Thread: Post your own auctions?

I'm about to toss a number of razors on the bay. Is there any rules against self promoting here on SRP?

Originally Posted by Magpie

I'm about to toss a number of razors on the bay. Is there any rules against self promoting here on SRP?

That is touched on in the rules here: SRP rules of conduct - Straight Razor Place Wiki

EDIT: it isn't exactly black & white and involves a judgement call, so maybe you'd want to contact a mod directly first to be sure?

This is the pertinent part of the rules pertaining to the question ;

Linking occasionally to eBay sales is permitted but limited to the Auctions section. However links by members with inadequate forum participation are considered 'drive-by marketing' and will be removed.

IOW occasionally is 'once in awhile'. If it becomes a steady thing it is pushing the envelope. .

I sell razors on ebay several times a week,would never consider linking them on this site,bad form IMO.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

I sell razors on ebay several times a week,would never consider linking them on this site,bad form IMO.

I am not usually one to self promote my razors. I sell on the bay far less often than I buy, but this is sort of important, which is why I asked about it.

I will post a single mention when my auctions go up, and leave it at that.
I hope you wont think me too much "in poor taste" for doing it.

@ Magpie why not try and sell them here in the Classifieds?

Maybe since this cat is already out of the bag you could ask members to PM you concerning the details and keep it out of the gen pop forum.

Originally Posted by Magpie

I am not usually one to self promote my razors. I sell on the bay far less often than I buy, but this is sort of important, which is why I asked about it.

I will post a single mention when my auctions go up, and leave it at that.
I hope you wont think me too much "in poor taste" for doing it.

I feel you are a great member here with a fine reputation. I see no reason why you could not link to your auctions here.
It seems the rules apply to passers-by and certainly not to you. You have done much to help others in this forum, Now, you are trying to help your Mom and, hopefully, find good homes for your razors. I would think fellow members would be proud to know they are for sale and to be able to bid on them.
JMHO,
Tom

Thanks Tom.

Its nice to hear nice things now and again.

I tend to err on the side of caution, so I checked to be sure. I had 9 razors up, and only placed the single post, so I think I stayed inside the rules. I have put a few razors here in the classifieds, but it seems that people shopping on here either want dirt cheap, or beauty queens. And time is a factor. I couldnt wait to see if I had a sale or no, 7 days, sale happens. Even if I dont get as much as I hope, or in some instances, found I got more than I thought I would!

Originally Posted by sharptonn

I feel you are a great member here with a fine reputation. I see no reason why you could not link to your auctions here.
It seems the rules apply to passers-by and certainly not to you. You have done much to help others in this forum, Now, you are trying to help your Mom and, hopefully, find good homes for your razors. I would think fellow members would be proud to know they are for sale and to be able to bid on them.
JMHO,
Tom

Under the currant situation with this particular member I agree 100 % Sharpton.
But, why not not post them here? and save 10% ebay fees and 3 % paypal toke.
For one fair price,or take a chance of losing on the bay,than again,sometimes the bay turns out to be a good thing for sellers.
If this is okay with SRP,I may start doing the same.JMO