[ARCHIVED THREAD] - New EE ad volume way down (Page 7 of 9)
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Quoted: I have several things I need to offload but I suck at the new EE so I’ve just been using Reddit. Quoted: I have several things I need to offload but I suck at the new EE so I’ve just been using Reddit. Quoted: I know how to do it, I’ve done it. If there’s a way to bump it then I just be blind or stupid because I’ve just been deleting and reposting. Or more realistically just going to Reddit where it sells ten times quicker. Quoted: Reddit moves things faster than EE ever could. I pretty much do everything there now. FFL items just go in local forums. Reddit GAFS is the spot for sure. Has been for years. My problem is I can't keep a reddit account from getting banned longer than like a week. It's a liberal troon cesspool over there. With the Reddit IPO, I'll be surprised if GAFS isn't choked out of existence sooner rather than later. |
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Quoted: Reddit GAFS is the spot for sure. Has been for years. My problem is I can't keep a reddit account from getting banned longer than like a week. It's a liberal troon cesspool over there. With the Reddit IPO, I'll be surprised if GAFS isn't choked out of existence sooner rather than later. Quoted: Quoted: I have several things I need to offload but I suck at the new EE so I’ve just been using Reddit. Quoted: I know how to do it, I’ve done it. If there’s a way to bump it then I just be blind or stupid because I’ve just been deleting and reposting. Or more realistically just going to Reddit where it sells ten times quicker. Quoted: Reddit moves things faster than EE ever could. I pretty much do everything there now. FFL items just go in local forums. Reddit GAFS is the spot for sure. Has been for years. My problem is I can't keep a reddit account from getting banned longer than like a week. It's a liberal troon cesspool over there. With the Reddit IPO, I'll be surprised if GAFS isn't choked out of existence sooner rather than later. Please excuse my stupidity. How does one access Reddit GAFS? |
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Quoted: It's a tough call. Generally if you're two options are incompetence or sabotage, incompetence is the right answer I think at this point it's probably a blend of incompetence followed by hubris It's clear this new ee isn't working(to put it mildly), and maybe that's just incompetence. But the fact they aren't listening, and refuse to fix it, could be just hubris Or form some reasons things are going to plan. I can't tell. All we know are the observable facts: the EE is a dumpster fire, crossed with a shit show. And those in charge are still smiling and telling us it's better this way I think the facts could support either conclusion Quoted: Quoted: It's almost like they want it to fail. It's a tough call. Generally if you're two options are incompetence or sabotage, incompetence is the right answer I think at this point it's probably a blend of incompetence followed by hubris It's clear this new ee isn't working(to put it mildly), and maybe that's just incompetence. But the fact they aren't listening, and refuse to fix it, could be just hubris Or form some reasons things are going to plan. I can't tell. All we know are the observable facts: the EE is a dumpster fire, crossed with a shit show. And those in charge are still smiling and telling us it's better this way I think the facts could support either conclusion You might have the highest feedback on arf. Someone needs to listen to you. |
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Every time I try to use the EE I find things that are worse now. We used to be able to check our EE listings with a single click. Now I have to go through 3 pages to find the list of me EE ads. This is the same kind of retarded, made up problem ''fixing'' bull$#!t I see working for the city. Fixing non existent problems then trying to convince guys it's an upgrade while we all look at you and wonder if you ate lead paint chips as a kid. |
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Quoted: I'm seriously trying to give em a chance and so I'm using the new EE. I've bought a pistol, some mags (for another pistol" and a set of night sights. I'm trying ..... ....but browsing the old EE was so much better! I sold a couple items and it was an incredibly annoying UX. I have stopped browsing entirely. The browsing experience is completely ruined, and the lower volume of items really exacerbates that. |
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Quoted: I sold a couple items and it was an incredibly annoying UX. I have stopped browsing entirely. The browsing experience is completely ruined, and the lower volume of items really exacerbates that. Yeah browsing, selling and buying are all negatively impacted. |
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Quoted: It's a tough call. Generally if you're two options are incompetence or sabotage, incompetence is the right answer I think at this point it's probably a blend of incompetence followed by hubris It's clear this new ee isn't working(to put it mildly), and maybe that's just incompetence. But the fact they aren't listening, and refuse to fix it, could be just hubris Or form some reasons things are going to plan. I can't tell. All we know are the observable facts: the EE is a dumpster fire, crossed with a shit show. And those in charge are still smiling and telling us it's better this way I think the facts could support either conclusion 
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Quoted: Type in a google search: reddit gafs It'll bring it up. Then register and sell. Quoted: Quoted: Please excuse my stupidity. How does one access Reddit GAFS? It'll bring it up. Then register and sell. Thanks for showing the way. I have a lot of AR parts to move. |
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Quoted: I too was not all thrilled with the new EE, but after selling a few things and buying a couple things with the new system, it's really not that bad. All you naysayers, get back into it and once you start using it you will see that it isn't that bad. I was skeptical, but I've had 4 listings all sell, and one listing for free stuff (you pay shipping) all go pretty smoothly. EXCEPT people keep on sending IMs and not making offers, so when they don't make an offer so I can accept and allow feedback, it falls apart. So the new EE isn't really an improvement there. |
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Quoted: Seriously. WTF are these people talking about? Are they the same dudes that still use Windows 98'? Aside from what you mentioned, it's SO much easier to make a listing too. Fuck all that using IMGR or whatever for photos. I can just upload quickly now. Everything is better, except the market and newbie buyers asking stupid questions or welching. I have a few items listed pretty cheap right now that aren't moving so they went to eBay. Quoted: Quoted: How so? Prices are shown on the page where you browse All the categories are still there A photo is on the browser page You can still contact the seller to negotiate What am I missing? Seriously. WTF are these people talking about? Are they the same dudes that still use Windows 98'? Aside from what you mentioned, it's SO much easier to make a listing too. Fuck all that using IMGR or whatever for photos. I can just upload quickly now. Everything is better, except the market and newbie buyers asking stupid questions or welching. I have a few items listed pretty cheap right now that aren't moving so they went to eBay. I uploaded this in seconds for just $24 a year. Imgur is only for the retards at Reddit GAFS. Attached File |
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If you're going to reddit, note the following... New Account Restrictions Your Reddit account must be at least 30 days old in order to sell or offer to trade items on GAFS. This means that you may not: Create [WTS] or [WTT] posts Respond to [WTT] or [WTB] posts Brand new Reddit accounts may not participate at all; and their posts and comments will be automatically removed. Accounts attempting to skirt this rule may be temporarily or permanently banned. New User Restrictions G&S Users with under 11 confirmed transactions (flair) may only accept PayPal Goods & Services directly, or other methods via an approved GAFS proxy user. There is no restriction on how low-flair users pay users with 11 or more flair - only on how they may receive funds. Buyers who pay users with under 11 flair with any method other than PayPal G&S or via a proxy will be banned for 30 days. Sellers under 11 flair who accept funds via any method other than PayPal G&S or a proxy will be banned for 90 days. These restrictions do not apply to face-to-face / in-person exchanges. GIFT Posts Users with less than 6 flair may not participate in GIFT posts. If you do, your comment will be automatically removed and you will be assigned Beggar flair. |
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Quoted: Why would a NIB posting need a picture? It's NIB! Quoted: Quoted: Hate opening ads to see a big blank area where a picture should be. The new EE should prevent posting without a f*****ing picture. Why would a NIB posting need a picture? It's NIB! Because lots of people who sell on here are complete idiots who leave out details. They'll say a Glock is a certain color but it turns out only the frame is, not the frame and slide even though theirs also Glocks sold with the frame and slide in that color. Anybody selling something for more than $100 who doesn't list a picture is automatically not being considered as serious to me. "PM for photos"? There's another half day wasted. |
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Quoted: ....and now the old EE doesn't even show anymore.  The ads are all in the new format, but you can get back the basic look of the EE as far as categories and such, by hitting the drop down in upper right and choosing "forum view". For leaving that as an option I am definitely grateful. |
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I’ve been scrolling the new system while looking for items. So far I’m not a fan of how it’s a mix of everything. It seems unorganized and I find myself going through 1-2 pages and then switching the option to the “forum view”. I find the old way more organized and easier to scroll and look through by type of item. I’ll give it a chance but so far I do t care for the new system. Attached File |
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Quoted: I’ve been scrolling the new system while looking for items. So far I’m not a fan of how it’s a mix of everything. It seems unorganized and I find myself going through 1-2 pages and then switching the option to the “forum view”. I find the old way more organized and easier to scroll and look through by type of item. I’ll give it a chance but so far I do t care for the new system. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/223734/IMG_7885_png-3176609.JPG What's a "featured" ad? And why is it listed as "Ne W"? |
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Quoted: If you're going to reddit, note the following... New Account Restrictions Your Reddit account must be at least 30 days old in order to sell or offer to trade items on GAFS. This means that you may not: Create [WTS] or [WTT] posts Respond to [WTT] or [WTB] posts Brand new Reddit accounts may not participate at all; and their posts and comments will be automatically removed. Accounts attempting to skirt this rule may be temporarily or permanently banned. New User Restrictions G&S Users with under 11 confirmed transactions (flair) may only accept PayPal Goods & Services directly, or other methods via an approved GAFS proxy user. There is no restriction on how low-flair users pay users with 11 or more flair - only on how they may receive funds. Buyers who pay users with under 11 flair with any method other than PayPal G&S or via a proxy will be banned for 30 days. Sellers under 11 flair who accept funds via any method other than PayPal G&S or a proxy will be banned for 90 days. These restrictions do not apply to face-to-face / in-person exchanges. GIFT Posts Users with less than 6 flair may not participate in GIFT posts. If you do, your comment will be automatically removed and you will be assigned Beggar flair. So, they are forcing buyers and sellers to use "We will lock your account for gun stuff" PayPal? On a forum that PayPal probably has targeted with AI like any mention of GunBroker? |
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Quoted: So, they are forcing buyers and sellers to use "We will lock your account for gun stuff" PayPal? On a forum that PayPal probably has targeted with AI like any mention of GunBroker? Quoted: Quoted: If you're going to reddit, note the following... New Account Restrictions Your Reddit account must be at least 30 days old in order to sell or offer to trade items on GAFS. This means that you may not: Create [WTS] or [WTT] posts Respond to [WTT] or [WTB] posts Brand new Reddit accounts may not participate at all; and their posts and comments will be automatically removed. Accounts attempting to skirt this rule may be temporarily or permanently banned. New User Restrictions G&S Users with under 11 confirmed transactions (flair) may only accept PayPal Goods & Services directly, or other methods via an approved GAFS proxy user. There is no restriction on how low-flair users pay users with 11 or more flair - only on how they may receive funds. Buyers who pay users with under 11 flair with any method other than PayPal G&S or via a proxy will be banned for 30 days. Sellers under 11 flair who accept funds via any method other than PayPal G&S or a proxy will be banned for 90 days. These restrictions do not apply to face-to-face / in-person exchanges. GIFT Posts Users with less than 6 flair may not participate in GIFT posts. If you do, your comment will be automatically removed and you will be assigned Beggar flair. So, they are forcing buyers and sellers to use "We will lock your account for gun stuff" PayPal? On a forum that PayPal probably has targeted with AI like any mention of GunBroker? Prohibited Activities You may not use the PayPal service for activities that: ... 2. relate to transactions involving ... (j) ammunition, firearms, or certain firearm parts or accessories, or (k) certain weapons or knives regulated under applicable law. ----------------------------- I can't find a definition for "certain firearms parts and accessories". |
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Quoted: Not sure about the EE here, but some of the other sites I frequent allow you to keep your ad pinned to the top of the page...as long as you pay a fee. I completely skip them. Quoted: Quoted: What's a "featured" ad? And why is it listed as "Ne W"? Not sure about the EE here, but some of the other sites I frequent allow you to keep your ad pinned to the top of the page...as long as you pay a fee. I completely skip them. Same I skip any and all featured ads Usually since you have to pay to list they are more expensive |
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Quoted: I didn't say it was better. It's different, but not as bad as some might think it is Quoted: Quoted: All you naysayers, get back into it and once you start using it you will see that it isn't that bad. Ok, so what's better about it? I didn't say it was better. It's different, but not as bad as some might think it is But this is a problem. There are three options: It’s better than what it replaced It’s the same as what it replaced It’s worse than what it replaced If new software is better than what it replaced, it met its goal. People will adapt even if they don’t like it at first. The new, better features and functionality will win them over. If it’s the same, why replace it? If it’s worse, you need to roll back and start over. So if the new EE isn’t better, there’s no need for it. The new EE is decidedly not better. |
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Quoted: I'm seriously trying to give em a chance and so I'm using the new EE. I've bought a pistol, some mags (for another pistol" and a set of night sights. I'm trying ..... ....but browsing the old EE was so much better! Switch from list view, to forum view and then it navigates like the old EE. Everyone always hates software updates. Especially old people. I haven't used either version a ton, but from my perspective, they just added more interface options. Some of which seem like it could be useful after getting used to. I know this place is infamous for hating everything, so do I, but I just don't get all the hate on this. |