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ub7rm:
Taking a shot at someones price in the open is bad form.  The market will soon dictate its worth.  I recently sold an item via the forum and I think the questions people asked 'in the open' added clarity as there was maybe points that I hadn't clarified enough.  Other members added their knowledge of the product which was also welcome and something of an endorsement.

I think it boils down to 'if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all' when it comes to adding comments to another persons sale thread.

I had never considered that GLWTS would be anything other than genuine but I guess the point of this is that some are using it in a facetious way?  Deff bad form.

keith:
I can see both points, locking the thread can be obtrusive and could lead to scammers as everything is done behind closed doors where as in the open someone may smell a rat and alert other posters as these scammers will operate on other forums as well.
flip side I had a member here comment on something i was selling and within 1hour 3 buyers pulled out. I will only comment on something i have interest in buying and where i know the price guide first hand. Feeler threads are just a waste of web space.

RedRobin:
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I will comment in order to help. For example: Someone posts they want item X in the Wanted section and someone else posts they have an item X in For Sale, so I inform each of the other. It's surprising how many folks don't connect without some help.

I think it's also helpful to a seller if I am able to add info or a link to more info about what he/she is offering for sale. Also, to correct some info. But never to suggest the item could be bought cheaper elsewhere.

I feel strongly that For Sale and Wanted threads should be left open by default. The author can always lock their thread and invite PM's if they prefer that option, whereas it doesn't work the other way around.

stealthwolf:
Maybe some kind of warning or something might be appropriate. Eg do not post in a For Sale  thread unless you:

- are interested in buying the product
- have some questions you wish to ask about the product/seller eg location
- have some positive information eg you bought the same item and love it
- have useful negative information eg suitable for certain models or need for further equipment

Anything else eg online shop is cheaper, I paid £10 for brand new, GLWS etc gets deleted and generates a warning. Three warnings and you're out ie banned from the entire forum and subforums for a period of say three months. Harsh enough to ensure you don't reoffend. No so harsh that it drives away members.

Note: this doesn't stop people PMing potential buyers to dissuade them from buying. Also means more regulation of the For Sale section and therefore more work for the moderators.

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