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Mon Sep 15, 2008 3:12 pm

Here is a suggestion: Shipping Calculator with UPS or USPS on a Classified Ad?

I don't know if it is possible, but if I know the zip of origin, weight and dimensions, could it be possible?

Mon Sep 15, 2008 4:42 pm

http://www.usps.com

Mon Sep 15, 2008 10:23 pm

It is possible but last time I checked this was something you had to pay for to have linked to your site, which I was not interested in.

I wasn't sure how useful it would here also.

A bit off-topic but a more common question I get is how to buy things via the site. People expect an sort of Buy It Now type link to pay via Paypal like eBay.

Tue Sep 16, 2008 7:05 am

Problem with that Everett, is that some of the posters of the ads don't even respond if you ask about something. There is now way to know if the ad is valid or not.

Tue Sep 16, 2008 8:25 am

Good point, it would probably just increase the number of people who report sellers not responding to their ads. Imagine if they had paid too.

Fri Aug 28, 2009 11:04 am

EverettB wrote:
A bit off-topic but a more common question I get is how to buy things via the site. People expect an sort of Buy It Now type link to pay via Paypal like eBay.

This is an interesting item I was looking to inquire about. Paypal offers a customizable button code for selling items on websites which allow HTML.
Perhaps allowing this for premium members with a good response record could be an option in the future. Could be good for revenue to both the sellers and the site. Just a thought.

Fri Aug 28, 2009 2:37 pm

Yes, this is true.

I have considered this in the past.

Fri Aug 28, 2009 9:41 pm

EverettB wrote: Yes, this is true.

I have considered this in the past.

I of course have no idea as to the administration side of it. Perhaps the overhead would be too much. I have no idea, just a thought as the first is rolling around. :wink:

Wed Sep 02, 2009 3:35 pm

EverettB wrote: Yes, this is true.

I have considered this in the past.

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