Iulia Cassia Vegetia Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 How about a marketplace so that folks can find items related to the ancient world? The items would be posted by anyone in this forum who is creative and would like to try and sell something to others that would appreciate it. I have seen this on other sites, and it's a great resource. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viggen Posted September 17, 2005 Report Share Posted September 17, 2005 hi Iulia Cassia Vegetia, interesting idea, what does other members think about it? is there enough interest for a marketplace at unrv.com? cheers viggen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursus Posted September 17, 2005 Report Share Posted September 17, 2005 Hate to be cynical, but there is an issue of trust. If a vendor sells shoddy merchandise, or if the buyer does not pay in full, would the argument be between the two parties, or would UNRV have some liability as the host of the exchange? I only buy from well-established online vendors that have clear cut policies of liability and mechanisms for disputes. A marketplace is nice in theory, but if there are problems how would you fix them and who would get the blame? That's pretty much the question on anything involving money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iulia Cassia Vegetia Posted September 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2005 The point is well taken Ursus, and you are quite right about your concerns. Speaking for myself, I have been an online vendor for some time, I have a good reputation for honesty (and would happily provide references) and thought that a "Marketplace" where other members who sell items that would appeal to folks on an ancient history list like this a chance for some positive exposure. UNRV should be in NO WAY have liability or be responsible however-except to ban somebody with questionable or dishonest intentions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primus Pilus Posted September 17, 2005 Report Share Posted September 17, 2005 It would be interesting to set up something similar to a VCoins where a collection of merchants can host their wares in a single place. I honestly wouldn't mind compiling a complete list and host a page. It would be nothing more than a link page with descriptions to the various vendors, but it might come in handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iulia Cassia Vegetia Posted September 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2005 That sounds really cool. But there are so few people that do ancient pottery reproductions. I wonder how I could be listed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursus Posted October 8, 2005 Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 I see a lot of people advertising various products on our forums. I'm all for business. But business works both ways. I think people who want to advertise their products on this site should be charged a reasonable fee. The Free Market is never free, after all. The proceeds from the advertising fees would go for the upkeep of UNRV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlapse Posted October 8, 2005 Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 ...or reciprocal links... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viggen Posted October 8, 2005 Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 I agree with Ursus, there is obvious a need for people that want to market their products, and if it fits our theme why not have them a place to do so, (if we charge for that and people are willing to do so is another question though) cheers viggen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursus Posted October 8, 2005 Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 How about this, then. A new forum entitled Emporium (or Marketplace or something). * At the top is a very big disclaimer waiving any liability on UNRV's part for transactions. Any dispute between buyer and seller is between those two parties only, UNRV and its staff cannot be held accountable for any mishaps. * There shall be no advertising of anything that might get UNRV in trouble (like pornography, or something) * There shall be a price for advertising to be determined by the admins. Either reciprocal links or a flat monetary rate. * Anybody advertising without having paid their fee, or without having permission from the UNRV staff, can be banned (because the self-promotion around here is becoming rather blatant). Sound reasonable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobias Posted October 9, 2005 Report Share Posted October 9, 2005 Just a question; Will this new "Emporium" use the other forums to spruke it's wares? I for one would prefer to talk history in forums, not be interrupted by advertisements or "subtle suggestions" to visit the Emporium. I don't want to throw a spanner in the works, i'm just curious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursus Posted October 9, 2005 Report Share Posted October 9, 2005 The Emporium would be the only forum allowed for commerce and advertising. Advertisements in other forums would be deleted, and repeated abuse would result in banishment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobias Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 Ok, thanks for that clarification. I'd have nothing against such a site, although i'm only one person Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primus Pilus Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 a single forum with links to various Roman related vendors sounds good to me. I'll try to set one up some time this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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