Would you use a separate trading area?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by jimivintage

Leon,

I'd still like to see the 1920 - 1949 section and 1950 - 1979 section split differently to divide up prewar and postwar perhaps making it 1920 - 1947 and 1948 - 1979 in order to make those unloading their Bowman cards easier to place in one area rather than two....plus it just seems to make sense to me. Perhaps when adding a t206 section (which I totally agree with!), this can also be taken into consideration.

Great job running this great site as always, my friend!

Jimi

Thanks for the kind words Jimi. Besides the few polls we have taken to get members thoughts, the main and overriding thing I like at to make the decision to subdivide, is the activity and number of threads in each area. That is what I have looked at from day 1 and is the main thing I take into account. There is no way any other area gets enough activity to be split up, imo, besides the T cards. When I look down the page of each of those BST areas I look for the date on each thread. When I went to the T card section today there were only 2 new days represented from all of the threads. When I look at any other section there are at least 5 days represented (as when a thread was last posted in). I really don't want to make another section because there are so many but I make make an exception for the T206s. I don't see other areas I can do away with as they all get activity. The subdivisions of each area, while not perfect for every instance, are fairly representative of the way we collect. There has been quite a bit of thought given to our BST areas because they are so active. They are the most active part of the board. It's sort of funny when you look back 10 yrs ago and we had A thread on the front page for ALL BST transactions. We could always go back to that >

[jimivintage]

Originally Posted by Leon

Thanks for the kind words Jimi. Besides the few polls we have taken to get members thoughts, the main and overriding thing I like at to make the decision to subdivide, is the activity and number of threads in each area. That is what I have looked at from day 1 and is the main thing I take into account. There is no way any other area gets enough activity to be split up, imo, besides the T cards. When I look down the page of each of those BST areas I look for the date on each thread. When I went to the T card section today there were only 2 new days represented from all of the threads. When I look at any other section there are at least 5 days represented (as when a thread was last posted in). I really don't want to make another section because there are so many but I make make an exception for the T206s. I don't see other areas I can do away with as they all get activity. The subdivisions of each area, while not perfect for every instance, are fairly representative of the way we collect. There has been quite a bit of thought given to our BST areas because they are so active. They are the most active part of the board. It's sort of funny when you look back 10 yrs ago and we had A thread on the front page for ALL BST transactions. We could always go back to that >

Leon,
What I'm suggesting is NOT adding anymore sections. I'm just suggesting changing the dates to say 1920 - 1947 and the other one to say 1948 - 1979, that way it's split correctly between prewar and postwar. If I'm reading your reply correctly, it seems to suggest that you are thinking I might mean to start new sections. That's just not the case.

Jimi

[Leon]

Originally Posted by jimivintage

Leon,
What I'm suggesting is NOT adding anymore sections. I'm just suggesting changing the dates to say 1920 - 1947 and the other one to say 1948 - 1979, that way it's split correctly between prewar and postwar. If I'm reading your reply correctly, it seems to suggest that you are thinking I might mean to start new sections. That's just not the case.

Jimi

Hey Jimi
I was sort of answering a few questions but did not think you were asking for another section, but as you stated, changing what is there. In order for change to be warranted I think the issue needs to be overwhelming in essence. I don't think this issue of a couple years rises to that. If we really wanted to be technically pre-war then it would be 1920-1938 then 1939 to 1945 (war) and 1946- xx for post war. I just don't see enough need to change it. I do appreciate your (and all members) input and am always open to discussions.
The T206 issue I am just tired of hearing about.

[jimivintage]

Originally Posted by Leon

Hey Jimi
I was sort of answering a few questions but did not think you were asking for another section, but as you stated, changing what is there. In order for change to be warranted I think the issue needs to be overwhelming in essence. I don't think this issue of a couple years rises to that. If we really wanted to be technically pre-war then it would be 1920-1938 then 1939 to 1945 (war) and 1946- xx for post war. I just don't see enough need to change it. I do appreciate your (and all members) input and am always open to discussions.
The T206 issue I am just tired of hearing about.

OK, fair enough. And, yes, I realize my years are off on prewar and postwar. LOL Perhaps I should have said something to the effect of what many collectors would consider as the cutoff point for modern versus vintage, but that's a whole other debate.

[frankbmd]

Sometimes we trade for cards and

sometimes we trade for cash.

Sometimes we trade for both.

B/S/T is fine the way it is IMO.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

Sometimes we trade for cards and

sometimes we trade for cash.

Sometimes we trade for both.

B/S/T is fine the way it is IMO.

Agreed but what is your thought on separating out the T206s from the T section?

[hangman62]

I dont think the BST section is " the same" as a seperate "trade" section.
The BST gets clogged up with way too many things other then trading.

I still feel a " trading corner" would be a great addition...and I also feel it would be very active. Think about it... what member would not " stop by" the trading corner every time they logged on ?...I think almost all would. Even if just to poke their nose in and see what guys have to offer.
I bet a "site visitor counter" would show huge number of lookers.

How many lookers do we get in the " detect card alteration" section ? or the " vintage links" section...Id bet very very few

As far as a Pre war only section.... I dont think its nec.,..but I would say maybe nothing "newer" then 1970. Although is most feel it would be a deal breaker...Id go with seperate sections

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by Leon

Agreed but what is your thought on separating out the T206s from the T section?

I understand there are at least two camps and I may be moving from one to the other.

But even though my Monster is essentially complete except for a few trivial accessories, I am still interested in T206 upgrades as well as expanding my type collection and whatever set I choose to pursue next (I know how to spell Obak).

As a general rule I think I agree with you, Leon, that continually subdividing the forum to satisfy everyone's whims is not a good idea. I could live with splitting off the T206s, but card lists for sale or trade frequently involve a mixed bag of 206s and other cards, so

my final answer would be not to change the current configuration.

Footnote: My 77 BST deals have involved 21 purchases, 41 sales, 11 trades & 4 trades involving cash as well.