Classifieds Changing

AlanRatcliffe · 2011-11-08T09:22:27+00:00

OK... the new classifieds system will be coming in within the next day or two. The current classifieds have been renamed as "Classifieds (old)" in preparation. We will keep both up and running for a few weeks while we iron any bugs out of the new system and to allow those with existing classifieds to copy and paste info from one to the other. The new classifieds is a proper system designed specifically for the purpose. It will change the way ads are posted and viewed - more along the lines of Gumtree than the existing forum-based system. It will take a little while to get used to. So please use it for a few days before telling us cr*p it is and how you want the old system back, and I'm sure you will find the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages and the "disadvantages" are actually improvements. ? New Classifieds features: Categories to divide the different types of instruments/equipment Allows the upload and display of up to three images per advert Auto expiry of ads (currently set to 30 days) and an option to extend your ad if the item has not sold Price and Location fields A classifieds only search engine RSS feeds for the classifieds or for individual categories Much more - I can't remember at the moment ? Not implemented yet, but it also allows us to: Have categories of affordable paid ads for listings of teachers, luthiers, rehearsal, studios and other services Show a "recent ads" listing at the bottom of the home page - similar to (and in addition to) "recent posts" Incorporate a "reputation" system where buyers can rank sellers and vice versa Add any number of subcategories as the classifieds become busier Add auction listings with a bidding system Incorporate PayPal for both paid ads and buying items (we are also going to look into using a more ZA-centric payment system) Start Using It While it's not showing on the index yet, you can already take a look and start adding your items: http://www.guitarforum.co.za/index.php?action=classifieds Report problems Please let us know of any bugs you find by replying to this and entering details.

Skylark

Alan Ratcliffe wrote
Skylark wrote How do we close/delete ads in the new classifieds section once they are sold?
You should be able to delete your own listings (links at the bottom right of the listing).

Its at the top right just above the heading on one of my listings but on the other there is no delete?
There is the following buttons on that listing " Edit listing | Edit Files and Pictures | Send to Friend" but no delete

I am also subscribed to this thread but I'm getting no notification emails!?

Why me!!! :'(

AlanRatcliffe

Skylark wrote Its at the top right just above the heading on one of my listings but on the other there is no delete?
There is the following buttons on that listing " Edit listing | Edit Files and Pictures | Send to Friend" but no delete

Interesting - you should be allowed to delete your own ad unless there are bids on it. I'll look into it, but if you run into it in the meantime, just PM a mod and ask them to delete your listing for you.

I am also subscribed to this thread but I'm getting no notification emails!?

Notifications seem to be low priority, so if the forum is busy it can take a while before it sends a notification.

mity88

i'd just like to mention
when receiving a "listing expired" email, it kinda doesnt make much sense, it tells u not to reply, but then links u to a gfsa pm replying to it, also, the English is pretty bad

You have just been sent a personal message by Classifieds System on Guitar Forum SA.

IMPORTANT: Remember, this is just a notification. Please do not reply to this email.

The message they sent you was:

Your listing has called "EMG 81/85 pickup set for sale" has expired and has been removed.

Reply to this Personal Message here: http://www.guitarforum.co.za/pm/?sa=send;f=inbox?msg=33366;quote;u=0

i might just be being picky, but im sure ud like to know about this stuff
thanks

VellaJ

Tyron "mity88" Deakin wrote i'd just like to mention
when receiving a "listing expired" email, it kinda doesnt make much sense, it tells u not to reply, but then links u to a gfsa pm replying to it, also, the English is pretty bad
You have just been sent a personal message by Classifieds System on Guitar Forum SA.

IMPORTANT: Remember, this is just a notification. Please do not reply to this email.

The message they sent you was:

Your listing has called "EMG 81/85 pickup set for sale" has expired and has been removed.

Reply to this Personal Message here: http://www.guitarforum.co.za/pm/?sa=send;f=inbox?msg=33366;quote;u=0
i might just be being picky, but im sure ud like to know about this stuff
thanks

I think it means, Don't reply to this email address from your email address. Rather reply via PM on the forum...

NorioDS

What VellaJ said ?

AlanRatcliffe

BTW - if you want to relist your expired ad, you can ask a mod or myself to restore it from the recycle bin.

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