B.S.T.F. Pet peeves.

[fred67]

I'm probably out of line, I don't run the place, but having as many posts as I have and never getting a warning, I'm going to risk it because I think it's important and helpful...

1. Whether you want to sell or trade domestically or not, others might - I really don't know what to think when someone says something like "domestic trades only" and doesn't have their location filled in. Perhaps you don't care, you'll buy/sell anywhere - but I'm looking to buy domestically... and you're selling, but don't say where you are. I know people are paranoid about it for some reason, but narrowing it down to a country (or even region) isn't exactly giving away your identity.

2. I don't have the number of every set TLG ever made memorized. I doubt anyone does. You certainly shouldn't expect it. If you're trying to sell something, make it easy for the buyer - tell me the name AND number of the set, it's not hard... see: "10194 Emerald Night." It's not hard. It usually says it right on the package! Surely if you know the number, you know the name, too?

I like this forum, I have many trades and a few purchases from here, but I think if people want to sell something, they should make it as easy as possible for the potential buyers - it just makes sense.

Edited May 18, 2015 by fred67

[LEGO Guy Bri]

Valid points. I peer into the B.S.T.F. forum every now and again to see whats floating around. It can be quite annoying to have to keep bringing up BL or Brickset to search set numbers, especially if the person has numerous listings. I would be for having them be a requirement when creating a listing, or at least the latter

[Master_Data]

Completely agree with those. Even if a member doesn't post their country in their profile, they should specify it in the post. At the very least, they should specify where they are willing to ship to.