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BST Rules and Guidelines (READ BEFORE POSTING)

The Trading Post is intended for individuals to buy, sell, and trade between one another. RedFlagDeals.com cannot guarantee the legitimacy of the buyer, seller, trader, or the items being exchanged. RedFlagDeals.com does not take responsibility of any sort for any transactions that takes place between individuals.

Please post your items in the proper forum:
  • BST: Apparel: If you wish to buy, sell, or trade apparel or related accessories post here.
  • BST: Computer Hardware, Software & Accessories: If you wish to buy, sell, or trade computer hardware, software, webcams, PDAs, etc. post here.
  • BST: Cell Phones & Accessories: If you wish to buy, sell, or trade cell phones or related accessories post here.
  • BST: Electronics: If you wish to buy, sell, or trade, DVD Players, Cameras, MP3 Players, and other electronics, post here.
  • BST: Gift Cards: If you wish to buy, sell, or trade gift cards post here.
  • BST: Coupon, Discount, and Subscription Codes: Buy or sell coupon/discount codes for products and services (e.g. Crave or Sportsnet codes) here.
  • BST: Automotive & Accessories: If you wish to buy, sell, or trade automotive related items post here.
  • BST: Textbooks: If you wish to buy, sell, or trade text books post here.
  • BST: Tickets: Buy, sell, or trade concert, sporting, travel or event tickets here.
  • BST: Toys & Collectibles: For toys and any collectible items (coins, trading cards, etc.)
  • BST: Video Games, Music & Movies: If you wish to buy, sell, or trade DVDs, video games or consoles, or music, etc. post here.
  • BST: Everything Else: If you wish to buy, sell, or trade clothing, Condos, or something that doesn't fit the above BST forums, post here.
  • Free Stuff: If you wish to give something away, post it here.
  • Group Buys: User organized group buys.


Rules:
  1. You are limited to 5 threads per BST sub-forum at a time. You can have 5 threads in BST: Electronics and 5 threads in BST: Textbooks.
  2. You are limited to 5 new items per thread. Used items have no limit but we reserve the right to limit quantities at our discretion.
  3. Exceptions to above limits: Tickets to sporting events, select digital codes (inquire with an admin/mod)
  4. No cross posting. You cannot post your item in multiple BST forums.
  5. You must list a fixed price for your item(s). Trades do not require prices.
  6. No auction style posts will be allowed. Leave the bidding to eBay.
  7. Threadcrapping will not be tolerated. Only reply if you have a legitimate question.
  8. You cannot sell something you do not have in your immediate possession. If you don’t have it, you can’t sell it.
  9. No alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, pornography, pirated software/games, counterfeit merchandise, weapons, pets/animals or illegal/banned items (e.g. pesticides) are allowed.
  10. Tickets are no longer required to be sold for at or below asking price. It's become too difficult to regulate this based on dynamic pricing.
  11. You may only bump your thread once every 12 hours. Any reply of yours is considered a bump even if answering a question.
  12. Services are not allowed in the Buy, Sell, and Trading Post.
  13. Businesses are not permitted to use the BST.




BST Rules and Guidelines
  1. Leave your contact information whether that is your e-mail address, MSN, ICQ, Skype, etc. You must be able to contact one another to be able to buy, sell, or trade. Before you complete a deal, it is recommended that you obtain each other's phone number and ensure that the number works.
  2. Use common sense. If the deal seems too good to be true then take extra precaution.
  3. Clarity is key. Links to a product's website are often helpful. Be honest when describing the condition of used parts. Make sure there is a mutual understanding of what is being paid for and what is expected and get it in writing where possible. Agree on any terms of sale before the transaction takes place. (ie: damage responsibility, excess charges, guarantees, and payment options). It is a good idea to include your location in your post.
  4. Keep in touch when making transactions. Let the buyer know when money has arrived, items have been shipped, and if you're having any difficulties. In case of deals gone bad, keep a record of your discussion.
  5. Honesty is the best policy. If you promised to sell at a set price don't change it after someone has met that price.
  6. Check for references. Established traders will usually have RedFlagDeals.com BST Feedback, Heatware (http://www.heatware.com/) and/or eBay references. If a trader claims to have references but cannot produce them, take extra precautions when trading. The number of posts and the length of time they have been registered is a good place to begin but there are no guarantees. We recommend that you try to contact someone the seller has previously dealt with for a reference.
  7. Attempt to resolve any issues in private. If the issue cannot be resolved after a reasonable amount of time send the Moderators or Administrators a private message. Post a message to warn others if necessary, however keep it respectful.
  8. Make proper packaging and shipping a priority. Tracking and insurance on a shipment is obviously preferred. Remember to use anti-static bags for component that are sensitive in nature. Make sure an item is sufficiently padded on all sides.
  9. Leave an accurate evaluation at the end of the deal.
  10. Make sure you know what you are purchasing. Attempt to get all the relevant information such as conditions/usage, what's included, refund possibility etc. Sometimes in the haste of getting in on a good deal, you may end up with something you didn't quite anticipate.
  11. Most gift cards have a phone number on the back that allows you to check the balance.




Recommendations:
  • Trading takes two - it's the responsibility of BOTH parties to ensure a smooth transaction. For sellers, follow up on the trade. For buyers, make sure that you're comfortable with the sale. Both of you should have some sort of feedback venue, like Heatware or eBay. Nothing is fool proof, but it's something.
  • Clear communication - Ask questions, keep records, and above all, be specific. This applies to both seller and buyer. DON'T ASSUME
  • Calm communication - When you're hot and toasty mad, don't go sending that message in a hurry. Take a deep breath, heck, take ten. Think about it and try to avoid rash statements. This hinders any kind of mediation process.




Other:
  • RFD previously had a Sponsored Poster program. The subscribers to that program are identified using the "Sponsored Poster" title and were grandfathered into the program after it ended. This grants them special priviledges such as no item restrictions and exemption from the no businesses rule. The program is no longer available to new accounts and questions about it can be directed to our contact us page.
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