Trading Post

[somanyjoys]

For some reason, I am no longer authorized to post on TP. I know I have met the guidelines and have sold there before. Help?

[fullofgrace]

Have you purchased Trading Post sellers access?

The Trading Post
This forum is one of five that have 50/60 criteria for entrance. What does that mean? You will need 50+ posts and need to be registered a minimum of 60 days. Your exact registration date is given in your profile. The change over the user group that permits access to these forums may take up to 24 hours to process by our system. Members wishing to sell items will need to purchase a Paid Subscription. These are the following Subscriptions that you can purchase in order to sell items:

• Trading Post One Week Access for $1
• Trading Post Six Week Access for $5
• Supporting Membership III – 1 year for $30

[somanyjoys]

Oy! Mommy brain! I just remembered that I had listed stuff before and forgot that I had to purchase access. So sorry! That's the problemo. Thank you!!

[fullofgrace]

Oh no worries! No need to be sorry.

[Ruthla]

Can you clarify the rules for the TP? Are we allowed to post brand new, handcrafted items, or only used items that our family is done with?

What if DD1 crochets a bikini for herself but never wears it because her boobs grow too much before the summer and it doesn't fit? Can that be sold on the TP? If I purchase TP access, I can sell all her outgrown, hardly worn bras, right?

[Raene]

Why can't I post in the trading post section?

I've been a member over 30 days, and have more than 30 posts...what's wrong?

[fullofgrace]

I'm combining similar topics for easier searching.

Does the above information help?

[Ruthla]

Where can I find information about exactly what is and is not allowed to be sold on the TP?

[fullofgrace]

The Trading Post Guidelines Sticky has a basic outline. For further clarification I suggest PMing georgia or abimommy.

[Ruthla]

Approxiomately how long does it take for Trading Post access to show up after purchasing it? I just purchased a 1-week access, but it's still not letting me start new posts in the TP.

And how does the timing work? If it's activated at 6:00PM on Sunday, do I have until 5:59PM on the following Sunday to start posts?

[JessicaS]

Originally Posted by Ruthla

Approxiomately how long does it take for Trading Post access to show up after purchasing it? I just purchased a 1-week access, but it's still not letting me start new posts in the TP.

And how does the timing work? If it's activated at 6:00PM on Sunday, do I have until 5:59PM on the following Sunday to start posts?

It depends on paypal. It is an automatic thing it isn't something we have to do manually.

It should give you a full week of activation.

[Ruthla]

OK, by the time I was finished posting on this thread, the TP access went through. So "a full week" means a full 168 hours, calculated automatically from the time the access went through?

[JessicaS]

Originally Posted by Ruthla

OK, by the time I was finished posting on this thread, the TP access went through. So "a full week" means a full 168 hours, calculated automatically from the time the access went through?

It should but I haven't timed it before. Should I get a stopwatch?

[akingme]

Is there a trading Post that is still active?thanks!

Andrea

[georgia]

Yes, it's accessible to read to those who have a minimum of 50 posts and 60 days of membership. Posting new threads in the forum actually requires a paid subscription ($1 for one week, $5 for six weeks) unless you are a Supporter or Advertiser. Supporter and Advertiser subscriptions include Trading Post capabilities. But, the entire forum is free to view after 50 posts and 60 days. 

[akingme]

Great, thanks. I have 28 posts, I'd better get busy!

[akingme]

I paid for trial  trading post period ($1) but now I have no idea what to do?!?! I have 50 posts (and have found some great areas of interest I didn't know were here), but am i supposed to get a password for access or something.

Id appreciate any advice.Thanks.

[georgia]

Hi, akingme! Thank you for your support of MDC. For the Trading Post, you would just need to go here to start threads to sell your stuff! Once Paypal has cleared (and yours has) your subscription to the Trading Post enables your account to start new threads in the Trading Post for the duration of your one week subscription--no password necessary. Please let me know if you have any problems, thanks!

[akingme]

Oh, so glad I only spent a dollar. I want to be able to BUY stuff, but have been unable to find the link, though I've type din "Trading Post" a zillion times. Now I see it through the link you provided, thanks. Do you have to pay to be able to shop, too?thanks.

[georgia]

No, buying something from the Trading Post does not require payment. You would just contact the selling member via Private Message if you are interested in an item.