I don't know about others here but I think that it would be cool if DPC had a "FOR SALE" area. I happen to have some stuff that might help other DPCers that I would consider selling but I do not wish to go to
E-bay to sell.
I bought a very nice little camera from a forum here a couple years ago. Its generally a good place to do it. You can always just make a post though and see if anyone is interested?
When I bought my camera I had posted that I was looking for an upgrade and next thing I know, kiwiness offered to sell me his old one.
I didn't realize, is FM was sponsored by camera stores?
Is DPC?
They are sponsored by PriceGrabber, from what I see under "Equipment". So I was mistaken, they're not sponsored by a camera store but it may still present a conflict.
I can't think of any other reason that a Buy/Sell forum hasn't been created yet. I think DPC could compete (eventually) with FM or photo.net with a buy/sell forum because of the amount of knowledgeable users here.
I didn't realize, is FM was sponsored by camera stores?
Is DPC?
They are sponsored by PriceGrabber, from what I see under "Equipment". So I was mistaken, they're not sponsored by a camera store but it may still present a conflict.
I can't think of any other reason that a Buy/Sell forum hasn't been created yet. I think DPC could compete (eventually) with FM or photo.net with a buy/sell forum because of the amount of knowledgeable users here.
There could be legal issues couldn't there? They may not want to associate with selling items in case people get ripped off. We are talking about equip that can cost several hundred dollars and up wards. I
When I bought my camera I had posted that I was looking for an upgrade and next thing I know, kiwiness offered to sell me his old one.
It was great :)
And that was a long distance sale from Germany to Aussie.... You still use the camera Loz?
Nope, I bought a DSLR a few months back. I think the sensor was starting to go though. It was becoming unreliable. But it had a long life and I would have taken thousands of shots with it, as would you lol
I buy all camera for $2, lenses for $1 and other stuff for a quarter. See, there is no need for a for sale as it is all sold to me, no questions asked. LOL
fredmiranda has a huge FS forum -Buy and Sell actually, it turns over really fast.
I would think something like that here would work, or could at least be tried.
But if FM works w/ the liability issues via a disclaimer, DPC could do the same, non? I'm sure Fred has checked with a lawyer.
There is no liability issue for either site unless there is representation on behalf of either site as to the quality or reliability of the buyers/sellers, products or transactions or unless they state that they are liable. Other then that all transactions are the legal responsibility of the parties involved. The online medium (DPC, FM) can be no more liable for bad transactions or misrepresentaions then the local paper is for their want adds.
