Editing Offerings

[MI-Cans]

I don’t do eBay. I don’t do auctions. I’m able to attend a few local shows and my only other resources are the Advertise section of the RB site and the Advertisers on the RB site. I’ve managed to get some nice cans for my collection from the RB family, mostly stuff I don’t see at local shows.

One thing that frustrates me is that a seller doesn’t edit the picture(s) as cans are claimed. I’m not saying everybody. It’s just that, some do and some don’t. If it’s not too much to ask, could the sellers consider somehow marking up their offerings to indicate which items are already claimed? Simple enough to do. I’ve made some examples here using Microsoft Paint. I'm sorry if it's an unreasonable request or suggestion.

Original sample offering

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Example4

Edski

[pinnacle-project]

Good suggestion. The better a seller conveys what is for sale, the better the odds of making a sale.

[RustnStuff]

I like the "blanked out" look. That way I don't fret over cans I missed out on. Great suggestion!

[Monster]

I like the "blanked out" look. That way I don't fret over cans I missed out on. Great suggestion!

You too, eh? Seeing what I missed out on drives me nuts

[Leon]

I like to cross them out so people can see the good Gems I sold cheap & they missed out on.

[ronsmall]

I see a few I need. PM sent.

[Leon]

I see a few I need. PM sent.

I think those cans were just used as examples & not really for sale

[Sea Monkey]

I would do it if I knew HOW to do it........

[kruegerbock]

If King Small saw something he wanted, his PM would have went through at 2:42:01

[ronsmall]

If King Small saw something he wanted, his PM would have went through at 2:42:01

I've been testing out a system where I can PM people before they actually post. It's coming along.

[aussieguinnessman]

If King Small saw something he wanted, his PM would have went through at 2:42:01

I've been testing out a system where I can PM people before they actually post. It's coming along.

I bet you could really freak out Daev with that, goog luck with testing!

[Conehead]

I've been testing out a system where I can PM people before they actually post. It's coming along.

All True..................I was just THINKING of listing something and received a pm from Ron!

[MI-Cans]

RonSmall,

Should I expect a PM first or the check/money order for $4300?

Edski

[ronsmall]

I've been testing out a system where I can PM people before they actually post. It's coming along.

All True..................I was just THINKING of listing something and received a pm from Ron!

Jim must be testing out something similar because the can I got from him arrived in my mailbox before I PM'ed him before he posted.

[Lovegun]

If King Small saw something he wanted, his PM would have went through at 2:42:01

I've been testing out a system where I can PM people before they actually post. It's coming along.

Sounds like you have a gift.....

[ronsmall]

I would do it if I knew HOW to do it........

Do it kind of like this....

[ronsmall]

RonSmall,

Should I expect a PM first or the check/money order for $4300?

Edski

Check your Paypal Acct...should be there...

[Sea Monkey]

I would do it if I knew HOW to do it........

Do it kind of like this....

I would give you $4300 for the stuff in your "SOLD" picture any day. Really nice collection!

[ronsmall]

I would do it if I knew HOW to do it........

Do it kind of like this....

I would give you $4300 for the stuff in your "SOLD" picture any day. Really nice collection!

Sorry, it's already sold...can't you read?

[Randy Karasek]

I would do it if I knew HOW to do it........

Hello Scott,

One easy way is open your picture in Microsoft "Paint". This comes with all Windows systems, usually under Accessories

Use the "Select" feature which is usually there by default. If not, this is the "dotted" rectangle with the word Select. Simply draw a box around the can(s) that have been sold and hit "Delete". Save the picture, edit your RB post to upload new version of the picture.

And if that doesn't work have Ron do it...

[Sea Monkey]

I would do it if I knew HOW to do it........

Hello Scott,

One easy way is open your picture in Microsoft "Paint". This comes with all Windows systems, usually under Accessories

Use the "Select" feature which is usually there by default. If not, this is the "dotted" rectangle with the word Select. Simply draw a box around the can(s) that have been sold and hit "Delete". Save the picture, edit your RB post to upload new version of the picture.

Thanks Randy,
Sounds relatively easy.............

[Sea Monkey]

Sorry, it's already sold...can't you read?

[Lovegun]

I like to cross them out so people can see the good Gems I sold cheap & they missed out on.

You sold something cheap? How did I miss that one?

[Randy Karasek]

If King Small saw something he wanted, his PM would have went through at 2:42:01

Agreed Al, really curious how he does this. Seems no matter time of day, if something good and reasonably priced, Mr Small has a PM within seconds of the original post!!!

[ronsmall]

If King Small saw something he wanted, his PM would have went through at 2:42:01

Agreed Al, really curious how he does this. Seems no matter time of day, if something good and reasonably priced, Mr Small has a PM within seconds of the original post!!!

You should see how I work eBay...

[Leon]

I like to cross them out so people can see the good Gems I sold cheap & they missed out on.

You sold something cheap? How did I miss that one?

I forgot to add this.

[MI-Cans]

I appreciate the post-related comments.

I agree with the remorse feeling when you realize you've missed out on a can you might be looking for. Then again, the same feeling of remorse also comes along when they PM you back saying the can has already been claimed.

Editing the offerings was just a thought. Some will do it, some won't.

Edski

[Conehead]

Edski,

It is a good idea, and many will take it to heart.

Maybe a tutorial for the less computer savvy would be appropriate.

Jim

[MI-Cans]

Thanks for the comments, Jim

Randy's instructions to SeaMonkey were spot on. Only thing that might enhance it would be pictures. That always seemed to help in my experience. I'll work on that and see what I can come up with.

Edski

[MI-Cans]

Ok, Here goes nothin'. This is using Windows' newer Paint software. I have access to both and use them both. Obviously, click to enlarge.

Clear as mud, right? Ask questions if you need to!

Edski