I would like to hear suggestions for changes to the classified section. If you have an issue with the classified system that you would like addressed, but don't have a good idea on how to fix it, feel free to post it and we will take a look at it or maybe another user can suggest a fix for it.
Here is the list of suggestions so far (as of 3/30/2011)
- Seller must have minimum number of posts or have buyer feedback to sell an item
- Add state abbreviation of seller's location to the subject line
- Require pictures in the ad listing
- Have the pm button in the classifieds automatically put the thread link in the pm
- Mandatory sold item notification for the ad - When the item is marked as sold, it could also automatically lock the ad.
- Require actual ownership of the item that is being sold.
- Ability to sort by ads you have posted or ads that you have replied to
- Add warbird section
- Require locations
- Add the ability to sort by ads with pictures attached.
- Have a post preview that shows pictures, price/trade, location, shipping
- Delete old posts or move them to an archive. Archive would be read-only.
- Feedback - Link directly to the feedback section from the post
- Add a "Local Pickup Only" thread prefix
- Require price in subject line
- Add warning about using the paypal gift option
- Local Pick-up forum
- Search by zipcode
- Add a "Plans For Sale" thread prefix
- Break up classified forums into more specific categories.
- Add forums for other countries.
- User pages that list all of the
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