Buzz system

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  1. Teal Deer

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    I just want to ask exactly how this buzz system works in the trades forum.

    Is the idea that you're announcing that you've got first dibs on an item? My first thought was that you'd just immediately pm the seller and it would be evident who got in first. Is the buzz system just to prevent an overload of messages on the same item?

    ~tl:dr
     
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    Buzz means that u will buy something at whatever they are asking. If u buzz first, u bought it.

    Then after u buzz they will send u a message with their bank details etc.

    Or you can say "pm sent" if u want to chat about details or work out a deal or even say "pm sent" and then basically buzz in the pm if u dont want people to know u bought it
     
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    mmm....shiney! Administrator Staff Member Silver Stacker

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    There used to be [​IMG] button.
     
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    House Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Just a more open and faster way of claiming whatever is up for sale. If it's a good deal you don't want to waste valuable seconds going through the PM system. There's even a buzz button to shave off a few more milliseconds (post reply-buzz)
     
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    You dont even have to buzz you can go full stealth & just pm & hope ur the first .
     
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    Buzz
    edit: just testing the buzz button & i must say it was a bit dissapointing .First time in 3 1/2 years ive buzzed anything & it was my own post lol
     
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    You have to quote b4 u see the buzz button seems a bit useless .Its quicker to just type buzz.
     
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    Buzz means you are making an offer to buy - the seller is not bound to accept the offer on the "first in" principle, but that's how most sellers operate.

    Bit like game shows - first to buzz gets to answer etc.
     
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    raven Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Learn something every day !
    For a minute there, I thought everyone was having a "euphoric moment", in anticipation of some more metal on the way.

    Nah, only joking. Don't mind me.

    :)
     
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  10. anonmiss

    anonmiss Active Member Silver Stacker

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    I have never noticed the Buzz button.
    How is it we have a buzz button and STILL NO SARCASM SMILEY!!!!!!!!!!!
    Both will be used just as often here. :p :lol:
     
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    Reported
     
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