"the Fire Sale" ....

[Cyclops]

This is a one off sale, it won't be repeated.
As the Forum description says, this is a Forum to display your products for sale at a discount to the regular price.

The normal $5 charge will be waived for this thread but you must offer a 50% discount to your regular price in order to be elegible.
Think about it, the bigger the discount the more sales you will make.

To assist this and to bring more buyers to the forum we will be doing a mailout to all members advising them of this sale.
We will also be posting on other Forums about this sale.
A sale like this will bring back a lot of old and new buyers to the Forum.
As the week progresses I expect a flurry of buyers on the last day or two who won't want to miss out on the bargains on offer.

Please make sure that any content you sell is already completed, we don't want any hassles, anyone who disregards this will have there sales thread removed.

So get to it you Designers, bring out all you have, old and new, some large packs would be excellent, and make enough money to spend the summer on the beach :biggrin: .

The ones who put their products up first will receive the Lions share of the business so act fast, don't let someone else steal your customers.

The sale starts when this thread starts which according to my timezone is 2nd July and finishes at midnight California time on the 9th July.


Update:
A question regarding whether it is 1 raffle ticket per person or 1 raffle ticket per purchase or sale came up. I think it is far to give 1 ticket per transaction, so transact away :P

~Greg-J

[edit]

time to get my credit limit increased on my credit cards.wooo :)

[Precious]

Woot, I was the first to post... ;)

[George]

I hope the good designers and not the "fake HQ" designers actually post stuff for sale.... That crap is the reason I stopped buying here (besides the fact that no designers tag anymore). I used to spend close to $1k per month here.

But then again, the good designers don't need fire sales I guess...

[shimmeringgraphix]

How long is this lasting? Till the 4th?


edit// just kidding it says one week from today ....

[Cyclops]

Take a look George, the good designers are already getting there Sale threads up, we spoke to the good ones first to make sure they would be involved before going ahead, we want quality products sold from MySpacePros as much as you do.

[George]

Take a look George, the good designers are already getting there Sale threads up, we spoke to the good ones first to make sure they would be involved before going ahead, we want quality products sold from MySpacePros as much as you do.That is good news. :)

[Greg-J]

It's not so much we spoke to only the good ones first that we spoke to the ones who have been around long enough to remember. I know there are a lot of fairly new designers that do great work that I just haven't been able to get to know yet with my workload. So if you weren't contacted before this, don't take offense. It's a mad house around here.

[Selena]

So unfortunately, does this thread prohibit us from selling new items? I'd assume it would since theres no way to know whether its actually 50% off or not, unless we'd just price them 50% off of what we normally would? Could anyone clarify this for me :)

[Precious]

So unfortunately, does this thread prohibit us from selling new items? I'd assume it would since theres no way to know whether its actually 50% off or not, unless we'd just price them 50% off of what we normally would? Could anyone clarify this for me :)

That's correct... So if you normally sell 10 layouts for $10, I'd expect 10 layouts to actually be sold at $5. Does that make sense? :)

[Selena]

I gotcha :) Thats what I figured but I was just making sure it was allowed.

[minnseoelite]

So unfortunately, does this thread prohibit us from selling new items? I'd assume it would since theres no way to know whether its actually 50% off or not, unless we'd just price them 50% off of what we normally would? Could anyone clarify this for me :)

You can sell new items as Cyclops has stated in the OP if they are ready to go. We would like all packs to be finished so the buyers don't have to wait this includes group buys. Just be honest if you put a new item in the fire sale for $20 we don't want to see it listed in the Marketplace for $20 :whackit:


edit// i now see Angiie beat me to it :P

[spaceboos]

Can i offer links for half price on my site also or just for content.

[Selena]

Can i offer links for half price on my site also or just for content.

That would be incredible if you could :)

[Precious]

Can i offer links for half price on my site also or just for content.

Yes, you can! Anythingt that would normally be in the marketplace, gens, layouts, glitters, sites, links, whatever! :)

[Greg-J]

Absolutely!

[supportomatic]

What's the official stance on advertising freebies on this thread?

[minnseoelite]

What's the official stance on advertising freebies on this thread?

can you give 50% off of free :balloon: .....no i didn't think so question answered

however if you want you can offer freebies as a bonus with your sales

[supportomatic]

100% off is better than 50% off, at least by my math :)

[Scilynt]

What's the official stance on advertising freebies on this thread?Do you mean you will pay US to take it then? lol jk ;)

[RKGraphics]

this might be perfect for my new, first cl**** great quality avatars. like the one seen on here.

edit// that word says c l a s s but it edited the end....rofl

[layoutcentral]

this might be perfect for my new, first cl**** great quality avatars. like the one seen on here.

edit// that word says c l a s s but it edited the end....rofl

haha....:yes:

[Jen]

It would be nice if we could give itrader points in this unless Im missing something.

The deal URL is invalid it tells me...LOL

Gosh, nothign si goign right for me today, LMAO...Need a vacation

Not to mention my spelling sucks too.....im going to leave it there, LOL

[offthedome]

OH MY GOD I HATE THIS IDEA ;) I actually JUST told myself I was going to stop buying myspace related content. Now you're making me REHEHEEALLY go back on that!!!

:poop:

[minnseoelite]

OH MY GOD I HATE THIS IDEA ;) I actually JUST told myself I was going to stop buying myspace related content. Now you're making me REHEHEEALLY go back on that!!!

:poop:

glad we could help empty your bank account and CCs :devil2:

[Selena]

We can make multiple threads correct?
I don't want to crowd my thread with too many products in one thread, so just getting the clear to make multiple threads.

[minnseoelite]

We can make multiple threads correct?
I don't want to crowd my thread with too many products in one thread, so just getting the clear to make multiple threads.

We would like it if you tried to keep everything in one thread so that it does not become over crowded. But if you have that much content and need a second thread I don't see the harm in two threads

[Greg-J]

I think it's appropriate to have separate threads for separate types of content. Put your glitters in one thread, your layouts in another, link sales in one, etc. etc.

[pookie]

I think it's appropriate to have separate threads for separate types of content. Put your glitters in one thread, your layouts in another, link sales in one, etc. etc.

oh now you tell me after i'd already posted my thread

[Selena]

We would like it if you tried to keep everything in one thread so that it does not become over crowded. But if you have that much content and need a second thread I don't see the harm in two threads

Well for instance, I've made my fire sale thread, but I'm almost finished a pack of band layouts that I want to sell here, and its past the time for editing, but i'd really like to put these up for sale. So I dont really know what to do.

[spaceboos]

I think this was the best idea i have ever seen on any forum. We should make this a common thing every holiday.

Thanks

[Precious]

I think this was the best idea i have ever seen on any forum. We should make this a common thing every holiday.

Thanks

NO!!!!!!!!
lol i'm trying to save up for a new car, and i already spent half of what I have saved!!!!!

[ItsUreBoy446]

Sounds cool....
Maybe I'll sell something for the 1st time....

[Precious]

Okay greg - put me down for 11 raffle tickets, lmfao. I just spent half of my savings for my new car --- not very smart. UGH! Anyone need custom work? ;)

[Selena]

I posted this earlier but didn't recieve a response, so I'll post it again with a few small other extra words:

Are we limited to one thread? Because:
Well for instance, I've made my fire sale thread, but I'm almost finished a pack of band layouts that I want to sell here, and its past the time for editing, but i'd really like to put these up for sale. So I dont really know what to do.

[Precious]

I posted this earlier but didn't recieve a response, so I'll post it again with a few small other extra words:

Are we limited to one thread? Because:
Well for instance, I've made my fire sale thread, but I'm almost finished a pack of band layouts that I want to sell here, and its past the time for editing, but i'd really like to put these up for sale. So I dont really know what to do.

We would like you to try and keep it down to one, so that everyone has a chance at their thread being seen - but if you NEED to, you can make another.

[Cyclops]

I think it's appropriate to have separate threads for separate types of content. Put your glitters in one thread, your layouts in another, link sales in one, etc. etc. I don't have a problem with more than one thread.

I must say this is going way better than I anticipated, thanks everyone for supporting the sale, I hope you are all making some good money from this ..... and don't forget this is only day1 ..... theres plenty of time to get more content ready before the end of the week when the real action should begin as people start to panic about mising out.

[minnseoelite]

yup i agree with you there Cyclops I think things will pick up as the week moves on. I have also added the fire sale link to my sig links on DP and Sitepoint forums where I have around 1k posts and will keep posting in those places through the week to keep my sig links in prominent positions :)

[tyranny]

i think it's fabulous. only problem i have is that I bought a TON of content from people in the past 2 days and now i see all of it half off :( Going to have to buy a lot to even it out ;p

[Precious]

i think it's fabulous. only problem i have is that I bought a TON of content from people in the past 2 days and now i see all of it half off :( Going to have to buy a lot to even it out ;p

Don't forget to check out my sales thread ;)

[SlickEddie]

Looks like my Hawaiian escape paid off. Being away for the last couple of weeks, I avoided a premature buying spree!

[tyranny]

Anyway we can make it so new comments do not bump a thread to the top like the marketplace is setup? It is so hard to see any new threads that pop up since every "i'll take a pack" bumps a thread to the top. Hard to see the new content offers and jump on them quickly :P

[Greg-J]

The Fire Sale is officially a hit!

Cheers to everyone who is participating. Hurry though, only 6 days left ;)

[jeremy860]

The Fire Sale is officially a hit!

Cheers to everyone who is participating. Hurry though, only 6 days left ;)

Yea its a hit alright, hitting my paypal account hard. I gotta stop!! :biggrin:

[Jen]

Yea its a hit alright, hitting my paypal account hard. I gotta stop!! :biggrin:

Tell me about it...Ahhh well at least when my site launches I'l have some good stuff, lol

[MKInfo]

Damn your Firesale :(
I was going to buy a MSRS but now have to wait to see if I win one first.
Great job though.I'm like a dog in a pet food store :)

[Precious]

Great job though.I'm like a dog in a pet food store :)
I don't know why, but your dog comments just crack me up.

[money_train]

first sale is rocking ;)
so many good deals
have to control my self from stop buying for now.
6 days left i am sure lot more content is going to come.
:happybday: America

[tyranny]

How do you know when you purchase something to give a raffle ticket credit?
Should we be posting "payment sent" in the sale thread?

Just curious since I have done most transactions through PM not on the actual thread :)

[Precious]

I wasn't sure how he was keeping track either, that's why I posted here... but im at 12 now lol

[geg2]

So do we get one entry into the MSRS/MSLS raffle for each purchase we make in the fire sale?

[RKGraphics]

and if we're both a buyer and a seller, do we get raffles for both?

[Precious]

So do we get one entry into the MSRS/MSLS raffle for each purchase we make in the fire sale?

For the Buyers:
Every site owner that purchases something during the Fire Sale will be entered into a drawing. At the end of the Fire Sale we will pull one name for each of the 7 days of the Fire Sale and give that person the choice of a copy of MSRS or msls.

That's quoted from Greg's PM.

For every purchase you make, you get 1 raffle ticket. (Posted in the OP of this thread)

[Precious]

and if we're both a buyer and a seller, do we get raffles for both?

I hope so...
I'm a buyer, seller and I was the first to make my post in this forum ;)
The ones who put their products up first will receive the Lions share of the business so act fast, don't let someone else steal your customers.
I honestly don't quite understand what that means, but I was first. :) lol

[RKGraphics]

LOL. i don't quite understand what that means either. i think it just means you win being the first poster ;)

[Connections]

ok ive purchased stuff form 4-5 different sellers so far =)

how do I go into the running for what ever's up for grabs????

[minnseoelite]

ok ive purchased stuff form 4-5 different sellers so far =)

how do I go into the running for what ever's up for grabs????


Make sure you post in the Sales thread so we can keep track of who has purchased

[geg2]

Some people have reported they are not able to itrader these transactions. If the seller doesn't already have an old thread, what should both parties do? Add to rep?? That would be a nice substitute.

[Sergio]

I feel like I'm really late on this and I was only gone for two days.

[Greg-J]

Precious has answered correctly so there's no need for me to add to that :)

[gadgetgurl7]

I've made my shopping list and it looks like each seller may have me as a buyer!
And my sites arent even LIVE yet. I'm hoping to win my first MSRS and hopefully followed by a MSLS...

Are we able to win more than once? *crossing my fingers*

Then I can use the $$ I saved on that to throw down on more content!!!!

[digitalxguilt]

are the marketplace rules still in place here? if they are then someone has been posting on alot of threads with 'nice glitters' or 'cheap price' and its sort of annoying to some people because they'll log on, see their thread and think theyve generated a sale. I know I'd be pretty pissed if it was my thread.

[Michelle]

are the marketplace rules still in place here? if they are then someone has been posting on alot of threads with 'nice glitters' or 'cheap price' and its sort of annoying to some people because they'll log on, see their thread and think theyve generated a sale. I know I'd be pretty pissed if it was my thread.

Yeah, it's so annoying! Plus, I think the person who is doing it, is only doing it to get to 15 posts.

[Cyclops]

are the marketplace rules still in place here?

Definitely .... and warnings will be issued if those rules are ignored.

If anyone has people posting stuff they don't want in there sales threads report it here and it will be taken care of.

[digitalxguilt]

Yeah, it's so annoying! Plus, I think the person who is doing it, is only doing it to get to 15 posts.

yeah. It was annoying me, every thread I was reading ended with the same person, saying the exact same things. I was going to PM but held myself back.

There are other ways to pad postcount than spamming :2guns:

[Precious]

Sorry, I was in bed. :( If it wasn't taken care of yet, PM me and I'll do it. :)

[offthedome]

I just came to check when this sale ends, and I noticed it ends "one week from today".

NEVER ENDING SALE!! HOORAY!!!ROFL

(seriously ... when does it end?)

[offthedome]

I just came to check when this sale ends, and I noticed it ends "one week from today".

NEVER ENDING SALE!! HOORAY!!! ROFL

(seriously ... when does it end?)

[Precious]

It ends at midnight California time on the 9th July.h. :)


Edited by Cyclops: Stupid timezones made this a bit of a difficult decision LOL

[offthedome]

oh my god .... tomorrow i'm gonna be sitting in front of my laptop buying like CRAZY!! Should I draw a happy face, or a sad face? Or an empty wallet?

[Precious]

oh my god .... tomorrow i'm gonna be sitting in front of my laptop buying like CRAZY!! Should I draw a happy face, or a sad face? Or an empty wallet?

Empty wallet, and while your at it you can shoot me a PM telling me you want everything in my sales thread. ;)

[Graphic Addict]

The fire sale has been amazing! I wish it would never end!

[xo.Saz.xo]

When does this Fire-Sale actually end? I want to know If i can squeeze ome more sales in. :)

[Michelle]

It finishes at midnight California time on the 9th July. :)

There you go. ;)

[xo.Saz.xo]

I swear im blind today LOL, Thanks :)

[Cyclops]

When does the sale end

The sale finishes at midnight California time on the 9th July.
I have no idea when that actually is in the US in relation to here in Australia, (bloody timezones lol) perhaps it should have been midnight on the &th July but it is for a week and we were a couple of days into the week before it got underway.

If it's a few hours or a day later than expected I don't think anyone will have a problem with that ;) .

I have a PM box full of thank you's to the team at MySpacePros who put this sale together from very happy people with bulging bank balances.:cheers:

I also have a few PM's from some not so happy campers who have spent too much of there hard earned buying up big this week, cursing us for putting the sale on :biggrin: :biggrin:

[idzone]

Oh yes. Thank you very much. I have bought some 2000-3000 glitters and dunno what to do. LOL.

[digitalxguilt]

I assumed we were only meant to make 1 thread to sell ALL our glitters on but various people keep making new threads and bumping them >_<

its annoying because your own threads end up being shoved to the bottom.

I know theres only a few days left but isnt there any way to limit them?

[RKGraphics]

thanks for the great deals everyone.

a BIG thank you to those designers who sold packs that were categorized. so much easier to work with.

some layouts css files im not too happy with, having to edit links out of it. that's over 700 css files i have to edit :( not too happy about that.

but everything has been great nontheless. :)

[offthedome]

Midnight July 9th ... is that in 14.75 hours or 38.75 hours???

[pookie]

Well I just want to take the time to thank everyone who's bought from me during the fire sale. I made an awesome amount that will be going towards my kids' college funds. Thank you so much

[xo.Saz.xo]

Well I just want to take the time to thank everyone who's bought from me during the fire sale. I made an awesome amount that will be going towards my kids' college funds. Thank you so much
Aww :) I'd also like to say thnk you to everyone who bought from me, I'm VERY grateful <33

[Jen]

As am I...be on the lookout in the next day for your green reps since we can't do itrader :)

[SlickEddie]

Midnight July 9th ... is that in 14.75 hours or 38.75 hours???

Yeah, is midnight the 9th, the 8th turning into the 9th or the 9th turning into the 10th. When I announce deadlines, to avoid confusion I would normally anounce 11:59PM on the 9th.

I've already bought in over a dozen threads so far...and have possibly a dozen more to go. :)

[Dale]

I'd also like to thank everyone that has bought from me :) I've had over 10 sales, its been great! I'd also like to thank everyone I've purchased from. I've made 4 purchases :P

[offthedome]

Midnight July 9th ... is that in 14.75 hours or 38.75 hours???
I think people would still like to know. I personally would like to know if I have to make all my decisions now or later.

[Dale]

I think people would still like to know. I personally would like to know if I have to make all my decisions now or later.

Yeah, same here :P

[wce]

it really sucks the "fire sale" has to go... from the sounds of it, it seems like all the designers etc are making far more off this sale than they made on their original sale thread or am I wrong?

I know prices have been driven down but there are a lot more people that are willing to pay for things if it's cheap. I know during the regular sales threads I go through and analyze things and if it's not exactly what I'm looking for I don't buy it.... whereas with the firesale I just say 'ILL TAKE IT'

Was it as good as it seems for designers? aka are we gonna continue to see some packs being offered cheaper if this brought more buyers? :)

[offthedome]

it really sucks the "fire sale" has to go... from the sounds of it, it seems like all the designers etc are making far more off this sale than they made on their original sale thread or am I wrong?

I know prices have been driven down but there are a lot more people that are willing to pay for things if it's cheap. I know during the regular sales threads I go through and analyze things and if it's not exactly what I'm looking for I don't buy it.... whereas with the firesale I just say 'ILL TAKE IT'


That's exactly why sales like this are good, and tend to make sellers a whole lot of money. The problem is that, if you wait too long, all that's going to happen is that you drive down the price of these goods permanently, even though the buying craze has ended, resulting in smaller gains for sellers.


Was it as good as it seems for designers? aka are we gonna continue to see some packs being offered cheaper if this brought more buyers? :)

I'm not a designer, but I wouldn't be surprised if prices were a little lower at least for a small while. But don't expect such monster deals in the future.

I'd like to hear some designers opinions too.

[Greg-J]

The sale ends after midnight on July 9th PST. So technically, it ends on July 10th. Roughly 30 or so hours from the time of this post.

[wce]

that's what we like to hear there Gregy! :P

[Greg-J]

I absolutely hate when people refer to me as Gregy...

[wce]

lol sorry, don't take it personal. I'm just being a dumbass :)

[NYCBORN]

I haven't heard "Gregy" used since I was 7 and we were too lazy to call my cousin Gregory.

[RKGraphics]

hows about greggers, or gregorama, gregger butts???

yeah, im jk.

[offthedome]

or gregerific, or gregation, or gregarious greg?

[SlickEddie]

Greg, to facilitate the process of exchanging itraders can you enable this option in the Fire Sale thread. There is a growing concern here => http://myspacepros.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8278

[Dale]

Yes, itd be great if we could leave itrader. I've made so many sales and purchases, itd be cool to leave itrader. and i had alot of "new" people buy from me, people who have close to no itrader. so it would help if i could leave itrader. :P