WTB: or FS: What Does It Mean? Look Here For Selling Tips!

Orlando_87GN · 07-23-2003, 12:57 PM

WTB: is 'Wanted To Buy'
FS: is 'For Sale'

Example Subject Lines:
WTB: 87 GN Fender, Passenger Side
FS : Stock 86 Turbo, Plus More!

When creating an post in The Parts For Sale Section, use the above abbreviations to help increase exposure to your ad! It makes browsing for Parts For Sale, or Wanted much more efficient!

How can you sell an item without listing a price?
If you are selling something, list a price! Nothing is more annoying than browsing ads for sale with no clue how much anything costs. Your parts are more likely to sell if you attach a dollar figure to them. Buyers usually skip ads without prices. If you aren't sure what it's worth, do a search for a similar item to see what it sold for or ask around!

Location, Location, Location!
Where are you located?? Listing your location in your profile will also help sales. If someone is browsing for a hood and he realizes that you live down the street, a sale is most likely going to happen. If locations are unknown then users are more inclined to skip potential sales in fear of shipping charges or wait time.Edit Your Profile Here and enter your City & State!

Of course none of this is mandatory, just wanted to share some tips!

Thank You!

Just a Six?? · 11-21-2003, 09:24 PM

Can I use WTBSFS? want to buy somethin for sale!!
Just playin. Wanted to see at least 1 reply!!

Nicker · 03-21-2004, 03:19 PM

Can i just add, when you DO sell something here, or your request for something was filled, please post a reply on the board stating that your item was sold, or found. Thank you

1FASTV6 · 05-10-2004, 11:48 PM

Is there a way I could edit my post and add SOLD next to the item.

Thanks,
Artie

Nicker · 05-11-2004, 01:13 AM

you can not edit the title as seen in the Parts For Sale section, but if you click on your post, go to edit, the first option is a box you can check that will delete the post..

Quote:

Delete? To delete this post, check the box to the left and then click the button to the right.
Note: deleting this post will result in the deletion of the entire thread if this post is the first post in the thread.

You can either del. the post or post after it that the item is sold.But theirs a catch, it has to be 30mins or less to do this

Inorder for the whole thread to be gone.

Quote:

The administrator has specified that you can only edit messages for 30 minutes after you have posted. This limit has expired, so you must contact the administrator to make alterations on your message.

So it is much easier to just post after you sold your item saying it was sold, this is also good as it servers as a price refrence for items.

ULYCYC · 11-12-2004, 09:51 AM

Also to add to a smooth transaction do a search on the seller/buyer. As a rule good or bad history repeats itself. If it's a new member with no history try and request a phone number.

earlbrown · 06-30-2005, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orlando_87GN

WTB: is 'Wanted To Buy'
FS: is 'For Sale'

Example Subject Lines:
WTB: 87 GN Fender, Passenger Side
FS : Stock 86 Turbo, Plus More!

How about another header for these damn Ebay auctions? I hate clicking on "For Sale" posts only to find, "go here and get into a bidding war and maybe get what you need ............

gnchesapeake · 08-06-2005, 07:45 AM

I need a POWERMASTER! for an 87GN! bad, mine is dying, just got a nice rebuild in my car, and now this freaking thing...have cash ready to pay....email me back ASAP

gnchesapeake!!!!

Grumpy · 08-06-2005, 08:25 AM

[quote=gnchesapeake]I need a POWERMASTER! for an 87GN! bad, mine is dying, just got a nice rebuild in my car, and now this freaking thing...have cash ready to pay....email me back ASAP

rebuilt or GM ???

Nicker · 08-06-2005, 04:35 PM

wow totally wrong place to post

turbomonte2 · 12-14-2005, 09:32 AM

BTW, what does ttt sstand for???

Monte

YI_work · 01-14-2006, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orlando_87GN

Location, Location, Location!
Where are you located?? Listing your location in your profile will also help sales. If someone is browsing for a hood and he realizes that you live down the street, a sale is most likely going to happen. If locations are unknown then users are more inclined to skip potential sales in fear of shipping charges or wait time.Edit Your Profile Here and enter your City & State!

Of course none of this is mandatory, just wanted to share some tips!

Thank You!

I wish more people would follow your ideas. Also an e-mail attached to the ad would be nice

mikes87GN · 01-14-2006, 05:00 PM

Pictures, prices, e-mail, location, and payment methods would be good if listed in the original For Sale ad...

07-23-2003, 12:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Orlando_87GN Resident Idiot Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Orlando, FL USA Posts: 10,370	WTB: or FS: What Does It Mean? Look Here For Selling Tips! WTB: is 'Wanted To Buy' FS: is 'For Sale' Example Subject Lines: WTB: 87 GN Fender, Passenger Side FS : Stock 86 Turbo, Plus More! When creating an post in The Parts For Sale Section, use the above abbreviations to help increase exposure to your ad! It makes browsing for Parts For Sale, or Wanted much more efficient! How can you sell an item without listing a price? If you are selling something, list a price! Nothing is more annoying than browsing ads for sale with no clue how much anything costs. Your parts are more likely to sell if you attach a dollar figure to them. Buyers usually skip ads without prices. If you aren't sure what it's worth, do a search for a similar item to see what it sold for or ask around! Location, Location, Location! Where are you located?? Listing your location in your profile will also help sales. If someone is browsing for a hood and he realizes that you live down the street, a sale is most likely going to happen. If locations are unknown then users are more inclined to skip potential sales in fear of shipping charges or wait time.Edit Your Profile Here and enter your City & State! Of course none of this is mandatory, just wanted to share some tips! Thank You! __________________ Check Out MikesStuff4Sale.com to view my used parts! ------------------------------------------------ 1987 Buick Grand National Budget 4.1, 204/214 cam, TA-49 Turbo, Stockish Heads, V4, MSD50's, TH DP, JayJackson 62mm TB, Translator plus Extender powered. 3680# with pilot ------------------------------------------------ 1993 Mazda RX-7 4.1 Buick Powered 11.20 @ 128mph (2.4 60')!

11-21-2003, 09:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
Just a Six?? I Buried Beachbum Here! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 10,624	Can I use WTBSFS? want to buy somethin for sale!! Just playin. Wanted to see at least 1 reply!! __________________ 87 LTD. Purchased May 88 Doeskin leather, coach lites, moonroof & carpeted trunk. No Factory Hood Ornament! Special order by the VP of GM Canada! Not another like it! Lots of Go Fast goodies! 11.5 is as Fast as I go! Thats what the track told me! It's a Small World, but I wouldn't want to Paint It!! PS: My name is David & I have One screen name everywhere!

03-21-2004, 03:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nicker tuned + modified properly Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,154	Can i just add, when you DO sell something here, or your request for something was filled, please post a reply on the board stating that your item was sold, or found. Thank you __________________ Determination, dedication, motivation ...my many inspirations

05-10-2004, 11:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
1FASTV6 JR still sucks! Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NY Posts: 5,009	Edit post. Is there a way I could edit my post and add SOLD next to the item. Thanks, Artie __________________ Artie *87 Turbo T WE4* Where's the POSTCARD BANDIT?? Scarred! Event photos: Artie's photos (Updated daily) Good to the last drop:Race Fan http://www.nypost.com/video/?vxSiteI...&vxBitrate=300 JCC Racing club president Rich Rezes found time to take a picture with the girls from Hot Rods Incorporated at "Pinks All Out' held at Raceway Park, NJ on July 25th and 26th. Client 9

11-12-2004, 09:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
ULYCYC Fuhgeddaboudit Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 16,519	Also to add to a smooth transaction do a search on the seller/buyer. As a rule good or bad history repeats itself. If it's a new member with no history try and request a phone number. __________________ ED BAKER 87-T, Maplight equipped rear view mirror.. 93 PARK AVE"SUPERCHARGED" BPG#1458 My Photo Page buickperformancegroup.com "As democracy is perfected, the office of President represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron."---H.L. Mencken 1927

08-06-2005, 07:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
gnchesapeake Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 71	WTB! bad...my original is in pain, dying, need one bad I need a POWERMASTER! for an 87GN! bad, mine is dying, just got a nice rebuild in my car, and now this freaking thing...have cash ready to pay....email me back ASAP gnchesapeake!!!!

08-06-2005, 08:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
Grumpy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Andover, Ma Posts: 11,124	[quote=gnchesapeake]I need a POWERMASTER! for an 87GN! bad, mine is dying, just got a nice rebuild in my car, and now this freaking thing...have cash ready to pay....email me back ASAP rebuilt or GM ??? __________________ Dan dont run your mouth if you cant run your car 86/87 GN and 89 TTA .. tons of parts !! Time to get out! Stuff has to go !!! Otherwise I am cutting it up and throwing it away email ttastage2@yahoo.com

08-06-2005, 04:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
Nicker tuned + modified properly Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,154	wow totally wrong place to post __________________ Determination, dedication, motivation ...my many inspirations

12-14-2005, 09:32 AM	#11 (permalink)
turbomonte2 Older--but Getting Wiser Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 1,978	ttt? BTW, what does ttt sstand for??? Monte

01-14-2006, 05:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
mikes87GN Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Culleoka, TN 38451 Posts: 163	Pictures, prices, e-mail, location, and payment methods would be good if listed in the original For Sale ad... __________________ 1987 GN, 105k AL miles, 2 previous owners (lady owned first 100k), TA 49, 009s, 340 w/hotwire, AFPR, RJC power plate, 3" THDP w/dump, 2.5" dual Hooker exhaust, Dutt neck, 8" K&N cone, TurboTweak chip, Lower Shores bleeder valve and Razor's alky kit

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