Legit Gear Swap Forum

prisnah · Oct 23, 2007, 8:10 PM

I think we need a legit gear swap forum. I know there is a gear forum, but we should set something up for getting rid of all gear/buying all types of gear; be it skis, binders, helmets, gloves, poles, etc.

Every other ski forum has a dedicated gear swap, why are we lagging?

If I'm wrong and just can't find it, call me an ahole and point me in the right direction.

Seems like this forum is lacking compared to epic and TGR in that regard.

Is it just due to site traffic?

**thetrailboss** · Oct 23, 2007, 9:04 PM

We actually only added the Gear Forum a couple years ago, and it has slowly gained in popularity. That said, there have been some purchases and sales on that board.

prisnah · Oct 24, 2007, 7:48 AM

Yes, there have been some, but I suspect it would happen more if there was a dedicated gear swap. Tough for people to sell their gear when their thread gets hidden between forum topics like "post pics of your quiver" and announcements for sales on gear. Tough to wade through all that if you just wanna buy or sell something. Not to mention, it almost seems as if some people are trying to sell for profit. Just IMO.

**Greg** · Oct 24, 2007, 8:10 AM

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Originally Posted by prisnah

Yes, there have been some, but I suspect it would happen more if there was a dedicated gear swap.

I'm a firm believer in creating an additional forum if the need is there, not creating one hoping to increase the need. With that said, I don't think there are enough threads like this to warrant a separate forum.

Grassi21 · Oct 24, 2007, 8:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Greg

I'm a firm believer in creating an additional forum if the need is there, not creating one hoping to increase the need. With that said, I don't think there are enough threads like this to warrant a separate forum.

I don't have a stance on creating a forum or not But personally, I would encourage regular AZers to post items for sale. I know almost all of you guys are ahead of me on the learning curve. I would consider buying up some used gear as I try to catch up. The thing that bugs me is when random people sign up for AZ for the sole purpose selling chit.

prisnah · Oct 24, 2007, 11:04 AM

Fair enuff. You have swayed me, although I do think more AZer's should be selling gear here. Everyone goes to gear swaps on this forum it seems, and I've always found much better deals through forums, plus you don't hafta deal with crowds and getting there crazy early before everything is gone.

Oh well, just a thought, figured I'd throw it out there. Maybe one of these days enough AZer's will be selling gear on forum to justify the creation of a dedicated gear swap.

Thanks for entertaining my idea however.

**Greg** · Oct 24, 2007, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by prisnah

Thanks for entertaining my idea however.

Absolutely! Thanks for the suggestion. Many early AZers helped shape the forums/site with their ideas so I'm always open to suggestions.

Trekchick · Oct 30, 2007, 8:35 PM

If you have a real desire to do this, I'd be happy to share(privately) some of the hurdles we jumped on Epic in the Gear Swap.

bigbog · Jan 25, 2008, 6:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Grassi21

I don't have a stance on creating a forum or not But personally, I would encourage regular AZers to post items for sale. I know almost all of you guys are ahead of me on the learning curve. I would consider buying up some used gear as I try to catch up. The thing that bugs me is when random people sign up for AZ for the sole purpose selling chit.

Isn't that precisely why one should be created....to keep any foreigner's profiteering in its own forum....not in the middle of outdoor subject-related stuff...?? *Ditto Grassi21, not a biggie either way with me....

$.01

Grassi21 · Jan 25, 2008, 9:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bigbog

Isn't that precisely why one should be created....to keep any foreigner's profiteering in its own forum....not in the middle of outdoor subject-related stuff...??

$.01

I'm not for or against it. I just want some nice second hand gear.

Oct 23, 2007, 8:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
prisnah Winter Park Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bethel, ME Posts: 171	Legit Gear Swap Forum I think we need a legit gear swap forum. I know there is a gear forum, but we should set something up for getting rid of all gear/buying all types of gear; be it skis, binders, helmets, gloves, poles, etc. Every other ski forum has a dedicated gear swap, why are we lagging? If I'm wrong and just can't find it, call me an ahole and point me in the right direction. Seems like this forum is lacking compared to epic and TGR in that regard. Is it just due to site traffic?

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Oct 24, 2007, 7:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
prisnah Winter Park Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bethel, ME Posts: 171	Yes, there have been some, but I suspect it would happen more if there was a dedicated gear swap. Tough for people to sell their gear when their thread gets hidden between forum topics like "post pics of your quiver" and announcements for sales on gear. Tough to wade through all that if you just wanna buy or sell something. Not to mention, it almost seems as if some people are trying to sell for profit. Just IMO.

Oct 24, 2007, 11:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
prisnah Winter Park Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bethel, ME Posts: 171	Fair enuff. You have swayed me, although I do think more AZer's should be selling gear here. Everyone goes to gear swaps on this forum it seems, and I've always found much better deals through forums, plus you don't hafta deal with crowds and getting there crazy early before everything is gone. Oh well, just a thought, figured I'd throw it out there. Maybe one of these days enough AZer's will be selling gear on forum to justify the creation of a dedicated gear swap. Thanks for entertaining my idea however.

Oct 30, 2007, 8:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
Trekchick Personal photos Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 231	If you have a real desire to do this, I'd be happy to share(privately) some of the hurdles we jumped on Epic in the Gear Swap.