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[Andy B]

I see that another for sale thread is due to be deleted (Jamie is just jealous of caravans  )
I can think of a Senator & an Astra that has had its for sale thread pulled because it's not an Omega or bits of.
Is there any reason why we couldn't have a classified section as long as it's not abused by the 'Traders'? As long as any dealings with members are amicable etc what harm is there?

[Jimbob]

there are many reasons for, and many more reasons against.

But it is being discussed.

[waspy]

there are many reasons for, and many more reasons against.

But it is being discussed.

Here's to hoping we do get one

[KillerWatt]

I agree with Andy.

The rules of buying & selling in this world are quite simple....caveat emptor (buyer beware) and shouldn't be of any concern other than to those involved in the actual transaction.

[albitz]

I would imagine that it would have to have a high post count qualification (in 4 figures?)and possibly each member being restricted to a certain amount of adverts in a given period of time.O therwise it would probably need full time staff to run it. :-/

[TheBoy]

Seeing as we can't manage the existing For Sale sections without disproportionate moderating effort, I'm personally against the idea of a general For Sale section.

There are many other sites perfectly geared up to do this, without OOF getting distracted from its primary purpose.

These are my personaly views, not necessarily that of the Admin Team

[albitz]

I agree with Andy.

The rules of buying & selling in this world are quite simple....caveat emptor (buyer beware) and shouldn't be of any concern other than to those involved in the actual transaction.

Agree in theory,but I can imagine how many PM,s/texts/phone calls certain people could get because of it.

[hotel21]

I agree with Andy.

The rules of buying & selling in this world are quite simple....caveat emptor (buyer beware) and shouldn't be of any concern other than to those involved in the actual transaction.

To an extent, I agree but the reality is that OOF is a forum for the exchange of information and interest in the Omega marque at no great profit.  Its not an online yellow/green pages where you pay to buy a copy of the paper to browse surplus bits and bobs that you may or may not want.

Cars for sale (thats Omega's, not 'vans) or Omega bits sale/wanted causes enogh consternation for folks without widening the net.

/my tuppence worth.... 

[KillerWatt]

I agree with Andy.

The rules of buying & selling in this world are quite simple....caveat emptor (buyer beware) and shouldn't be of any concern other than to those involved in the actual transaction.

Agree in theory,but I can imagine how many PM,s/texts/phone calls certain people could get because of it.

It would be childs play to "force" posters to read a basic rule set in any given section of this forum....and the rules could be very simple......."Admin ain't getting involved in any disputes, so don't walk in with your eyes shut"

[Mr Skrunts]

I agree with Andy.

The rules of buying & selling in this world are quite simple....caveat emptor (buyer beware) and shouldn't be of any concern other than to those involved in the actual transaction.

Agree in theory,but I can imagine how many PM,s/texts/phone calls certain people could get because of it.

It would be childs play to "force" posters to read a basic rule set in any given section of this forum....and the rules could be very simple......."Admin ain't getting involved in any disputes, so don't walk in with your eyes shut"

Force them.  That makes me laugh, a lot of members dont even bother with reading the basic rules. 

[albitz]

Wouldnt stop people from constantly contacting them though.
Personally I like the idea,I have some nice new phones for example that I would rather sell on here than fleabey,but its not me who wil have the headache oftrying to deal with it.
I was allowed to advertise a Ducati for sale quite a while ago,must have caught someone in a really good mood that day,although the forum was probably about half the size and half the headaches then.

[Welung666]

The fact that the admins and mods are voluntary therefore have to fit their moderation time around work/home etc. and in the event of a slanging match any liabolous comments will make the forum owners liable as the owners. Do a google for a certain Volvo Owners forum that no longer exists and you'll understand why it shouldn't happen. Thats my tuppence.

[Turk]

You wouldn't advertise a coal scuttle in a gas appliance showroom.
Nobody in their right mind would think they have more chance of selling something not Omega related on here than on fleabay etc.
Omega cars and bits only. It makes sense
End of chat, as far as I'm concerned

[Dishevelled Den]

I would have thought that the inclusion of such a section would hold more potential to destabilise good relations between the membership than all the recent conflict on political and other contentious matters put together.

[Andy B]

You wouldn't advertise a coal scuttle in a gas appliance showroom. .....

Agreed. But you might also advertise appliances that used a different type of gas ... Calor/town gas     Senator/Omega   

It was only a suggestion