Classified Ad Info + Rules (and how to get access)

Yes, ArizonaShooting.org has classified ads on it. If you're reading this, you probably are unable to fully see them yet. Stick around. Participate actively in the discussion forums. Create new topics in the technical forums. Get to know others in the community and eventually, you will be able to see more forums on this site, including the classified ad portions.

Note that we finally have a proper feedback system for the classified ads now, so please use that for completed transactions, whether you were the buyer, seller or you traded with someone. Remember that for it to work, the buyer MUST have posted in the topic of the item you're selling/trading. The feedback left for you and the person you dealt with will link to the for sale ad/topic, so do NOT remove the content of the ad - please leave it - just mark it as "sold".

Once you have access to the Classified Ad portions of the site, if you participate in them, you agree to abide by the following - and failure to do so may result in your access to the classified ads or the entire forum being revoked indefinitely:

This site does not exist for the sole purpose of promoting the free-market exchange of legal goods and services, but rather the intent is to unite a community of like-minded enthusiasts within the State of Arizona and provide a means whereby each of us can communicate and interact with each other. To that end, we strongly encourage everyone to participate in the forums outside of the classified ad sections. Short of policing every transaction, which is something the moderators and administrators are unable to do, this subjective policy has been created, hopefully for the benefit of all involved and will help to maintain a trust and satisfaction while participating in the classifieds here. This does not replace common sense in dealing with someone that you do not know. Do your own research.

• The classifieds are not discussion forums. Except in rare circumstances, the only ones to post in the ad should be the seller, the buyer or someone who is interested, but needs more information or clarification on the item.
• If you have a question for the seller, you can either DM them or post it in their ad, especially if it's a question that might be of general interest to others. This doesn't mean, though, you can post questions like: "Did you know you can get it for less at ABC store?" or comments like "I bought one for $XXX last week!"
• Negotiation should be done via DM or email. An "I'll take it" or "DM [or email] sent" is also fine to post. Do not post "I'll take it" if you do not intend to follow through.
• All ads must have a clear value posted; either a cash purchase price or a trade value. Ambiguous values or "best offers" are not appropriate and will result in your ad being deleted. This is not an auction site.
• Do not "crap" on ads!

What is "ad crapping"?

It's quite simply, anything negative within the ad posted by someone other than the seller. Examples of "ad crapping" include:

• Prefacing your comment with "Not to be a jerk..."
• Writing "yeah, but you can buy it for $X at <insert store name here>"
• Writing comments about a poor experience with the seller, like "This guy is a liar and ripped me off" ...that's what the Feedback section is for.

If you have any doubt as to if something is crapping, it probably is.

Legitimate questions about an item, such as color, condition, model, "are you sure it's a Whizbang #3, it looks like their #2", or any question that deals with the ITEM and the SALE, are OK. Questioning the seller's parentage, whether you think the price is fair, or whether the seller used an American flag for a backdrop is NOT OK. That's what DMs are for.

You risk losing not only access to the classifieds, but having forum membership revoked by not following the guidelines here.

If you have any questions about this, please feel free to ask a moderator or administrator.