Free to list Fly Pattern Auction Site

[chirpyaphid]

Firstly if this is in the wrong place then Admins please feel free to move the posting. Also if this posting in someway is against the rules then I apologise in advance for it and feel free to delete the posting.

I have setup an auction site for people to be able to list their fly tying patterns for free for sale. Yes for free (so hopefully not breaking any rules by mentioning it here) there are no listing fees what so ever.

Why would I do this? Well it seems to me that there is some serious talent here and I am sure people would be more than willing to pay for some of the patterns being tied (I know I would), and there seems to be a lack of places where these could be sold without the overhead of having to setup your own website etc... Sure you could sell them on e-bay, however the thing that bites me about e-bay is that for items which have relatively low retail value the listing fees they charge really do prohibit the casual fly tier from using them, I'm sure even the semi-profesional tier might feel the same way.

So seeing as I already have the hosting space and more space than I know what to do with I figured why the hell not put something together which would provide people with the opportunity of potentially making some extra pennies from their hard work and love of tying fly patterns (fly tying material is unfortunately not free).

The site is by no means on the same level of functionality as e-bay, it's pretty simplistic and allows people to list items in various categories and set buy-now prices etc.. I think it most likely has enough functionality built into it to cover the basics.

This may be a good idea then again everyone may well think it sucks too, but hey if you don't throw it out there and have a go you will never know.

The site can be found at: Fly Auction

I'll confess upfront that it is not the most pretty site out there in terms of graphics etc... but I do plan on putting some work into it as and when time permits. Also right now it is pretty sparse on the listings front, it was just setup about 20min ago.

Again, if this is being posted in the wrong place or this breaks the rules then please feel free to move/delete it. I'm just looking at giving something to the community which some people might find usefull.

ChirpyAphid

PS As always comments and feedback are more than welcome.

[pete]

Great idea, I've just registered

[sabalos]

seems a great idea, ebay can be such a rip off.
i will tell a mate who tyes a mean fly.
well done, dave

[noeyedeer]

Do you have a statement as to how you are going to protect all personal data you are asking for and how it will not be passed on to third parties?

Site looks good but this is an important point for unregulated boards that collect personal details.

[wingman]

Thats a smasher of an idea and a very unselfish one may I add, I will definitely be interested in selling some of my creations on there, whether people will buy them is another thing but I'd like to try all the same.


cheers

mark

[chirpyaphid]

Originally Posted by noeyedeer

Do you have a statement as to how you are going to protect all personal data you are asking for and how it will not be passed on to third parties?

Site looks good but this is an important point for unregulated boards that collect personal details.

Ah good point, it's the little things you kinda forget about. Will get onto this, probably best to stick something like that into a terms and conditions bit. Personally I have no intention of passing on anyones data to anyone else. But thanks for pointing that bit out.

Just so everyone is clear on this, the site does not take any payment information from you, that will be between between seller and buying and most likely pay-pal. I really don't want the added responsibility of having to deal with peoples credit card information etc...

Right off to try and find a good catch all "Your data will not be passed on" document to use.

[Vinnie]

Great idea. Good Luck!

Make sense to have all the fly sellers in one place, rather than trawling through the forum classifieds....

For some strange reason the site is blocked at work, probably because it has auction in the url, nevermind, will check it out when I get home.

[harryboy22002]

hi ,
tried to register \/// like a phone book ?? keep,s telling me i dont know my own name ? hope it get,s sorted .
harry.

[chirpyaphid]

Originally Posted by noeyedeer

Do you have a statement as to how you are going to protect all personal data you are asking for and how it will not be passed on to third parties?

Site looks good but this is an important point for unregulated boards that collect personal details.

OK So i have put something in place for when people register (all those who already registered I can send it out to you to give the once over). I think it needs a lot more tweaking as the legal stuff really does come across as all heavy handed etc... At the moment it is a fairly generic statement. I will also be getting the terms and conditions updated to match, again this is more of a pain in the rear, but probably for the best.

[robbiejam]

Looks great, I'd certainly use it to buy my flies (one day it would be nice to think I'd be good enough to sell!).

Another feature I'd definitely use is where I could post my requirements then tyers bid or contact me with a price to tie the flies I need. Maybe a bit overkill at this stage and might be outside the capabilities of PHP Auction but it's something that may add value to the site in the future

Rob.