A few suggestions/requests

**rcp612** · 08-09-2007, 05:28 AM

I agree!! The same reasoning applies to my thoughts too.
Also, I'm not sure that a craigslist item in Sacramento applies to us w/w's east of the Mississippi. That also means a New York listing doesn't apply to those west of the Mississippi.
Just my thoughts added to those of jgscott987.

**gad5264** · 08-09-2007, 05:41 AM

Originally posted by rcp612

Also, I'm not sure that a craigslist item in Sacramento applies to us w/w's east of the Mississippi. That also means a New York listing doesn't apply to those west of the Mississippi.

Devil's advocate here.

What if there are BT3 members in Sacramento or New York that do not check Craigs List every time they log on to the computer? They might see the CL posting here that they might otherwise miss by not checking CL.

**Popeye** · 08-09-2007, 05:55 AM

Are we so busy that it takes too much time to click a mouse to check the price of an item.? Sheesh, I must be getting old, I remember the days before we had all this computer generated convenience and had to actually look through catalogs or call stores. Pat

**LarryG** · 08-09-2007, 06:13 AM

Originally posted by gad5264

Devil's advocate here.

Right back at ya:

What's the point of posting craigslist items at all? We all have computers, else we wouldn't be able to read this forum. For most of us it's not convenient to get by Lowe's/HD/etc every day, or even to page through the web sites of all the online vendors who might have sales. In those cases, these Bargain Alerts serve a useful function. But how long can it take some someone to check the craigslist ads for his own city?

As regards the OP ... +1. And the problem extends well beyond this section. Thread titles like "quick question" or "got a problem" and the like are useless now, and even more useless in future when someone wants to do a search.

**plarval** · 08-09-2007, 06:23 AM

I understand the idea of making these posts a bit more convenient, but I'm not going to complain about having to click the mouse a time or two extra in exchange for all the opportunities afforded in this forum. If my index finger gets a little extra workout, I can live with that.

**jhart** · 08-09-2007, 06:28 AM

I don't mind doing the extra clicking to read the post, but rather than just the model number, I would like a description of the item somewhere in the post, as I don't always know a specific model number from a manufacturer and what the product is.

**stmfitr636** · 08-09-2007, 06:36 AM

Originally posted by Popeye

Are we so busy that it takes too much time to click a mouse to check the price of an item.? Sheesh, I must be getting old, I remember the days before we had all this computer generated convenience and had to actually look through catalogs or call stores. Pat

Not so much to busy... just lazy.

Either way... when I mouse over a post, it gives me an opportunity to preview the first couple sentences. This feature gives me the ability to preview the item in more detail than the subject line tells.

Perhaps some pertinent information could be written in the first words of the post allowing us to preview the item in slightly more detail without having to go through all the trouble of pushing the button. Then I can make an informed decision whether or not to go through all the trouble of opening another browser or be burdened with having to go back to the previous viewed page... Oh, the manatee!

**thallikar** · 08-09-2007, 06:52 AM

Originally posted by rcp612

I agree!! The same reasoning applies to my thoughts too.
Also, I'm not sure that a craigslist item in Sacramento applies to us w/w's east of the Mississippi. That also means a New York listing doesn't apply to those west of the Mississippi.
Just my thoughts added to those of jgscott987.

I disagree. I am in the chicago area and I posted my BT3100 for sale. Anywayz, a missouri person (rowan) purchased and picked it up when he came to chicago for a seminar. So, you see it can actually work out sometimes.

**Uncle Cracker** · 08-09-2007, 07:06 AM

I have found Craigslist to be a valuable resource. And when I see what appears to be a good deal, I will post a link in Bargain Alerts (if I don't want it myself

) for others to see. This has been helpful to those from just outside my area who might be close enough to drive in for a good deal, or are planning a trip. I always make the tagline very descriptive, so that those who aren't near by or aren't interested can just ignore it. I think it's working out fine that way.

**LarryG** · 08-09-2007, 07:12 AM

Originally posted by Uncle Cracker

I have found Craigslist to be a valuable resource. And when I see what appears to be a good deal, I will post a link in Bargain Alerts (if I don't want it myself

) for others to see.

So what's next? Should we all start scouring the classified in our local newspapers and posting items we see for sale there? That actually makes more sense than posting Craigslist items, since "remote" buyers can't easily view the ads in a print newspaper as easily as they can Craigslist.

It just seems like needless duplication, to me.

**dkerfoot** · 08-09-2007, 07:21 AM

Middle Ground?

Just my $0.02, but I find it most helpful when someone posts something like:

Craig's List Chicago: BT3100 - $120

That way I know instantly if it is of interest to me.

Personally, I'd rather scan through more postings that don't turn out to be helpful than miss that once in a lifetime deal on something I am looking for.

So please, somebody post: Craig's List Grand Rapids: NIB Forest WWII - $20

: )

**messmaker** · 08-09-2007, 07:28 AM

If you list the item an/or location in the bargin alert thread topic, one can decide if you have an interest in it or not. We only have 10 or so alerts each day so it does not seem as if that is too much to wade through. I think a great deal on Craigslist has a place on the forum since it is becomming a very strong selling location for large tools. How is it different than an E-bay listing that is pick up only? I would much rather see one of you guys score on a tool that I don't want or need than see it go to someone that is buying to resell. Cutting out the middleman saves us all dollars.

**jon_ramp** · 08-09-2007, 07:30 AM

And the problem extends well beyond this section. Thread titles like "quick question" or "got a problem" and the like are useless now, and even more useless in future when someone wants to do a search.

I agree. As a newbie I try to search the forum before asking a question, as it is likely someone has already asked before. It would significantly cut down the research time if posts had more descriptive titles.

**Garasaki** · 08-09-2007, 07:44 AM

Originally posted by stmfitr636

... when I mouse over a post, it gives me an opportunity to preview the first couple sentences. This feature gives me the ability to preview the item in more detail than the subject line tells.

Perhaps some pertinent information could be written in the first words of the post allowing us to preview the item in slightly more detail

This right here is a !@%#$ good idea.

You put whatever you want to in the subject line, but then the first 4 or 5 words of the post should tell you what sort of tool it is, where the item is located, and the final price.

Take the Freud router thread...subject it the same but then the post goes:

Router, $74.57, instore clearance in Chicago

Then blah blah blah whatever.

THAT would really be helpful....

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