Moving our stuff

[Beatle]

Originally Posted by aqua

Am I right that if I ask for any info like "where can I buy a TV" and someone comes back with a shop name or website then is that "advertising" ???

I am confused too as to when you can post links. I thought that you could post a link or refer to the name of a shop if someone posted a question but if you are merely promoting your own business, that constituted advertising. I may be mistaken though!

[GM1]

the webshop is not mine at all, just stumbled over the website this week.
We do have a shop, but that is a furniture shop in Hurghada.
See, I don't write the name!

[gw4khq]

Mod: Why not allow all members one free ad so that you know what business they're in. After that pay for ads only.

GM1: Can you pm me with web site?

[MaidenScotland]

GW I will pass your comments on re the free ad.

[Beatle]

Originally Posted by Beatle

I am confused too as to when you can post links. I thought that you could post a link or refer to the name of a shop if someone posted a question but if you are merely promoting your own business, that constituted advertising. I may be mistaken though!

I am still not clear as to what you are and are not permitted to post since GM1 was posting a link about a business which he did not own and which was in response to a question.

It would be helpful if someone could explain when we are permitted to post links.

[MaidenScotland]

Hi,

I will get the official statement on this for you

[MaidenScotland]

The official statement is.
o not use the forum as a place for advertising. Don't therefore post unsolicited URL's in threads unless a specific request for information has been requested by a poster. Active members (those with a 5+ post count) may display a single line link in your signature to a site that you are personally involved in. This is not a tool for advertising someone else’s site, and any links found to be doing so will be removed immediately. Links that advertise other forums or competing services will be removed immediately. Premium members are allowed to post unsolicited adverts in the marketplace section only. Premium members are also allowed enhanced signatures which maybe upto four lines of text and include a promotional banner with multiple links.

The rules are in place but we are allowed to use our discretion.
If you regularly use a service that you want to tell people about why not contact the service and explain that we have a huge membership and perhaps they would like to advertise their service in here.

[micki moo]

sorry to go back to the original point of buying there or bringing over - and not wishing to advertise but when you say excess baggage are we talking turning up at the airport with excess baggage or using the company called excess baggage. If it is the later anyone know how much they charge????????

[aqua]

Originally Posted by micki moo

sorry to go back to the original point of buying there or bringing over - and not wishing to advertise but when you say excess baggage are we talking turning up at the airport with excess baggage or using the company called excess baggage. If it is the later anyone know how much they charge????????

May sound stupid, but the cost of "re-buying" all the stuff we have in the UK sounds expensive. Plus putting all our stuff into storage for years or selling is a real pain.
I can understand if the contract is short term but for the long term, a "one off" Removal could be the answer. Any thoughts ??

ps. could I hide a car under the bags of my wife's clothes ;-)

[micki moo]

I'm having the same issue, I am not moving out till next year and the thought of selling everything off is not good, some things I love and are one offs, but having looked at the other options I think turning up at the airport with loads of suitcases seems to be the only option. Quite how I will get everything there is beyond me

The way I'm looking at it is new life new start????

Originally Posted by aqua

May sound stupid, but the cost of "re-buying" all the stuff we have in the UK sounds expensive. Plus putting all our stuff into storage for years or selling is a real pain.
I can understand if the contract is short term but for the long term, a "one off" Removal could be the answer. Any thoughts ??

ps. could I hide a car under the bags of my wife's clothes ;-)