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snazzy5050:
lol prove what?? The last time i sent screenshot to the previous thread u abandoned didn't you report and got the comments deleted.. keep deceiving your self man, if u claim so real why not prove yourself..

snazzy5050:
please reclose it, if you're not a scammer you're very very close to one...

feflo:
@dragnet, in sorting the loads for the inverter, i completely remove them from the Distribution Board and put on my own Circuit Breaker.

feflo:
CIRCUIT BREAKER

This is to protect the inverter from fault current coming from the loads attached to the inverter.

feflo:
SOCKET

The socket provides the source of charge for the inverter, if I use double 13anps, then there is also an external charger that takes the other space.

I hope it's clear.

feflo:
SOCKET

The socket provides the source of charge for the inverter, if I use double 13anps, then there is also an external charger that takes the other space.

I hope it's clear.

feflo:
I guess we spoke on the phone

feflo:
Solar /Inverter Installations

Kreamie:
Dragnet

wildchild1:
Dragnet is this thread for TLC deals or deals that are already in Nigeria or both? Ayam not understanding again

Adeymorla:
Another Happy customer satisfied. 24v 100Ah Lithium batteries wall mounted to a solar system setup.

wildchild1:
I'm still not in support of deal hunters opening threads as it would aid/encourage scam.

What can be done?

1. Repeated ads must be stopped.
2. Pictures on an ad should not be more than 2.
3. No need for unnecessary spacing in your ads.
4. Items already in Nigeria should not be advertised on a pick up thread again.
5. A particular ad should not appear more than once in 24hrs and anytime after that, deal hunter should only quote with the word still available without picture.

QED

To me, the measures listed above is the best way to go but then its a democratic setting here, whatever is agreed by most people should be implemented.

dragnet:
I believe majority of those involved are not kids, which is why I want the resolution to come from them, so that it would be a widely accepted resolution before I start suspending users and deleting posts. Especially since I am neither a buyer, seller, picker or hunter and may not feel what they feel directly but nevertheless the rule of spamming and off-topics is clear, I am only trying to be dynamic and responsive.
So you guys should reach a resolution and effect it.

here's what I've been able to get from suggestions made here,

-- A general thread for TLC deal posting should exist and be used for that purpose,
-- The TLC deals thread can also serve for "who get Samsung Xr in Lagos" posts.
-- Seasoned deal hunters can still have their personal threads to sell deals.
-- Item sellers should have their personal threads too, to sell their items.

-- Local / Landed ads should never be posted in picker threads.

..so let's start from the above suggestions, let's add and remove as required, then we take a firm decision.

ePlanet:
@dragnet
What exactly is the resolution? It is not about Valid or not valid. What is the way forwward?

We can't keep on this way leaving everything in a state of flux, expecting them to fall in place and when they dont, you go wielding the big stick.

Locking threads in a split and some subtle warnings would not cut it.

You must define rules.


This is not the first time this discussion is coming up, not until you define bounds, is it assumed you'd rather maintain the status quo.

Eplanet

Singapore1:
@dragnet take ecurrency thread on business section for example, it's working !!!
https://www.nairaland.com/3190496/currency-e-currency-market-deals/6906

1. if your deal is good people will call you, you just need to follow the thread to continue from where you left it
2. it will curb scammers, all eyes will be on a single thread
3. selling clone gadget or faulty electronics will reduce
4. sanity will enter tech market once again ( the repeated ads are annoying )

Thomsyne:
Chief, this is my 2 cents...

Reactivate the threads... Why? It creates a central marketplace where buyers and sellers can meet without littering the whole section with new topics by the numerous deal hunters. Also, its easier to monitor scammers and point them out for everyone to see. It also creates an avenue to resolve issues amicably. I do not see how each dealhunter creating threads will address these advantages listed above.

Now, as for the spammers... The rule of an ad per pickup thread should be enforced. i.e the dealhunter should only post on the thread where the item was picked. That aside, its easier to note anyone who defaults this so when anyone does, they mention you on both posts to see and you ban the person.

I'm not sure anyone would deal with a new account claiming to be a dealhunter. This would caution dealhunters to be able to preserve their accounts by adhering to whatever rules are laid out.

Please I am neither a dealhunter not a dealreceiver or whatever. Lots of businesses would definitely be put to hold because of this so please be considerate.

Shalom.

sotall:
Just one thread for all deal hunters is a good solution.
Posting deals every minute will help keep the thread at the top of technology market section.

You can even tell dragnet to make the thread sticky.

Once the thread is created and you guys start posting there, deal buyers will have no option than to go check the thread.
It's now up to deal hunters to build up their reputation so prospective buyers will trust them
Trust me, it will work.

wildchild1:
I'm still not in support of deal hunters opening threads as it would aid/encourage scam.

What can be done?

1. Repeated ads must be stopped.
2. Pictures on an ad should not be more than 2.
3. No need for unnecessary spacing in your ads.
4. Items already in Nigeria should not be advertised on a pick up thread again.
5. A particular ad should not appear more than once in 24hrs and anytime after that, deal hunter should only quote with the word still available without picture.

QED

wesley80:
I'm not sure why you'd choose to question my sincerity over this but if you look closely at what you're advocating, there are at least 2 costly consequences that you're sure to create outside littering the Technology Market page.

Firstly, deal hunters are sure to lose out significantly as visibility for their goods among their target customers would reduce drastically except a part of their daily routine would now be bumping threads every now and then. Yes, some have already built strong loyalties but you'd agree that a part of business is attracting new customers. This deal hunting is a FULL TIME job for some folks trying to keep their head above water in a bad economy.

Secondly, you'll end up breeding lots of scammers. With a single thread, sellers and buyers are known and it is easy to identify anyone that doesn't fit in. In a closed community, shady characters can be easily identified and called out so everyone is mindful of their reputation. Also, For buyers and even potential deal hunters, the old threads have helped everyone learn the ropes and avoid a steep learning curve that could easily have ended up being costly.

These are the potential problems you could create by forcing everyone to establish individual threads. All for what? So two or three threads can be "cleaner"? Is it really worth it I ask? The old saying that if it ain't broke don't fix it. I've been here long enough to see these things play out but you're the boss; Your turf, your rules.

wesley80:
No I don't understand. Your analogy is faulty because ports aren't market places and buyers and sellers would do their business in China or UK if it were practical to do s. I'm all for stopping selling deals on pickers threads but you'd also have to create an alternative market place for buyers and sellers otherwise the only thing you'd have ended up doing is digging a hole to cover a hole - make pickers thread clean then clutter Technology Market Place homepage. Silly IMO.

timijoseph01:
Oga dragnet i think there a lot sense in wesley80 input,, you can do away with the Ladipo analogy but please go through the later part of his comment..
I am not a deal hunter but what he said is just pure psychology of the buyers.. also see the bigger picture of defacing the Tech Market section with pickup threads..
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One thing I'd like to talk about also is each deal hunter having individual thread will no only reduce their reach, and what of potential DEAL HUNTERS who has no reputation yet and wants to come into the game..?? Who will buy from them if they just open a thread to sell stuffs.??
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I sincerely think Closing the thread is the Right thing done in the wrong way.. Why not DEFINE spamming when it comes to pick up threads and ban those who spam directly.?
Why should pickers be the one responsible for their actions.? Not like the forum has given them the power to stop anyone from their thread..

wesley80:
It's called "localization". There's a reason spare parts sellers congregate in Ladipo and cloth sellers are all over Balogun. There's an unconscious ease for buyers and sellers when there's a one-stop location for buying and selling. Buyers do not want to be chasing sellers around nor do sellers want to be chasing buyers around wasting precious time. Most sellers prefer posting on pick up threads because they know thats where their target buyers are and vice versa.
If you force each deal hunter to open their own thread, they'd end up losing significant visibility and as a buyer, how many deal hunters can any single person really keep track of? What you'd end up achieving is a front page littered with individual threads from deal hunters with each one endlessly bumping their thread to the front page in their desperation to sell off their deals, and buyers with individual adverts asking for specific deals in the front page. This is already happening but it'll only multiply with your move and technology market homepage will become technology offerup market page.

wesley80:
It's actually difficult and impractical both for buyers and sellers. What's best would be a general market place for pickup deals.