Online Auction Alternative - Page 2 - Model Train Forum

big ed · 02-09-2010, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Reckers

Brandon,

you had the category there---it's empty. No offerings. I realize you can't drive people to auction their trains to build your site up for you; I'm simply pointing out the other guy you're competing against has lots of my scale. That's a pretty big advantage to overcome.

Good luck,

Reckers

That's because there are no S gauge people left but you.

RECKERS THE KING OF S

big ed · 02-09-2010, 05:33 PM

I just went to check it out and no matter what I click I just get tools or aviation.
I can't find any kind of hobby items?
What am I doing wrong.

I clicked on your link in the post.

bravomikebravo · 02-16-2010, 02:29 PM

HobbiesAuction.com is now up and running and available for public use!

Congratulations to Josh Mader for being the first auction on our site! He has a nice Walthers Cornerstone Series Ore Dock Kit up for sale.

All auctions are ad supported and FREE at the present time. We will be adding a feature that allows you to pay to remove the ads from your listings in the coming weeks.

Please take a few minutes to check out our site; find that kit you've been looking for or sell some of that stuff that has been sitting at the back of the train room.

Happy Railroading,

Brandon

tankist · 02-16-2010, 02:37 PM

Brendon, in what timeframe and how much traffic do you estimate for your site?

bravomikebravo · 02-16-2010, 03:00 PM

tankist,

Thanks for the interest in our site. In the past 2 weeks, after posting the site on here and two other forums, we've had hits from 32 states and 6 countries. I consider that pretty good without much advertising, but I think I can do a lot better. I plan on spending a lot of time getting the word out through various means, including advertising on Google.

Please give us a chance to grow. Even that gigantic online auction house that will remain unnamed had to start somewhere. It's FREE to list, so you really have nothing to loose by giving us a shot.

Best Wishes,

Brandon

tankist · 02-16-2010, 03:23 PM

32 states and 6 countries doesn't really say much.

i feel bit sceptical but i guess i could post several items ... i'll give that a try.

EDIT:
besides low numbers of active users i do have concerns about security of the platform. and frankly, i don't find the site very friendly to work with. who is developing the site? any improvements planned?

bravomikebravo · 02-18-2010, 12:32 AM

Update:
We've had over 200 hits in the last day and a half. I would say that's a good start, but it can only get better with your participation!

Happy Railroading,

Brandon

radfan · 03-09-2010, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bravomikebravo

I appreciate all the feedback! The more I get the better I can make the site.

We have a few technical issues that we are still working on, so please try the site again. I will let everyone know when those issues are fixed.

I really want this to be a site caters to users' needs. But I can only do that if I get good input, so keep the comments coming.

I would love to know what other sites you use to sell your stuff if anyone cares to share!

Happy Railroading,

Brandon

Well I use that one that shall remain nameless but for good reason,
I buy European H0 and live in the EU so no tax and no excessive postage charges from purchases outside the EU.

big ed · 03-09-2010, 03:45 PM

Free to list........,

But have to pay to unlist?

I wonder what the cost is to un list?

radfan · 03-09-2010, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big ed

Free to list........,

But have to pay to unlist?

I wonder what the cost is to un list?

Is that why that one and only H0 loco is still there after passing its sell by date?,lol

Gets me that they have a reserve price but also a high starting price, no wonder it got no bids! To me thats not an auction, just someone waiting for right sucker to come allong.