Looking for BST Rules or Guidelines

doug444 · September 19, 2012 2:35AM

I'm a new member, looking for rules or guidelines on posting in the various "Buy, Sell, or Trade" forums. Can't find any. Can someone provide links or additional info? Thanks.

MilkmanDan · September 19, 2012 2:41AM

The main rule is don't bump your thread more than once a day. Other than that, check out other people's posts in the BST and mimic what you see.

Bochiman · September 19, 2012 2:42AM

1) Common sense.....do unto others....
2) Read the first stickied thread on the BST forum (only 1 thread, daily, of a type (ie....1 buy, 1 sell, 1 trade type of thread....not a sell thread for each item you are doing), one bump per day (ie...don't have 3 threads selling going on and then decide to bump all 3 in the same day, nor bump any 1 thread more than once per day)
3) No unnecessary commenting in the thread (ie...no threadcrapping)
4) Deliver what you say you will
5) Do try to get back to people in a timely manner (either side of the issue)
6) If you must do ebay, please put it in the title
7) Pictures and prices help. Sometimes, very common/modern things may not need a picture, but many things, particularly toned, or better type, will benefit both parties by having pictures. Price the item, if you can, and you will get more action. I, and probably others, skip right past the "PM me your best price that you want to pay for this...."

In general, the above will keep you doing well.

LindeDad · September 19, 2012 2:48AM

And you need to turn on the Private Message function in your profile. Most communicate that way and being the new guy on the block don't be surprised if your asked to send items up front until your creds are established.

BAJJERFAN · September 19, 2012 2:57AM

Be specific with your terms. If your price includes postage and insurance, so state. Something like $310 delivered means to me that you will pay for shipping and insurance.

MsMorrisine · September 19, 2012 3:09AM

<< <i>1) Common sense.....do unto others....
2) Read the first stickied thread on the BST forum (only 1 thread, daily, of a type (ie....1 buy, 1 sell, 1 trade type of thread....not a sell thread for each item you are doing), one bump per day (ie...don't have 3 threads selling going on and then decide to bump all 3 in the same day, nor bump any 1 thread more than once per day)
3) No unnecessary commenting in the thread (ie...no threadcrapping)
4) Deliver what you say you will
5) Do try to get back to people in a timely manner (either side of the issue)
6) If you must do ebay, please put it in the title
7) Pictures and prices help. Sometimes, very common/modern things may not need a picture, but many things, particularly toned, or better type, will benefit both parties by having pictures. Price the item, if you can, and you will get more action. I, and probably others, skip right past the "PM me your best price that you want to pay for this...."

In general, the above will keep you doing well. >>

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2) Heh, I think #2 is more like ONE thread of ANY on the first page from a user. No tricks, like friends bumping a thread up for you. One thread, that's it, once per day. If it falls off in that day, too bad.

3) threadcrapping -> do not post negative opinions in the thread. Either PM(private message) the owner or do not post. If you think an item is fake you better be 100% sure you can prove it or you will make enemies fast, and potentially upset the moderators.

And I have to agree, as the new guy, you will likely have people wanting you to send the item first, then have payment sent once the item arrives.