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[jackbravo]

Dear Equipment Forum -

It strikes me that there's a need to establish a network among the members that frequent the forum to facilitate equipment sales and trades, while avoiding shipping costs. If people are interested and are willing to transport equipment, you can post in this thread when and to where you're traveling.

[-aesop-]

And it strikes me that this is not a classified section.

[Navyguy825]

He never said anything about selling on the site.

Someone could happen to see something on Craigslist they want near someone else who for some reason may be traveling past their area. They could pick it up for them and drop it off to the person.

[Keetman]

And it strikes me that this is not a classified section.

I don't think he's trying to sell anything.

I don't know how practical the idea will be, but I'm not sure what the big deal would be. If someone in Cleveland had been traveling to Columbus a few months ago....it sure would've been nice to have them grab the bumpers I bought and save me a whole bunch of time.

A few years ago I got a line a bunch of commercial power racks and floated the sale out to the members. Animal wanted one, so I picked it up for him....I didn't make anything on it, just got him a good deal. Now....I call him a friend.

Just because you're facilitating something doesn't mean its a classified section. I have no idea what the mods will do here, but I don't believe JB's intentions were anywhere close to malicious.

[mike_nofx]

It's a good idea.
It has worked on a totally unrelated Australian forum I am on, people going on road trips would offer up any free space they had to transport car parts for other forum members. I think the general payment is beer, possibly a fitness oriented forum could work out some other form?

[jackbravo]

And it strikes me that this is not a classified section.

not selling anything. picking up some equipment for a fellow EF member who's in the south. I was just thinking it'd be nice to know if someone might be traveling sometime in that direction, I could hand it off to them, instead of the fellow driving 6 hours in each direction. I had some bumpers that I got from Michigan that took some serious planning to get them here to Ohio - would've been nice if someone who was coming down here anyway could have stopped by and picked up for me. seems like the folks here are generally friendly and trustworthy, so it was just an idea. the thread will die I'm sure if nobody is interested.

[twodog]

This is a good idea, I am on a woodworking site and we have what's called a pony express, which works exactly like this by helping other members transport items. Heck it's been done here before, just a little more informally. I'm already on spread with you Jack, but I owe you reps.

[TLYNCH777]

Dear Equipment Forum -

It strikes me that there's a need to establish a network among the members that frequent the forum to facilitate equipment sales and trades, while avoiding shipping costs. If people are interested and are willing to transport equipment, you can post in this thread when and to where you're traveling.

This Is a great idea. I miss out on a lot of great stuff do to shipping. This will work very well if we can work together on this. Great for trades and craigslist finds. I may be driving to foxboro MA Tomorow

[AttyGuy]

I am in. We do this informally now.

[ffrink]

I am in. We do this informally now.

Sounds like a great idea. Count me in.

[rlundregan]

I travel from Reading, PA to near Annapolis, MD to visit my dad somewhat regularly. I could certainly help out.

[jackbravo]

Alright boys. Sounds like we've got a reasonable amount of people. First person who completes a delivery gets #1.

[Kodokan]

I'm in...I think it's a great idea. I periodically go from Raleigh, NC...to Philly, PA. I think twodog's is somewhere around my area as well...and if I haven't mentioned before I'm willing to assist with moving something if a fellow equipment forum guy needs help hauling in a big fish.

[matrix563]

i delivered a sledgehammer and other things to ndmike99 on my way to buy stuff in chicago from virginia. does that get me a #1?

[AttyGuy]

Matrix is the master. . . .

Is anybody able to swing by Roanoke, VA to pick up a bar and move anywhere close to NOVA. Even Richmond is fine. . . .

[ndmike99]

Dear Equipment Forum -

It strikes me that there's a need to establish a network among the members that frequent the forum to facilitate equipment sales and trades, while avoiding shipping costs. If people are interested and are willing to transport equipment, you can post in this thread when and to where you're traveling.

This idea sounds vaguely familiar:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=121469991

[dumb.bell]

I'm in. I don't have a regular traveling schedule, but always willing to help anyone out when I can.

[Keetman]

This idea sounds vaguely familiar:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=121469991

LoL....

At least my logic was similar in my post then as to now......ya never want to go back and see you were being inconsistent!

[ProtienandIron]

If anyone is heading to the UK I'd appreciate it if you could bring a couple of rogue bars in thier hand luggage.

Great idea JB.

[Paulie_G]

I'm in. I don't have a regular traveling schedule, but always willing to help anyone out when I can.

I'm in East TN, very close to the NC border, just over the mountain from Asheville. So maybe we will be able to help each other out. I know that 2 other frequent equipment buyers, deadwoodgregg and Bigorange865 are in Knoxville and JC TN. Maybe we can coordinate a little network in and around TN.

[twodog]

I hate the idea of another stickie... but if this starts to take off I think it's the way to go. ndmike99's thread went by the wayside. BTW, repped you too Mike.

[Keetman]

I hate the idea of another stickie... but if this starts to take off I think it's the way to go.

I just hope they let go of some of the others.....like the only pics thread.....nobody new follows the rule anyway and the mods don't clean it up, so it might as well disappear.

Too many stickies becomes a pita.

[BIgOrange865]

I'm in East TN, very close to the NC border, just over the mountain from Asheville. So maybe we will be able to help each other out. I know that 2 other frequent equipment buyers, deadwoodgregg and Bigorange865 are in Knoxville and JC TN. Maybe we can coordinate a little network in and around TN.

I'm down for this; TN connects Northern Georgia, NC, and Kentucky. Seems like any good deals I've actually scored are over 2 hours away. Except for Dynabody. I stop in there a couple times a month and will start posting what he has to the boards.

[mensagitatmolem]

What, help out forum members? Maybe multiple times over the years, and become friends? That would be unheard of.....

[dumb.bell]

I'm in East TN, very close to the NC border, just over the mountain from Asheville. So maybe we will be able to help each other out. I know that 2 other frequent equipment buyers, deadwoodgregg and Bigorange865 are in Knoxville and JC TN. Maybe we can coordinate a little network in and around TN.

Sounds good to me!

[jtrain2323]

I'm down for this; TN connects Northern Georgia, NC, and Kentucky. Seems like any good deals I've actually scored are over 2 hours away. Except for Dynabody. I stop in there a couple times a month and will start posting what he has to the boards.

im down for this... i am in tuscaloosa, AL about an hour from birmingham where you can score some decent deals sometimes... I will help anyway i can

[fishpat86]

If anyone is heading to the UK I'd appreciate it if you could bring a couple of rogue bars in thier hand luggage.

Great idea JB.

This, if anyone is coming to the UK I need some Ivanko plates bringing over.

[ProtienandIron]

...and a Sorinex dark horse please.

[AttyGuy]

Commonwealth tossers. . .

[trimble006]

Commonwealth tossers. . .

Speaking of which, if anyone wants to smuggle an EliteFTS Collegiate rack up to British Columbia I'll gladly send you on your way with some real beer and Maple Syrup! I'm fairly close to the borders of western Montana, Idaho, and eastern Washington... Not a great Craigslist market sadly...