The buying and selling of items through the KiaTelluride.org Classifieds forums is a benefit strictly intended for the KiaTelluride.org community. We have established a list of forum rules to be followed in order to post your "classified ads" in our Classifieds. Members who violate these rules may lose access to the Classifieds.
1) Buyers and Sellers assume any and all risks in any transaction.
KiaTelluride.org can not and will not be responsible for any transactions gone bad.
2) Your location must be in each new Classifieds thread's title.
Whether WTS (Want To Sell) or WTB (Want To Buy). If your location is not given then your post may be deleted.
3) Back to the Top (BTT) is allowed once per calendar day.
'Calendar Day' refers to the 24 hour period described as 'MM/DD/YYYY'
This rule also encompasses all the other methods used to surreptitiously "bump" a thread sooner than allowed. Clever 'sales comments' and addendum's that can easily be added to the original post are just some examples. New posts that add content such as pictures or additional information will be considered as a "BTT". The time of last BTT is based on the last post by the original poster. Answers to posted material questions regarding the item may be posted in the thread prior to the next calendar day. Deleting your own BTT post and re-bumping your thread within the same calendar day may result in your thread being locked or deleted.
4) We do not allow for the auctioning off of items in the For Sale forums
Nor do we allow links to auctions and/or sales you may have open at other sites. This forum is for the buying and selling of items within the KiaTelluride.org community. The only exception is for auctions approved by the KiaTelluride.org Staff in order for proceeds to benefit this site and/or it's membership. This does not mean that you cannot post an item here for sale that you have listed on an auction site. This merely means that you must create an actual post for the item without the link to the auction site. Mention that the item is up for auction, and that you would be willing to end the auction early if a deal can be struck.
5) Edit the title to show your items have been 'Sold'.
Once you have sold the item(s) in your classified ad, edit the title so it's obvious that the item(s) have been sold. Do not create a post just to say your item is sold. The moderating team does not delete threads simply because a transaction is completed, so please do not ask.
6) For Sale threads must have a price listed.
If you are unsure of what you want to ask for an item list a price you think is slightly higher than what you want to get and simply state, 'willing to negotiate'. You can also add 'OBO' (Or Best Offer) after your projected price. While this means you are willing to entertain offers it is NOT a license to auction, neither does it mean that it is acceptable to take a higher offer after you have agreed to a price and a deal. The listing price must be one the seller would accept if a buyer were to make an offer at that price. Editing the original post to raise the price after an offer at that price has been made creating a 'hidden auction' is unacceptable. The seller may accept an offer higher than the price listed, either from motivated buyer or due to unique circumstance such as special shipping requirements providing no offer or deal has been made at the listed price prior to the higher offer.
7) Thread-crapping.
Commenting on a post in a negative manner, called 'thread-crapping', is not allowed. If you think an item is overpriced or of lesser quality, don't buy it. If you have concerns about the seller PM a Moderator or Admin and we can discuss the matter. Thread-crapping will be deleted, multiple instances of thread-crapping will result in being barred from the forums entirely.
8) Do not post your "For Sale" items in someone else's thread.
Be respectful of the other sellers and start your own thread.
9) Question and Inquiries about products listed in an ad.
Most questions and product inquiries can be handled via Private Messages. We expect you to use this feature for all questions and inquiries.
All offers other than 'I'll take it' must be made via Private Message. If you send an offer via Private Message, a post of 'offer sent' is acceptable, all other Private Message do not need verification such as 'pm sent' or 'incoming PM'.
10) Discussion threads are strictly prohibited in the Marketplace.
If you have questions or concerns about the Classifieds address them directly with the admin/moderator staff.
11) Marketplace disputes.
Occasional disputes between a buyer and a seller are inevitable. When this happens notify the Moderators and include a link to the original thread. When one of the Moderators responds be prepared to forward copies of all PM's and emails regarding the transaction. By selling and buying in the Marketplace you agree to abide by the final decision of the moderator team regarding any dispute. Arbitrating disputes is not the job of the moderating team, but if we're asked to deal with a problem we expect you to respect and abide by our decisions. Failing to do so may result in losing access to the Marketplace and possibly the entire forum.
12) PM notification of Staff actions
All of the Moderating Staff are volunteers with jobs and families to take care of in addition to moderating KiaTelluride.org. Because of this if your thread or post violates a rules you may not be notified by a moderator if your thread is closed or deleted. Simply put, there isn't always time to do all that we'd like to do. If your thread is closed due to premature bumping you must ask a Moderator to reopen it after the 24 hours have passed; the KiaTelluride.org Staff handles numerous issues and will not always remember to reopen a closed thread the next day.
1) Buyers and Sellers assume any and all risks in any transaction.
KiaTelluride.org can not and will not be responsible for any transactions gone bad.
2) Your location must be in each new Classifieds thread's title.
Whether WTS (Want To Sell) or WTB (Want To Buy). If your location is not given then your post may be deleted.
3) Back to the Top (BTT) is allowed once per calendar day.
'Calendar Day' refers to the 24 hour period described as 'MM/DD/YYYY'
This rule also encompasses all the other methods used to surreptitiously "bump" a thread sooner than allowed. Clever 'sales comments' and addendum's that can easily be added to the original post are just some examples. New posts that add content such as pictures or additional information will be considered as a "BTT". The time of last BTT is based on the last post by the original poster. Answers to posted material questions regarding the item may be posted in the thread prior to the next calendar day. Deleting your own BTT post and re-bumping your thread within the same calendar day may result in your thread being locked or deleted.
4) We do not allow for the auctioning off of items in the For Sale forums
Nor do we allow links to auctions and/or sales you may have open at other sites. This forum is for the buying and selling of items within the KiaTelluride.org community. The only exception is for auctions approved by the KiaTelluride.org Staff in order for proceeds to benefit this site and/or it's membership. This does not mean that you cannot post an item here for sale that you have listed on an auction site. This merely means that you must create an actual post for the item without the link to the auction site. Mention that the item is up for auction, and that you would be willing to end the auction early if a deal can be struck.
5) Edit the title to show your items have been 'Sold'.
Once you have sold the item(s) in your classified ad, edit the title so it's obvious that the item(s) have been sold. Do not create a post just to say your item is sold. The moderating team does not delete threads simply because a transaction is completed, so please do not ask.
6) For Sale threads must have a price listed.
If you are unsure of what you want to ask for an item list a price you think is slightly higher than what you want to get and simply state, 'willing to negotiate'. You can also add 'OBO' (Or Best Offer) after your projected price. While this means you are willing to entertain offers it is NOT a license to auction, neither does it mean that it is acceptable to take a higher offer after you have agreed to a price and a deal. The listing price must be one the seller would accept if a buyer were to make an offer at that price. Editing the original post to raise the price after an offer at that price has been made creating a 'hidden auction' is unacceptable. The seller may accept an offer higher than the price listed, either from motivated buyer or due to unique circumstance such as special shipping requirements providing no offer or deal has been made at the listed price prior to the higher offer.
7) Thread-crapping.
Commenting on a post in a negative manner, called 'thread-crapping', is not allowed. If you think an item is overpriced or of lesser quality, don't buy it. If you have concerns about the seller PM a Moderator or Admin and we can discuss the matter. Thread-crapping will be deleted, multiple instances of thread-crapping will result in being barred from the forums entirely.
8) Do not post your "For Sale" items in someone else's thread.
Be respectful of the other sellers and start your own thread.
9) Question and Inquiries about products listed in an ad.
Most questions and product inquiries can be handled via Private Messages. We expect you to use this feature for all questions and inquiries.
All offers other than 'I'll take it' must be made via Private Message. If you send an offer via Private Message, a post of 'offer sent' is acceptable, all other Private Message do not need verification such as 'pm sent' or 'incoming PM'.
10) Discussion threads are strictly prohibited in the Marketplace.
If you have questions or concerns about the Classifieds address them directly with the admin/moderator staff.
11) Marketplace disputes.
Occasional disputes between a buyer and a seller are inevitable. When this happens notify the Moderators and include a link to the original thread. When one of the Moderators responds be prepared to forward copies of all PM's and emails regarding the transaction. By selling and buying in the Marketplace you agree to abide by the final decision of the moderator team regarding any dispute. Arbitrating disputes is not the job of the moderating team, but if we're asked to deal with a problem we expect you to respect and abide by our decisions. Failing to do so may result in losing access to the Marketplace and possibly the entire forum.
12) PM notification of Staff actions
All of the Moderating Staff are volunteers with jobs and families to take care of in addition to moderating KiaTelluride.org. Because of this if your thread or post violates a rules you may not be notified by a moderator if your thread is closed or deleted. Simply put, there isn't always time to do all that we'd like to do. If your thread is closed due to premature bumping you must ask a Moderator to reopen it after the 24 hours have passed; the KiaTelluride.org Staff handles numerous issues and will not always remember to reopen a closed thread the next day.
