25 posts...

[wakosama]

How do I get credit for 25 posts so I can buy/sell/message, etc.? Tks.

 

[Vaquero]

It's a script thing.
Software has a timer of sorts.
It happens when it happens.

 

[texcross]

It's a script thing.
Software has a timer of sorts.
It happens when it happens.

dead-on, you should be good here soon

 

[seacam]

I’m in the same boat. Soon!!!

 

[TipBledsoe]

It is (or should more so be) an honor system. The 25 posts must be QUALITY posts - we want people who will actually contribute to the forum, not just treat it as a means for classified ads.

 

[texcross]

try now

 

[wakosama]

tks hope I contributed. try ti keep it up.

 

[Axxe55]

It is (or should more so be) an honor system. The 25 posts must be QUALITY posts - we want people who will actually contribute to the forum, not just treat it as a means for classified ads.

^^^^^This!^^^^^

 

[studenygreg]

I'm glad when they post their intentions up front. Let's me know who not to reply to or buy from.

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[Axxe55]

I'm glad when they post their intentions up front. Let's me know who not to reply to or buy from.

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Most of those that broadcast that their intentions are to get 25 posts. or automatically buy a membership so they can avail themselves of the Classified Section, I put on ignore.Vast majority never participate in the forum anyways.

I think many are just using the forum to sell their stuff for free since other places started charging a fee to sell or buy from their sites.

And they are doing themselves no service, because the REAL members of the forum don't know them or have anything to base off of as to what type of person they are,, so I suspect most like myself are leery of doing business with them.

 

[wakosama]

I just found this forum a while back. was always on item specific forums like marlinowners, and reloading forums; nothing local. tks for the welcome and common interests.

 

[Axxe55]

A couple of years ago, I was poking some fun at noob about getting his 25 posts in so he could head to the Classifieds, and he proceeded to "chastise" me for my comments towards him. But my suspicions were validated once he hit 28 posts, he went to the Classifieds and started several ads with guns for sale and never has been back to the forum to participate.

 

[GasGuzzler]

I am also a member of MO that reads and posts there daily like here. Like the OP, I became a member here for the classifieds but realized the for sale area on this site is pretty cold. The conversation is good though so I stayed and now rarely even click on an ad here.

 

[wakosama]

well, I guess my posts were worthy because I got approved. wanted to keep my stuff in state anyway so eventually I'll get a round tuit and post some. can't say I'd get excited about people wanting to sell guns. if the price is right better here than 'there'. be well

 

[TexasRedneck]

As with anything else, you get out of it what you put in it. I've avoided ads from guys here just to sell stuff, because I don't trust their word. There's others here that I'd buy from with full confidence because we've had time to get to "know" each other via this forum. Long term members here have celebrated births and grieved the loss of others' loved ones because we ARE a community. I've held back from buying a gun more than once because I knew another member wanted it, and it was going to be a few days before they'd have the funds together....and they've done the same for me.
Other than @Dred and @Southpaw - ya gotta keep an eye on them.....lol

 

[studenygreg]

How do I get credit for 25 posts so I can buy/sell/message, etc.? Tks.

Try deleting your account and creating a new one with the same info.

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[Mowingmaniac 24/7]

I've never thought of this site as a 'garage sale' locale, most likely because I NEVER sell or buy anything on a site.

I buy my 'whatever' from my local gun store or other retail store.

Plus, I never sell...I'd rather give away (and do so quite often) then have a parade of strangers annoy the shit outta me...

 

[Mowingmaniac 24/7]

We had a problem with our well/tank.

The guy who came out to fix it (and did) was a young guy...probably 28 to 30. Hey, my Daughter is 54 and my Grands are adults...so I get to call him a 'young guy'.

I had a perfectly good, professional grade spray painter and all the goodies to go with it. I payed a small fortune for it. I used it once to spray our then wooden corral fence, which has since been replaced with a really fine metal fence. So, I don't need it and it was taking up room in my 'cah-hole' as Moe Slezack says on "The Simpson"!

I asked him if he'd have any use for it, as I was 'giving it away' if he wanted it. He was overjoyed...then I had another 'give away'. A 10 HP grinder/shredder. He took that too.

Doing this made my day.

These items weren't doing me any good. I'd quit using them, tho they were in first class operating condition...thus finding them a new home was just fine with me. Plus, this guy was a very nice guy, so that goes a long way with me...

I realize some of us don't have the 'latitude' to give away - but, I'm in the very fortunate category so that I can give away...fk a bunch of selling valuable items, if you can, give to those who appreciate your being able to 'give away'...

 

[1911'S 4 Me]

I like to give things away also. If someone can use and needs it, they can have it.

 

[Axxe55]

We had a problem with our well/tank.

The guy who came out to fix it (and did) was a young guy...probably 28 to 30. Hey, my Daughter is 54 and my Grands are adults...so I get to call him a 'young guy'.

I had a perfectly good, professional grade spray painter and all the goodies to go with it. I payed a small fortune for it. I used it once to spray our then wooden corral fence, which has since been replaced with a really fine metal fence. So, I don't need it and it was taking up room in my 'cah-hole' as Moe Slezack says on "The Simpson"!

I asked him if he'd have any use for it, as I was 'giving it away' if he wanted it. He was overjoyed...then I had another 'give away'. A 10 HP grinder/shredder. He took that too.

Doing this made my day.

These items weren't doing me any good. I'd quit using them, tho they were in first class operating condition...thus finding them a new home was just fine with me. Plus, this guy was a very nice guy, so that goes a long way with me...

I realize some of us don't have the 'latitude' to give away - but, I'm in the very fortunate category so that I can give away...fk a bunch of selling valuable items, if you can, give to those who appreciate your being able to 'give away'...

Kudos for doing that. And yes, some just don't have the "latitude" to be able to afford to give away good usable items, and do need to sell them.

Some sell firearms to fund another firearm they would rather have. Some are selling to pay bills.