Results 1 to 10 of 10

Thread: B&B auctions?

  1. 02-18-2010, 11:42 PM #1
    GoldenMonkey's Avatar
    GoldenMonkey
    GoldenMonkey is offline I l u r v e z muh kitteh
    Join Date
    Jan 2009
    Location
    El Cerrito, CA
    Posts
    2,079

    Default B&B auctions?

    Has there ever been (or has it ever been considered) an auction forum as opposed to a straight sales (prices listed are firm or best offer) for B&B members? I would imagine that B&B decided that they didn't want us to become another Ebay, but I'm just curious...not necessarily advocating the idea (unless it was ONLY visible to B&B members, but even then...lol)

    This crossed my mind after seeing the auctions on TSD, but it's different...there, they auction items ON Ebay, with the proceeds going to support the site: "The proceeds from these auctions will 100% be spent on the forum and it's operating costs. Hopefully they'll generate us a few bucks to spend on the forum, and maybe attract some new users." - I like this idea in addition to contributorship, but I'm just wondering.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 02-19-2010, 10:58 AM #2
    SliceOfLife's Avatar
    SliceOfLife
    SliceOfLife is offline Tabaconista
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Location
    Avondale, PA
    Posts
    6,073
    Images
    3

    Default

    I think if the forum profits off the BS/T it opens them up to liability issues that they'd probably rather not address, but I don't know for sure.
    -Ian S.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 02-20-2010, 10:25 AM #3
    _JP_'s Avatar
    _JP_
    _JP_ is offline I've never worn a bra. Just sayin'
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    Central Ohio
    Posts
    7,754
    Images
    1

    Default

    The idea of auctions here has been shot down in the past. It's just plain not gonna happen.
    ~Jon~
    BBS Challenged

    Member of the B&B 2011 Rudy Vey custom Brush Buy
    I gave to Soap For Hope
    I survived the 2011 B&B Upgrade
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 02-20-2010, 10:33 AM #4
    luvmysuper's Avatar
    luvmysuper
    luvmysuper is offline moderately ambivalent in an apathetic sort of way
    Join Date
    May 2009
    Location
    Far Far north suburbs of Chicago
    Posts
    29,350

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by _JP_ View Post
    The idea of auctions here has been shot down in the past. It's just plain not gonna happen.
    Phil
    ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 02-21-2010, 01:34 AM #5
    DFrancis's Avatar
    DFrancis
    DFrancis is offline Shut up, "Giggles"
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    Calgary, AB
    Posts
    5,944

    Default

    How about raffles for items to support the site?

    I'm guessing that would actually end up being too much trouble though.
    -Darren

    "Why go out for hamburger when you can have steak at home?" - Paul Newman

    [COLOR="Red"]Member of the B&B 2011 Rudy Vey custom Brush Buy[/COLOR]
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 02-21-2010, 02:11 AM #6
    Luc's Avatar
    Luc
    Luc is offline The Australian Connection
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Location
    Montréal, Canada
    Posts
    32,953

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by DFrancis View Post
    How about raffles for items to support the site?

    I'm guessing that would actually end up being too much trouble though.
    Isn't like a PIF?
    Cheers, Luc - My Gear(Wiki) - Have a question, PM a mod. That's why we're here!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 02-21-2010, 12:09 PM #7
    GoldenMonkey's Avatar
    GoldenMonkey
    GoldenMonkey is offline I l u r v e z muh kitteh
    Join Date
    Jan 2009
    Location
    El Cerrito, CA
    Posts
    2,079
    Thread Starter

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by DFrancis View Post
    How about raffles for items to support the site?

    I'm guessing that would actually end up being too much trouble though.
    That's waht I was thinking...like I said, TSD lists ebay auctions with the proceeds going to the site maintenance costs.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 02-22-2010, 08:12 AM #8
    Mr. Scruffy's Avatar
    Mr. Scruffy
    Mr. Scruffy is online now Harru Scrubby
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Location
    Houston, TX
    Posts
    9,254
    Images
    223

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by DFrancis View Post
    How about raffles for items to support the site?

    I'm guessing that would actually end up being too much trouble though.
    Quote Originally Posted by GoldenMonkey View Post
    That's waht I was thinking...like I said, TSD lists ebay auctions with the proceeds going to the site maintenance costs.
    It's no trouble at all, really.
    -Harry

    “In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.”
    ― Theodore Roosevelt

    Please Support Badger & Blade

    harry @ badgerandblade.com
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 02-22-2010, 08:42 AM #9
    brianw's Avatar
    brianw
    brianw is offline What colour is Oz?
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    Pottsylvania, near Whynchatakea Peak
    Posts
    11,095
    Images
    50

    Default

    Only Mr. Scruffy could have answered this the way he did. He is the master of the PIF for the benefit... and it is not all that easy !!!!!!
    Brian
    Let's leave Politics at the door ... and out of B&B !!!!!!

    Member of the B&B 2011 Rudy Vey LE Brush Buy (#3)
    Member of the B&B 2012 Rudy Vey LE Brush Buy (#3)
    Member of the B&B LE 2011 Edison Glenmont Pen Buy (#1)
    Member of the B&B LE 2012 Edison Herald Grande Pen Buy (#1)
    Member of the B&B ? buy

    There is nothing like a Jinhou.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 02-22-2010, 09:04 AM #10
    Jim's Avatar
    Jim
    Jim is offline _________________________________________
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    NYC & Free America
    Posts
    34,489
    Images
    2020

    Default

    Harry is the "The Baron of B&B's Bailout" after all!
    Jim

    As long as we can find BBQ, we'll be happy- Special K.

    Thinking of Sue
    Μολών λαβέ!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
 

 

Similar Threads

  1. Shortened auctions
    By Gwhunter in forum Double Edged Razors
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 03-11-2011, 11:04 AM
  2. Re Ebay auctions
    By Hex in forum Site Feedback
    Replies: 18
    Last Post: 10-12-2010, 06:36 PM
  3. losing out on ebay auctions
    By gaseousclay in forum Double Edged Razors
    Replies: 119
    Last Post: 09-23-2009, 12:22 PM
  4. Ebay Auctions
    By BillEllis in forum Shaving Mall - Buy/Sell/Trade
    Replies: 27
    Last Post: 03-21-2009, 11:09 PM
  5. Taz's eBay Auctions
    By Taz in forum Shopping and deals
    Replies: 11
    Last Post: 11-29-2007, 07:03 AM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules

By accessing Badger & Blade, you agree to abide by the Terms of Usage. You can find our Privacy Policy here.
Once submitted, any posts, images, or content become the property of Badger & Blade.
Powered by vBulletin® - Copyright ©2000 - 2013, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
All times are GMT -7. The time now is 11:50 AM.
vBulletin 4.0 skin by CompleteVB