PM's sent from classifieds forum do not show up in PM outbox

[Kees]

Today I sent 2 PM's to a member re. a razor in the classifieds forum. Both PM's do not show up in my PM outbox folder. Earlier they used to. How can I check if they did arrive in the member's inbox?

[holli4pirating]

The classifieds seem to have their own PM system which can be accessed from a bar near the top of your page while you are viewing the classifieds. I actually didn't notice the first time I got messages, so I usually send a PM through the main forum's PM system instead of or in addition to PMing in the classifieds section.

[kelbro]

Still don't see it...

[chief]

Still don't see it...

when you click Classifieds in the upper navigation bar and watch an add there, you can "contact the seller". These messages won't show up in your regular inbox. They are only visible in the classifieds section, about an inch below the navigation bar there's a "1 message" text.

Kind of confusing to have two seperate messaging systems imho

[Sandcounty]

I've received email notifications that I have PMs regarding items in the classifieds section. But it always says 'no messages' at the top.

[holli4pirating]

If you are getting emails, those are the actual messages. Those messages do not appear in your inbox on the classifieds or the main forum; they are in the email body.

[English]

I don't get it either.

It's as clear as mud and very frustrating.

If you are sent a PM it appears at the top of the page when you are in the classifieds section. It's a classifieds PM.

If you reply, well you have to hope the system does its job, because you get no record or confirmation that I can see.

I find it's best to use e mail and not the SRP process. I really don't know why any system tries to duplicate e mail. Actually PM's just confuse the issue.

If you are trading you should have to give your e mail address. Simple I some one wants to purchase they e mail you.

At present you can E mail, classifieds PM or forum PM. How inefficient is that.

[Sandcounty]

If you are getting emails, those are the actual messages. Those messages do not appear in your inbox on the classifieds or the main forum; they are in the email body.

Ah, well I guess the system works then. But I do wonder what is the point of having it say 'no messages' all of the time. Maybe if I would have selected to not get the email notifications (when setting up my profile) they would be showing up in the classified's inbox.

[English]

The system works if you have a degree in info technology.

Otherwise it's cra*.

Sorry.

It's normal to provide the users sorry the customers with some simple guidance/instruction.

I repeat in the absence of said instruction, the system is absolutely useless.

It's like walking around in the dark with out a flashlight, tripping over every obstacle.

But who cares what the customer thinks anyway.

I mean we had a vote and that got ignored. So why listen to this simple cry for HELPPPPPPPP.

[Sandcounty]

The system works if you have a degree in info technology.

That must be why it works for me.