Rules - 1. You must have a minimum of 50 posts before starting a new For Sale thread. There is no minimum for posting in the 'Want To Buy (WTB)' subforum. 2. Items listed in the marketplace must be related to outdoors gear. 3. Items listed in the marketplace should be listed with a selling price. No auction-style posts, no bidding on items, or linking to auctions. 4. Do not post links to websites that offer referral bonuses or kickbacks. 5. When items have sold, please reply to the thread and mark them sold. 6. No off topic discussions are allowed in FS or WTB threads. Off topic discussion will be deleted at the moderators discretion. 7. Firearm sales are not allowed. 8. No 'PayPal Gift Only' or 'PayPal Personal Only' payment requirements are allowed. 9. Please do not play "price police" and make a public post in another member's thread about where a product can be found at a lower price. A simple Private Message to the seller may be helpful, though. Guidelines - 1. Always make an "I'll Take It" type post in the thread where the sale is advertised. This creates a public record of the intent. Posts *always* over-ride PM inquiries when there is a debate. 2. Use thoughtful caution when purchasing. Consider how long has the member been on the forum, and the amount of the transaction. 3. Communicate clearly, frequently, and calmly. This eliminates frustration for both buyers and sellers. 4. Never ever use the 'PayPal Gift' or 'PayPal Personal' payment options when purchasing. This does not automatically supply the shipping address to the seller, and it strictly limits the buyer's options for any refund if there is a problem with the transaction. 5. Consider using a shipping method that can offer tracking or delivery confirmation. USPS Priority is a good option for U.S. addresses. The Fine Print - - Hammock Forums is not responsible for transactions or goods exchanged. - If there is a dispute, please PM one of the moderators. - The Marketplace forums are meant for individuals selling surplus or unwanted gear only. It is not a place for members to start their small business endeavors. - Hammock Forums welcomes those who wish to offer a hammock related item or service to the other members of the forum. Those wishing to offer a hammock related service or product should first contact one of the moderation team to make your intentions known and then post relevant threads in the Other Vendors and Services subforum. Update (May 1, 2011):