How-To Geek

Hello.

LH (innit, that bloody expat in France) and I have been thinking about setting up a 'For Sale / Swap / Want, forum. It has been sanctioned by THE GEEK.
We were wondering whether members would think this a good idea. We are at the basics on this idea at the moment, but this is the ground work so far.

Obviously we have to have limitations and strict rules to abide by to protect all members.
A summation so far:

* The forum is strictly computer / electronic focused (no food, clothing, pets etc)
* Member posting is established (senior) 200 valid posts or above
* The sale / swap is within the same country (unless agreed by both parties regarding postage)
* The items are described in an honest way (as new, fair, WORKING)
* NB; we will monitor and mod this as best we can to prevent spoil / spam etc

Now to the nitty gritty (payments / delivery)

* Payments by bank credit transfer unless otherwise agreed by both parties
* Prompt feedback with the transaction

We feel that this could be a very good idea for members in this economic thunderstorm.
It would be great if you could give feedback on this idea.
Also if you do give feedback, please give us an idea what you have currently up for grabs, as it were.

Mike

hatryst, that is exactly the response we are looking for and I agree to what you said above about HDDs.
quote (but DBAN on an SSD? Oh well, you get the idea...)

The guidelines are most important and it is your input that could make this work.

Keep em coming.....

Mike

Love it and like Vissy I like the notion of using paypal.
But I don't think it will be necessary to implement it. You can deal with that with the person you want to buy something from.
Like Mike states 'unless otherwise agreed by both parties'.

I myself have to rehome a rather large laptop (17 inch screen if memory serves me right - it's late and I'll look up the particulars another time LOL)
And now that I am getting a second pc I'm looking for a second monitor and wireless keyboard and mouse ... cheap!
And I'm picky too <LOL>. They have to be black and the monitor 19 or 20 inches at least (more is not a problem :D), keyboard and mouse on a USB thingy, like the logitech I have for my main pc :)

Have this 19" monitor, including vesa bracket and stand; It is quite heavy.

More

Mike

Edit; this was sold for £50, off forum.

VERY good point Lighthouse ...
im gonna try to get mine up at some point today.

Hi Ted. This is still 'Work In Progress' so all input is welcome.
It will not ever be ebay2!!
We were hoping that members could buy, sell, swap/barter strictly between ourselves (HTG members).

I hate to see stuff 'binned' when it can have a value to someone else, either free or at a small price.

I have loads of stuff that I refuse to junk but borders on the verge of hoarding, so a 'wanted' section is just as good as a 'for sale' section. Although I have stuff I would like to sell, I also have stuff I would be quite happy to give away.

Mike

Might I also suggest a "For Free" area in the HTG Marketplace.

I occasionally do some business in a large office building on the same floor as the IT department. I often walk by their office and see a pile of old computers, monitors, keyboards, etc which have outlived their usefulness to the business and are headed to the junk pile - however they are still in good working condition and could still serve a useful purpose.

Similarly, I would venture to guess that more than a few long-time and experienced "geeks" here may have a few bits of older equipment lying in the basement, or back of the closet, which may be too old for sale, but are still in working order and would be useful to somebody else.

The item would be listed "For Free" on a first-come, first-served basis. All shipping costs, including postage, shipping boxes, packaging materials, etc. would be assumed by the recipient of the free item - or if possible a live, local pickup could be arranged.

While of course the primary purpose of the Marketplace would to buy and sell, there might still be a place for the unsalable, yet still usable.

What do you think of that idea ?

I like this idea. And I have loads of 'junk' to offload. Problem is my location, as I'm in N.Ireland, postage to pretty much anywhere will be substantial.

Have a dlink wireless 300n (DIR 615) router free, complete with PSU, CD and manual, postage free UK.
1 ethernet in, 4 ethernet terminals out.

Click on Mod and send me email/postal address. 1st come 1st served!

Mike

I have (4) new WD Cavier Black 1T HDs which I would like to sell in US.

Were purchased in the Summer when HD prices were Low !

Have my own Fedex Account so can ship to your door.