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Classifieds or WalMart?
TOTV Classifieds has turned into a WalMart web site
Around half of the postings are from "Carl" offering cheap tat that he obviously gets shipped in by the container-load Everything is "BRAND NEW-STILL IN SEALED WRAPPER" I thought this facility was to help Villagers sell unwanted items to fellow Villagers; not to act as a flea market? |
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Who exactly would be tasked with reading every post and determining whether the item, or seller, is appropriate to be posted? And no, I have never bought or sold anything here....and am definitely not 'Carl.' :D |
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Maybe a rule that everything sold here must be 'used' could be instituted, which would certainly reduce the chances of folks like this Carl dude from operating a business? |
And the administrators normally catch on quite quickly and put a stop to the businesses unless they pay to be sponsors such as The Prof (who I believe is Carl if my memory is working).
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If no one buys his stuff he'll go away. Most "new" stuff I've seen for sale can be had cheaper from a store + you get a warranty.
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Huummmmmmm, maybe he or someone he lives with is a compulsive buyer / hoarder.
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Possibly a $20.00 minimum for items posted would be a help. |
I would have thought that our covenants would not allow us to run a business from our garage. It appears that Carl, aka The Prof might be in violation of said covenants. Would not want to be his neighbor...driveway must look like a Walmart parking lot.
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If someone's posts annoy you, consider using "Usercp" (in the orange menu bar near the top of the page) and add them to your Ignore List.
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Sometimes I can't believe some of the items put up for sale on the classified ads. Some of them I want to say give them/it to a charity or thrift shop or to someone who might be able to use it. Finally, the trash is collected twice a week in The Villages. As mentioned a good option is to opt out.
I imagine the Ads here are a big job to monitor. If you have something "worthwhile" the time and energy to sell, this forum is an excellent venue. |
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Although I don't personally frequent the classifieds often (I already have too much 'stuff' :oops:), my first thought when I see used items priced below $20...is that the seller may be having financial issues and is trying everything to mitigate those issues. If so, I have a deep empathy for them. :( |
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May also be someone who's cheap, with much time on their hands. Why throw items away if you can make a buck or two ? |
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