OblongShrimp Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 So the addon that is available doesn't look like it supports "auctions". There was one I was looking at yesterday but that app was never finalized due to lack of funding (he needed 2-3k more to finish it). The popular addon right now is the Classifieds addon which is here http://community.invisionpower.com/files/file/4037-classifieds/?st=100#commentsStart and is the one I mentioned that was $35. It would allow people to sell things but doesn't look like it allows for bidding, just setting prices. Here is an example of a board that appears to be using this addon. It would be nicer than what we have now since you can show pictures with the title and create categories more easily. Eventually There is also this app that I just found called ezClassifieds. It doesn't look like it is a true addon though and more of a side program that would be outside the direct forum. I just found it and am still looking at it but if anyone has any time to look into it more I would really appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 The first option looks cleaner and more streamlined... however it doesn't even allow comments on the ad... unless that site just has them off Looking over ezClassifieds it could use some cleaning up as it is basic. But seems like it could work well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Found this one... Haven't seen any sites with it in action though https://geodesicsolutions.com/geocore-software/features-list.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OblongShrimp Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 The first one (classifieds) does have a section for "public questions" where it looks like members can ask questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtletanks91 Posted April 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Wouldn't it be more simplified to use a selling section like the marketplace but just use the comment section for bids. And if you don't like how high the bids are going you can back out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Any news on the auction app? (I keep calling it an app, because I don't know a better word.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OblongShrimp Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 I will try and get to it this weekend. I have been slammed at work the last few days (worked till midnight last night and then got back in at 8 this morning). My wife is out of town this weekend so hopefully I won't have to work and I can play around with getting that app set up. ctaylor3737 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OblongShrimp Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 ok you guys will see a new tab called "MarketPlace" up at the top now. I have installed the thing but I am still trying to play around with it. Feel free to play around if you are able, I am not currently able to create anything for sale though for some reason though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 Good to see. I hope it develops well When I go to post a "test" offer it says I don't have permission, is that the same thing you are getting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 " Sorry, you don't have permission for that! [#SDSALESPRO0050] Sorry, but you don't have permission to add offers. Please contact the administrator. Need Help? Our help documentation Contact the community administrator" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 I also notice in our cp we have a new tab called "purchase comments." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OblongShrimp Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 Ya I don't have permissions to post offers either....it must be some setting that I am missing. I have a question in to the developer so we will see what happens. The purchase comments I believe are the feedback. Auctions will be added in the next version according to the developer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OblongShrimp Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 ok you guys should be able to add offers now....play around with it and see what you think. Feel free to purchase the test products and see how it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Just played around with it I really like the way it looks and works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 I think that the "Marketplace" Subforum can eventually be dedicated to WTB / Raok while the new app can be the focus for FS items Anyway to have the ads expire after a certain amount of time? (say 1-2 months) - I think that'd keep the list at a good length and the sellers probably won't mind reposting once a month lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OblongShrimp Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 ya right now the ads expire after 2 weeks but there is probably a setting to change that. Additionally it looks like there is a button that says renew that you can just click to keep your ad going after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 I like the idea of the renew button for those that have continual products and don't need to type everything in again. I also like the pic in each to give an idea of what is offered before even clicked on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 May I suggest that water conditioners won't need their own category, but perhaps replace that with Misc or Other? Also, what is the rule on trades? Can anything be used for trades to obtain aquatics? (Ie. games, mom's home baked cookies) or just Aquatic related trades? I don't think I've ever seen an aquatics forum allow non aquatics things to obtain trades, but that could be a unique opening for us? Just brainstorming here. Feel free to agree/disagree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OblongShrimp Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 For now I don't see any problem with offering non-aquatics items to obtain aquatic ones. I will make a new thread to ask about category suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OblongShrimp Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 You guys are able to post offers too right? I haven't seen any yet so I wanted to see if anyone else has tried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 I'll try again I tried last week and wouldn't worn. -Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 I would say only allow posting aquatic items for sale/ trade, but if you are interested in non aquatic items you can list a few in your ad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtletanks91 Posted May 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 I love the way it is set up. However I'm having trouble with the end offer button, it's saying it's not my offer to remove. ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 What's Seled supposed to be? Amount to be sold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OblongShrimp Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Yes that should be sold....looks like a typo of the developer. He is overseas so English is not his first language. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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