Update on “Items for Sale” Area

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  • ChrisCavalier
    Paid Users
    • Jan 1970
    • 1967

    Update on “Items for Sale” Area

    Hello Everyone,

    As previously discussed, we are working on developing an upgraded platform for members wishing to list items for sale on the GUU site which will revolutionize the way game used items are bought and sold in the hobby. One of the primary objectives of the site is to allow collectors to discriminate between different types of memorabilia, whether legitimate or suspect. The new platform will enable potential buyers to see images and detailed descriptions of all items being offered on the site as well as receive feedback to any questions they may have about items. We are confident the new platform will: a) allow buyers to get all the information they need to make informed decisions about items of interest; and b) be a fantastic venue for sellers to offer products to a very large and targeted potential buying audience.

    We have already developed software to meet these objectives and are now in the process of doing internal testing (and refining) of the software. While we are thrilled with what our developers have created, we will also not release the software without making sure it is completely user-friendly and flawless. I am sure anyone who has ever been involved with a software release will attest to the importance of these objectives. Given the potentially large number of people who will likely be using the software, we will likely also be asking a small group of people outside of GUU to perform a final round of beta testing to make sure the software is performing up to specifications. At this point we are targeting a launch date for the platform in the latter part of December depending on the results of the multi-layered testing.

    Please note that we have worked extremely hard to create a platform we think will be a tremendous asset to the collecting community. However, we absolutely need to make sure everything works properly before opening it up to the hobby. While no one is more eager than us to get the platform up and running, we trust you will bear with us as we take all the necessary steps to make sure the system works without problems.

    Sincerely,
    Chris
    Christopher Cavalier
    Consignment Director - Heritage Auctions
  • WStiles

    #2
    Re: Update on “Items for Sale” Area

    Hi Chris - Thanks for the update on the "Items for Sale" area. I look forward to using it when it becomes available! You have scheduled a launch date late in December. That is roughly 7 months from now and that is if there are no set backs with the software. I am a collector who buys, sells and trades with other collectors when possible. I'm not going to put these activities on hold while we wait for the big launch. I see no reason not to have the old system going until the new is online and rolling. I can only speak for myself, but I think having nothing in the meantime hurts the buyer, seller, and trader which all of us are at one time or the other. That and the sharing of information was the purpose of the forum. By not posting an item here as available, it would be very easy for a few members here to miss out on an item they might dearly love to have in their collections.

    Regards

    Wayne

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    • kellsox
      Senior Member
      • Jan 2006
      • 904

      #3
      Re: Update on “Items for Sale” Area

      That post is from Nov 07 and the new format was supposed to roll out in Dec 07(the way I read it). Still nothing.
      Kelly

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      • MSpecht
        Moderator
        • Oct 2005
        • 1431

        #4
        Re: Update on “Items for Sale” Area

        Here is a link to a post by Chris 6/3/08 that updates the situation.



        Thanks

        Mike Jackitout7@aol.com

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