UPDATED, READ ME NOW--how to know if you are a Vendor?

[VW Derf]

Please note the creation of the new " Vendor & GroupBuy items for sale section. Posts of this nature have been moved from the past week and yes there are a lot of them.

Also worth noting the TDI Vendors page with links of different vendors selling TDI related products.

 

[nicklockard]

Lately there have been several people selling Tdi parts here on a non-casual basis, such as selling repeat items in high volumes.

That makes you a VENDOR. Don't bend the rules. If you are selling parts which did not come off of your OWN personal vehicle, or a truly casual clearance of a few odds-and-ends, you are acting as a VENDOR, per our definitions, and you must submit a vendor application.

Definition of a "few odds-n-ends": no more than ten or so.

I'm going to start issuing temporary bans and clearing threads if people keep trying to bend the rules.

TL/DR: Non-casual sellers MUST register. No exceptions.

 

[jbleu101]

Does a part out make you a vendor? I wrecked my personal tdi...I would like to part it out here. Tere will be quite a few items in a short period of time. More than 10 or so, undoubtedly.

 

[nicklockard]

If it's your own personal car (titled to you), no. But please don't make threads for each item! Part out the whole car in one thread.

 

[nicklockard]

Update: finding more people who think rules just *don't* apply to them

Bans issued.

Stealth vending is NOT cool. There are no excuses. Register. Post in the vendor's section. Do it. Or you're gone.

 

[nicklockard]

Sunday update:

Finding 2 kinds of stealth vendors:

1.) Those who are apparently running some kinds of junkyard operations trying to move Tdi parts.

2.) shop owners or employees moving new or used parts through here.

I have VERY little patience for you. You have to willfully ignore the blazing announcements and stickies to continue your stealth vending. "I didn't know" is totally worthless BS.


DON'T BE A STEALTH VENDOR.

 

[nicklockard]

If it's your own personal car (titled to you), no.

jblue, to add to this: if it's the 3rd part-out and all your posts are transactional here at tdiclub....bye bye, stealth vendor!

 

[jbleu101]

No worries. I don't mind becoming a vendor. Kinda gives you some more credibility anyway. It is a single part out. One vehicle but I am going to go ahead and register so people will "buy with confidence" as I AM a good reputable seller. Might as well advertise it.

 

[nicklockard]

Report suspected stealth vending. There is now a board-powered infraction system in place for repeat offenders.

Everyone deserves to know when they're dealing with a commercial entity on the other side of a transaction.

Thanks!

 

[LOUD SLOW N'LOW]

Where do I apply for vending license? Thank you

 

[nicklockard]

3rd post of top sticky in vendor section.

 

[Moesauction!]

How do we delete replies so we can keep one post alive? after 3 pages people think its all sold off?
thanks, tdi vendor.

 

[nicklockard]

You can quote the original FS post (as a link, or as a quote) and do weekly bumps to your own thread. It's often helpful to show your remaining stock. Location helps too.

 

[VeeDubTDI]

If you bump your thread periodically, please delete your old bumps... It makes your thread easier to follow.

 

[jimbote]

I have a suggestion that I wish I made years ago, if you have sold your item(s) please do not bump the thread by saying "sold"...just edit the original post and let it die

 

[pkhoury]

I'm not trying to ruffle any feathers.. I've been selling some TDI parts, but primarily on ebay - IP's, injectors, intake manifolds, the occasional turbo, and trim pieces. I don't really list that stuff here on TDIclub, though I'm active, because I still own 4 TDIs. That said, should I need to register as a vendor?

 

[nicklockard]

It's a good question. Here's what I shared with you by PM, and it applies for anyone:

As long as you don't mention ANYTHING about your ebay ads or try to solicit business here, you don't need to register. But, registration is easy, so I encourage you to do it anyway, as it might drive more business your way.

By 'anything', I mean: when I see people trying to stealth vend, I don't think it's fair to the registered vendors or the buying public, so it gets enforced. You can't even make a casual, off-hand mention like: 'oh, I might have one of those, PM me' or 'I think I'm listing one on ebay right now, just search there for xxxxx'. That's not cool, and will get called out as stealth vending.

So, the easiest and best thing for all parties if in doubt is to just register as a vendor.

 

[pkhoury]

It's a good question. Here's what I shared with you by PM, and it applies for anyone:

As long as you don't mention ANYTHING about your ebay ads or try to solicit business here, you don't need to register. But, registration is easy, so I encourage you to do it anyway, as it might drive more business your way.

By 'anything', I mean: when I see people trying to stealth vend, I don't think it's fair to the registered vendors or the buying public, so it gets enforced. You can't even make a casual, off-hand mention like: 'oh, I might have one of those, PM me' or 'I think I'm listing one on ebay right now, just search there for xxxxx'. That's not cool, and will get called out as stealth vending.

So, the easiest and best thing for all parties if in doubt is to just register as a vendor.

I replied to your PM. Let me know what's required. I'm pretty sure I haven't done any stealth vending, but I wouldn't swear by it, because I don't know if I've done that subconsciously.