Help Please! Bring Back The Marketplace…?

[AgentPete]

It’s been suggested that we should bring back the Marketplace, an area here where members could advertise their books (but not just books) and sell directly.

I removed it during the forum restructuring a few weeks ago… without telling anyone… largely because it didn’t seem to have much use, and little-used forums don’t look great to potential new members.

However – it’s absence has indeed been noticed

So should we bring it back – and if so, what should it be called?

Please express your thoughts below, within the next 10 days from the date of this post.

 

[Pamela Jo]

The Bizarre Bazaar?

 

[Claire G]

I think bring it back. It's another way to see members' output, which may be of interest. Those who write in a similar genre may be inspired to reach out to the author. It's more of a gallery than a promotional thing to me, but maybe The Bookshop?

 

[Bloo]

Well...you know how I feel about this. Bring it back !!!

I like The Bookshop. Maybe Local Reads or The Book Nook?

I think it would be cool to get a temporary badge for those who "buy local." If the site can't automate this functionality, I'm sure an honor system will do. Buy a book, tick an "I bought local!" button, and the badge stays up for 30 days.

 

[Sedayne]

I don't know that I would ever use the marketplace as a seller, but I had a look around it when I first joined, and as a browser and potential customer it holds enough interest for me to support the bring it back campaign.

 

[James Charles]

Yes, bring it back. It's an easy forum where we can quickly find and buy our fellow Litopians' books.

 

[Hannah F]

I say, bring it back. I've put a few titles from that forum on my tbr that probably would otherwise have passed me by. I haven't got alternative suggestions wrt name, but it should clearly indicate that this is a selling place.

 

[E G Logan]

If people want it, do let's bring it back.
'The Bookcase – where we showcase our work'.
Only an idea, to get someone to think of something better that's not just books.