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Offline Spanky

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We need "autobuy" on the classifieds.
« on: July 12, 2010, 05:18:41 PM »
It seems like us poor slobs that work all day are suckin' hind titty when it comes to the classifieds. The only thing that's left by the time I get home is the ridiculously expensive stuff (I told you all there'd be a $200 45colt barrel on there ;)) or the same 1 or 2 people are binge buying everything in sight. :-\ I don't mean to rant but a guy can't get a buy in edgeways. I'm gonna have to start bringin' the laptop to work with me I guess.



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Re: We need "autobuy" on the classifieds.
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2010, 06:56:38 PM »
I usually check the classifieds three or four times per day, at work and at home.  Sometimes I find something I want, most times not.  Sorry if you feel that is unfair.

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Re: We need "autobuy" on the classifieds.
« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2010, 09:49:29 AM »
Now I've really seen it all. A 22versa pack barrel listed for $175... what the hell is wrong with some people?? You used to be able to buy the whole combo for $100 bucks at Wal Mart. Some of you guys are really killin' the used handi market with this price gouging bs.



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Re: We need "autobuy" on the classifieds.
« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2010, 10:56:26 AM »
I hear ya....

I have been trying to find a Hornet, a .223 bull, and a .204 bull. There have been lots of them on there lately, but while I'm at work.  :-[
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Re: We need "autobuy" on the classifieds.
« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2010, 12:09:49 PM »
How does "autobuy" work?
Is it different than placing a WTB ad for a specific item?

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Re: We need "autobuy" on the classifieds.
« Reply #5 on: July 21, 2010, 08:15:55 AM »
Quote from: PowPow on July 13, 2010, 12:09:49 PM
How does "autobuy" work?
Is it different than placing a WTB ad for a specific item?



My guess is it would be more technical than that.  WTB's will float down after a while.  Something automatic setup could stay in place until the user chooses to disable it.

Basically, if the database fields were setup properly, you could setup an "autobuy" so that if it saw the following:

MFG: H&R
Listing type: Barrel Only
Caliber: .22 Hornet
Price range: $100 through $150

Then the system could just register the sale unattended if something matching that criteria popped up.

The problem though, would be conflicting auto-buys.  What happens when more than 1 person set up an auto-buy of the same item(s)?  It would likely fall back to "first-come, first-served", and many people would still be SOL (PARTICULARLY people who register at a later date).

So technically, it wouldn't be all that hard of a thing to code, but I'm not sure it would solve much.
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Re: We need "autobuy" on the classifieds.
« Reply #6 on: July 21, 2010, 10:16:42 AM »
Hey look,
Some guys are going to sit here all day and snipe at the good stuff they want, especally if it is at a low price.
On the reverse side of the coin, guys like you are going to come home from work and post items, whne you will have a cnance to see them and work out a deal.
The last batch of people that complained that certain people were grabbing stuff off the Pay it forward site got it shut down.
If you were looking to sell rather than buy, you would be happy that guys look and buy here.  You posted the price and if someone buys it great you posted the price.  If  you think the price is too high, let them know and offer a lower amount, what can they say, yes or no to your offer.

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Re: We need "autobuy" on the classifieds.
« Reply #7 on: July 21, 2010, 10:45:38 AM »
I miss the PIF forum. I enjoyed helping others by giving away stuff they could use. Greedy folks ruined it... that same greed seems to have filtered into the classifieds with the outrageous prices some are asking for their items.
I am on the opposite side of the spectrum... I would rather give a barrel to someone who can truly use it (I have done so on several occasions here on GBO) than ask a kings ransom for it. ;)
I guess it boils down to someones character... a good person will give and ask for nothing in return, a greedy person will take and offer nothing in return.



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Re: We need "autobuy" on the classifieds.
« Reply #8 on: July 21, 2010, 06:46:22 PM »
Quote from: Spanky on July 21, 2010, 10:45:38 AM
I miss the PIF forum. I enjoyed helping others by giving away stuff they could use. Greedy folks ruined it... that same greed seems to have filtered into the classifieds with the outrageous prices some are asking for their items.
I am on the opposite side of the spectrum... I would rather give a barrel to someone who can truly use it (I have done so on several occasions here on GBO) than ask a kings ransom for it. ;)
I guess it boils down to someones character... a good person will give and ask for nothing in return, a greedy person will take and offer nothing in return.



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And some people are just lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time.

I own and run my own business which affords me the time most days to check in several times a day.



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Re: We need "autobuy" on the classifieds.
« Reply #9 on: July 21, 2010, 06:50:35 PM »
Congratulations... most guys don't have that opportunity.



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Re: We need "autobuy" on the classifieds.
« Reply #10 on: July 22, 2010, 05:27:34 AM »
True!
I am indeed very fortunate.




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Re: We need "autobuy" on the classifieds.
« Reply #11 on: July 22, 2010, 06:13:09 AM »
Quote from: Spanky on July 21, 2010, 06:50:35 PM
Congratulations... most guys don't have that opportunity.



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Some guys make that oppertunity.
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