New Classified Rule Proposal: post area where FTF transaction will take place

[erwos]

I am seeing a ton of classified ads now that don't list a location/area where the FTF transaction will take place. While I understand that you don't want to write your home address on MDS, MD's not that small of a state, and the difference between Salisbury and Cumberland (for example) is pretty huge. I would propose requiring a location/area for the FTF transaction for any ad that is not "shipped prices".

(Yes, you could message them. But that's a waste of time for both parties.)

 

[E.Shell]

It WOULD be good form to post your approximate location when selling stuff.

 

[4g64loser]

Sounds good to me. I write the specifics of payment accepted and location for meet up in the ad. I also include general times as my location is variable during the week.

Tend to ignore ads that don't include location at least in general terms.

 

[outrider58]

Yeah, at least name the city. That's all I've ever done.

 

[Allium]

Is trunk of ford Taurus an acceptable answer?





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[silver78]

If the seller is not smart enough to tell us where in the state they are located that's on them. Not inclined to add another "rule" but that's me. If I do FTF only I always tell folks my zip code or city in the ad.

 

[Brickman301]

Is trunk of ford Taurus an acceptable answer?





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I was thinking more like this…

 

[E.Shell]

Is trunk of ford Taurus an acceptable answer?





I keed i keeed

I was thinking more like this… View attachment 437492

You should identify the river.

 

[outrider58]

You should identify the river.

Yeah, like say, the Potomac or something.

 

[89P13]

I agree. Even a county would suffice if it were a smaller one. I’ve seen many things I’d be interested in but I don’t find out until some conversation assuming it’s “local” but turns out they’re hours away and the deal is dead. I’ve started asking up front now in PMs but it’s a waste of time for both parties as mentioned.

 

[Docster]

If the seller is not smart enough to tell us where in the state they are located that's on them. Not inclined to add another "rule" but that's me. If I do FTF only I always tell folks my zip code or city in the ad.

Agree 100%. Life's tougher without common sense and critical thinking skills

 

[Boondock Saint]

If the seller is not smart enough to tell us where in the state they are located that's on them. Not inclined to add another "rule" but that's me. If I do FTF only I always tell folks my zip code or city in the ad.

Agree 100%. Life's tougher without common sense and critical thinking skills

All of this.

 

[WarChief]

I am seeing a ton of classified ads now that don't list a location/area where the FTF transaction will take place. While I understand that you don't want to write your home address on MDS, MD's not that small of a state, and the difference between Salisbury and Cumberland (for example) is pretty huge. I would propose requiring a location/area for the FTF transaction for any ad that is not "shipped prices".

(Yes, you could message them. But that's a waste of time for both parties.)

Genius

 

[C&RTactical]

I am not against this. Definitely one of those basic courtesies of put up the sales post you want to see. Put all the details for FAQ's of sales details as much as you can.