The Ford Barn

Bill Underwood · 01-08-2012, 04:48 PM

Maybe I should just ignore and move on but maybe i need some one to tell me so.
Seems one or two sellers post 1/2 of the posts in model a. The redundancy and relists seem to engulf the site. Are there rules about excessive use, limits? Or, is this really great and gets more parts out there for us?
I find it annoying to flip thru these but that is what I will continue to do. I enjoy the site! They must not sell much as the same stuff gets bbt for months!

Maybe I'm just in a bad mood! I should go take my meds!

criswellnk · 01-08-2012, 05:04 PM

I know that they just instituted a rule for that type of classified posting over on the Garage Journal classifieds. If you haven't been to Garage Journal, click on the link at the very bottom of this page and check out the classified section, a great place to find some great tools.

They want you to post your items for sale in one thread, that way other sellers don't get pushed out by someone listing 30 items in individual threads. I agree with the rule and think it is a good idea, but until that rule is adopted here,everyone is playing by the rules. There is a forum on the opening "forums" page with the heading of "questions & suggestions", this is for the editors of Fordbarn to read. I think that this is where this type of question belongs.

Ross/Kzoo · 01-08-2012, 06:22 PM

They must be growing them in Altoona Pa. and he had a bumper crop.

joe plumber · 01-08-2012, 07:34 PM

I don't care for all the excess bumping to the top .I mean ,I read it once ,I know the ad is there ,Geez.JMO

1931 flamingo · 01-09-2012, 10:15 AM

I thought it was supposed to be 3 days before you could bump??
Paul in CT

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 01-09-2012, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 1931 flamingo

I thought it was supposed to be 3 days before you could bump??
Paul in CT

It is, ...but I think what they are saying is there should be a maximum amount of "BTT's" that one can make.

You know, it is amazing that several years ago we were really complaining about how the old Fordbarn was SO outdated and stuff was difficult at best to find. THEN, some (me included) always want to complain about how eBay or Facebook is always seemingly changing things for no good reason that makes it difficult to remember how to navigate there. I agree with Bill on this, and I guess on some things I would like to see a change, ...but on the other hand I don't guess I do. A fickle bunch we are ...sometimes!!

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ronn · 01-09-2012, 01:50 PM

Don't knock Altoona-I was out there and the barns are literally full of parts. A lifetime accumulation....

Wick · 01-09-2012, 02:35 PM

Altoona is like stepping back in time,The people are great and the parts are cheap.
Wick

Purdy Swoft · 01-09-2012, 02:54 PM

I bought a radiator for a AA project from the guy in Altoona. The part was very reasonably priced and Chuck is a nice guy to deal with.

Tom Wesenberg · 01-09-2012, 03:10 PM

Wish I lived closer to Altoona. It sounds like a good parts place, plus you can visit the railroad museum. I've never been there, but I've read they have a good RR museum.

01-08-2012, 04:48 PM	#1
Bill Underwood Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 445	Swap ads Maybe I should just ignore and move on but maybe i need some one to tell me so. Seems one or two sellers post 1/2 of the posts in model a. The redundancy and relists seem to engulf the site. Are there rules about excessive use, limits? Or, is this really great and gets more parts out there for us? I find it annoying to flip thru these but that is what I will continue to do. I enjoy the site! They must not sell much as the same stuff gets bbt for months! Maybe I'm just in a bad mood! I should go take my meds!

01-08-2012, 05:04 PM	#2
criswellnk Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Detroit Posts: 288	Re: Swap ads I know that they just instituted a rule for that type of classified posting over on the Garage Journal classifieds. If you haven't been to Garage Journal, click on the link at the very bottom of this page and check out the classified section, a great place to find some great tools. They want you to post your items for sale in one thread, that way other sellers don't get pushed out by someone listing 30 items in individual threads. I agree with the rule and think it is a good idea, but until that rule is adopted here,everyone is playing by the rules. There is a forum on the opening "forums" page with the heading of "questions & suggestions", this is for the editors of Fordbarn to read. I think that this is where this type of question belongs. __________________ *"Son, there are two ways to do this, your way and the right way." Thanks dad.* Looking for a copy or reprint of 1932 A.E.A. Universal Catalog of Genuine Electrical Service Parts

01-08-2012, 06:22 PM	#3
Ross/Kzoo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richland Mi. Posts: 1,172	Re: Swap ads They must be growing them in Altoona Pa. and he had a bumper crop.

01-08-2012, 07:34 PM	#4
joe plumber Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 820	Re: Swap ads I don't care for all the excess bumping to the top .I mean ,I read it once ,I know the ad is there ,Geez.JMO

01-09-2012, 10:15 AM	#5
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: Swap ads I thought it was supposed to be 3 days before you could bump?? Paul in CT

01-09-2012, 01:50 PM	#7
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,796	Re: Swap ads Don't knock Altoona-I was out there and the barns are literally full of parts. A lifetime accumulation....

01-09-2012, 02:35 PM	#8
Wick Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gwynn's Island Va Posts: 1,392	Re: Swap ads Altoona is like stepping back in time,The people are great and the parts are cheap. Wick

01-09-2012, 02:54 PM	#9
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Swap ads I bought a radiator for a AA project from the guy in Altoona. The part was very reasonably priced and Chuck is a nice guy to deal with.

01-09-2012, 03:10 PM	#10
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Swap ads Wish I lived closer to Altoona. It sounds like a good parts place, plus you can visit the railroad museum. I've never been there, but I've read they have a good RR museum.