Buy Sell Swap Section Access

[Damage]

Had a quick scan of the forums to see if any threads have been started but anyway, is anybody else getting this message when attempting to view the BSS??


Damage, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.Or have I been blacklisted from the BSS area?

EDIT: And no, I have NEVER offered a Red Dust or 60th car for sale on there...

[VE II]

I think they're still working on it. By the looks of the things it'll be username access - im assuming that'll be linked to forum username? It may also be part of the forum? or maybe access via the website only but with forum username?
Anyway - what you are getting is common problem. Hopefully by end of next week the might have something?

[Damage]

I think they're still working on it. By the looks of the things it'll be username access - im assuming that'll be linked to forum username? It may also be part of the forum? or maybe access via the website only but with forum username?
Anyway - what you are getting is common problem. Hopefully by end of next week the might have something?


If thats the case then a big pat on the back, thats a great idea. Will help to stop/reduce spammers, sellers and buyers alike will be a bit less anonymous and hopefully they can incorporate a "time-posted" so we can see how old the ads are.

Awesome work anyway.

[MP4/22]

Yeah great idea!!!!!! Not, What did i do to get Blocked ??????? I Had a legitemate add on there ( Wanting to swap my ONLY 60th bathurst car for a 1990 bathurst winner) what is inapropriate about that !!!!!!!!!!!!! Its not like im selling a phone like some tool!!!!!!!!!

[wazza002]

Had a quick scan of the forums to see if any threads have been started but anyway, is anybody else getting this message when attempting to view the BSS??

Or have I been blacklisted from the BSS area?

EDIT: And no, I have NEVER offered a Red Dust or 60th car for sale on there...



P.M. Sent Damage
cheers wazza ;):D

[kts350]

Looks like it's becoming part of the forum as when I click the the link on the website it comes up with a forum page..

[Oh Five]

Yeah great idea!!!!!! Not, What did i do to get Blocked ??????? I Had a legitemate add on there ( Wanting to swap my ONLY 60th bathurst car for a 1990 bathurst winner) what is inapropriate about that !!!!!!!!!!!!! Its not like im selling a phone like some tool!!!!!!!!!

Get off ya high horse nacka's
All of us are blocked not just you. Its been mentioned before (numerous times) its getting revamped.

[MP4/22]

What your problem ??? My problem is that idiots use it for the wrong reason.... Why don't biante block them via there club IDs? And not shut the whole thing down.


Whats with the personal insult ?? are you one of the people who abused the site??

[Oh Five]

I've got no problem at all, which part is the personal insult??
Your post indicated that it was just you getting blocked, i was merely telling you it wasnt.

Read this bit again... IT is getting revamped. THAT is why its shut down:rolleyes:

[Road Runner 72]

What your problem ??? My problem is that idiots use it for the wrong reason.... Why don't biante block them via there club IDs? And not shut the whole thing down.


Whats with the personal insult ?? are you one of the people who abused the site??
This is a problem as new users sign up to spam.
They get blocked but new ones come along, it's always a problem on the net and Biante do there best to clean it up, so thatswhy I feel there just running some tests.

And why not ask why a post got deleted, or what's the go with b/s/s as there is a lot going on I feel, as your post did sound like a negative, which inturn brings negative replys.

Looking forward to using the b/s/s forum myself, feels it's not that far away for us :)

[Richard Poole]

What your problem ??? My problem is that idiots use it for the wrong reason.... Why don't biante block them via there club IDs? And not shut the whole thing down.


Whats with the personal insult ?? are you one of the people who abused the site??

Because the BSS system does not run on club ID's and besides, not everyone HAS club ID's. Incorporating it into the forum will make it easier to navigate, reduce spammers, easier to moderate, and you'll be dealing with a forum member and that will make it easier to have confidence in the people you are dealing with.

Settle for a bit, it'll be back up in the next few days.

[Road Runner 72]

Cheers Richard, thanks for the update.

[lukey73]

Because the BSS system does not run on club ID's and besides, not everyone HAS club ID's. Incorporating it into the forum will make it easier to navigate, reduce spammers, easier to moderate, and you'll be dealing with a forum member and that will make it easier to have confidence in the people you are dealing with.

Settle for a bit, it'll be back up in the next few days.


Gee Rich thats funny, that was suggested some time ago and knocked on the head! :rolleyes:

[david5]

Because the BSS system does not run on club ID's and besides, not everyone HAS club ID's. Incorporating it into the forum will make it easier to navigate, reduce spammers, easier to moderate, and you'll be dealing with a forum member and that will make it easier to have confidence in the people you are dealing with.

Settle for a bit, it'll be back up in the next few days.

This is good, it will be great to use this network of mates we have built to help each other out. I have been reluctant to use BSS because of not knowing who is who but this forum seems to attract a great bunch of guys. :)

[Richard Poole]

Gee Rich thats funny, that was suggested some time ago and knocked on the head! :rolleyes:

Fair enough. Times and viewpoints change. Now we're running with it to see how it goes.

[Road Runner 72]

Just hope it does not get abused!

[Leigh]

Two issues with this that I hope have been thought out...

1. There is no advertising on the forum (in all the rules), won't this be advertising:p
2. I hope this doesn't push our already overworked and "unpaid" forum moderators to the brink...

If this has been dealt with adequately, then I think it is a good move. We'll find out soon enough!

[wazza002]

This is great news, Having this in the forum, Well done Biante and thanks Richard Poole for letting us know that your doing with it a big CHEERS to you.

Cheers wazza ;):D

[smokey_dj]

woooo hoooooo a suggestion of mine was (might??) have been taken on board :D:D:D:D

[monarocveightz]

Two issues with this that I hope have been thought out...

1. There is no advertising on the forum (in all the rules), won't this be advertising:p
2. I hope this doesn't push our already overworked and "unpaid" forum moderators to the brink...

If this has been dealt with adequately, then I think it is a good move. We'll find out soon enough!

Perhaps Biante consider "recruiting" trustworthy members to moderate the B/S/S to help take the work load off Brad and Wayne, as I'm sure the main forum is a big enough job for them as it is. Or some of Biante's staff could do it....

[Damage]

This is good, it will be great to use this network of mates we have built to help each other out. I have been reluctant to use BSS because of not knowing who is who but this forum seems to attract a great bunch of guys. :)


Well said, it has made me reluctant to buy big ticket items just due to the soandso@hackandhopeemail.com etc etc

[COA]

I am managing to get on it fine, just type in the URL and it comes up, people are still advertising on it

[Oh Five]

yeh, but look at what sort of ads they are:rolleyes:

[Gottaluvbrocky]

I still cannot access the page ....can anyone tell me what I did?

Gottaluvbrocky, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

1. Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
2. If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.

[brchi17]

As has been said before, the BSS is undergoing some changes & they are not yet finalised, which is why you can't access it.

Once it's finished everyone will be able access it in it's exciting new form.

[smokey_dj]

aww what you mean i still cant sQap :( dam shame i tells ya

[Damage]

aww what you mean i still cant sQap :( dam shame i tells ya


weeoow weeoow weeoow, its the sphincter... I mean spelling police again!!! Wheres wazza when ya need him...

[Leigh]

As has been said before, the BSS is undergoing some changes & they are not yet finalised, which is why you can't access it.

Once it's finished everyone will be able access it in it's exciting new form.

A bit presumptuous that it will be "exciting":p

[Damage]

A bit presumptuous that it will be "exciting":p

Oh I dunno Leigh, I know I'm pretty easily excited, I can get a bit toey at the strangest things and at the drop of a hat, a bit like they guys on here that sleep with thier models, just not quite so kinky. Pete's prints and I do have something "special" going on though..

This is unlike Homer Simpson who after saying he's not easily impressed, say" Wow! Look! A blur car!" but thats unrelated.

[Leigh]

Just don't want to see people dissapointed because it doesn't look like or do what they think it should LOL

Sort of like the 84 Bathurst winners...lots of people expected the model to be completely different...probably different to the real car and more like their faded memories...surprised I didn't read "it is a lot brighter than I remember" (said in an old croaky voice)...LOL

[AmonFan]

Just don't want to see people dissapointed because it doesn't look like or do what they think it should LOL

Sort of like the 84 Bathurst winners...lots of people expected the model to be completely different...probably different to the real car and more like their faded memories...surprised I didn't read "it is a lot brighter than I remember" (said in an old croaky voice)...LOL

Wish i had a faded memory rather than a photographic one.... I would'nt upset sooo many people ;)

[david5]

Wish i had a faded memory rather than a photographic one.... I would'nt upset sooo many people ;)

The older I get, the faster you are. :p

[malscar]

I am surprised no one has mentioned that the SQAP area is open.

[Road Runner 72]

Mal it's open ;)

[ratster70]

in case you didnt see mal the sqap section is now open for business:p

[fordmad17]

looks good. Very easy to get around. i like it.

[Holdennumber1]

Agreed, its looking great. Its also really good to see the rules that are in place to stop dodgy sellers like permanently banning them or suspending their accounts.
Well done Biante.:)
Cheers,
Thomas

[minh427]

I am surprised no one has mentioned that the SQAP area is open.

Get in quick Mal!! It's opened. ;):p

[smokey_dj]

fan smegging tastic thats exactly the sort of thing i sugested to wayno and brad some many moons ago and im probly not the only 1 either great stuff this forum is really on a brillant turn around and thats a perfect addition

"sits and waits for someone to say thats just like what classics forum has"

[Maq]

nup who cares what cc has :p:D

[Holdennumber1]

"sits and waits for someone to say thats just like what classics forum has" I visited there today and about 60% of the new posts were on the buy/sell/swap section. All the threads were, "looking for this model," "selling this car" etc. Its like visiting an online auction site.
As long as Biante doesn't turn into that, I'm more than happy with it.

[Vectra]

Will we be able to link pics like we do in the forum ...would be good to see what you are BSS ing.

[wayno]

Will we be able to link pics like we do in the forum ...would be good to see what you are BSS ing.

As far as I know you can as that was part of the reason for making it a part of the main forum. ;)

[brchi17]

I visited there today and about 60% of the new posts were on the buy/sell/swap section. All the threads were, "looking for this model," "selling this car" etc. Its like visiting an online auction site.
As long as Biante doesn't turn into that, I'm more than happy with it.

give it time young one......it was only opened today ;)

[Damage]

Awesome work guys, should have been done a long time ago. Fantastic

[Damage]

The older I get, the faster you are. :p

The older I get, the better I was.

[Oh Five]

Awesome work guys, should have been done a long time ago. Fantastic

It was like that years ago.

[ratster70]

As far as I know you can as that was part of the reason for making it a part of the main forum. ;)

And a great idea it is to have part of the main forum wayno and to be able to post pics there as well will only benefit all involved and hopefully stop all the BS from spammers and dodgy sellers altho not every system is fool proof but i believe this is a step in the right direction:D

[Holden Fan]

Just had a look at the new Buy, Sawp & Sell Section on the Biante Website. Looks great, it was about time something had to be done. It may take awhile to get up and running, but it will be great if you can see pictures of what people are selling etc, as you know there are a few dodgie people out there sell stuff. Good on the Biante staff on there efforts to retify this situation. It was long over due. Can't wait to see how it goes. :):)

[brchi17]

Thinking about the BSS I am wondering what people thoughts are on this question.

Should people who are looking for the same item have their own thread, or should they add their buy/swap/sale to an existing thread?

I can see the merits and downside of both so it would be interesting to read what people thoughts are.

[HDT337]

Thinking about the BSS I am wondering what people thoughts are on this question.

Should people who are looking for the same item have their own thread, or should they add their buy/swap/sale to an existing thread?

I can see the merits and downside of both so it would be interesting to read what people thoughts are.

Definetly a seperate thread, otherwise, the newer posting may take the sale and the original thread starters sale is left high and dry.

Its like when you start reading a thread that has x amount of pages, sometimes you only read the last couple, and so the start of it is forgotten about, then it gets off topic, and you get the same old rubbish all over again.

Just my 2 cents worth.

HDT337

[david5]

Definetly a seperate thread, otherwise, the newer posting may take the sale and the original thread starters sale is left high and dry.

Its like when you start reading a thread that has x amount of pages, sometimes you only read the last couple, and so the start of it is forgotten about, then it gets off topic, and you get the same old rubbish all over again.

Just my 2 cents worth.

HDT337

I agree. I wont read a thread unless its title is for something Im looking for & has a recent start date. Just MHO

[lukey73]

After reading Rich's note should most of inter's thread be placed over in the BSS section? Makes sence to me but a pain for the mods to sort out.

[Damage]

Each sale/wanted should have thier own thread for sure.

An idea though would be "sticky" FS and WTD templates, eg:

Model:
Scale:
Manufacturer:
Driver(s) if racecar:
Colour (if roadcar):
COA#:
Condition:
Price:
Postage:

[Leigh]

After reading Rich's note should most of inter's thread be placed over in the BSS section? Makes sence to me but a pain for the mods to sort out.

Agree. And the ebay thread(s) should go over there too...

I also think the ban on posting ebay auctions should be lifted as long as they are posted in the BSS.

Also, the "announcement" at the top of the forum becomes somewhat redundant...afterall the Biante forum now has a BSS.

A good clean-up of the stickies should get them down to 1..."Forum rules" which can include information such as the new members sticky and that advertising will be deleted from this forum and should be posted in the BSS etc

Ideally the "Biante Forum" would be renamed "Model Cars and Motorsport Forum". The name "Biante Forum" was good when there was just one forum, but now there are 3 Public forums (MC&MS, Off Topic and BSS) it isn't a good descriptive title.

[hot5]

What about this best offer BS ,If you want to sell make it a rule to put a price on it!

[brchi17]

What about this best offer BS ,If you want to sell make it a rule to put a price on it!

yeah must admit, I'm not a fan of this......the last thing I'd like to see is pm bidding wars

[Leigh]

Best offer etc works on other forums with buy/sell sections...

Let it run for a while and get feedback before playing with the rules.

By the way, shouldn't this thread be over in that forum?

[hot5]

With the service Inter supplies anyone can inform themselves of current prices, so the ones who are not putting a price on are kidding themselves.

[Oh Five]

What about this best offer BS ,If you want to sell make it a rule to put a price on it!

If somebody wants to pay a certain price then let them, I personally have no problem with best offer

Maybe showing ones location should be mandatory so if a deal in person is requested, we know what area

[brchi17]

Best offer etc works on other forums with buy/sell sections...

Let it run for a while and get feedback before playing with the rules.

By the way, shouldn't this thread be over in that forum?

Am not changing the rules mate as they come from the company, you've raised some valid issues/comments this. It was just my personal opinion ;)

[Damage]

Dont know about permitting live eBay auctions over there. Doesnt it just undo all the protestations by those who thinkn it spoils them securing that "elusive bargain"?

[brchi17]

Guys if you see anything which you feel is a concern/issue please report it!

[Damage]

Guys if you see anything which you feel is a concern/issue please report it!

Is that what I just did in the post above or is there another way?

[smokey_dj]

i think brad means the traditional report the post with reason of concern

[brchi17]

Is that what I just did in the post above or is there another way?

No. posting a comment in this thread is not posting a report. To post a report you click on the red & white triangle in the top right corner of the post which you have a concern about. You will then be given a box to tell the Moderation Team why you feel that post is a concern/issue.

By doing this it flags items in the Moderation Section for the team, so we can quickly find something which is bothering/concerning members.

[Damage]

Okay, never clicked one.

I'm just saying that it seems a bit odd that posting live links in the new BSS section is okay now, when so much reporting, warnings, deletion of posts, heated debates etc were carried out in the existing eBay threads.

Why would those people who voiced thier opinions so loudly be okay with the practise being taken up again with the only difference being the location of the posts?

[Damage]

Okay, just looked and there is no way of reporting the subtitle of the FS thread so this post will have to count as one. :)

[brchi17]

...Why would those people who voiced thier opinions so loudly be okay with the practise being taken up again with the only difference being the location of the posts?

It's Biante's call.

The rules regarding any eBay links in the Diecast or Off topic forum have not changed, they are not allowed ;)

[Damage]

It may well be Biantes call and I'm sure those who had the beef with the "live links" issue will take it up directly with them. I mentioned it here for two reasons.

1) I was under the impression that one of the functions of the moderators was to reduce forum related workload on Biante staff and 2) Upon further perusal there is no facility to report a subtitle to a thread.

As already stated here and via PM, I never had any problem with "live links" but I sure that those who did, will see the subtitle in the FS section as a massive step backward after putting so much effort into having links banned. I was also under the inpression that the no live links policy was endorsed by the mods and staff, but as you say, Biantes playground, Biantes rules.

[Leigh]

I personally can't see the difference between securing an elusive deal on ebay and securing an elusive deal on the BSS...just different forms of advertising...

[8hype]

i find it funny how people finally sign up to the forum just so they can advertise.lol

[malscar]

Time will tell in the trust stakes Matt.

One on there I am sure is running a commercial business.

[Damage]

Time will tell in the trust stakes Matt.

One on there I am sure is running a commercial business.

And more to follow soon I reckon but with the benefits come some compromises. Maybe (if the software allows it) a 25 or 50 post minimum before you can post in that section? I find it funny (sad) how ppl used to sign up just for the give aways too.

[brchi17]

And more to follow soon I reckon but with the benefits come some compromises. Maybe (if the software allows it) a 25 or 50 post minimum before you can post in that section? I find it funny (sad) how ppl used to sign up just for the give aways too.

The devils advocate would then ask you; what about those who want to use the BSS, but have no interest in the forum?

[ratster70]

Yeah i agree guys some shops sorry commercial interests will abuse it but remember not all the newbies are not to be trusted gotta start somewhere we all had 1 or 2 posts at some stage so just like accusing false signatures a little bit of care may be needed IMO

[monarocveightz]

i find it funny how people finally sign up to the forum just so they can advertise.lol

Haha....I was thinking exactly the same thing earlier.......I guess we should expect it though...

Time will tell in the trust stakes Matt.

One on there I am sure is running a commercial business.

Wouldn't happen to be the same person who does the same thing on the CC forum would it:D

[group C]

I think your on the same page Codie,
Haha....I was thinking exactly the same thing earlier.......I guess we should expect it though...



Wouldn't happen to be the same person who does the same thing on the CC forum would it:D

[Maq]

Live auction links should not be allowed anywhere. There is nothing worse than seeing a bargain on here and watch that change fast.

[Damage]

Live auction links should not be allowed anywhere. There is nothing worse than seeing a bargain on here and watch that change fast.

Looks like youll need to take it up with the brass Maq.

[Brock 05]

I agree, Although I don't need to buy from ebay, I can see how annoying this may be for some. Live auction links should not be allowed anywhere. There is nothing worse than seeing a bargain on here and watch that change fast.

[Mr K]

Live auction links should not be allowed anywhere. There is nothing worse than seeing a bargain on here and watch that change fast.

I agree.

[Leigh]

Live auction links should not be allowed anywhere. There is nothing worse than seeing a bargain on here and watch that change fast.

It can't be defined as a bargain until the hammer drops...who's to know if it was going to increase or not without the link posted here?

[Maq]

Wait till you get screwed over then we will chat.

[lukey73]

Leigh stop playing devils advocate ;)

It was discussed ages ago in the eby thread, i know there are people looking for certian cars but when some people have found one that is really low then post it for the world to see, it makes the auction have more watches and more bidders.

I personally would like to see them banned still, if people are going to post stuff in the BSS section it should there only, not on enay also.

[Richard Poole]

Live Ebay links were banned to stop people trying to get around the no advertising rules buy promoting their own auctions without revealing it as their own auction.

Now that we have a BSS section if someone wants to promote their own auction in the then that's fine. No issues here.