[dianna11]

Years ago, the trading post looked like a regular forum, then came the new-ebay-looking thing with photos, sections and ... very confusing. Now that seems to be gone (?)<br><br>
Please fill me in, what is the current trading post, and how do I get to it?<br><br>
Sorry, I know this is likely obvious to everyone but me.

 

[JessicaS]

It is located here<br><br><a href="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/forumdisplay.php?f=107" target="_blank">http://www.mothering.com/discussions...play.php?f=107</a><br><br><img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="smile">

 

[dianna11]

Ah, okay, so the "New Trading Post" that was set up a couple of years ago with the pictures and everything isn't there anymore, and we're back to the old system now?

 

[JessicaS]

Yes we had a lot of complaints about the new one so we changed the system again

 

[blossom80]

OK, I'm confused. Are only certain members allowed to go there? I clicked on the link and was told I was unauthorized. what the heck is that about?

 

[JessicaS]

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One has to have at least 50 posts and 60 days of membership to have access to certain forums, Parents as Partners, Talk Amongst Ourselves and the Trading Post.

 

[by-the-lake]

I have both requirements and was denied! Why?<img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/irked.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="irked">:

 

[fullofgrace]

Denied access to read or access to post? Posting requires a Paid Subscription.<br><br><div style="margin:20px;margin-top:5px;">
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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 <a href="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/payments.php" target="_blank">Paid Subscription</a>. These are the following Subscriptions that you can purchase in order to sell items:
<ul><li>Trading Post One Week Access for $1</li>
<li>Trading Post Six Week Access for $5</li>
<li>Supporting Membership III – 1 year for $30</li>
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There is more info in the <a href="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/showthread.php?t=520255" target="_blank">MDC FAQ</a> I wrote that may be helpful to you, as well. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="smile">

 

[janasmama]

oops.

 

[baby-makes-3]

Do you get some sort of access if you have a paid subscription to the snail mail version of the magazine? Or a reduced fee?

 

[thefragile7393]

I tried to post in the ISO area....I'm not looking to sell, and I was told I wasn't authorized either. I definitely have the other requirements.