Trad Gang
Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: Rob DiStefano on December 16, 2009, 06:02:00 AM
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Valued Trad Gang Member,
The classifieds section is ancillary at best to the focus of Trad Gang, which is: the sharing of trad bowhunting and trad archery experiences and information. We provide the classifieds as a bonus service. Trad Gang never has, nor ever will be, about buying/selling/trading gear. Nor are we ever about the numbers game - building up as many members as possible.
Trad Gang is a free and public trad bowhunting forum. Sometimes folks lose sight of that 'free and public' fact.
We could easily make life *SO* much better for Trad Gang management, and folks who've been scammed within our classifieds (and folks who'll be hurt in future scams), by not having any classifieds.
I doubt most folks have any idea the problems that classifieds scams have cost not only members, but us (admin) as well. Most members are unaware of the immediate problems that Trad Gang faces, solely due to the Trad Bow classifieds scammers.
We understand the importance of the classifieds, and are trying hard to continue providing a Trad Gang classifieds venue.
If a member defines their experience at Trad Gang as solely having the ability to post a classifieds trad bow ad, then perhaps Trad Gang is not for them. We understand what those folks want, we're sorry we can't provide that for them in the manner they wish, they're certainly free to go elsewhere with our good wishes and blessings.
We do hope all members will consider Trad Gang as the like-minded community it is, and become an active part of that dialogue.
Best Regards,
Rob.
Trad Gang Admin
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I think the people who run this site , (mods)(Admin) are a Class Act 110%.
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I can't even imagine the effort that you fellows put into this site in general, and the classifieds in particular. Trying to keep on top of 20,000 plus users seems like it would be impossible. But you do it. And you need to know how much your efforts are appreciated.
The classifieds are not why I come here, but they sure are valuable to me. I have had many many transactions with great people. I know I am lucky not to have been part of a scam, but I also know that your efforts are a big part of what has made that possible.
For me, this is the best place to buy and sell my trad stuff. I trust the people I deal with here. I hope the new rules you have put in place will help to keep the rif-raf out and keep it as safe as possible for the rest of us. But rest assured, if someday I do fall into a deal gone bad, it won't be because of anything you have done or didn't do. You already do far more than I could ever expect.
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To Rob, Terry and all others involved in the Mods and Admin, I do thank you for such a fine site and service that you provide to the Tradgang membership. Just as Arrowk9 have said you guys are a class act. I have had nothing but great dealings with those in the classifieds section. I have dealt with some of the best people in the Tradgang classifieds section, not to mention some great deals to boot. Unfortunately we do have our detractors, but I say keep up the good work and I do hope the Classifieds continue. I for one do apreciate your hard work and you deserve a tip of the old camo cap. Shoot Straifght and Good Hunting.
Tony Sanders/aka"SNUFFER"
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Its sad to think people would come here with the intent to swindle someone out of a few dollars. For traditional archery fanatics by traditional archery fanatics. Keep your heads up gentalmen, you do good work
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Though i must admit my first posts here were in the classifieds, that was because i needed a bow to start with. But after that i grew into this whole great community a little and i cant understand misbehaviour of any kind concerning other members as you get so much of the spirit on here, its just breathtaking.
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mods / Admin,
You guys rock. :thumbsup:
We understand everything you do is to better the site and protect the members.
A big thank you. :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
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I would like to add my voice in telling you and all other Mods. and administrative folks that I truly appreciate the job you do while I'm not sure I can begin to fathom the length and breadth of your day to day efforts done on my behalf. Thank you!
I would also like to say I am in awe of our membership(family). I have yet to encounter anyone on Tradgang I am not proud to be associated with or call brother/sister.
You good people need to see your role in what makes this a wonderful place too. Such generosity and caring doesn't always seem as common place as it does right here. I love you and I thank you!!!!!
God bless,Mudd
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Ive been active on the 'net since the mid 90's. Been a member of many, many forums.
This one is the best run ive come across, both in its members and admin.
A few forums that I frequent have a minimum post requirement for members to be able to use the classifieds.
Any how, ive used the classifieds here a bit since ive joined, with success. I think your average member here is a notch above.
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(I originally posted this in response to Rob's first announcement. Thought I would also post it here to support the cause)
This is true customer service.
Whatever inconvenience we the users may experience in registering for a sale is miniscule compared to what Terry, Rob, and the Moderators are experiencing in protecting us in this manner.
Some quick figures:
22269 users as of 6:00am this morning, lets say 25% of us register for a sale.... that equates to over 5500 emails/pms that the mods have to sort through. That is a huge amount of time and effort on their part to protect us.
There is absolutely no other forum online that is willing to go to this level to protect its members.
My hats off. Just another reason to be a contributing member. THANKS!!!!!!!
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To all the Mods...I thank you for all you guys do and I myself had come here cause the people I trust more then other sites...Sometimes a bad Apple will fall in the basket and I know you guys are trying your best to "Cull out the Rotten " and I've met some really good folks here that are "Good Fruit" so to speak...Thank You all for letting myself and others to use this site to get to know each other who share in the love of Traditional Archery...God Bless each and every one of you for your hard labor...Keefer's <")))>< Hey, I just noticed the post counter and when I became a member... :thumbsup:
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Some of the best people I know are Trad Gangers...
As for the scammers... every dog always has their day, seen it happen first hand in fact.
Thanks to all,
ak.
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I had planned to make a post regarding my appreciation for the admin and mods and the trad gang membership in general.
Information: While we got to sort through a myriad of views... the information available here for the traditional enthusiast is unlimited. Just think of the "years and years" of collective experience represented here... it is amazing!
Sponsors: Finding what we want (and often what we need) through the sponsors is a great benefit. One stop shopping (so to speak).
Generosity of the membership: I can't say enough about this aspect of the site. I've entered all fouur of my grandchildren in bow give-aways... and my youngest (6 years old) recently won a bow. The St. Jude's work... UNBELIEVABLE!
The Classifieds: Yep... I always wanted a Black Widow, but just couldn't afford one (that's what I thought). I now have one that I purchased here... and made a friend from clear across the country in the process. I've made other purchases and have met ONLY good, honest people here. I understand the chances of a scam are everywhere today... but this is a great bunch of people.
The impact of TRAD GANG on my life has been ALL GOOD!
Thanks SPONSORS, ADMIN, MODS, and MEMBERS!
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Thanks for all you guys do!
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I too would like to thank all the Mods for what they do.
Keep up the GREAT Job
Pops
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Terry, Rob, et al
While I do enjoy perusing the classifieds, this site has given me so much more. The gathering of knowledge and talent on this site are incredible, as is the spirit with which it is shared. I credit the hard work of our moderators with maintaining the level of civility that makes this forum unique. THANK YOU ALL!
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There is a classified section? :bigsmyl:
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This is by far (IMO) the best site for traditional hunting on the web,I visit it 2 -3 times a day.I can't imagine the work that goes on behind it to keep it such a great site.I use the classifieds quite a bit an everyone I've ever dealt with has been great people.I just want to Thank Everyone that makes this site what it is,an especially the Administration an Sponsors THANKS AGAIN... BILL
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I think it will be a big help in protecting the community.
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Yep this is the best site I visit. It's a real shame that crooks have infiltrated our ranks. Policing ourselves hasn't worked so I guess some more stringent rules are the way too go.
I know I've found myself looking at membership numbers when dealing with people I don't know. Doesn't effect how we work but does give you a little more caution.
I just got a scam email from Australia this morning.
Mike
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Thanks for all your hard work!!
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This is very special place for me, both for trading ideas as well as bows. The work here to maintain this site is greatly appreciated. In this Christmas season I thank you all for your hard work.
Where else do you see so many give aways, honesty in deals and above all free advice. I know without doubt that I could never be the archer I am today without this site.
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I've been a member here for a long time and I really think this is a well run site. Thank you for all your time and hard work.
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Thanks again guys!! :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
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Well Guys, I joined not too long ago, but stand on the same ground as you do about this site. I really appriciate the work and effort that goes into this site. I also have used the classifieds with much success. Thanks to all the mods and admin.
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You guys are doing JUST FINE. while I enjoy the classifieds, the real value I get is reading posts in the pow-wow, and finding out where the shoots are.
Lot's of knowledge can be gathered by just listening (reading)
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I haven't posted much, but you would not believe the hours i have spent on here. This site is like an addiction for me. I enjoy reading all the opinion's on various subjects. Very interesting!
The classifieds are a great benefit to the site and i hope that certain people don't ruin it for the rest of us.
To everyone that helps maintain this site, I thank you for your dedication and hard work.
Happy Holidays !
Rod
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We are all behind you on this one,and holding door open for those that are not. Thank you for all your efforts in providing us this great site.
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Thanks for ALL the hard work...It is greatly appreciated.
God Bless, Pierre and Jean-Pierre
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thank you guys
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It is indeed a shame that something like this has to be done. That being said, it is quite understandable, in today's day and age.
Thank-You.....for doing all that you do, to keep this site what it is.
Winterhawk1960
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I always list stuff here first because I'd rather a Tradgang guy get it before someone from the general public. If it doesn't sell, I can always list it on the OTHER place later.
I've sent stuff out many times before the payment has come as I consider most of you here trustworthy. The ones that cheat lie and steal have no business here to begin with. I don't envy admin trying to figure a way to pick thru us all :-(
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I don't think the true Tradgangers will be affected by this.
I hate scammers. Trust is one of the most valuable things any person can have and scammers destroy that with their greed and selfishness - so good riddance to the scumbags!
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Thanks to the moderators for all of their efforts in maintaining this site! It truly is one-of-a-kind on the internet today.
Your valuable time is most appreciated.
2010 is going to be fantastic year for Trad Gang, again, thanks to the moderators!
Shoot straight, David Camp
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There will always be growth pains and the Gang is a fast grower. I think Terry and Rob held off from making the changes for as long as they could. These changes are very modest and about the least painful possible for the membership(a lot of pains for Admin though) Quite a bit is done here to protect the members and most of it is never seen by a lot of you. Please pay attention to the Hall of Shame list. A person listed there is back to their old tricks on another site. If they can't deal straight here, odds aren't good on them being straight shooters elsewhere.
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:clapper: Keep up the great work Mods :clapper:
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I've been a member from almost the beginning and I think that of all the archery sites out there this is the best. You have more info and catagories where I refer people from other sites to check out.
Regarding the classifieds....I have over 50 years worth of stuff that I seem to find a periodic need to deal with. I've done business with a bunch of guys over the years both selling, trading and buying. The best and safest way I have found is to handle all money transfers via Paypal. It's fast and safe...never had a problem and they have there own internal problem solving procedures.
Thanks for a great site and I hope that your problems with the classifieds become minimal.
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Bless you guys doing the dirty work of keeping the TG house clean.
Hope you have the best Christmas ever!!
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I appreciate it so much here that if it would cost me money to be a member here I would still be a member here!! I appreciate EVERYTHING the Mods, and Rob does here to keep Tradgang going.
Even though I only spend about 5% of my time on the classifieds, I do appreciate the classifieds. There will always be a few of those people that will cause ripples in things, and not adhear to the "rules and the code of ethics" that what makes Tradgang special.
I AM NOT ONE OF THOSE "PEOPLE" Thank you so much to the people that make Tradgang my "home away from home"!!!
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Anything to provide more protection for the users is great for the site. Another suggestion would be a feedback system. Thanks Admin.mods You are doing a good job.
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Don't know what I can add that has not already been said but a very big THANK YOU to all the folks that make this place possible. My appreciation for this site and it's fraternity is extremely large.
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Am too new to add much on the subject, but the wealth of info on this site has been invaluable to me. Do whatever you must to keep the mojo that makes this site so useful and unique. New rules won't really affect me....I only want to buy. I never give up my gear, my gear gives up on me!!
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You guys do a great job and all members should take a minute and just imagine all the time you put in to keep this site safe for us. GREAT JOB!!
Thanks so much;
Bob
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Any time you buy on an internet classified ad, there is risk and people should understand that and not blame the site. Thanks for all your hard work and hope it isn't too much heartache.
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Thanks for everything! I must admit I love the classifieds (all transactions have gone smoothly), they have allowed me to shoot a good variety of bows and buy some nice gear that I would have never bought at "new" prices. I also like to just look at the pics of different bows listed. That being said the rest of the site is great as well. A place to tell stories, share successes, read stories, gain info on anything trad. I appreciate it all.
Mark
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Very well stated Rob. I visit Trad Gang for reasons far above the classifieds, and would continue coming here long after they were gone if ever came to that.
That being said, the classifieds are one of my favorite parts of TG as they help highlight what I like most about this site, the outstanding people here! (well and the fact that there is alot of great stuff there!!)
Although there are those bad apples, as Whip said, if I were to have a bad dealing here it would NOT be due to anything the mods did or did not do. You have time and again taken steps to protect TG's members in more ways then just the classifieds.
Many THANKS to you guys for the amount of effort you put into this site, it truly shows!!
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mods/Admin, Big thanks for all you do.
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I can't add much that already hasn't been said. I too have made purchases from the classifieds in the past and would not hesitate to do so again. Although I would use care. All past dealings with people here have been great.
Now I find that I rarely look at the classifieds. This site is so much more!!! The only site that I frequent. I would also be willing to pay for membership if I had to.Besides the entertainment, there is a wealth of knowledge here and people are willing to share it.My personal favorite and the forum that I can't get away from is the Bowyers Bench.What a wonderful addition to Trad-Gang!!
My thanks to the admin & mods for all that you guys do.ALL OF YOUR HARD WORK AND EFFORTS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED AND KEEP THIS SITE #1.
Take care,
Ed :thumbsup: :clapper:
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Mods&Admin. Thanks for maintaining this great site.
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Thanks for all the time and effort everyone puts into this site. It's been a tremendous help to me as I started down the traditional path especially since I don't have anyone close by to help me with the learning curve. I don't post much because I don't feel like I can contribute much at this stage, but enjoy reading all the threads and learning from others. Merry Christmas All!
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I to need to offer up thanks.
I've learned more here in the last several months than in the last five years of shooting trad.
And I have to agree with White Oak, that bowyers has got me hooked!
Thanks to all for a great place to go.
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:clapper: Thanks Moderators for the work you do to maintain such a great site! I work in the IT field and know that the work required to maintain and police this site is enormous. I have been a member since 2005 (mostly lurking and learning) and have learned much through the guys on this forum. There is much knowledge here. Also, I have benefited with great transactions with multiple sponsors as well as members over the past few years. Thanks again for the work you do to keep this site what it is.........
Sincerely,
Mark
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To Terry, Rob and the rest of the great mods and admins. God Bless You. I have been a member for several years and have benefited from this site greatly. Lots of sound advice and fellowship. Many, many friends made and some of them met in person on trad only hunts and such. This place has changed my life. Thank you all for all you do and I for one will be willing to help in any way I can.
Donald
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Probably 5% of my activity here is trading or buying. Just because it is 'here' does not mean it is safe-do your homework-make sure the seller or buyer is a long term member and frequent poster, make sure his address is listed in a directory, and make sure that person really is who they say they are. And don't ship until the money is in your hands.
Ask them for a telephone number and compare it to what you find listed. The onus for a clean transaction should be on us, not this site or the mods.
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Though I am a fairly new member here, it did not take long for me to realize what a great community this is!
And while i still may not realize the full extent of work and dedication the crew here puts in, this is a place where I will hang out to socialize and learn all I can about archery, and perhaps get to share my knowledge one time!
For this, I do not ONLY thank the staff, but also Tradgangs devoted followers!
Thank you all/Tusen takk
-SveinD-
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Thanks mods, this site is much appreciated.....especially more so coming from a country where our passion is banned.
:thumbsup: bought my bear td from the classifieds here and had two great deals.
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Rob, Terry, and all mods,
This is my home away from home. Without this site I would be a lost soul. Yes I use the classifieds for both selling and buying and have always had good dealings. Having to register to use the classifieds is an easy thing and a good idea. Keep up the good work and thank you for your time and hard work.
Danny
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I have had the pleasure of getting a good deal or two through the classifieds here myself but I would still visit this site daily if there were no classifieds. As many of the others have stated as much as I appreciate and enjoy the classifieds I come here for the other reasons.
As for the administration and moderators on this site, I can only imagine how much trouble you guys go through to provide this site to us for free none the less. I don't think you could pay for a site this good. In a word, thanks. :notworthy:
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There is an old saying "what goes around comes around" the scammers will get theirs in the end.
Merry Christmas and God Bless to you and yours Mods, you have earned it.
A big thankyou.
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Mod-Admin,thanks for your hard work to maintain this forum of high quality and safe.I think most of our members are very honorable person and serious sportman,if few scammers are able to enter we need to report them.The new rules on the classified forum are right and give to the member a chance more to controll those scammers.
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Good idea to make a few rules. You behind the scenes workers do a wonderful job. This is virtually the only site I regularly visit - first click after e-mail check.
I think Rob's use of the work "public" may give some folks the wrong idea. This is not a public service like public radio or a government office. This is a private web message site with controlled public access. Neither I nor anyone else has a "right" to use this site for selling or posting anything.
Thank you all so much for the work you do, the flack you take and the often unnoticed effort you put in to making this place so special.
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thanks guys !
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THANKS!!!
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To all the Mods and Admin keep up the good work it is truly appreciated. I like the classifieds but they are the last thing I go to when I go to this site.(Being broke makes it easier to not look. The available wisdom here is remarkable.
thanks again
Russ
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Thank you moderators/admin. for all the aspects of TradGang.
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An open response to everyone here-
Thank you for all the knowledge I have gained off of this site over the past year.I've learned more off this site in one year than I have in 21 years of shooting bows.TG is my personal online library of trad info.You guys have helped me tons and I will try to help you guys from my experiences as well.I've also met a bunch of great folks off of here that have helped me out lots.
Rich from VT
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The search feature on this site is THE BEST Ive ever used on an online forum.Makes it ALOT easier to find things.A big thanks for that. :thumbsup:
Rich
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I love this site. While I dont post frequently I have learned so much. Try to help when and how I can. Thanks for all the work Terry, Rob and mods do for us. Brad
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This is a great site,and many thanks to Terry,Rob and the moderators!
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A Big Thanks To All of You. THANKS
We do appriciate the ability to participate in this cite/community.
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As I have always said, this is the best place on the web, bar-none. Thank You, all of you-out on the front and behind the scenes. It still amazes me the friendships I have made on this site. Some I have only spoke to over the phone and a few I have met in person.I have never met so many folks willing to do so much for someone they have never met before--Truly a testament to this site. The knowledge available here is endless and I look forward to a lifetime of consuming it! Again, thank you Terry, and Rob.
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Have always enjoyed the site too, like Brad said, I don't post a lot. I did sell a bow on the classifieds a year ago, it was nice to have that option - will try to remove the one I have on there now since I don't meet the requirements. Didn't know there was a problem - seems that there are always a few who ruin it for everyone.
My thanks though to those who have made this site available.
Craig
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Besides all the knowledge gained, and amusement and fun I've had on this site, I've also been privledged to participate in several dozen buy/sell transactions with members and all have been Class-Acts. I now own several of my Dream Bows, which most likely would not be possible without this site that brings us together.
My hats-off to the fine people that make it happen, Thank You!
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Archery and bowhunting have been my passion for the last 40 years. I didn't find this site until a year ago. This is hands down the best site on the web. Anymore I deal exclusively with other members and the awesome sponsors that support Trad Gang. With an accumulation of tackle from all my years I have used the classifieds quite a bit selling, buying and trading and all of those transactions have been positive. My hat is off to all that run this site, you should be very proud of what you have accomplished and thank you!
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Here, Here :clapper: :clapper:
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You guys do a great job! And if someone should get scammed then we can organize a Trad Scammer Bow Hunt.
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I look at the classifieds as a recycling center! It's too bad the scammers have warped it. I really enjoy the trading of knowledge and goodhearted sarcasm about the 'Best" whatever it may be. I appreciate the freedom to do so here that I felt was lacking at the previous site I used. Thanks for allowing us to use this great site for promoting traditional archery.
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Thanks for all the hard work,guys
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I don't know how you guys do it, but I appreciate all you do. I have bought a Pronghorn bow from a TradGanger here and was totally pleased with the transaction. I also have sold several items of clothing and/or collectibles to others and I would venture to say they were satisfied as well. This place is a great gathering of like-minded souls and I appreciate it, though my time spent here is unpredictable due to work, family and hunting. Thanks. Bryce Lambley
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Certainly better to err on the safe side when it comes to classfieds. I, for one, have no issues when you guys want to put some reasonable restrictions on who can post there. Seems entirely appropriate.
'course, the older I get the more I want to keep everything I got......although my wife might have an entirely different view on that subject!!!
Keep up the great work and thanks.......it can't be easy! Nothing worse than someone trying to scam folks like these members.
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Tradgang is like a campfire that never burns out..Always there to warm and feed the soul with traditional archery....gotta love it.
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Rob, sent PM, email wont go through.
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Thanks for all your time and effort to make it a better forum for the traditional archer. If it is worth doing, it should be done right. Congradulations on a great job.
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This site is the best and I certainly appreciate the people who run it and how they run it. I have had many classified transactions with some fine folks ... and as for those scammers ... BEWARE we are hunters and you will not be able to hide...
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Thanks brothers for all that you good folks do for us tradgangers!
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Thanks to all who run this site! I do alot more reading than posting on here,because I'm still learning. I do post a reply if I think I can help. Keep up the good work.
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Thanks to all who have a hand in running TG!
I have had only positive dealings with others here. Regardless if there were or weren't classifieds TG would still be my "home away from home!"
Thanks guys and Merry Christmas!
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Well, I think you guys do a great job. I enjoy this sight and try to settle into the PowWow everyday. I must admit though, I do go through the classifieds, but only because I have a couple of bows I am looking for, not in search of a deal! I enjoy all aspects of this sight, and have used almost everylink on it from time to time. It has so much to offer, and yes I agree, the classifieds are a small part of it for those who truly want the traditional experience.
I hope you can continue to have classifieds, only because I can't find some of the things I search for any other way, but it's loss will not keep me from visiting the sight as often as possible.
Thanks for all you guys do, I appreciate it.
f r
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Thanks for all the hard work you put in Admin. It's appreciated from my end for sure. :thumbsup:
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I come here several times a day and appreciate this site and all the effort you'all put into! you guy's do a great job! Jason
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I would like to add my thanks to all those involved with the management of this site. I would also like to say that the classifieds are not my reason for being on this site however I have had very good luck with my only transaction there.
Lucas
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I enjoy the classifieds a lot....probably too much. But that does not compare to the enjoyment I have " hunting" with friends I`ve never actually seen on the pow wow or getting shooting lessons on the shooters forum or....Thanks for what you guys do.RC
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I would also like to thank everyone that helps run this site. The Classifieds are a great part of this site but not all there is to it, I have made many of great deals on here and never had one problem. Everyone has been more then nice and up front about what they are selling. My first choice is here if I am in the market for something because I know I can trust most everyone on here, plus I have no reason not to. But I understand people have been scamed wich really makes it hard on everyone. I have also learned more from this site and people on this site then anywhere else. Thanks for all you guys do
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I also want to thank you guys for making this the BEST trad site in the world. It must take an extraordinary amount of work on the part of the moderators and site developers. Thanks again to All of you.
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been on here since 2005 and bought my first thing off the classifieds last week!!![ love my bison backpack !] and that was an easy and pleasureable experience ...
to a non tech head computer illiterate guy like me , doing business with a fellow bowman from across the sea is still kinda wierd !!!
still the best site going ,. always has been .
ben
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Thank you to everyone that runs this site. I can honestly say this is the only website on my favorites list that I would miss if something happened to it. Keep up the good work.
Mark
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Originally posted by wingnut:
Yep this is the best site I visit. It's a real shame that crooks have infiltrated our ranks. Policing ourselves hasn't worked so I guess some more stringent rules are the way too go.
I know I've found myself looking at membership numbers when dealing with people I don't know. Doesn't effect how we work but does give you a little more caution.
I just got a scam email from Australia this morning.
Mike
I for one would like to see the scam Mike. You may PM me the link.
It's a shame when Mods and owners have to deal with jackasses. You can waste someone's money, friendship, trust, car.....but you can NEVER get back time.
A jerk wasting time from the guys that run this site is stupid...I know.
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I have bought and sold on the classifieds, and I guess I am lucky in that all my dealings have been very up front and honest. I hate the fact that scammers are out there, but it hopefully won't be the downfall of classifieds on this site.
This is a great site, and I thoroughly enjoy perusing it on an almost daily basis. Many thanks and kudos to those with much more computer savvy than me that keep this site up and running. You guys do a great job, and the fraternity of trad hunters would be lessened if you didn't do all the work you do. We appreciate your work!
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In the half dozen or so sales or trade of items on Tradgang, the worst probablem I've had is someone backing out after saying "it's a deal". That's no problem as long as nothing has been shipped. Overall I have traded evenly or sold fairly and that's all I expected.
Rob, we are lucky to have guys like you, and Terry, and the rest taking on the task of monitoring this site. I have neither the time nor the skills to do this, and I have a lot of respect for those who do. Without your efforts there would be no Tradgang and that would be a great loss.
I have seen others using Tradgang for their own benefit and I have benefitted myself. I will support any rules and regulations that will keep Tradgang at it's current high level, or that will make it easier for the monitors to do their jobs.
Keep up the good work. You are doing great. Thanks.
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I echo the thanks and appreciation mentioned by all here on the job Rob and others do. It isn't easy, I know. While I didn't join with the intent to use the site to sell equipment and as yet haven't, it has provided me the opportunity to purchase some equipment I wouldn't otherwise had access to. I consider that a plus but ancillary to all the information available from the vast knowledge of all the members. It eliminates the re-inventing of the wheel. Thanks to Rob and thanks to all.
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thank you so much guys...merry christmas.
stan
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I am new to tradgang and was directed here to buy/sell trad equip from good honest people and I tell a lot of people I meet to come here and do the same...guess I was missing the point...don't post much because of work rules.
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I have had great success buying and selling on the classifieds and would hope very much that you keep it as a part of Tradgang.
I appreciate the mods. efforts and work.
Thanks,
Paul
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I eat breakfast every morning at my computer desk and read all of Tradgang's Pow-Wow,all of the classified, then go thru the venders to see what is new. Thanks to Rob, Terry, and all the moderators. You have made my Senior years complete! Thanks, Ken Denton
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I've learned most of what I know about trad bows right here. I have bought, sold, or traded every trad bow I've owned on the classifieds here. This forum is special because of the mutual respect and sharing which takes place. Keep up the good work Mods and Merry Christmas to all!!
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Considerin the amount of people ther are on this site I dont know how ya'll keep up, and I guess the scam guy's realize this and they use it to ther advantage.
One of the reasons I joined was the oppertunity to look thru the classifieds, just in case I get a chance to buy a really nice bow.
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Originally posted by Johnny Reb:
One of the reasons I joined was the oppertunity to look thru the classifieds, just in case I get a chance to buy a really nice bow.
Nothing saying you still can't do that, brother, assuming I understood Rob's post correctly. I think the only thing they're really trying to avoid is the people that register and immediately start posting classifieds ads without any participation on the rest of the site. --Which is exactly how many of the scammers have acted in the past. Let's face it, someone lazy enough to steal is many times to lazy to build a good reputation for themselves...
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correct, curtis - anyone can still post a REPLY to a bow ad, and buy or trade for a bow. permission is required to CREATE a new trad bow ad for sale or trade.
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I appreciate all you guy's do. Keep up the good work. This is a great site and one I always enjoy visiting. :thumbsup:
Thanks,
-Leonard-
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These values, are the reasons I keep signing on . :archer: thank you.
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I am a new guy and have not been able to give much to the site, but I have been quietly reading everything I can and watching and listening. I have belonged to a number of forums, and NEVER, anywhere have I found a better run forum. Also, I have never found as good a bunch of guys as I have found here. Even though I haven't been very active in the discussions, I have learned more about traditional archery here than I have learned anything on any forum, and I know when I need help, No one would hesitate to give that help happily. I'll always be a member of this forum. Even when I cant do anything but sit in front of my computer and look at the screen. Thanks to everyone that has made this forum what it is.
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You folks and your site are great. Thanks for all you do for us. Happy Holidays. Mike
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