TOTV Craigs List [Archive] - Talk of The Villages Florida

renielarson

10-24-2013, 09:57 PM

DougB

10-24-2013, 10:17 PM

I haven't noticed

KittyKat

10-24-2013, 10:50 PM

YES,YES,YES! I always click on New Posts and after a few pages there's nothing but things for sale. And most of them w/o pictures. I need more gossip and rumors. :girlneener:

Barefoot

10-24-2013, 11:40 PM

Does anyone else notice that this site is becoming The Villages Craig's List? There are many times I get on this site and there are more "for sale" listings than anything else. Has anyone else noticed this? <Bracing myself for the slaughter>

Yes! Like KittyKat, I enjoy reading Villages chit chat as opposed to reading sales ads. Sometimes I think I've gone on E-Bay or Craig's List by mistake. I realize that there are category identifiers on the right-hand side. But I wish the ads would go into a separate category of "Stuff for Sale", and not appear under New Posts.

Trish Miller

10-25-2013, 03:27 AM

People put their stuff on here because Craigslist doesn't have The Villages under their places to put ads, so for me, I like the fact that we can sell stuff on here :)

KathieI

10-25-2013, 03:56 AM

Does anyone else notice that this site is becoming The Villages Craig's List? There are many times I get on this site and there are more "for sale" listings than anything else. Has anyone else noticed this? <Bracing myself for the slaughter>

Totally agree. I do believe that I even recommended (complained?) to the Moderator a few months ago that a rule be instituted that items must be over $100 in order to be posted on TOTV. Most of these other items can be sold in a yard sale when they are under that amount.

I agree with posters wanting more information and/or gossip. LOL.

graciegirl

10-25-2013, 04:18 AM

I absolutely agree.

tainsley

10-25-2013, 05:15 AM

I just skip over topics I don't want to read. I also have bought and sold items on TOTV.

kagney123

10-25-2013, 05:39 AM

People put their stuff on here because Craigslist doesn't have The Villages under their places to put ads, so for me, I like the fact that we can sell stuff on here :)

I know what you mean, I wonder what is required to get the Villages onto Craigslist.. You are able to do a search using "The Villages" on the Ocala list, there are many entries from the Villages.

McP1605

10-25-2013, 05:51 AM

The "for sale" items have been such a great bonus for me as someone that is moving to the Villages and needs lots of stuff. Please don't stop selling. I think it is a great way to find stuff in the area right around us. Maybe items for sale should just put "For Sale…" in the topic and then those that don't want to look at them can just bypass them??? Anyways… personally it has been a great asset for this newbie!

McP1605

10-25-2013, 05:57 AM

Oh forgot… meant to add to my last post that I agree that "For Sale" posts are almost useless without pictures and prices. Please add those folks! Thank you!

Parker

10-25-2013, 06:26 AM

I'm not sure we'd want Craigs List shoppers coming here. Some of them are known to bring a criminal element with them. I like the aforementioned idea of a separate sales category on this site.

redwitch

10-25-2013, 06:39 AM

It would be nice if people listed everything they were selling in one ad rather than several ads and if there were some sort of dollar limit. I mean selling $5-10 items here is ridiculous. But I have found the sale items to be useful -- have both sold and purchased so wouldn't want to see them totally go.

Pepperhead

10-25-2013, 07:13 AM

I belong to a Hot Rod forum that uses the same software as this one and they have it configured so you cannot reply to classifieds. You can only PM the OP. They allow the OP to bump their post every three days.

Dr Winston O Boogie jr

10-25-2013, 07:17 AM

I hadn't noticed, but so what? How does that affect anyone. If you are not looking to buy something, don't open the ads.

nkrifats

10-25-2013, 07:28 AM

I hadn't noticed, but so what? How does that affect anyone. If you are not looking to buy something, don't open the ads.

Simple Solution and I have to agree.

graciegirl

10-25-2013, 07:32 AM

It is not a biggie. And I HAVE sold items on here. I just wish it was sort of an opt in forum so that the general discussions were separate. There have been some very interesting items on here; a used kitty litter box, butt wipes, and mom's rosary.

I often wonder if people know about the nice consignment shops since they have big hefty guys to drag BIG ITEMS out of your home and to bring it to the next home.

I wouldn't say this if I thought it would harm the forum and I always wonder WHY Bargains and Treasures and Neerly New DON'T advertise on here.

I very much vote for the pictures being a part of any post selling things.

jebartle

10-25-2013, 07:41 AM

The unusual items for sale "used litter box, butt wipes and mom's rosary", all in one sentence.....giggle, love it!

It is not a biggie. And I HAVE sold items on here. I just wish it was sort of an opt in forum so that the general discussions were separate. There have been some very interesting items on here; a used kitty litter box, butt wipes, and mom's rosary.

I:a20::a20:

AngelPlus

10-25-2013, 07:42 AM

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PaPaLarry

10-25-2013, 07:58 AM

As like everyone else, I too would like to see pictures with items For Sale, along with prices. Then again, people like me (Not too computer savvy) have trouble transferring pictures to the forum or thread. But agree, with everyone else, that they should use the postings "Items For Sale" only, so it doesn't clog up all the other gossip areas. After all, need to be on top of Rumors in TV. hehehe I take it, people outside The Villages, can purchase items also, that are listed? That would bring in Non-Villagers also. Once in a while, I look at Items For Sale, and Items Wanted.

George Bieniaszek

10-25-2013, 08:22 AM

Definition of Paramania -- "Finding joy in complaining"

keithwand

10-25-2013, 08:23 AM

I hadn't noticed, but so what? How does that affect anyone. If you are not looking to buy something, don't open the ads.

Have to agree. Why does the OP care?

MikeV

10-25-2013, 08:37 AM

Just put For Sale as its own section and not show in New Posts. I asked once before if there was a way to sort New Posts so I could skip to the Forums I like to read.

Challenger

10-25-2013, 08:38 AM

Have to agree. Why does the OP care?

I open those that sound interesting and ignor those that don't. I do not think they are a problem( at least for me) . I would prefer that we continue the current practice unless these ads start to muck up the works. JMHO.

Villageshooter

10-25-2013, 08:46 AM

for the cost that we pay to be on here ,, i am not here to tell anyone how to run this board,,, i like being able to buy cheap things without having to run all over the villages,, if it changes so be it ,,,this is way down on my list to worry about ,, mr admin u do a great job my friend

jnieman

10-25-2013, 11:06 AM

I like the variety of posts including those for sale. If someone wants to not look at them they can go to the main page and click on a category and then they won't show up.

SALYBOW

10-25-2013, 11:22 AM

I don't think for sale things should be banned from TOTV but I do agree that there should be a special place for them. Split the new posts into categories: for sale, good old gossip, new rumors, gripes and complaints, recommendations and put downs... Well maybe just For Sale and not for sale. :loco:

NotGolfer

10-25-2013, 02:10 PM

Variety is nice! I don't read ALL of the posts here (do you?) so just skim and open up the ones that sound like a good thread to read. It's never been an issue for me. Besides that I've been able to purchase some great things at a reduced price here PLUS have sold some items myself as well. I like that we have the opportunity on this site. Don't see it as a problem!!

bkcunningham1

10-25-2013, 02:17 PM

The classified "for sale" items are in a separate category. If you don't want to look at them, or if you do want to look at them and skip the other forums; that is how the site is designed.

Talk of The Villages - The Villages, Florida (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/index.php)

Bonny

10-25-2013, 02:22 PM

Doesn't matter to me. I just read what looks interesting and don't look at the others.

Barefoot

10-25-2013, 02:36 PM

I do believe that I even recommended (complained?) to the Moderator a few months ago that a rule be instituted that items must be over $100 in order to be posted on TOTV. Most of these other items can be sold in a yard sale when they are under that amount.

It would be nice if people listed everything they were selling in one ad rather than several ads and if there were some sort of dollar limit. I mean selling $5-10 items here is ridiculous. But I have found the sale items to be useful -- have both sold and purchased so wouldn't want to see them totally go.

I think it's great to sell furniture, golf carts, etc., via TOTV. I don't think anyone disputes that. We can all benefit from that type of ad. But I think that Brightspot was referring to the type of ads that offer item for a few dollars each ... items which are perhaps best sold in garage sales. And some posters do a separate ad for each small item which seems unnecessary. I think Kathie's suggestion of having a minimum dollar amount is a very good idea.

But in the whole scheme of things, it's no biggie. The ads can be ignored.

Wing-nut2

10-25-2013, 02:39 PM

If you don't want to see things FOR SALE, Don't go to the For Sale section.

graciegirl

10-25-2013, 02:55 PM

If you don't want to see things FOR SALE, Don't go to the For Sale section.

We don't go to any for sale section. There they are, just right there in front of us mixed in with everything else. And it isn't a biggie, really or in anyway insurmountable, it is though getting to be the preponderance of posts as Brightspot points out.

Oh well.

It is what it is.

bkcunningham1

10-25-2013, 03:01 PM

We don't go to any for sale section. There they are, just right there in front of us mixed in with everything else. And it isn't a biggie, really or in anyway insurmountable, it is though getting to be the preponderance of posts as Brightspot points out.

Oh well.

It is what it is.

Gracie, do you click on "Quick Links" and then go to "Today's Posts?" I don't think everyone does that so they aren't getting the same feed you are getting. Some people just go to the main page and go to the different categories and read the forum. That way you aren't subjected to seeing the classified ads if you don't want to see them.

LuckySevens

10-25-2013, 03:07 PM

I hadn't noticed, but so what? How does that affect anyone. If you are not looking to buy something, don't open the ads.

I agree..............just how long does it take to scroll past something 'for sale' and not open it. It seems like a pretty trivial thing to complain about.

graciegirl

10-25-2013, 03:09 PM

I agree..............just how long does it take to scroll past something 'for sale' and not open it. It seems like a pretty trivial thing to complain about.

It is. You are right....And now BK has taught us how to avoid it.

LndLocked

10-25-2013, 03:13 PM

gracie, do you click on "quick links" and then go to "today's posts?" i don't think everyone does that so they aren't getting the same feed you are getting. some people just go to the main page and go to the different categories and read the forum. That way you aren't subjected to seeing the classified ads if you don't want to see them.

this!!

obxgal

10-25-2013, 05:37 PM

I open those that sound interesting and skip those that don't. I would prefer things the way they are. I enjoy reading them much more than some of the long winded (all about ME) posts.

justjim

10-25-2013, 07:40 PM

I think it's great to sell furniture, golf carts, etc., via TOTV. I don't think anyone disputes that. We can all benefit from that type of ad. But I think that Brightspot was referring to the type of ads that offer item for a few dollars each ... items which are perhaps best sold in garage sales. And some posters do a separate ad for each small item which seems unnecessary. I think Kathie's suggestion of having a minimum dollar amount is a very good idea.

But in the whole scheme of things, it's no biggie. The ads can be ignored.

I am inclined to agree that a minimum amount is a good idea. Amount? I don't know ....... but for some reason $25.00 sounds about right to me. Who would spend $3.00 in gas and an hour of time for a $5 or $10 item?

True it's not the end of the world one way or another but just seems like common sense to me. :oops:

Indydealmaker

10-25-2013, 10:28 PM

I think it's great to sell furniture, golf carts, etc., via TOTV. I don't think anyone disputes that. We can all benefit from that type of ad. But I think that Brightspot was referring to the type of ads that offer item for a few dollars each ... items which are perhaps best sold in garage sales. And some posters do a separate ad for each small item which seems unnecessary. I think Kathie's suggestion of having a minimum dollar amount is a very good idea.

But in the whole scheme of things, it's no biggie. The ads can be ignored.

Garage sales can bring an undesirable element directly to your door and into your garage since you can't have any items for sale outside. Being able to advertise by targeting TOTV readers seems to carry less risk than offering an item to the broader Craigslist market. Actually, for the small dollar items, it does seem like selling those things can be more trouble than it is worth regardless of how you do it. Some things should just go to the thrift store or put them in your trunk and trip up to the flea market and offer them ALL to a vendor for resale.

LndLocked

10-26-2013, 06:21 AM

Seriously .... this tempest in a tea pot now has over 1500 views and 40 reply's.

Such is the very nature of interweb msg brds .... where the inconsequential get disproportionate attention and the important dissolve into childish bickering.

ricthemic

10-26-2013, 07:13 AM

I'm not sure we'd want Craigs List shoppers coming here. Some of them are known to bring a criminal element with them. I like the aforementioned idea of a separate sales category on this site.

Craigs list having a specific site for the villages... i agree with the above post.. no way. They have entire sections that are illegal.

graciegirl

10-26-2013, 07:27 AM

LndLocked

10-26-2013, 08:18 AM

Landlocked.....You NEED to get to the shore. You are getting all negative.

No one that has ever lived at The Beach south of the Maison Dixon Line has ever called it .... the shore :)

Karron

10-26-2013, 10:13 AM

24104It's a very good thing to have "for sale" & "wanted to buy" on TOTV!
I have gotten some great things and have had a chance to advertise in the "wanted to buy" with success!
The free items are usually good quality things.... so ... this is a great venue to have here for those of us that don't have time to go to thrift stores!
Karron

zcaveman

10-26-2013, 11:31 AM

No one that has ever lived at The Beach south of the Maison Dixon Line has ever called it .... the shore :)

I did not think they had a shore in Ohio. There is no ocean near them.

Z

nitehawk

10-26-2013, 07:16 PM

If its not broken - dont try and fix it ----- leave it alone

rdhdleo

10-26-2013, 08:55 PM

I agree..............just how long does it take to scroll past something 'for sale' and not open it. It seems like a pretty trivial thing to complain about.

:agree: Don't like seeing it you don't have to open it. there are much more important things to worry about or be concerned about these days!

CFrance

10-26-2013, 10:20 PM

I did not think they had a shore in Ohio. There is no ocean near them. Z

Perhaps you've never seen the vast and beautiful Great Lakes. Sand more glorious than anything you'll find in FL. (Let the fight begin...)

carol_piirto

10-27-2013, 05:37 AM

Yes, I also skip over posts that I'm not interested in. It's as easy as a swipe of the finger.:)
But I do appreciate the for sale items as well. I just bought a dog crate from a lovely couple in Pinellas. Just think of all the nice people you meet though the foe sale section!

cquick

10-27-2013, 07:55 AM

cquick

10-27-2013, 07:57 AM

It's a very good thing to have "for sale" & "wanted to buy" on TOTV!
I have gotten some great things and have had a chance to advertise in the "wanted to buy" with success!
The free items are usually good quality things.... so ... this is a great venue to have here for those of us that don't have time to go to thrift stores!
Karron

:agree:

renielarson

10-27-2013, 07:57 AM

Some people always see the glass as half empty. :sigh: I certainly wasn't complaining as the OP. I was merely asking a question for discussion purposes.

CFrance

10-27-2013, 08:01 AM

Some people always see the glass as half empty. :sigh: I certainly wasn't complaining as the OP. I was merely asking a question for discussion purposes.

Duly noted. I didn't think you were complaining.:ho:

CFrance

10-27-2013, 08:04 AM

I read TOTV by category. I usually only read the "General Villages Discussion" section unless I am actually looking for something to buy.

I don't know how to read "new posts" only.

btw...I got "took" when I bought a recliner on the items for sale....my own fault, of course.

CQuick, if you want to see all the new posts, scroll down to the bottom of the home page when you log on. The most recent ones are listed there. I like to read all the new ones that interest me in any category.

Karron

10-27-2013, 09:50 AM

]It would be nice if people listed everything they were selling in one ad rather than several ads and if there were some sort of dollar limit. I mean selling $5-10 items here is ridiculous. But I have found the sale items to be useful -- have both sold and purchased so wouldn't want to see them totally go.

(My "FREE" printer stand....solid wood!24103

Karron

10-27-2013, 10:14 AM

totally agree. I do believe that i even recommended (complained?) to the moderator a few months ago that a rule be instituted that items must be over $100 in order to be posted on totv. Most of these other items can be sold in a yard sale when they are under that amount.

I agree with posters wanting more information and/or gossip. Lol.

No no no!
This rug was originally 300.00!
I bought it from a Villager moving to another state for 50.00!
Karron

24106

borjo

10-27-2013, 01:49 PM

I love the items for sale! Small ticket items OK. Waiting for a garage sale is not too easy, posting on here is. My items always sold quickly. Keep it please.

Lovey2

10-27-2013, 02:53 PM

SMH...It's a good tool for those of us selling AND buying, and somewhat comforting that it's Villagers only. Just skip it if you're not interested.

rayschic

10-27-2013, 05:46 PM

I read TOTV by category. I usually only read the "General Villages Discussion" section unless I am actually looking for something to buy.

I don't know how to read "new posts" only.

btw...I got "took" when I bought a recliner on the items for sale....my own fault, of course.

There is a bar at the top. Home, Usercp, Calendar, etc. New posts is in the center. Just hit that.

PammyJ

10-27-2013, 07:19 PM

We just bought an item yesterday, love that we can buy and sell. Got my edger, now I'm waiting for one of the Shark Steamers either mop or handheld to come up for sale!

DougB

10-27-2013, 07:24 PM

Some people always see the glass as half empty. :sigh: I certainly wasn't complaining as the OP. I was merely asking a question for discussion purposes.

Oh, stop complaining
:icon_wink:

rayschic

10-27-2013, 07:31 PM

We just bought an item yesterday, love that we can buy and sell. Got my edger, now I'm waiting for one of the Shark Steamers either mop or handheld to come up for sale!

PammyJ...use the search and put "Shark" in. There is one for sale. Originally posted yesterday with no replies so it's probably still available.