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Originally Posted by Waxing_Gibbous
Perhaps just a positive feedback sub-forum (as on some other sites). Buying used equipment can be a minefield of subjectivity, particularly for older or complex gear. One person's beloved, some-signs-of-use, 1990's Televue is anothers' worn-out rubbish, a perfectly functioning EQ6, becomes an incomprehensible pile of gears.
Also, perhaps stearing a buyer or seller toward feedback on ebay or any other site on which they deal would be a good way to establish bone-fides.
New vendors/buyers here may have "form" on another forum.
By leaving only positive feedback you avoid the pitfalls that Erick so ably outlined (who buy the way, sent me a wonderful piece of gear! Ta again).
It also absolves the moderators of any responisiblity in what is, after all, a private transaction, and avoids any accusations of bias.
Just my $.02
Peter
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I hear you Peter, but wouldnt this totally negate the point of suggesting it in the first place? i mean, if your only allowed to comment on ina positive fashion, then whats the point? i mean if someone tried to rip you off, or give you the run around, then whats the point of not being able to mention it, when the whole reasoning is to make people aware of the possible pitfalls?
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Originally Posted by theodog
I have purchased several items through the IIS classifieds.
I tend to look at the number of posts and length of membership of the seller as a judge of legitimacy. If a recent member with few posts then a more personal contact may be req'd. As always -buyer beware.
I have often recieved follow up as to the safe arrival and condition of goods. My experiences have been positive, so feel that a rating system would be another burden for the Mod's. 2c
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i do this to, but recently had a very well known IIS member, with a high post count etc, just messed me around something fierce with a purchase, so even this isnt bulletproof.
hey, its just an idea
