WARNING! Thinking of Selling Threads

jag · May 3rd, 2007, 01:33 PM

I have noticed a lot of these lately, and while there is nothing wrong with contemplating selling a bag, I have noticed that many of these threads are beginning to make hints of selling. And in fact, I have had to edit and erase some posts that are outright offers to sell/buy.

let me be very clear. There is absolutely no buying or selling on the PF, and it is a bannable offense!

I will begin deleting threads if necessary that turn into solicitations for sale. It is just becoming way too common lately.

We ask that everyone read and abide the rules of the PF if you choose to participate in the forum.

chloe-babe · May 3rd, 2007, 01:36 PM

Yep, its a weird question to ask, as if you really wanted to find out, you would watch similar items on eBay to see what prices are going for!.

I agree, it can easily come across as sniffing for customers (intentionally or not

lol )

susieserb · May 3rd, 2007, 01:45 PM

Soooo? (and I'm not there yet) if someone is having choice problems as to which bag they should keep, how should that be presented on this forum, survey format? Or simply ask people which bag they like more if they were offered a choice and leave it at that?

jag · May 3rd, 2007, 02:11 PM

As I said before, I have no problem with people discussing their thoughts, but we all need to be mindful that this is NOT the place to buy/or sell. I have had to delete several posts lately because although some threads (not all!) start out innocently, another member comes along and offers to buy the bag the original poster is contemplating selling.

Really, it is an easy rule to follow. Discussion is fine, but crossing the line and offering to sell or buy a bag on the forum is absolutely not allowed.

jag · May 4th, 2007, 11:16 AM

secret shopaholic · May 4th, 2007, 05:07 PM

Well said Jag, have noticed recently that it is getting more and more

Thanks for keeping us clean!

Cristina · May 4th, 2007, 05:09 PM

Temporarily sticking this thread so that it is seen.

Thanks for the post, Jag

Well said.

D & G rockstar · May 4th, 2007, 06:23 PM

hmmm, i think there should be more clarification on this:

Because there are obvious threads that state: I'm thinking of selling

But what about:
I overshopped, i think i need to let go of something...
OR
which one would you keep?

I'm guilty of seeking opinions on this, but that doesn't necessarily mean, i'm selling...

But on the other hand, it can be interpreted that i'm selling?

I'm confused! LOL...

ali w · May 4th, 2007, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D & G rockstar

hmmm, i think there should be more clarification on this:

Because there are obvious threads that state: I'm thinking of selling

But what about:
I overshopped, i think i need to let go of something...
OR
which one would you keep?

I'm guilty of seeking opinions on this, but that doesn't necessarily mean, i'm selling...

But on the other hand, it can be interpreted that i'm selling?

I'm confused! LOL...

It is a bit confusing. I have a thread like this up now. Where I'm asking others opinion on whether I should return something or not and honestly I was alittle anxious about posting it. Having read this thread I was concerned that someone may think I'm trying to sell the bag when thats definately not the case. I just need some feed back from others on the situation.

jag · May 4th, 2007, 08:42 PM

Let me try to clarify.

There is no problem with making a thread asking for advice as to whether or not to sell or downsize your collection. That is not the issue. What IS an issue is when some members do start a thread blatantly using it is a guise to sell their bag, or when others respond to an innocent thread offering to buy the bag being discussed.

I have erased and we have deleted several threads/posts which have blatantly offered to buy or sell. This is totally against the rules!

jag · May 4th, 2007, 08:42 PM

If your thread is up right now, and I have not commented about it in the thread, then you have nothing to worry about. Your threads are exactly WHAT IS allowed.

MarieG · May 5th, 2007, 11:51 PM

I completely see what you mean, Jag!Thanks for letting us know!

chloebalenciaga · May 6th, 2007, 02:03 PM

Understood. Thanks

maye · May 13th, 2007, 04:10 PM

Thanks for the clarification!!

mummy24 · Jul 16th, 2007, 01:04 PM

Im new to the forum and i hope im forgiven if ive crossed the line by speaking about a bag i have. I hope nobdy here thinks im trying to sell as that is far from the truth.
Again im very new here and got al excited when i found a forum on designer handbags and stuff. I just didnt read all the rules. Sorry

May 3rd, 2007, 01:33 PM	#1
jag Location: Michigan	WARNING! Thinking of Selling Threads I have noticed a lot of these lately, and while there is nothing wrong with contemplating selling a bag, I have noticed that many of these threads are beginning to make hints of selling. And in fact, I have had to edit and erase some posts that are outright offers to sell/buy. let me be very clear. There is absolutely no buying or selling on the PF, and it is a bannable offense! I will begin deleting threads if necessary that turn into solicitations for sale. It is just becoming way too common lately. We ask that everyone read and abide the rules of the PF if you choose to participate in the forum. __________________ Happy New Year Everyone!!!

May 3rd, 2007, 01:36 PM	#2
chloe-babe Member Location: United Kingdom	Re: WARNING! Thinking of Selling Threads Yep, its a weird question to ask, as if you really wanted to find out, you would watch similar items on eBay to see what prices are going for!. I agree, it can easily come across as sniffing for customers (intentionally or not lol )

May 3rd, 2007, 01:45 PM	#3
susieserb Susie Location: Midwest America; God's country	Re: WARNING! Thinking of Selling Threads Soooo? (and I'm not there yet) if someone is having choice problems as to which bag they should keep, how should that be presented on this forum, survey format? Or simply ask people which bag they like more if they were offered a choice and leave it at that?

May 3rd, 2007, 02:11 PM	#4
jag Location: Michigan	Re: WARNING! Thinking of Selling Threads As I said before, I have no problem with people discussing their thoughts, but we all need to be mindful that this is NOT the place to buy/or sell. I have had to delete several posts lately because although some threads (not all!) start out innocently, another member comes along and offers to buy the bag the original poster is contemplating selling. Really, it is an easy rule to follow. Discussion is fine, but crossing the line and offering to sell or buy a bag on the forum is absolutely not allowed. __________________ Happy New Year Everyone!!!

May 4th, 2007, 11:16 AM	#5
jag Location: Michigan	Re: WARNING! Thinking of Selling Threads bump __________________ Happy New Year Everyone!!!

May 4th, 2007, 05:07 PM	#6
secret shopaholic Member Location: Edinburgh, Scotland	Re: WARNING! Thinking of Selling Threads Well said Jag, have noticed recently that it is getting more and more Thanks for keeping us clean!

May 4th, 2007, 05:09 PM	#7
Cristina Location: South Florida	Re: WARNING! Thinking of Selling Threads Temporarily sticking this thread so that it is seen. Thanks for the post, Jag Well said. __________________ and it's called i'll be getting by and i'll make ends meet does the forty hour week have you bent at the knees? and you can't even see that everything's kept just out of reach my american dream is to have it a little bit better than my parents ever had it - less than jake

May 4th, 2007, 06:23 PM	#8
D & G rockstar I'm a BAL-ler now Location: NYC	Re: WARNING! Thinking of Selling Threads hmmm, i think there should be more clarification on this: Because there are obvious threads that state: I'm thinking of selling But what about: I overshopped, i think i need to let go of something... OR which one would you keep? I'm guilty of seeking opinions on this, but that doesn't necessarily mean, i'm selling... But on the other hand, it can be interpreted that i'm selling? I'm confused! LOL...

May 4th, 2007, 08:42 PM	#10
jag Location: Michigan	Re: WARNING! Thinking of Selling Threads Let me try to clarify. There is no problem with making a thread asking for advice as to whether or not to sell or downsize your collection. That is not the issue. What IS an issue is when some members do start a thread blatantly using it is a guise to sell their bag, or when others respond to an innocent thread offering to buy the bag being discussed. I have erased and we have deleted several threads/posts which have blatantly offered to buy or sell. This is totally against the rules! __________________ Happy New Year Everyone!!!

May 5th, 2007, 11:51 PM	#12
MarieG ..loves Balenciaga:) Location: Australia	Re: WARNING! Thinking of Selling Threads I completely see what you mean, Jag!Thanks for letting us know! __________________ "A girl should be two things: Classy and Fabulous." ~Coco Chanel My Bal Collection Come and Visit My Blog: http://littleslicesofheaven.blogspot.com/

May 6th, 2007, 02:03 PM	#13
chloebalenciaga Member Location: Colorado	Re: WARNING! Thinking of Selling Threads Understood. Thanks

May 13th, 2007, 04:10 PM	#14
maye Member Location: Orlando, Florida	Re: WARNING! Thinking of Selling Threads Thanks for the clarification!!

Jul 16th, 2007, 01:04 PM	#15
mummy24 Member Location: Minster-In-Thanet Kent	Re: WARNING! Thinking of Selling Threads Im new to the forum and i hope im forgiven if ive crossed the line by speaking about a bag i have. I hope nobdy here thinks im trying to sell as that is far from the truth. Again im very new here and got al excited when i found a forum on designer handbags and stuff. I just didnt read all the rules. Sorry