.. Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Let the trading commence http://www.bmfaclassifieds.co.uk/ Edited By Justin K. on 19/02/2015 15:57:04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.. Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 The site looks easier to navigate than before & seems far quicker. The only downside seems to be the lack of the region filters the old site had. Back to convincing yourself that the "Never flown" bargain is worth the 400 mile round trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Ask a question is only available to registered members; not sure if it was before? I understand the need to register to advertise, but my club is not affiliated with the BMFA - so to use the site now (in any way) I need to be a member. Not sure about that - I have in the past got some great deals from the classifieds, but should I now pay £32 for the privilidge of asking a question? Maybe not, sorry guys I uphold all that the BMFA stands for, but looks as though I've lost out Or have I got it wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.. Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 I guess if it's the BMFA classifieds website being a member of the BMFA isn't to much to ask? After all I wouldn't expect to advertise a plane in the local paper for free?? Edited By Justin K. on 19/02/2015 20:11:23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 It's to prevent idiots from messing you and the website - by having only BMFA registered members, the chance of being scammed is much less - your details and a payment has to be made before you can buy/sell on the site. Before, as here, that was it's short-comings. I won't advertise on here anymore, as all I had is scam attempts. As I remember, I sold nothing at all here or bought nothing, but had 3 attempts to scam me. the choice you got is join BMFA or use Ebay... Edited By Paul Marsh on 19/02/2015 20:26:12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Justin, I'm in two minds and see your point. I've been a member of the BMFA in the past, no problem. I've bought stuff from them at various shows and online. I'm now a member of a club ( and have been for 4 years) that has thier own insurance. This now leaves me in a position that I can neither advertise or purchase from the classifieds without parting with £32. I'm quite happy to pay for a one off advert, as I do on ebay - but it doesn't cost me to purchase anything. No I would not expect to advertise in a paper for free, (I'd use Gumtree!). However if the BMFA charged per advert for non - members I would of course pay to advertise. Obviously that's an overhead on the 'membership' database of course. Of course full members who are advertising are now reaching a potentially smaller audience. I don't know of anywhere where it costs to join an organisation jut to purchase from thier classifieds... As I said, someone tell me I'm wrong! If that's how it will be run from now on I have no axe to grind, and I certianly wish the BMFA well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Symons - BMFA Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 StevoIt's no different to before. If the person placing the advert decides they only want to be contacted by members they can. If they want to provide contact details for anyone else they can too. The difference with this system is they can decide ad by ad instead of globally.Sounds like your best course of action for is to persuade your club to take the very sensible step of affiliating to the BMFA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Thank you Andy.Ive not paid my membership for 4 years now, but I have advertised and purchased without issue. Perhaps that loophole has now been closed?!!??!!...and yes we are on the case regards pursuading our club to affiliate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Symons - BMFA Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Posted by Stevo on 19/02/2015 21:35:31: Thank you Andy. Ive not paid my membership for 4 years now, but I have advertised and purchased without issue. Perhaps that loophole has now been closed?!!??!! ...and yes we are on the case regards pursuading our club to affiliate. Give the office a call. A club talk may be helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Cannot access [email protected] comes up cannot perform as default mail client is improperly installed ? Trying to register for a pin number for classifieds, is it problem at my end or other ? John p.c. numptie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Symons - BMFA Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Thats a problem at your end John. Just open your email client though and send an email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Thanks Andy I just googled it..seems I have to download an update John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 John, just send an email to [email protected] That will do the trick. Edited By Chris Bott - Moderator on 20/02/2015 13:43:11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 All done thanks lads John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Put a couple of items on, and sold some 35 meg rx's on the BMFA Classifieds in 5 mins of putting it on. Result! The chap paid straightaway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Looks very busy, you all had some bargains ? John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Whiskey Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Not read all the posts under this thread but where does one set up email notifications for newly posted ads of interest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Symons - BMFA Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Email notifications arent available, however the RSS feeds give much more flexibility. You can get notifications to your phone using that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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