Often no way to contact seller in classified, suggestions?

[TNGary]

More often than not, when I see an item in the classified section that is of interest many times there is no number listed and no way of contacting the seller, such as at least being able to clink on a reply type link. Some times I will see a phone number.
Surely there is a reply option that I must be overlooking, any suggestions would be very very much appreciated. I understand and appreciate folks may not want to receive a phone call, but I cannot (or have not figured out} how to reply back to the seller. thank you

[Fraugoofy]

More often than not, when I see an item in the classified section that is of interest many times there is no number listed and no way of contacting the seller, such as at least being able to clink on a reply type link. Some times I will see a phone number.
Surely there is a reply option that I must be overlooking, any suggestions would be very very much appreciated, thank you

What? You think someone posting something for sale should be required to list a contact number? So do the rest of us! Craigslist doesn't even let you post an ad without contact information. TOTV needs a technology update. Either that or some common sense! It's not you!! It's the forum!

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[dalecrenshaw]

I for one don't want everyone, sometimes scam people, calling me or emailing me when I have an ad posted. The way to contact a person that has posted an ad on this website, is to send them a "private message". The instructions on this website, will tell you how to send a private message to that person. It is very simple and private. I have received so many scam emails and phone calls, that I prefer to communicate by "private message". The same is true with Craigslist...I would never put that information (phone/email address) on craigslist. You simple hit the reply to message on Craigslist, otherwise, you will get a lots of scam messages.

[Madelaine Amee]

I for one don't want everyone, sometimes scam people, calling me or emailing me when I have an ad posted. The way to contact a person that has posted an ad on this website, is to send them a "private message". The instructions on this website, will tell you how to send a private message to that person. It is very simple and private. I have received so many scam emails and phone calls, that I prefer to communicate by "private message". The same is true with Craigslist...I would never put that information (phone/email address) on craigslist. You simple hit the reply to message on Craigslist, otherwise, you will get a lots of scam messages.

The way to contact a person that has posted an ad on this website, is to send them a "private message". Yes, agree with you that is a great idea, but what do you do when they don't answer your private message? I have been trying to contact a seller and cannot do so.

[Biker Dog]

The way to contact a person that has posted an ad on this website, is to send them a "private message". Yes, agree with you that is a great idea, but what do you do when they don't answer your private message? I have been trying to contact a seller and cannot do so.


Totally agree. If they want to sell an item they should post an email address. They could set up an email account just for classified ads, not hard to do.:coolsmiley:

[Arctic Fox]

...when I see an item in the classified section...many times there is no number listed and no way of contacting the seller...

If the item is also in the "old style" classifieds listings then you can reply to the post, saying you are interested and giving them your contact details.

I like to "private message" but not everyone has that turned on, or bothers to reply

[Fraugoofy]

I for one don't want everyone, sometimes scam people, calling me or emailing me when I have an ad posted. The way to contact a person that has posted an ad on this website, is to send them a "private message". The instructions on this website, will tell you how to send a private message to that person. It is very simple and private. I have received so many scam emails and phone calls, that I prefer to communicate by "private message". The same is true with Craigslist...I would never put that information (phone/email address) on craigslist. You simple hit the reply to message on Craigslist, otherwise, you will get a lots of scam messages.
I agree with this as long as the seller actually checks or knows how to use the PM function. You would be over the top surprised at the number of TOTV users who do not respond to PMs if they have something for sale. I list my phone number of here quite often and don't have any telemarketers calling me. I don't own a landline...

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[Topspinmo]

What? You think someone posting something for sale should be required to list a contact number? So do the rest of us! Craigslist doesn't even let you post an ad without contact information. TOTV needs a technology update. Either that or some common sense! It's not you!! It's the forum!

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There was nothing wrong with it till they reprogrammed it ITO make it better, NOT! Now it's waste of time.

[Mrs. Robinson]

What? You think someone posting something for sale should be required to list a contact number? So do the rest of us! Craigslist doesn't even let you post an ad without contact information. TOTV needs a technology update. Either that or some common sense! It's not you!! It's the forum!

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I think you are right! And why do residents have to make things more difficult than they really are? We have enough rules here in The Villages!!!

I have posted items for sale and have always put my phone number in the body of the ad.
I have NEVER received a strange phone call that wasn't related to the item, and NEVER have I ever received a call that was of a scam type variety.
Why is the TOTV classified section any different that an ad in The Sun? You put your phone number in their ad.

If you have an ad in and are single, simply have someone be with you when someone comes to see the item.

Stop making a mountain out of a mole hill. It's really quite simply folks. Put your phone number in the damn ad!

[EnglishJW]

The way to contact a person that has posted an ad on this website, is to send them a "private message". Yes, agree with you that is a great idea, but what do you do when they don't answer your private message? I have been trying to contact a seller and cannot do so.

We've had the same experience.

[EnglishJW]

There was nothing wrong with it till they reprogrammed it ITO make it better, NOT! Now it's waste of time.

While the classified section may not be perfect (as I have noted for us in a separate post), we have had success both buying and selling items using it.

[Barefoot]

The way to contact a person that has posted an ad on this website, is to send them a "private message". Yes, agree with you that is a great idea, but what do you do when they don't answer your private message?
If I'm interested in a sale item, I contact the seller by using the Private Message function.
If I don't hear back, I assume the item has sold.

[sunny46]

Okay guess I am a dummy. Where do you find out how to send private message?

[lanabanana73]

Okay guess I am a dummy. Where do you find out how to send private message?

Click on the user name and this will "drop down"......

sunny46
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Add sunny46 to Your Contacts

Click "send a private message to....." and a box will pop up to compose your message.

[Mrs. Robinson]

If I'm interested in a sale item, I contact the seller by using the Private Message function.
If I don't hear back, I assume the item has sold.

This may sound ridiculous, but there are a number of people who don't know how to use the Private Message function.

Going a step further, there are also people who either never realize they have a private message or simply just don't check them.

That's why I previously mentioned about putting a phone number in the body of an ad. I guess the bottom line is there isn't any one answer that will appeal to the masses and make everyone happy. Oh, well . . .

[Barefoot]

This may sound ridiculous, but there are a number of people who don't know how to use the Private Message function.My computer tells me when I have a private message and how to retrieve it (click here).
But perhaps I had to set this up in my User Profile.
I guess the whole point of this thread is that some people who post an ad have no idea how they will be contacted?
If people don't know how to use PM, and don't put a telephone number in their classified, could use smoke signals.

[ColdNoMore]

My computer tells me when I have a private message and how to retrieve it (click here).
But perhaps I had to set this up in my User Profile.
I guess the whole point of this thread is that some people who post an ad have no idea how they will be contacted?
If people don't know how to use PM, and don't put a telephone number in their classified, could use smoke signals.

Please, no smoke signals...until we get some rain. :D

[sunny46]

How to send private message to seller?

[Casper'smom]

I too am having problems using the site. I have messaged folks and NEVER received a reply. Asking for additional info but useless too! i just posted an item n have both phone n e-mail. Tried a test message... did not work?? Ugh!!!

[Fraugoofy]

Click on the user name and this will "drop down"......

sunny46
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Send a private message to sunny46
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Click "send a private message to....." and a box will pop up to compose your message.
Unless you use a smart phone and tapatalk. Then the directions are completely different...

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[Moderator]

When you see an ad with a link to the original ad (posted in the Classified section), click on the link to take you to the original ad. On the right side there should be boxes that will show contact information as well as a link to send a message to the seller.

For ads without an active link, your best option is to click on the member's name and select the option to send a Private Message (PM) to the seller.

Unfortunately, if the seller doesn't monitor their PM mailbox (check just under your name after logging in) there is nothing further to do except continue to post your interest in the thread.

Sellers: Please monitor your PM mailbox as described above. You can delete an ad when it sells to avoid further contacts. In Classified, there is a trash can to the right of the ad. Clicking on that will delete the ad. Don't forget to delete the duplicate ad in Items for Sale that the system automatically created.

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[cquick]

I just put 3 ads in the classified section, but I expect the interested buyer to "pm" me. I thought that was the safest way. I suppose I could have put in my phone number but I didn't feel comfortable doing it.

[cquick]

I too am having problems using the site. I have messaged folks and NEVER received a reply. Asking for additional info but useless too! i just posted an item n have both phone n e-mail. Tried a test message... did not work?? Ugh!!!

maybe they aren't really interested in selling after all.

[SALYBOW]

I think you are right! And why do residents have to make things more difficult than they really are? We have enough rules here in The Villages!!!

I have posted items for sale and have always put my phone number in the body of the ad.
I have NEVER received a strange phone call that wasn't related to the item, and NEVER have I ever received a call that was of a scam type variety.
Why is the TOTV classified section any different that an ad in The Sun? You put your phone number in their ad.

If you have an ad in and are single, simply have someone be with you when someone comes to see the item.

Stop making a mountain out of a mole hill. It's really quite simply folks. Put your phone number in the damn ad!

I have been trying for a week to contact a seller but get no answer Why no info in ad?
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