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Phatmiata
11-28-2013, 12:00 PM
the NEW MazdaRoadster Marketplace!

We have recently installed a new feature here on MazdaRoadster.net called Panjo Marketplace. We have teamed up with Panjo to host a marketplace where people can sell stuff on the board more easily.

You can access the NEW Marketplace by clicking on the NEW Classifieds tap at the top of the page. Or by using this link: http://mazdaroadster.net/classifieds.php

The current system of selling items has been very taxing on the staff, however we feel this system will alleviate a lot of that as well as general concerns when buying/selling on forums.

We have locked the Old classifieds down to avoid any confusion. But if you need to view / access your old ads you can still do so here: http://mazdaroadster.net/forumdisplay.php?116-MIATAS-amp-PARTS-FOR-SALE

This new system is very similar to eBay in that it has feedback ratings for sellers, and Buy-It-Now buttons inside your ads that lead the buyers right to a PayPal checkout screen. This will help sell your items faster, as well as email you directly if someone has purchased your item, no more guessing games here.

I am very happy with the test runs the Admin and Mod staff have preformed on the new system and we should be able to answer most questions. But just in case here is a GREAT video that tells you more about the NEW Marketplace and why its 110% better than the old way of selling on forums.

As a bonus we will be featuring some of the items for sale on the Classifieds facebook page:
( https://www.facebook.com/MiataClassifieds ) for even MORE visibilty! It's a Win Win for everyone here at MazdaRoadster! For all of our "Supporting Members" and "Sponsors", this service is FREE, for everyone else there is a very minimal transaction fee of just 2%. You can find that in your couch, or under your car seat.

Please watch the brief video below that tells you about Panjo and the Marketplace.


http://youtu.be/L3yi1OEAsrA


Here are some example screen shots of the new system

Item Description Screen Shots

Sell an Item Screen
Input is a great thing! Don't you hate seller ads that are missing info? Us too!

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5536/11076155045_e57b97fe95_b.jpg


Select Category
This will help buyers find your items much faster! Or they can just cruise the ads and see what tickles their fancy.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5530/11076256224_14f6617952_b.jpg


Select Model
This plug-in is working but we are still talking with Panjo to make the prefix show up in the ads

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7345/11076322943_edcf736045_b.jpg


PayPal Checkout Settings
Now you can have the buyer pay the lame PayPal fees! No more telling folks add 2.5% LOL

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2890/11076158435_839feb8b31_b.jpg

johnfett
11-28-2013, 12:24 PM
Looks great!! I like the buy it now feature, and instant checkout!!

Now I need to go find some more stuff to sell so I have Xmas money!

Phatmiata
11-28-2013, 12:30 PM
Thanks! We like it too!

Hey forum sponsors, you can list your overstock inventory items for sale in here as well! :whistle:


Another great feature is the email notice of sales, and even if your item has been sitting in the marketplace for a while you will get a reminder email, so no more double checking to see if your item has sold or not, if it sells, you WILL know instantly via email!



Hi Phatmiata,
Our records indicate you have the following item(s) listed for sale:

- Blue Miata Hardtop NA NB For Sale
- Road&Ster Issue 10
- Mazdaspeed 2000 Parts Catalog
- Mazdaspeed Japan Tow Hook (REAR)
- HyperREV 111 Eunos Roadster
- Miata NA6 Underdrive Pulley (1.6L) 1990-1993

If your item is still for sale, then no action is required. We will leave it as is.

If you sold your item offline/elsewhere, please mark your item as sold to improve the experience for everyone at MazdaRoadster.net.
HOW TO MARK AN ITEM AS SOLD
Go to the link below and click on "Mark As Sold" next to the item(s) you sold:
http://mazdaroadster.net/classifieds.php?p[mshow]=seller_activity.
Cheers,

Hyper
11-28-2013, 01:14 PM
can we start now?? this is great Randy!!!

fwdtamiya
11-28-2013, 01:19 PM
Looks great!

speedypenguin
11-28-2013, 01:25 PM
I WANT THE YAMAHA PURSUIT VEHICLE!! Lol. Thanks Randy for setting this up!

MazRoadAdmin
11-28-2013, 01:45 PM
can we start now?? this is great Randy!!!

It's live, y'all. Do it to it!

Hyper
11-28-2013, 01:57 PM
before I commit, how are the fees estimated? the parts i have sale are very cheap, under 40 dollars or so. please tell me.

psulja
11-28-2013, 03:41 PM
PayPal fees? they're the same PayPal fees as usual. .3%

Phatmiata
11-28-2013, 03:42 PM
can we start now?? this is great Randy!!!

Yes please start now!! get your items listed for sale, let fill it up!

Phatmiata
11-28-2013, 03:43 PM
before I commit, how are the fees estimated? the parts i have sale are very cheap, under 40 dollars or so. please tell me.


You can have the buyer pay the fees, just click the check mark box in the payment section

Dandy
11-29-2013, 12:30 PM
Thanks to Phat and all the guys and gals behind the scenes. You keep giving me reasons to like this site more and more.

Phatmiata
11-29-2013, 12:45 PM
The members are what make this site great, we are just here for the free cookies!

here is a video for the sellers


http://youtu.be/CLM4l3jEtAk

Phatmiata
11-29-2013, 12:54 PM
Here is a video for Buyers



http://youtu.be/GBpJ7kQ0knA

madufaku
11-29-2013, 10:50 PM
Awesome, I love this marketplace layout. I've got a garage full of parts I'll post up.

Andy
11-29-2013, 11:04 PM
It seems ok but I do have 1 big problem. There is no more want to buy section.

MazRoadAdmin
11-30-2013, 12:10 AM
WTB is not within the Panjo system, but there's still a forum for it.

http://mazdaroadster.net/forumdisplay.php?59-WANTED

Phatmiata
11-30-2013, 05:01 PM
It seems ok but I do have 1 big problem. There is no more want to buy section.

The other sections won't work with the marketplace since it asks for a set price.

You can find the other sections like; Trade, Wanted, Value, etc etc here
http://mazdaroadster.net/forumdisplay.php?110-OTHER

Phatmiata
12-01-2013, 04:21 PM
Okay the facebook page is up and running, now adding some items for sale from the Marketplace!

Please Like and Share this page so we can help sell your parts faster than ever!

https://www.facebook.com/MiataClassifieds

psulja
12-02-2013, 10:47 AM
Just wanted to say, I finally got to post some things up in the new Panjo Classifieds. Love how easy it is to post items for sale now, and how easy it is to browse and search for any parts I might want with prices clearly shown in the marketplace overview.

For all those members that have not yet posted in the new marketplace, I would get on it. The new classifieds should help you have your ads seen by a lot more people.

Also, the fact that they get linked to the forum and Facebook should be even more motivation as your ads are getting that much more views. Make sure to like the Facebook page guys!

Thank you for implementing the new marketplace Randy, Loren, and all others involved behind the scenes! Greatly appreciate the fact that you continue to try your best at improving this place for all the users.

:cheers:

revlimiter
12-02-2013, 05:34 PM
I'll definitely be using it for some gauges in need of a loving home. :D

Phatmiata
12-03-2013, 07:47 AM
Just a quick heads up here guys, if anyone has a username has any non-alpha-numeric characters in it (symbols/emoji) the Marketplace will give you an error message and will not allow you to post an ad. This will only effect 2% of us here but just in case please let myself or the other Mods know if you have any troubles (FWIW we can easily change your username to take that symbol out). Any other questions / issues please just post in the help section of the forum. Thanks!

Phatmiata
01-07-2014, 02:23 PM
You can now find Miata items via your iPhone with the new Panjo app

Since Panjo is similar to eBay searches please make sure to list items with keywords like "miata" "mx5" "NA" "NB" etc etc

The Panjo iOS app now lets you sort, filter, and search 10,000 listings from the world's most ardent auto, sport, and hobby enthusiasts.

However they have not worked out a way to post ads from that ap yet, so please post them from the forum screen

http://panjo.com/ios-download



http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3696/11825039746_4b43bb4fe6_c.jpg

actual screen shot from iPhone

Phatmiata
09-28-2014, 06:10 PM
If you guys want to get more VIEWS on your items for sale please remember to put "FS:" in your item title so that when folks are on the main page they will see the "FS:" tag on your post.

Phatmiata
09-28-2014, 06:17 PM
Also, please be as descriptive as possible in your item title, as the Panjo system feeds to the iPhone ap much like ebay search tags.

example:

"seats for sale" (this title is not going to get many (hits / views)

vs.

"FS: 1990-97 Miata Seats Black Cloth Mazda MX-5" (this is how your ad title should read)