Classified Ads Opinions Needed

[Eric M]

Hey everyone! I'd like to gather some opinions on the Classifieds ads section. Mainly, it is regarding SOLD items.

One thing I absolutely hate about searching Gun Broker, Google, etc., for pricing history on guns, handloading supplies, etc. The problem is, GB drops the ads after a certain amount of time and it is difficult to navigate through the "Advanced Search" to find actual sold prices. Google results are not specific enough. Especially, because their are so many results from sites that have sold guns and remove the sold price.

Here's my question for everyone. I would like to save SOLD Classified posts in order to build a history of sale prices. I'd like your thoughts on this. Pros, Cons, ways to set it up for our use and any issues you feel should be addressed.

Let me know!

Eric

 

[kiwishooter]

To me this is a valuable aid to anyone contemplating selling something, but doesn't have any idea on the current value.
It also gives someone an idea of value when purchasing something.

 

[Rick in Oregon]

Eric, I agree with kiwishooter in that this would be a valuable tool for everyone here. Lots of reasons it's a good idea.
Pros: Lots
Cons: Can't think of any

 

[M_Strohmeyer]

Respectable idea. Do you have memory space for that data? GB has to keep a log for ATF and FFL rules. They are limited on usable space doing thousands of transactions a day. Might see what the data costs are or limited too.

 

[rickiesrevenge]

Im sure it isn't free to keep them around. But it also doesnt seem like thats going to matter unless traffic picks up a lot

 

[kiwishooter]

Im sure it isn't free to keep them around. But it also doesnt seem like thats going to matter unless traffic picks up a lot

I'm sure the traffic will pick up over time, if we could add the old data from Saubier I think that would add to the traffic.
But how do we get the "word" out about the forum to help increase traffic and discussion?

 

[rickiesrevenge]

I dont think that would have any impact. The last 2 or 3 years of Saubier had about the same, maybe even less traffic than this site has now. Sure there was good info there, but it was old stuff almost nothing new.