Bike Trader rewrite

**SpankMe** · 14th July 2008, 15:13

I've started re writing the Bike Trader. If you have any suggestions, post'em here.

The new trader will have three categories:

Bikes
Parts & Accessories
Gear

Every new thread in Online Trading will become an ad in the trader.
Bike shops will be able to place ads, but the threads will be created in the Shop forum.
If you are viewing an ad thread, the latest ads from the same category will appear at the top, the same as they currently do in the Online Trading forum.
Also looking to improve the trader search.

**imdying** · 14th July 2008, 16:02

New or used
Locations similar to trademe

**SpankMe** · 14th July 2008, 16:04

Originally Posted by imdying

New or used
Locations similar to trademe

Yep, already in.

**Colapop** · 14th July 2008, 16:22

Will there be a section for other stuff? Such as vehicles, or other stuff? I know this aint Tardme but the threads still appear here...

**SpankMe** · 14th July 2008, 16:27

Originally Posted by *Col*

Will there be a section for other stuff? Such as vehicles, or other stuff? I know this aint Tardme but the threads still appear here...

Bike stuff only.

**Mental Trousers** · 14th July 2008, 17:20

Could sell 1 spot of the 5 displayed. Different rate for individuals from shops. If there isn't anyone paying for that spot it goes back in the pool.

**Trudes** · 14th July 2008, 18:26

What a bloody good idea!! I'm sure there's some bargins to be had too!!

**Skunk** · 14th July 2008, 19:46

Originally Posted by SpankMe

Bike stuff only.

Including Vans, Utes or trailers? These are often sold as racing accessories. Not tying to be a smart arse this time.

**Romeo** · 14th July 2008, 21:30

Favourite categories - like, emailed new listings? Because there's been a few times when I've missed out on some really good stuff!

**cooneyr** · 14th July 2008, 21:46

A life span on the adds (not the threads)?

Cheers R

**SpankMe** · 14th July 2008, 21:51

Originally Posted by Romeo

Favourite categories - like, emailed new listings? Because there's been a few times when I've missed out on some really good stuff!

Just subscribe to the Online Trading forum.

Originally Posted by cooneyr

A life span on the adds (not the threads)?

Cheers R

Currently ads are deleted after one year, but the user has the option to delete them themselves.

**cooneyr** · 15th July 2008, 11:24

Originally Posted by SpankMe

.............Currently ads are deleted after one year, but the user has the option to delete them themselves.

Yer but some don't and its not "that" obvious how too. I've just sold my bike so I know how to do it now but I had to search to figure out how. Maybe I'm just not up with the play enough though

Cheers R

**SpankMe** · 15th July 2008, 12:07

Originally Posted by cooneyr

Yer but some don't and its not "that" obvious how too. I've just sold my bike so I know how to do it now but I had to search to figure out how. Maybe I'm just not up with the play enough though

Cheers R

I will add a delete ad button.

**FROSTY:Me** · 15th July 2008, 12:36

I'd suggest one exception to the "other" vehicles should be specificly race vans, utes and bike trailers. only becuase its stuff directly bike related

**SpankMe** · 19th July 2008, 21:57

First part of the update is installed.

Things left to do:

Add search options for the new categories. For now the forums site search will find what your looking for since all ads are posts in the forums.

Give bike shops the option to post in the trader.

Any problems post them here.

You can add existing threads to the trader by simply editing your post.