RaymondG
24th July 2008, 12:11
Buying & Selling on the WWM Militaria Market
Can I sell and how many items can I sell?
Dependent on the membership grade, you will be allowed a certain number of total items for sale. To avoid confusion, an item is defined as an individually priced item whether it be a single photograph or a large grouping.
New members and guests are not allowed to buy or sell items on the sales tables.
We may ask members to validate personal details, such as valid address details before being able to post sales threads.
Requirements
All items must be original and of that period, unless otherwise stated.
Any items posted must belong to the member and be in their physical possession. Selling items that you do not have in your possession or selling on behalf of another will lead to expulsion from the forum.
Items must be described as accurately as possible and be accompanied by a photograph(s). Items that have been photographed or digitally altered to improve their appearance are unacceptable and will be construed as an attempt to deceive the buyer.
In addition, any repairs done to the item that you are aware must be clearly stated.
If you are in any doubt as to the authenticity of an item, then please post it in the relevant forum first for discussion. In such cases, do not attempt to highlight that the item is up for authentication prior to sale, as this will be construed as selling an item outside the sales tables.
Shipping & Returns
The member has the right to return the item if they are unhappy with it within 10 days of receipt. The item must be returned in the same condition and sent by traceable means.
It is advised that all items are despatched via traceable means. Given the number of items lost each year in the postal service, it is worth paying a little extra to ensure you can trace your parcel.
As the seller, you are expected to despatch the item in a reasonable time, unless there exists clear mitigating circumstances. Ideally, you should despatch the item within 5 working days of receipt of payment. You have received the payment and so you have a duty to the buyer to despatch the item(s) as quickly as possible.
As a buyer, you are expected to pay for an item in a reasonable time. The seller will highlight any terms of the deal, including payment and it is your contractual obligation to meet these requirements. Ideally, you should pay for an item with 48 hours of the commitment to purchase.
Links to commercial sites or any auction site is prohibited and the sales thread will be removed immediately.
Prices & Agreement to Purchase
A price must be clearly stated. There will be no Dutch auctions, offers for items or price range. A price needs to be clearly stipulated for any sales items. If not, then you will be asked to publish a price.
You have a responsibility to sell the item to the first person who responds with a definite agreement to buy the item. On the part of the buyer, anything which is vague does not constitute a commitment to buy and so no contract exists between two parties and you have no right to recourse.
Postage rates must be fair and equitable and must be an accurate reflection of posting and shipping costs. It cannot be used as a tool to increase the price of your item for sale.
Disputes
In the unlikely event of a dispute between the buyer and seller, please take all reasonable attempts to reach an amicable conclusion. If this is not possible, please contact a moderator of the sales table you purchased you item from, clearly stating the details. The moderator concerned will then investigate the dispute.
The final decision is binding and both parties must abide by the decision.
Failure to respond to moderators requests, will lead to the removal of any sales threads you have, and may result in the removal of your sales table posting rights, or in extreme cases, your expulsion from the forum.
Moderation of Sales Tables
Moderators are assigned to each sales table to help the administrative process. Their presence is not there to act as an endorsement of an item and the seller or buyer cannot expect them to validate each item that is posted for sale and they will not do so.
If a member spots an item which they believe to be other than stated, they should contact the member concerned, informing them and then start a thread in the appropriate forum for the item to be discussed.
If the item is found to be a reproduction, then the thread will be removed or the seller is expected to contact the moderator to ask for the thread to be removed.
General Posting Etiquette
Keep your sales thread status up-to-date. If it is sold, on hold etc then please mark it as such. This helps to inform other members of the status, but also moderators so that they can remove sold items.
Bumping your sales thread – you can only bump your thread once every three days. It is strongly advised that when it is bumped to the top, some form of discount or incentive is offered.
It is forbidden to start threads in other forums advertising your sale. This includes using your signature for promotional purposes to a sales thread or in any images posted.
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in your sales thread being removed, your right to sell items on the estand revoked. In extreme cases, it may result in expulsion from the forum.
Disclaimer
World War Militaria is in no way responsible for transactions that take place on the estand. We make no guarantees about the items for sale, or the validation and endorsements of the member selling items.
We will take reasonable steps to ensure a safe trading environment, but the responsibility for any deals that take place will be the sole responsibility of the parties involved. The forum only provides the platform for sales threads to be started.
Can I sell and how many items can I sell?
Dependent on the membership grade, you will be allowed a certain number of total items for sale. To avoid confusion, an item is defined as an individually priced item whether it be a single photograph or a large grouping.
New members and guests are not allowed to buy or sell items on the sales tables.
We may ask members to validate personal details, such as valid address details before being able to post sales threads.
Requirements
All items must be original and of that period, unless otherwise stated.
Any items posted must belong to the member and be in their physical possession. Selling items that you do not have in your possession or selling on behalf of another will lead to expulsion from the forum.
Items must be described as accurately as possible and be accompanied by a photograph(s). Items that have been photographed or digitally altered to improve their appearance are unacceptable and will be construed as an attempt to deceive the buyer.
In addition, any repairs done to the item that you are aware must be clearly stated.
If you are in any doubt as to the authenticity of an item, then please post it in the relevant forum first for discussion. In such cases, do not attempt to highlight that the item is up for authentication prior to sale, as this will be construed as selling an item outside the sales tables.
Shipping & Returns
The member has the right to return the item if they are unhappy with it within 10 days of receipt. The item must be returned in the same condition and sent by traceable means.
It is advised that all items are despatched via traceable means. Given the number of items lost each year in the postal service, it is worth paying a little extra to ensure you can trace your parcel.
As the seller, you are expected to despatch the item in a reasonable time, unless there exists clear mitigating circumstances. Ideally, you should despatch the item within 5 working days of receipt of payment. You have received the payment and so you have a duty to the buyer to despatch the item(s) as quickly as possible.
As a buyer, you are expected to pay for an item in a reasonable time. The seller will highlight any terms of the deal, including payment and it is your contractual obligation to meet these requirements. Ideally, you should pay for an item with 48 hours of the commitment to purchase.
Links to commercial sites or any auction site is prohibited and the sales thread will be removed immediately.
Prices & Agreement to Purchase
A price must be clearly stated. There will be no Dutch auctions, offers for items or price range. A price needs to be clearly stipulated for any sales items. If not, then you will be asked to publish a price.
You have a responsibility to sell the item to the first person who responds with a definite agreement to buy the item. On the part of the buyer, anything which is vague does not constitute a commitment to buy and so no contract exists between two parties and you have no right to recourse.
Postage rates must be fair and equitable and must be an accurate reflection of posting and shipping costs. It cannot be used as a tool to increase the price of your item for sale.
Disputes
In the unlikely event of a dispute between the buyer and seller, please take all reasonable attempts to reach an amicable conclusion. If this is not possible, please contact a moderator of the sales table you purchased you item from, clearly stating the details. The moderator concerned will then investigate the dispute.
The final decision is binding and both parties must abide by the decision.
Failure to respond to moderators requests, will lead to the removal of any sales threads you have, and may result in the removal of your sales table posting rights, or in extreme cases, your expulsion from the forum.
Moderation of Sales Tables
Moderators are assigned to each sales table to help the administrative process. Their presence is not there to act as an endorsement of an item and the seller or buyer cannot expect them to validate each item that is posted for sale and they will not do so.
If a member spots an item which they believe to be other than stated, they should contact the member concerned, informing them and then start a thread in the appropriate forum for the item to be discussed.
If the item is found to be a reproduction, then the thread will be removed or the seller is expected to contact the moderator to ask for the thread to be removed.
General Posting Etiquette
Keep your sales thread status up-to-date. If it is sold, on hold etc then please mark it as such. This helps to inform other members of the status, but also moderators so that they can remove sold items.
Bumping your sales thread – you can only bump your thread once every three days. It is strongly advised that when it is bumped to the top, some form of discount or incentive is offered.
It is forbidden to start threads in other forums advertising your sale. This includes using your signature for promotional purposes to a sales thread or in any images posted.
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in your sales thread being removed, your right to sell items on the estand revoked. In extreme cases, it may result in expulsion from the forum.
Disclaimer
World War Militaria is in no way responsible for transactions that take place on the estand. We make no guarantees about the items for sale, or the validation and endorsements of the member selling items.
We will take reasonable steps to ensure a safe trading environment, but the responsibility for any deals that take place will be the sole responsibility of the parties involved. The forum only provides the platform for sales threads to be started.