Simple Solution and I have to agree.

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.

You are soooo cute Gracie
 

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

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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.

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Have to agree. Why does the OP care?

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.

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.

i luv it
 

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

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.

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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:

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!!

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.


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