Here something milling my mind with this thread, one to think about consider/discuss. this may work and add value to the forum
Would personal ownership of a "single - for sale" thread be a better option to consider ?
Let me know explain further
So me, PAUL has my own "for sale" thread, and everyone else who wishes to trades has their own single thread, they own
Ive been here since year dot and bought and sold off and on. So my for sale thread could be five plus years long
The very first post on page 1 would always show whatever item(s) you have have currently for sale.
So a "permanent dealer" platinum plus member could show/display x100s of items in their own personal thread
OR collector wishing to just part with a 1oz maple leaf
They both share an equal amount of visible forum retail space - if that makes sense
Both have their own separate for sale threads.
As and when things sell, new stock arrives, comments are added to the last page.
As more trades are done and items sold. the threads owner will get longer and longer number of page/replies. Someone with 100s of sales over years and a thread of many pages in length and positive comments will naturally foster & create a visible communal trust through the multiple transaction and coupled with the existing feedback system
The member uses the "EDIT" function to keep page one always update.
If they have nothing to sell. Their for sale thread will naturally move to the back of the queue
Bumps can be made by adding new items, commenting on price drops, or using BUMP every 3 days on the last page as a new comment
As and when you get to know your preferred dealers/members of choice, i will know who is always very fair on price, who sells graded coins, i know to avoid members/dealer who specialise in pre-decimal/ancient coins and never sell bullion
With doing this i can just subscribe to my preferred members/dealers for alerts or update to their "for sale" thread
If this ramble makes kind of sense and if anyone can picture this sort of thing working ?? im just dumping my brain droppings here so may be not 100% perfect. Anyone think this would be a positive step forward ? or add value ? or be a better set up than current listings that seem to be causing pain points to a few here myself included
@ChrisSilver this was my other idea ^^^ i was planning to discuss with you on PM - any mileage or points to consider. Might this may add value ?