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Only members who have been issued with, and currently hold a
icon are permitted to post in the classified section and/or to buy, sell, trade or conduct any similar activity on the Forum in any other section (Including by Private Messaging).
Each member is permitted a maximum of one active thread in the classified section for all items that are 'For Sale' plus one active thread for all items that are 'Wanted'.
Agreeing to sell an item is a BINDING CONTRACT. Anyone who agrees a sale with a member, and then sells to a higher bidder, will have their right to trade removed. Similarly, a buyer who backs out of an agreed deal may also be banned from further trading.
Before a member can be issued with a
icon they must meet the following criteria;
(A) The member must have been a member of the Forum for at least 3 months
(B) The member must have contributed a minimum of 20 posts that in the opinion of the Moderators have been constructive and have positively contributed to the Forum.
(C) The member must not have been subject to any warnings and/or penalties by the Moderators for at least 3 months (or longer period if imposed as a penalty)
If the above criteria have been met then the member should fully complete their profile page with the following information:
Your real name
Your current full address and postcode
Your current home telephone number
Your current mobile number (optional)
Your current email address
You must ensure every field is completed otherwise the MOD will not be able to see your profile information