Colin Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Trying to sell something on Shetlink...? OK, I don't try to sell anything that often (pretty rarely in fact) but, does anyone else find it irritating to post an advert and, as if by magic, it seems to be buried under 3 pages of "kittens needing a home", "Dogs needing a home", clapped out vehicles described as 'Isles cars', baby clothes, shoes.....etc... Pretty silly rant really as "yer takes yer chance" and all that. It's just that, to me anyway, most of the ad's are for "tat" or things that I am just not interested in. How about a paid for "stay on top" feature that would last a few days or so? At least then we could be sure that our own 'wonderfull'(?) adverts would be visible for a little while instead of being swamped under an avalanche of garbage.... Either that or, it's back to Amazon/Ebay.. . Acid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMe Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Trying to sell something on Shetlink...? OK, I don't try to sell anything that often (pretty rarely in fact) but, does anyone else find it irritating to post an advert and, as if by magic, it seems to be buried under 3 pages of "kittens needing a home", "Dogs needing a home", clapped out vehicles described as 'Isles cars', baby clothes, shoes.....etc... Pretty silly rant really as "yer takes yer chance" and all that. It's just that, to me anyway, most of the ad's are for "tat" or things that I am just not interested in. How about a paid for "stay on top" feature that would last a few days or so? At least then we could be sure that our own 'wonderfull'(?) adverts would be visible for a little while instead of being swamped under an avalanche of garbage.... Either that or, it's back to Amazon/Ebay.. .Or the Shetland Times classifieds?. Must admit that I missed your advert and in fact I would be interested in something just like that as long as it was no more than 10 miles from home which rules you out. Maybe I have just got lazy and only look at the list of "latest classifieds" every time I check Shetlink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tirvaluk Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 It's worthwhile advertising on Shetlink, it's free and I've sold a few things within days.Just look how many adverts are in the Shetland Times now, hardly any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted August 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Like I said, it was a bit of a silly rant. Just frustrated that my precious(?) bicycle did not get the exposure I thought it deserved.. It's a decent machine and, with the exception of the isles, I have ridden it all over Shetland. The suggestion for a 'paid for' placing was quite serious though. Would sort the wheat from the chaff. Either way, I have a few other quality(?) items that I no longer use and I am a little reluctant to have them buried in the same way, particularly as I will not (officially) be able to re-list them for 14 days.... By which time, I just might be inclined to keep them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavi Ugl Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 No, I think it's a valid point. I know the Shetlink Classifieds is a very popular place but there's an increasing number of people in Shetland who will try to sell anything. I see it even more on Facebook with the various Shetland Classifieds pages where the same people bombard the page(s) with stuff that most folk would stick to a charity shop. It was so bad I just unsubscribed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted August 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Popular? yes, very popular but, I am aware of a few people around Lerwick who buy and sell all kinds of 'tat' because that's what they 'do'. Most of the stuff they sell would also be refused/binned by any self respecting charity shop. [shameless Plug]I'm going to try listing a sea fishing reel tonight. Just to see how it gets on..[/shameless Plug] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shetlandcars Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 The suggestion for a 'paid for' placing was quite serious though. Would sort the wheat from the chaff. Why is your bike more important than the other ads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twerto Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 What is an other mans/womans Junk is another Mans/Womans Goldmine.Ebay started in 1995 with a broken laser pen and look where it is now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted August 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 The suggestion for a 'paid for' placing was quite serious though. Would sort the wheat from the chaff. Why is your bike more important than the other ads? Because it's MY bike...<G> Frances144 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shetlandpeat Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 It is an unwanted bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMe Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 It is an unwanted bike.I want it but logistics prevent me getting it!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian.smith Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 Just Peat the troll again ignore ignore ignore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted August 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 Just Peat the troll again ignore ignore ignoreHe fishes for me so, why shouldn't I fish for him? <G> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 ^ Aye, but is he a deep sea factory trawler, or just a stick, piece of string and worm on a bent wire after minnows in some stagnant tiny pond kind of fisherman? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted August 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 ^ Aye, but is he a deep sea factory trawler, or just a stick, piece of string and worm on a bent wire after minnows in some stagnant tiny pond kind of fisherman? Who knows cares? Ghostrider 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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