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sac89
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Jun 30, 2016

Plans for Classifieds

Just wondering, have there been any thoughts of expanding the Forums to include Classified ads? Camping based classifieds? There are things I would rather purchase used, because I am very frugal (cheap). Generators, golf carts, etc. Craigslist is my go to classified site right now...

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  • I believe that the free classifieds were eliminated because they were taken over by dealers advertising their trailers. I remember complaining about it back then. There were a few dealers that put dozens of adds in there which made it difficult to find any legitimate private party ads.

    It was not moderated by us (thank goodness) but was supposed to be modded by someone from the main office. Didn't go very well! :R
    Barney
  • My guess is the classifieds were dropped because of lack of use. I used to check them frequently and there were very few listings. I advertised a few things and got ZERO inquiries.
  • For a period of time, 2008 - 2009, or so, the forum had a free classified section.



    We were not informed as to why it was terminated. It was not moderated by the forum moderators. and it was very unwieldy;.

    Tom
  • Not that I've heard. Being as how camping world basically owns this forum, I can't see them putting them back in. They had some a number of years ago, and they took them down. That's my understanding at least.

    Craigslist is what I use. Most of the camping stuff is so cheap it would cost more to ship it. And anything that's worth anything is usually heavy so shipping isn't an option.