confusing simple with vague. Not very many people want to play a game of go-fish taking wild guesses about what you might like. You don’t have to be ultra specific... heck just put in your ad that you are lonely and want some random private messages

 

[Cameramonkey]

At least offer suggestions to give us an idea what you want.

For instance...

Interested in:
Glock handguns
boxes of primers
left handed nut scratchers
a lightly used Ark of the Covenant
Crumbs from BigTanker's beard
Unicorn poop
gift certificate to a hit man.
etc

At least give us a starting point so we dont waste our time with offers of revolvers, right handed nut scratchers, etc.

 

[INgunowner]

I blame the mods.

 

[Cameramonkey]

I blame the mods.

Agreed. They are bullies.

 

[churchmouse]

At least offer suggestions to give us an idea what you want.

For instance...

Interested in:
Glock handguns
boxes of primers
left handed nut scratchers
a lightly used Ark of the Covenant
Crumbs from BigTanker's beard
Unicorn poop
gift certificate to a hit man.
etc

At least give us a starting point so we dont waste our time with offers of revolvers, right handed nut scratchers, etc.

Bingo.
I have the matching left hand nut attachment for the device if interested.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Bingo.
I have the matching left hand nut attachment for the device if interested.

Pretty sure most of us have that left nut, sir. Please dont act like you are special.

Except maybe Ben Stiller's Character.

BEANS AND FRANKS!!!!

 

[churchmouse]

Pretty sure most of us have that left nut, sir. Please dont act like you are special.

Except maybe Ben Stiller's Character.

BEANS AND FRANKS!!!!

Hilarious.

That member has exhibited exactly why we have that rule and he still does not get it.

Be safe....

-Tim-

 

[bwframe]

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

Says the Joker to the Cowboy: What'll ya take in trade?...

Whatta'ya got?

 

[maxwelhse]

Says the Joker to the Cowboy: What'll ya take in trade?...

Whatta'ya got?

Well, better my sister than my mom, and my mom ain't bad...

Perhaps being open to all trades is a bit too dangerous after all.

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

Well, better my sister than my mom, and my mom ain't bad...

Perhaps being open to all trades is a bit too dangerous after all.

Hell, I like ya. You can come over to my house.

 

[Jozenbau]

So I ask you to put suggestions and a cash value in the ad and you start a thread and cry about it. As I said we "Strongly" suggest you do this just to stop the "STUPID" you are being bombarded with. You can put a suggestion in the ad that anything interesting past your list can be considered.

Then you give me a snarky response. Not cool my brother.

Why do we make something so simple be so hard. And no not everyone knows what every gun is worth. People actually have impulse to see what you may want for the thing as they are attracted to it.

We have reasons to make these rules and this is one of them.

Have a great evening....

-CM-

Wasn't intending to sound snarky but yea maybe I was a little bit. Struck a nerve and I may have outbursted a little. My apologies. I felt “open to interesting trades” woulda been specific enough.

i do not regret starting this thread though. I like seeing the opinions. Some funny. Others helpful.

 

[wtburnette]

Remember, what you find interesting and what someone else finds interesting can be completely different. You would be much better off being specific in spelling out what your interests are (ex: milsurp guns, 1911's, PCC's, etc).

 

[OneBadV8]

I blame the mods.

obviously, they’re just a bunch of bullies

 

[OneBadV8]

Agreed. They are bullies.

 

[OneBadV8]

Wasn't intending to sound snarky but yea maybe I was a little bit. Struck a nerve and I may have outbursted a little. My apologies. I felt “open to interesting trades” woulda been specific enough.

i do not regret starting this thread though. I like seeing the opinions. Some funny. Others helpful.

You don’t have to give specific interests but if you don’t put anything you’ll get unnecessary pms and Ad bumps with people asking what kind of trades. The reason for the rule is all the possible ad bumps that we then have to clean up.

like some suggested above, you can say things like semi auto pistols, glocks, 1911s... just kidding nobody wants those.

or that you’re looking for things in certain calibers, or 4 wheelers, guitars etc etc etc