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[kjf48197]

No pics no interest. I feel that a pic is worth a thousand words. It is just like seeing one at the store it will help decide weather or not to buy.

 

[Sniper 79]

I scroll right past anything without pics reguardless of what it is. Even if I am interested in the item. I figure they must not want to sell it bad enough.

 

[Max Volume]

Here I sit broken hearted...........



No picts at this time.

 

[nipprdog]

And if it's something that isn't seen very often - I'll put together a ZIP file of several more photos that I offer to email as well.

You might want to read the new STICKY at the top of the classified forums.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...d_gone_missing_do_not_offer_to_send_pics.html

 

[GREEN607]

I don't know why anyone is content with placing a half-assed ad. You're trying to SELL something. You should be creating an ADVERTISEMENT, not something you'd scrawl on the stall of a public toilet.

Agreed.

Heck, I even post pics in my FREE items ads. Really.

 

[Scutter01]

You might want to read the new STICKY at the top of the classified forums.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...d_gone_missing_do_not_offer_to_send_pics.html

The whole point of the rule is that if you don't post pics (or say you don't have them), people inevitably bump the thread asking for pics. If you offer to e-mail them, people bump the thread saying "E-mail them to me, please!". If you have them, just freaking post them. That way, you see, people won't bump your thread for stupid reasons.

 

[dawg1981]

The whole point of the rule is that if you don't post pics (or say you don't have them), people inevitably bump the thread asking for pics. If you offer to e-mail them, people bump the thread saying "E-mail them to me, please!". If you have them, just freaking post them. That way, you see, people won't bump your thread for stupid reasons.

We have a winner!



Dawg

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

You might want to read the new STICKY at the top of the classified forums.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...d_gone_missing_do_not_offer_to_send_pics.html

I'll put together a ZIP file of several more photos that I offer to email as well

My adds have plenty of photos. Some items, I've taken 30+ photos of for the purposes of selling. I'm certainly not going to post all 30 in my add. I post 6-7-8 and offer to email MORE.

No violation of the rules.

-J-

 

[CitiusFortius]

A lot of first timers and lazy folks.

It'd be easier if you could upload images directly to INGO. (If you already can, please tell me how)

Instead of uploading to a 3rd party site and linking the image back.

 

[223 Gunner]

It'd be easier if you could upload images directly to INGO. (If you already can, please tell me how)

Instead of uploading to a 3rd party site and linking the image back.

This is simple guys/gals. First set your camera to the setting that says for "email attachments", then create an album under your profile.
Upload pics to album. Open a 2nd browser and then copy and paste your pics into your ad.

For a good example, click my avatar, look in my albums, the Heavy Metal knife is/has been in the classifieds for a few weeks now. I basically "write" my ad in my albums, then copy and paste everything.

 

[TopDog]

What irritates me and also makes me laugh because it's so ridiculous, is when they say no pics, it looks just like every other XXXX (model). Really? It there is no damage, no wear, then why not show that. I sure as hell am not going to give consideration to an ad, especally if is a distance from me, if they can't show me what it looks like.

 

[223 Gunner]

I think of all the ads I've posted on here, I did one recently with no pics.
It was a brand new Ruger SR1911. The buyer was really pleased. In that instance, it was new, and I was just being lazy. But that is one ad in all that I have posted.

 

[Bikerdad61]

You don't HAVE to have a picture, but why wouldn't you? You should be creating the best possible ad that you can.

Exactly. You are wanting to SELL AN ITEM so your ad is your sales pitch, and trust me the more pictures, descriptive info, etc. you can put in your ad, the more likley somone is willing to say " I'll take it!"

I doubt that many members on this forum would buy an item sight unseen.
I never would. The easier you make it for a potential buyer to get the info He / She needs to make a decision, the less tire kickers your going to get and more serious buyers.

 

[Scutter01]

Exactly. You are wanting to SELL AN ITEM so your ad is your sales pitch, and trust me the more pictures, descriptive info, etc. you can put in your ad, the more likley somone is willing to say " I'll take it!"

I doubt that many members on this forum would buy an item sight unseen.
I never would. The easier you make it for a potential buyer to get the info He / She needs to make a decision, the less tire kickers your going to get and more serious buyers.

I had a lot of positive feedback on my ad from people suggesting that it be stickied as an example:

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...sk_11_6_netbook_and_a_piece_of_ingo_lore.html

 

[gregkl]

+ I lost count on the no pics no buy from me.

Not everyone is a professional salesperson or marketer, but everyone is a salesperson.

Take a little time, write an accurate description, add a pic and you will be farther ahead because you won't get a bunch of questions that waste time. Plus your audience is larger because people who won't buy without the details won't pass over you.

Oh, and drop the "excellent condition for it's age and use". It is either in excellent condition or not. Age has nothing to do with descriptive words like "LNIB", "excellent", "good", etc.. Those descriptions are independent of the age and mileage. This is especially violated on automobiles.

 

[SERparacord]

Lots of pics and a sale in three minutes.

 

[looney2ns]

No pics, no ad. I think pics should be required to place an ad.
Cameras can be had for about the cost of a box of ammo or 2.

 

[fallenangel1]

Not to mention most people have cellphones and Id venture to say most if not all new cellphones have a camera on them. You can get some pretty decent pics off of cell phone cameras anymore. Just be sure to wipe the lens off first, mine has finger smudges on it all of the time.

 

[churchmouse]

Another point. I have PM 3 separate sellers this week. 1 trade offer and 2 cash offers for the amount posted. No responses. That irritates me as I would always respond to reasonable offers.
A simple "Yay/Maybe or Nay" is polite and lets someone know to move on with plan B.
Or is it just me???

 

[Bunnykid68]

Another point. I have PM 3 separate sellers this week. 1 trade offer and 2 cash offers for the amount posted. No responses. That irritates me as I would always respond to reasonable offers.
A simple "Yay/Maybe or Nay" is polite and lets someone know to move on with plan B.
Or is it just me???

I warned them about you