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Title: Classifieds - New Features
Post by: Tank on September 26, 2013, 07:05:23 PM
Dear all,

The Classifieds has finally been updated with some of the features that I have been asking for.  They include:-
* A relist function if your item doesn't sell.
* Quantities.

Other improvements that I'd like to include are:-
* To have a 'watching' facility, so you can be reminded of items that you'd like to keep an eye on.
* Separate the 'Wants' and 'Sales' from each other in the Recently Listed window.
* Photographs to be mandatory before proceeding with the listing.
* Items to be displayed randomly on the forum to help promote the listings.
Title: Re: Classifieds - New Features
Post by: Dr Al on September 28, 2013, 09:04:38 PM
The classifieds are now throwing up errors when I try to list. In particular:

"Your listing requires approval. Once approved your listing will become visible and will then be able to add pictures."

after trying to list.

Thanks,
Alan
Title: Re: Classifieds - New Features
Post by: Tank on September 28, 2013, 10:42:49 PM
Please list the errors and where they appear.

That last sentence should really say "....and then you will be able to add multiple pictures".
Title: Re: Classifieds - New Features
Post by: Dr Al on September 28, 2013, 10:48:30 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 28, 2013, 10:42:49 PM
That last sentence should really say "....and then you will be able to add multiple pictures".

I copied and pasted exactly the message I got after clicking to list the items.

It seems to have listed the items fine, so a spurious message? I got it for both items I listed...

Regards,
Alan
Title: Re: Classifieds - New Features
Post by: Tank on September 28, 2013, 10:52:32 PM
It's just an informative message from the software saying that we have to allow the listing(s) before they appear.  I thought that the last version did the same, but I guess now.
Title: Re: Classifieds - New Features
Post by: Dr Al on September 28, 2013, 11:00:32 PM
Yes, an informative message is good - I guess the text may just not be right as it said there was an error above the text I copied/pasted.

Best Regards,
Alan
Title: Re: Classifieds - New Features
Post by: Tank on September 28, 2013, 11:25:26 PM
Ah, yes!!!  :doh: That was what happened with the previous versions and we changed "An error occurred" to stop confusion - as there is no actual error!

:thankyousign:
Title: Re: Classifieds - New Features
Post by: Dorsetmike on September 29, 2013, 12:21:45 AM
Might I suggest it could be difficult to include a photo in a wanted ad, you may be able to do so if you already have an item to take a photo of, but most times you will not have a photo unless you can find a stock photo (which could be copyright.)

Photo definitely for sales though.
Title: Re: Classifieds - New Features
Post by: Tank on September 29, 2013, 09:52:22 AM
Thanks Mike.  That's just how we would like it to be.  Sales listings must have a picture, and Wanted listings are left to the member listing it to decide - as a picture may not be possible.
Title: Re: Classifieds - New Features
Post by: upnick on September 29, 2013, 04:03:22 PM
Despite  submitting  several   sales  on the forum  non  of them  have appeared,  i   did want to offer members  first chance at some items  i'm moving  on  following a rethink   on things here, oh  & they did  have all  pictures  which  i   had made sure were of  managable size for the forum system,

Some  have gone on to   Facebook  where several  have  purchased them  but i  would have liked  members to  have had the chance the remainder  so far  i've  listed on  ebay 
Title: Re: Classifieds - New Features
Post by: Tank on September 29, 2013, 05:24:12 PM
Did you submit these today, or these were in the past?
Title: Re: Classifieds - New Features
Post by: upnick on September 29, 2013, 08:53:49 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 29, 2013, 05:24:12 PM
Did you submit these today, or these were in the past?

Over the last week  Chris  ..........  started  not appearing   when   i   PM'd you 
Title: Re: Classifieds - New Features
Post by: Tank on September 30, 2013, 07:41:10 AM
The decoder listing?  We have to vet all of the listings before they go live, but you said that you'd sold it elsewhere before we approved it.  Is that not what happened? ???
Title: Re: Classifieds - New Features
Post by: upnick on September 30, 2013, 07:54:47 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 30, 2013, 07:41:10 AM
The decoder listing?  We have to vet all of the listings before they go live, but you said that you'd sold it elsewhere before we approved it.  Is that not what happened? ???

Yes it  is Chris  but  as i  thought it hadnt  been  approved i  sold   it on elsewhere.   
Title: Re: Classifieds - New Features
Post by: Tank on September 30, 2013, 08:06:06 AM
We'd contact you if there was a problem, don't worry. :thumbsup:  I guess everyone was busy on the team.  :)

Well, I'm just glad that there wasn't an error, as I thought that's what you meant. :laugh:
Title: Re: Classifieds - New Features
Post by: Calnefoxile on October 19, 2013, 06:07:14 PM

Erm kind Administrators,

I seem to be having an issue adding stuff to the Classifieds section, I keep getting the following error:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/54/thumb_7633.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=7633)

Regards

Neal.
Title: Re: Classifieds - New Features
Post by: Calnefoxile on October 19, 2013, 06:12:07 PM

Oh hang on it's worked, I've just seen 3 listings come up when I only listed 1 item  :confused1: :confused1:

I'll have another go and see what happens.

regards

Neal.
Title: Re: Classifieds - New Features
Post by: scotsoft on October 19, 2013, 06:13:29 PM
I have just approved three listings, would you like me to delete two of them  ;)

cheers John.
Title: Re: Classifieds - New Features
Post by: Calnefoxile on October 19, 2013, 06:16:07 PM
Quote from: scotsoft on October 19, 2013, 06:13:29 PM
I have just approved three listings, would you like me to delete two of them  ;)

cheers John.

John,

I've deleted 2 listings myself, just tried to add another one and got the same Database Error message as per my earlier posting!!!

Do we get this Database Error everytime we add classifieds now then???

Cheers

Neal.
Title: Re: Classifieds - New Features
Post by: scotsoft on October 19, 2013, 06:19:32 PM
Hi Neal,

There is another listing appeared for approval so I can only think there is a glitch in the system and we will need to get in touch with our tech support as it is beyond me  :help:

However even though you are getting the error message your listing is appearing  :thumbsup:

cheers John.
Title: Re: Classifieds - New Features
Post by: Calnefoxile on October 19, 2013, 06:30:22 PM

John

Ok mate, that listing is a good one, so can be approved.

I only have another 16 to go  ;) ;)

Regards

Neal.
Title: Re: Classifieds - New Features
Post by: scotsoft on October 19, 2013, 06:32:45 PM
In that case Neal I will wait till they are all uploaded before approving them  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Classifieds - New Features
Post by: Caz on October 19, 2013, 07:03:12 PM
I just logged back on and saw 7 awaiting approval, clicked on the approval list and they all disappeared!  They are now all approved by the look of it.
Title: Re: Classifieds - New Features
Post by: scotsoft on October 19, 2013, 07:04:33 PM
I have the fastest finger on the mouse button in the NE Caz  :D
Title: Re: Classifieds - New Features
Post by: Tank on October 20, 2013, 10:59:11 AM
Quote from: Calnefoxile on October 19, 2013, 06:07:14 PM

Erm kind Administrators,

I seem to be having an issue adding stuff to the Classifieds section, I keep getting the following error:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/54/thumb_7633.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=7633)

Regards

Neal.

Thanks for reporting that.  It shouldn't happen!  I'll pass the message on, cheers.
Title: Re: Classifieds - New Features
Post by: scotrail on May 05, 2014, 11:04:55 AM
Hello.

I'm new to this forum (in fact I'm new to N gauge!!) Forgive me for being daft but I can't find the classified section

I'm swapping from OO to N gauge and need some rolling stock!

Thanks
Title: Re: Classifieds - New Features
Post by: Trev on May 05, 2014, 11:12:54 AM
Hi, welcome to the forum (and to N gauge)
If you look at the line of buttons at the top of this page, you should see one marked "N'porium"  That is where all the classified adverts can be found.

Hope that helps

Trev

Title: Re: Classifieds - New Features
Post by: scotsoft on May 05, 2014, 11:37:04 AM
Quote from: scotrail on May 05, 2014, 11:04:55 AM
Hello.

I'm new to this forum (in fact I'm new to N gauge!!) Forgive me for being daft but I can't find the classified section

I'm swapping from OO to N gauge and need some rolling stock!

Thanks

You have to make a minimum of 10 posts before you have access to all of the forum.

If you are going to list items on N'porium please read the Terms and Conditions first as this could save you a lot of time in getting your items approved by the moderators.

http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=faq (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=faq)

cheers John.
Title: Re: Classifieds - New Features
Post by: scotrail on May 05, 2014, 12:31:49 PM
Quote from: scotsoft on May 05, 2014, 11:37:04 AM
Quote from: scotrail on May 05, 2014, 11:04:55 AM
Hello.

I'm new to this forum (in fact I'm new to N gauge!!) Forgive me for being daft but I can't find the classified section

I'm swapping from OO to N gauge and need some rolling stock!

Thanks

You have to make a minimum of 10 posts before you have access to all of the forum.

If you are going to list items on N'porium please read the Terms and Conditions first as this could save you a lot of time in getting your items approved by the moderators.

http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=faq (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=faq)

cheers John.

Thanks!  I thought I was being daft!