Lingo
FS (For Sale)
Offering something in exchange for money. In your post, state what you're selling as well as how much money you're looking for. You must include a selling price with anything you are selling. Failure to do so will result in me deleting your thread.
LTB (Looking To Buy)
Looking for something you will pay money for. In your post, state what you're looking for. Sellers with your item will reply to the post and state what they want for the item.
LTT (Looking To Trade)
Looking for something you want to exchange for something else. In your post, state what you're looking for and what you're willing to give in exchange for it.
FSoT (For Sale or Trade)
LTBoT (Looking To Buy or Trade)
LFS (Looking For Service)
Looking for a specific service such as Web Development, Graphic Design, Technical Support, and any other virtual service.
The subject for your thread should begin with one of the following (exactly as shown):
"FS: ", "FSoT: ", "LTB: ", "LTT: ", "LTBoT: ", "LFS: "
Any posts not fitting into one of these categories will be deleted. Off-topic subjects are to be posted in the General Forum.
Browsing Threads
Browsing threads should be for finding what you're looking for or discussing the item in question. This means talking about the condition of the item being sold and other details about it. If you want to find out the specs on a gaming system someone is selling, go to the manufacturer's website to find it, not here. Generally, the seller should be posting links such as this in their initial post.
If you are going into threads and trying to cause trouble by posting about disagreement in price, condition of items, usefulness of items, and so on, your posts will be deleted immedietly. Multiple instances of doing this will cause me to have your account banned.
No one is allowed to reply to a thread and discuss the price of an item for sale such that they make the item look worth less than it is. You may discuss price only if you are offering the person another amount for the item(s).
Making Threads
When posting a thread, make the subject as informative as possible. For example, instead of making the subject "FS: Hard Drive", use "FS: Western Digital 60GB 7200RPM". This will make browsing the forum much more effective since users will not have to click on every thread to see exactly what the item is.
Always get a picture of what you are selling or looking for. If you do not have a photo of the actual item you are selling, at least find a picture from the product's website. If you have trouble locating one, try using google's image search.
Please also take the time to find URLs that will give people detailed information on each of the items you are selling.
If you start a "tons of sh*t" type thread, make sure that you check it often, and keep it up to date. You should edit it every time you sell one of the items on the list, and note or remove items that have been sold.
It is important that you only enter communication with people who are posting in your thread. Since this is a public forum, those without registered accounts may be looking at your thread and e-mailing you without being a TribalWar member. It is not suggested that you do transactions with them.
Also, you should do a profile check on any TW member to get a vague idea if they are trustworthy. If someone has only been a member a week or two, you may choose not to deal with them due to their infant status on the forum.
Ebay Threads
Any items being sold through Ebay (or any auction website) are only allowed to be posted on this forum if they have a "Buy It Now" option. All other auction threads are not allowed on this forum. The basis of classifieds system is not to bid against others for item(s), but rather to know the exact price of them.
Any users who post auction threads will have their thread deleted. Repeat offenders will be banned.
Bumping Threads
Bumping your own threads is allowed, as long as you do not do it excessively (more than once every few days). If your thread has been up for a long time with no interest shown in it, do not bump it.
Transaction Process
After a transaction has been made in regard to a thread, the poster of the thread must close his thread. This is done by viewing the thread and looking in the very bottom left corner of the page. Choose Close thread and press Go. The thread will no longer be able to be replied to.
When a For Sale thread is posted, the seller must sell to the person who first replies to the thread stating they want to buy. If that sale falls through, the seller is to move on to the next person on the thread who wanted to buy the item(s). This person does not have priority unless they are the lowest bidder. So, if someone posts underneath them they will buy it for half as much, the seller can choose to go with that buyer instead. This rule enforces that you will not ignore someone's request to buy your items. If you want only your friends to buy it, only tell your friends about your sale privately and do not post here.
Here is a typical situation in which one user wishes to sell something on the forum, and the process which should be followed.
Most major FS/FT forums use some type of feedback system, similar to the EBAY feedback system. Far and away the most popular outside of EBAY being HEATWARE which is a site used by the traders of the Anandtech, Fatwallet, [H]ard OCP, and Arstechnica boards. It is completely free and provides quick and easy access to the culmulative ratings of traders across this and many other boards. For example, you can see my feedback rating Here, which lists all the transactions I've completed (that people have left feedback for anyway) outside of EBAY (in which feedbacks are restricted to EBAY transactions only). It will save you countless instances of pain and aggrevation due to bad, or shady (no pun intended) traders. Another HUGE resource for those who have been slighted by someone is The Trollhunters, A group of individuals that are quite helpful in tracking down bad traders as well as informing you of your legal rights in regards to resolving disputes because someone ripped you off. Also, in closing I would like to ask that newer members with no EBAY or Heatware feedback be willing to ship items FIRST to established traders that have proven reliability. Showing this common courtesy is the first step in providing a reputable name for yourself, and lessens the chance of someone being ripped off, and is an established practice of many of the aforementioned trading boards.
Remember: If a deal seems to be too good to be true, IT IS.
And ALWAYS check a users Heatware/EBAY email address, and make them reply via that to ensure that they are the real user of that feedback rating
I also reccomend that if you plan on trading here often, you do something similar to what I've done, and include feedback that you've attained in your sig.
Liability
By using this forum you acknowledge that TribalWar holds no responsibility for anything that results in your transactions with another user. This includes but is not limited to: Paying for an item and not receiving it, sending someone an item as a trade and not receiving anything back, and sending someone an item and not getting paid for it. This forum is provided only as a means for locating buyers and sellers.
FS (For Sale)
Offering something in exchange for money. In your post, state what you're selling as well as how much money you're looking for. You must include a selling price with anything you are selling. Failure to do so will result in me deleting your thread.
LTB (Looking To Buy)
Looking for something you will pay money for. In your post, state what you're looking for. Sellers with your item will reply to the post and state what they want for the item.
LTT (Looking To Trade)
Looking for something you want to exchange for something else. In your post, state what you're looking for and what you're willing to give in exchange for it.
FSoT (For Sale or Trade)
LTBoT (Looking To Buy or Trade)
LFS (Looking For Service)
Looking for a specific service such as Web Development, Graphic Design, Technical Support, and any other virtual service.
The subject for your thread should begin with one of the following (exactly as shown):
"FS: ", "FSoT: ", "LTB: ", "LTT: ", "LTBoT: ", "LFS: "
Any posts not fitting into one of these categories will be deleted. Off-topic subjects are to be posted in the General Forum.
Browsing Threads
Browsing threads should be for finding what you're looking for or discussing the item in question. This means talking about the condition of the item being sold and other details about it. If you want to find out the specs on a gaming system someone is selling, go to the manufacturer's website to find it, not here. Generally, the seller should be posting links such as this in their initial post.
If you are going into threads and trying to cause trouble by posting about disagreement in price, condition of items, usefulness of items, and so on, your posts will be deleted immedietly. Multiple instances of doing this will cause me to have your account banned.
No one is allowed to reply to a thread and discuss the price of an item for sale such that they make the item look worth less than it is. You may discuss price only if you are offering the person another amount for the item(s).
Making Threads
When posting a thread, make the subject as informative as possible. For example, instead of making the subject "FS: Hard Drive", use "FS: Western Digital 60GB 7200RPM". This will make browsing the forum much more effective since users will not have to click on every thread to see exactly what the item is.
Always get a picture of what you are selling or looking for. If you do not have a photo of the actual item you are selling, at least find a picture from the product's website. If you have trouble locating one, try using google's image search.
Please also take the time to find URLs that will give people detailed information on each of the items you are selling.
If you start a "tons of sh*t" type thread, make sure that you check it often, and keep it up to date. You should edit it every time you sell one of the items on the list, and note or remove items that have been sold.
It is important that you only enter communication with people who are posting in your thread. Since this is a public forum, those without registered accounts may be looking at your thread and e-mailing you without being a TribalWar member. It is not suggested that you do transactions with them.
Also, you should do a profile check on any TW member to get a vague idea if they are trustworthy. If someone has only been a member a week or two, you may choose not to deal with them due to their infant status on the forum.
Ebay Threads
Any items being sold through Ebay (or any auction website) are only allowed to be posted on this forum if they have a "Buy It Now" option. All other auction threads are not allowed on this forum. The basis of classifieds system is not to bid against others for item(s), but rather to know the exact price of them.
Any users who post auction threads will have their thread deleted. Repeat offenders will be banned.
Bumping Threads
Bumping your own threads is allowed, as long as you do not do it excessively (more than once every few days). If your thread has been up for a long time with no interest shown in it, do not bump it.
Transaction Process
After a transaction has been made in regard to a thread, the poster of the thread must close his thread. This is done by viewing the thread and looking in the very bottom left corner of the page. Choose Close thread and press Go. The thread will no longer be able to be replied to.
When a For Sale thread is posted, the seller must sell to the person who first replies to the thread stating they want to buy. If that sale falls through, the seller is to move on to the next person on the thread who wanted to buy the item(s). This person does not have priority unless they are the lowest bidder. So, if someone posts underneath them they will buy it for half as much, the seller can choose to go with that buyer instead. This rule enforces that you will not ignore someone's request to buy your items. If you want only your friends to buy it, only tell your friends about your sale privately and do not post here.
Here is a typical situation in which one user wishes to sell something on the forum, and the process which should be followed.
- User "Bob" is selling an XBOX and wants to receive cash for it. He posts a thread called "FS: XBOX with 4 games, 2 controllers." In the thread he describes the condition of the system, which games are included, how long he has owned the system, and how much he wants for it.
- Users looking for an XBOX will browse Bob's thread.
- If interested, they will reply to the thread. Buyers are to reply to the thread if they are insterested. They are NOT to contact the seller initially by E-mail, IRC, or other method. Their post may be their offer of how much they are willing to pay for it (if not the same as the original asking price), or they may ask Bob for more details on his XBOX.
- Bob browses his own thread frequently (or, preferably, Bob will check Email Notification in the options of his original post, so he is notified by e-mail whenever there is a reply) and answers all questions he has been asked. He ends up choosing user "Jim" who is willing to pay the amount Bob has asked for.
- Through either E-mail, Private Messages, or another form of communication, Bob and Jim exchange addresses.
- Jim sends Bob the money.
- Bob sends Jim the system.
- Bob deletes his original thread now that the transaction is complete and his XBOX is no longer for sale.
Most major FS/FT forums use some type of feedback system, similar to the EBAY feedback system. Far and away the most popular outside of EBAY being HEATWARE which is a site used by the traders of the Anandtech, Fatwallet, [H]ard OCP, and Arstechnica boards. It is completely free and provides quick and easy access to the culmulative ratings of traders across this and many other boards. For example, you can see my feedback rating Here, which lists all the transactions I've completed (that people have left feedback for anyway) outside of EBAY (in which feedbacks are restricted to EBAY transactions only). It will save you countless instances of pain and aggrevation due to bad, or shady (no pun intended) traders. Another HUGE resource for those who have been slighted by someone is The Trollhunters, A group of individuals that are quite helpful in tracking down bad traders as well as informing you of your legal rights in regards to resolving disputes because someone ripped you off. Also, in closing I would like to ask that newer members with no EBAY or Heatware feedback be willing to ship items FIRST to established traders that have proven reliability. Showing this common courtesy is the first step in providing a reputable name for yourself, and lessens the chance of someone being ripped off, and is an established practice of many of the aforementioned trading boards.
Remember: If a deal seems to be too good to be true, IT IS.
And ALWAYS check a users Heatware/EBAY email address, and make them reply via that to ensure that they are the real user of that feedback rating
I also reccomend that if you plan on trading here often, you do something similar to what I've done, and include feedback that you've attained in your sig.
Liability
By using this forum you acknowledge that TribalWar holds no responsibility for anything that results in your transactions with another user. This includes but is not limited to: Paying for an item and not receiving it, sending someone an item as a trade and not receiving anything back, and sending someone an item and not getting paid for it. This forum is provided only as a means for locating buyers and sellers.
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