general grievous Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 I don’t get it, it’s a sales section, if you are not interested in buying a members stuff, keep your self opinionated comments to yourself. I have no interest or influence in any current sales but I have used the section in the past and the forum has been really useful for me. I don’t often comment but this issue is really annoying and I’m sure others feel the same . GG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 We try to keep on top of it the odd one slips through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general grievous Posted October 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 I’m not the only one who appreciates your efforts Shaun and those of the other moderators. Have a lovely weekend. GG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biffo1262 Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 100% agree. If you aren't interested in the item then stay out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12gauge82 Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 I agree to a point, although hypothetically speaking, if I saw something for sale that had legal issues or appeared to be a scam, I'd rather say something and/or contact a mod ect than watch people get themselves in trouble, obviously I'm not for a moment suggesting any of that applies to the op. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 It's NOT just the sales section though, there are lots of LAZY posts from infrequent or new Members across the once great Pigeon Watch Forum. The Moderators do a difficult but VERY necessary job and get little thanks for their time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 28 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: It's NOT just the sales section though, there are lots of LAZY posts from infrequent or new Members across the once great Pigeon Watch Forum. The Moderators do a difficult but VERY necessary job and get little thanks for their time. Except for the cakes and the new. 4x4 Bentley 😂😂😂 seriously they do a good job 👍😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 29 minutes ago, Old farrier said: Except for the cakes and the new. 4x4 Bentley 😂😂😂 seriously they do a good job 👍😊 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 I thought this thread was about comments in sales its turned into how good mods do As 12 gauge said if you can help another member out and not get conned why not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 I’m a gun nut and always look in the sales section. The only serious non-complimentary remarks I make are those for items being advertised as something they aren’t……specifically Browning Medalists. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 34 minutes ago, Scully said: I’m a gun nut and always look in the sales section. The only serious non-complimentary remarks I make are those for items being advertised as something they aren’t……specifically Browning Medalists. 🙂 SCULLY AND IF THAT SAVES SOMEONE BUYING A DUD GUN GOOD ON YOU AND THATS HOW IT SHOULD BE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 34 minutes ago, Scully said: I’m a gun nut and always look in the sales section. The only serious non-complimentary remarks I make are those for items being advertised as something they aren’t……specifically Browning Medalists. 🙂 So its you ..……...to be honest I have not really noticed it, but if a comment is justified and not just a petty argumentative comment then I see no problem. Is it as bad as the OP makes out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 (edited) That'd be like this then? The Medalist. Distributed and warranted by Browning? Or a different Medalist? The matter is that throughout time companies have taken a product and either linked its distinctive name to their name or linked their name to the product. We have today the "Mini". Not the Mini I'd know but BMW's "Mini". The same as the "Mercedes" two seater Smart car. Or in firearms terms the Beretta made Webley 900 over and under or the SKB made BSA side by side. It's being going on for years. Most William Evans sidelock guns that are engraved with the William Evans name were, at one time, made and built by Webley...I've seen the old Webley registers. Page after page of sidelocks, singles or pairs, made for and engraved with the name of William Evans. And today's Turkish Webley and Scott guns are what? Edited October 14, 2023 by enfieldspares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12gauge82 Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 I think there's also times when people can add helpful context to an item being sold, like when the seller is selling something and they're not sure of the items origin/history, or some other fact they might be unaware of. I've seen it several times in the sales section and has often helped sell the item. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu64 Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 What constitutes a "browning"? my t bolt 22lr is made by miroku, I think the 525 is and maybe the 725? probably others as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 3 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: It's NOT just the sales section though, there are lots of LAZY posts from infrequent or new Members across the once great Pigeon Watch Forum. The Moderators do a difficult but VERY necessary job and get little thanks for their time. It’s still is “great”! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 2 minutes ago, 12gauge82 said: I think there's also times when people can add helpful context to an item being sold, like when the seller is selling something and they're not sure of the items origin/history, or some other fact they might be unaware of. I've seen it several times in the sales section and has often helped sell the item. Or a price, or location, or poor description. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 12 minutes ago, stu64 said: What constitutes a "browning"? my t bolt 22lr is made by miroku, I think the 525 is and maybe the 725? probably others as well? The "new" Browning A-5 is made in Portugal I believe? As latterly were the 9mm Browning High Power pistols? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12gauge82 Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 51 minutes ago, old'un said: Or a price, or location, or poor description. Yes further good points, some of that stuff saves the mods alot of work 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet11-87 Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 as with every comment it depends how its worded. can tell someone nice or tell somone nasty. but again, it works both ways, when an OP comes out the gate with a comment like "no time wasters" or "no offers" followed by somting for sale way above the going price bracket. i tend not to waste his time, i let them waste theirs when the listing sits for weeks without a sniff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peejay Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 (edited) what about these slime balls that pm a potential buyer to tell them not to buy something from you, when they have shown an interest? Edited October 14, 2023 by peejay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 1 hour ago, peejay said: what about these slime balls that pm a potential buyer to tell them not to buy something from you, when they have shown an interest? Really? Inform the Moderators! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 4 hours ago, enfieldspares said: That'd be like this then? The Medalist. Distributed and warranted by Browning? Or a different Medalist? The matter is that throughout time companies have taken a product and either linked its distinctive name to their name or linked their name to the product. We have today the "Mini". Not the Mini I'd know but BMW's "Mini". The same as the "Mercedes" two seater Smart car. Or in firearms terms the Beretta made Webley 900 over and under or the SKB made BSA side by side. It's being going on for years. Most William Evans sidelock guns that are engraved with the William Evans name were, at one time, made and built by Webley...I've seen the old Webley registers. Page after page of sidelocks, singles or pairs, made for and engraved with the name of William Evans. And today's Turkish Webley and Scott guns are what? That’s the badger! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbob Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 I rate the For Sales Section lets keep it nice and clean , the only thing we need to remind newbies is put your location in your post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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