Any interest in a selling/trading forum? Or perhaps a toys/memorabilia forum?

Author: Jay
Time: 13-Aug-2003 12:06 PM
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I'm sure with all the SW fans on this board that many of you collect various types of memorabilia, either Star Wars-related or not. Probably a few A/V nuts here as well.

Would any of you have any interest in a forum dedicated to selling/trading merchandise (toys, posters, movies, etc.) and posting good deals you've found? Maybe just a general memorabilia forum?

I'm not sure if the traffic would justify such a special forum, but it might be worth a try.

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Author: Bossk
Time: 13-Aug-2003 12:30 PM
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I am absolutely interested.

An idea that may drum up more interest is to expand it beyond just Star Wars. Maybe include other rarities such as G.I. Joe or old HeMan stuff. Or is that going a little far? I'm just trying to give ideas that may help justify its existence a little more.

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Author: GundarkHunter
Time: 13-Aug-2003 1:35 PM
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I think we'd generate enough interest sticking to SW stuff, although I wouldn't object to including other LFL merchandise (ROTLA, for example).

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Author: Bossk
Time: 14-Aug-2003 5:10 AM
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Okay, let's do that then. Keep it to LFL licensed merchandise. That would be very cool. I would love to pick up some of the old 3 3/4" Raiders and 6" Temple figs that I used to have. That Mola Ram figure kicks ass.

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Author: Jay
Time: 14-Aug-2003 6:41 AM
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I personally wouldn't object to letting people post about things outside the LFL universe, simply because people tend to be not just Star Wars collectors, but collectors in general. I have action figures and toys from many different lines.

Do you guys think it should be a buying/selling/trading forum, or a discussion forum?

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Author: GundarkHunter
Time: 14-Aug-2003 7:12 AM
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I'm thinking a discussion forum; those interested in buying/selling can PM each other, right?

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Han Solo: I'm a nice man.

Author: Bossk
Time: 14-Aug-2003 7:53 AM
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It can be a bit of both. I don't see how we could possibly avoid it really. People have a thread entry that contains their stuff or what they are looking to buy. Others see something listed and contact them. The buyer/seller would then update their entry on the thread or just post anew once they get or sell some of what they listed previously.

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Author: GundarkHunter
Time: 14-Aug-2003 2:00 PM
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I think that's what I meant.

Princess Leia: I happen to like nice men.
Han Solo: I'm a nice man.

Author: StarTrooper3000
Time: 14-Aug-2003 3:57 PM
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I guess I voted prematurely....mine was the only "no." After actually reading the thread, I do think it is a pretty good idea, but it would be a bit complicated. You would have to adveritise it on the web somehow... And, to answer Jay's Q about whether or not the site traffic will support a forum like that, I'd say no; from what I've seen, this site moves pretty slow w/ only a few avid posters and 385 users in all. But what do I know...so far I'm just a Padawan Learner

I never even got welcomed into the forum

BTW, (off topic I know) but did you get a look at the banner I made for the site Jay? I sent it to you via email...PM me.

I just hate stupid people.

GO JETS!!!!

Petition signer # 34,865

Author: GundarkHunter
Time: 14-Aug-2003 5:48 PM
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This might be a little late, but welcome to the forum! It's nice to have some more people coming in to post.

Princess Leia: I happen to like nice men.
Han Solo: I'm a nice man.

Author: motti_soL
Time: 15-Aug-2003 2:09 AM
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i must say i wouldnt be interested, but i still say do it for all the collectors out there.

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Author: StarTrooper3000
Time: 15-Aug-2003 5:00 AM
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Quote
Originally posted by: GundarkHunter
This might be a little late, but welcome to the forum! It's nice to have some more people coming in to post.

Awww shucks GH.....I feel all warm inside now. No, wait, that's just the blood pumping around like usual, nm.

I just hate stupid people.

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Author: GundarkHunter
Time: 15-Aug-2003 7:04 AM
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LOL

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Han Solo: I'm a nice man.

Author: Bossk
Time: 18-Aug-2003 5:27 AM
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I think a toy forum would work well. There are a few out there right now, but they are either specialized to one toy line or they charge for membership. If Jay created such a thing and we sent out notices to some of the toy sites out there, I'm sure we could get a pretty big fan following. As for the slow nature of this forum, it's a very specialized forum in which most people would only visit the site to sign the petition and leave it at that. To find people dedicated enough to the cause that aren't already big followers of other forums and, therefore, busy posting there, is probably pretty rare. That's what makes us all so special. You too StarTrooper. Welcomed or not, you are welcome.

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Author: Luke Skywalker
Time: 20-Aug-2003 6:20 PM
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hey we all know im down...
hehe

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Author: Bossk
Time: 21-Aug-2003 5:00 AM
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Holy Hell! You live! Where the hell you been?

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Author: StarTrooper3000
Time: 21-Aug-2003 8:01 AM
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I think you should just go with a Toys/Memorabilia forum. The buying-selling would would work well for a while, but once the regulars run out of stuff, it will be a pretty much dead forum. Instead, allow for the buying and selling of toys & such in that forum.

I just hate stupid people.

GO JETS!!!!

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Author: Luke Skywalker
Time: 27-Aug-2003 2:52 PM
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i know Bossk..
i have been away for a bit...
work as well as me making more money has kept me away from my computer for a while..
hehe

it's nice to know u care though!

feel free to email me anytime just to chat..
i should be back on here regularly come school...

i do come on every week to see what's new.. but rarely have time to post..
but im still here..
just in spirit!

"Never. I'll never turn to the darkside. You've failed your highness. I am a jedi, like my father before me."

Author: Bossk
Time: 28-Aug-2003 7:18 AM
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no no. You have to have 10,000 posts to be a spirit. Jedi Spirit, that is. Get crankin' boy.

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Author: GundarkHunter
Time: 28-Aug-2003 2:58 PM
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hehehehe...

Princess Leia: I happen to like nice men.
Han Solo: I'm a nice man.

Author: Bossk
Time: 29-Aug-2003 5:54 AM
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Well, since Jay started the new topic with the toy forum, I guess this can be declared...

DEAD THREAD. DO NOT POST HERE ANYMORE.

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Author: PSYCHO_DAYV
Time: 21-Sep-2003 10:25 PM
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NOT BEFORE MY 2 CENTS HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE COLLECTION PLATE. I THINK IT'S A GREAT IDEA !!!

OKAY, NOW THIS IS A DEAD TOPIC THREAD.

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Author: Bossk
Time: 22-Sep-2003 5:34 AM
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Dammit Dayv, we were only a week away from this thread dying! AAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Author: motti_soL
Time: 22-Sep-2003 3:50 PM
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in the eternal words of goldenrod: how typical.

EDIT:
since i cant post without shooting my kneecaps off then i will edit a post.
hehe.

"The ability to speak does not make you intelligent."
Qui-Gon Jinn (R.I.P.)

Author: Bossk
Time: 23-Sep-2003 5:52 AM
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DEAD THREAD. IF YOU VIOLATE THIS EDICT ANYMORE, I WILL SICK MOTTI AND HIS KNEECUTTER ON YOU. THAT INCLUDES YOU MOTTI. YOU VIOLATE THIS AND THE REST OF US WILL HAVE FUN WATCHING YOU SHOOT OUT YOUR OWN KNEECAPS.

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