Marketplace not having enough categories

[neurotix]

Hey, I'm looking to offload a couple of mechanical keyboards, a monitor, and possibly a game system (PSP Go). Maybe some vintage video games too. However, there isn't an "other" section for stuff like this or multiple types of items in one post. I am wondering where to put my advert or if a new section could be made for listings like this?

 

Thanks

[ENTERPRISE]

I will look to add more categories , however as of this evening I have added Peripherals, Monitors & Games Consoles. 

 

 

[neurotix]

  On 07/12/2022 at 22:59, ENTERPRISE said:

I will look to add more categories , however as of this evening I have added Peripherals, Monitors & Games Consoles. 

 

 

Expand  

 

Does that mean I have to list everything individually instead of in one long post? If that's the case I will probably pass..

[Avacado]

  On 08/12/2022 at 17:16, neurotix said:

 

Does that mean I have to list everything individually instead of in one long post? If that's the case I will probably pass..

Expand  

It can be time consuming, however that format is the same on every forum. Even on OCN, you have to list under the appropriate sub-section for what you are selling. This site has a 2% transaction fee that contributes directly to operating costs from sales completed here. You could perhaps list a bulk deal, like multiple radiators for example under cooling and sell as a lot. 

[neurotix]

  On 08/12/2022 at 18:43, Avacado said:

It can be time consuming, however that format is the same on every forum. Even on OCN, you have to list under the appropriate sub-section for what you are selling. This site has a 2% transaction fee that contributes directly to operating costs from sales completed here. You could perhaps list a bulk deal, like multiple radiators for example under cooling and sell as a lot. 

Expand  

 

Yeah I was thinking since Enterprise added a peripherals section (Thank you @ENTERPRISE,) I could do all my keyboards I'm looking to sell in one post, at least.

 

I suppose you are correct about OCN having the same setup for the marketplace there. I am also aware of the 2% commission, but unsure of how it works. Is there a payment app built into the site we use or something? Or are we supposed to use something like Paypal in pm's and then once the deal is done, transfer the 2% to a site account?

 

Thanks for your reply.

 

Edit: I'm also wondering if there could be a simple "other" section as well. I have an OCN hat and folding@home t-shirt I'd like to sell (though this site is made up of former OCN users that got sick of what happened to the site so...) Just for nostalgia sake as collectors items.

Edited December 8, 2022 by neurotix

[Avacado]

  On 08/12/2022 at 19:21, neurotix said:

 

Yeah I was thinking since Enterprise added a peripherals section (Thank you @ENTERPRISE,) I could do all my keyboards I'm looking to sell in one post, at least.

 

I suppose you are correct about OCN having the same setup for the marketplace there. I am also aware of the 2% commission, but unsure of how it works. Is there a payment app built into the site we use or something? Or are we supposed to use something like Paypal in pm's and then once the deal is done, transfer the 2% to a site account?

 

Thanks for your reply.

 

Edit: I'm also wondering if there could be a simple "other" section as well. I have an OCN hat and folding@home t-shirt I'd like to sell (though this site is made up of former OCN users that got sick of what happened to the site so...) Just for nostalgia sake as collectors items.

Expand  

The buyer would use paypal or card to purchase the product from the seller here. The 2% is taken off the top of that purchase and the money is essentially held in escrow on the site until the seller chooses to make a disbursement to their paypal/bank. 

[Sir Beregond]

  On 08/12/2022 at 19:37, Avacado said:

The buyer would use paypal or card to purchase the product from the seller here. The 2% is taken off the top of that purchase and the money is essentially held in escrow on the site until the seller chooses to make a disbursement to their paypal/bank. 

Expand  

This...buyer will click the button to buy from the ad and follow the steps to pay which will send you a notification that the items have been bought and payed for and you should ship. Site takes 2%, and the rest is held which you can either keep for purchasing things/memberships on the site, or else take a disbursement if you just want the money sent to your PayPal or whathaveyou.

 

Don't handle the PayPal in PM's. Buyer just follows the steps from the advert.

 

I know it seems like its a hassle to get the adverts up, but it really does work pretty well.

Edited December 8, 2022 by Sir Beregond

[ENTERPRISE]

Will add some additional categories tomorrow, including an "other" section.

[ENTERPRISE]

The marketplace has been fleshed out a little so that all categories follow the same layout. I have also added a Freebies section so that those who are wanting to give away items can in this section without hassle. 

 

The "Other" section has also been appended to each category