TZ-UK

[Pearcyy]

Hmmm, the classifieds seem to not be showing up anymore and a few other sections so i went to register but it's says they aren't allowing registrations? Anyone know the deal and how i can register?

[CardShark]

Ah, this old chestnut....

TZ changed a few weeks back, now you must have a minumum of 50 posts to view the SC and 250 to post in it, this means that non-members can't brouse.
As for joining, you should still be OK. Just try during weekday office hours and be patient with it, it's not a case of just click some buttons and hey presto

It's all been done that way to try to keep spammers/scammers out of the SC and TZ as a whole, though the recent changes to SC has caused some... err... "debate"

[Pearcyy]

Well that's a bit naff, used to like a good browse at the different watches as I've only really just become interested in them, looks like i'll have to do a bit of spamming IF i ever get registered, I've tried a couple of times and it has said that every time.

[sneijder]

Are you one of these people :

1. HRH The Prince of Wales (The Prince Charles; b 1948) B D W
2. HRH The Duke of Cambridge (Prince William; b 1982) B D W
3. HRH Prince Henry of Wales (b 1984) B D W
4. HRH The Duke of York (The Prince Andrew; b 1960) B D W
5. HRH Princess Beatrice of York (b 1988) B D W
6. HRH Princess Eugenie of York (b 1990) B D W
7. HRH The Earl of Wessex (The Prince Edward; b 1964) B D W
8. Viscount Severn (James; b 2007) B D W
9. The Lady Louise Windsor (b 2003) B D W
10. HRH The Princess Royal (The Princess Anne; b 1950) B D W
11. Peter Phillips (b 1977) B D W
12. Savannah Phillips (b 2010) B D W
13. Zara Phillips (b 1981) B D W
14. Viscount Linley (David Armstrong-Jones; b 1961) B D W
15. The Hon. Charles Armstrong-Jones (b 1999) B D W
16. The Hon. Margarita Armstrong-Jones (b 2002) B D W
17. The Lady Sarah Chatto (b 1964) B D W
18. Samuel Chatto (b 1996) B D W
19. Arthur Chatto (b 1999) B D W
20. HRH The Duke of Gloucester (Prince Richard; b 1944) B D W
21. Earl of Ulster (Alexander Windsor; b 1974) B D W
22. Lord Culloden (Xan Windsor; b 2007) B D W
23. The Lady Cosima Windsor (b 2010) B D W
24. The Lady Davina Lewis (b 1977) B D W
25. Senna Lewis (b 2010) B W

If not, under the Earl of Swanbournes sweeping new regime designed to keep out the riff raff, you Sir, are not invited.

Good day.

[andy tims]

Again, I'm going to ask can we pleeeeeeeaaaaaaaasssssssee have a "How to sign up to TZ-UK" sticky?

[Riff Raff]

sneijder said:

Are you one of these people :

1. HRH The Prince of Wales (The Prince Charles; b 1948) B D W
2. HRH The Duke of Cambridge (Prince William; b 1982) B D W
3. HRH Prince Henry of Wales (b 1984) B D W
4. HRH The Duke of York (The Prince Andrew; b 1960) B D W
5. HRH Princess Beatrice of York (b 1988) B D W
6. HRH Princess Eugenie of York (b 1990) B D W
7. HRH The Earl of Wessex (The Prince Edward; b 1964) B D W
8. Viscount Severn (James; b 2007) B D W
9. The Lady Louise Windsor (b 2003) B D W
10. HRH The Princess Royal (The Princess Anne; b 1950) B D W
11. Peter Phillips (b 1977) B D W
12. Savannah Phillips (b 2010) B D W
13. Zara Phillips (b 1981) B D W
14. Viscount Linley (David Armstrong-Jones; b 1961) B D W
15. The Hon. Charles Armstrong-Jones (b 1999) B D W
16. The Hon. Margarita Armstrong-Jones (b 2002) B D W
17. The Lady Sarah Chatto (b 1964) B D W
18. Samuel Chatto (b 1996) B D W
19. Arthur Chatto (b 1999) B D W
20. HRH The Duke of Gloucester (Prince Richard; b 1944) B D W
21. Earl of Ulster (Alexander Windsor; b 1974) B D W
22. Lord Culloden (Xan Windsor; b 2007) B D W
23. The Lady Cosima Windsor (b 2010) B D W
24. The Lady Davina Lewis (b 1977) B D W
25. Senna Lewis (b 2010) B W

If not, under the Earl of Swanbournes sweeping new regime designed to keep out the riff raff, you Sir, are not invited.

Good day.

Well, he let me in.

[dirtbiker]

andy tims said:

Again, I'm going to ask can we pleeeeeeeaaaaaaaasssssssee have a "How to sign up to TZ-UK" sticky?

As one of the people who was baffled by the sign-up procedure (never come across anything like it before or since!) I'll echo this sentiment.

[ApexJimi]

Wurls said:

Riff Raff said:

Well, he let me in.

The Dark Lord of "Homage" Horology let me in as well but I'm not using it given the new restrictions. OP - I wouldn't waste your time.

This.

I was never a big fan of the Precista watches, but curiosity was starting to get the better of me, and I was going to try a speedbird, but Eddie's attitude has absolutely lost me as a potential customer, and as a user of TZ. I had about 30 odd posts on there, but once I saw the new restrictions and his attitude, that was it for me.

This isn't just me either, I know a lot of people feel this way too.

[DS3R]

Pearcyy said:

looks like i'll have to do a bit of spamming IF i ever get registered

Eddie uses software to stop people punting 50 "+1's" in a short space of time, so make it last a few weeks of ou'll be back to square one

[sneijder]

Riff Raff said:

Well, he let me in.

Worst 'I'm 25th or less in line for the throne' post ever.

[Riff Raff]

sneijder said:

Riff Raff said:

Well, he let me in.

Worst 'I'm 25th or less in line for the throne' post ever.

Well you started it! You wrote:

sneijder said:

If not, under the Earl of Swanbournes sweeping new regime designed to keep out the riff raff, you Sir, are not invited.

[spareparts]

andy tims said:

Again, I'm going to ask can we pleeeeeeeaaaaaaaasssssssee have a "How to sign up to TZ-UK" sticky?

It is remarkable, but I honestly would not have thought a sticky is needed telling people how to try to access a forum where newcomers are not made to feel very welcome...

[andy tims]

spareparts said:

andy tims said:

Again, I'm going to ask can we pleeeeeeeaaaaaaaasssssssee have a "How to sign up to TZ-UK" sticky?

It is remarkable, but I honestly would not have thought a sticky is needed telling people how to try to access a forum where newcomers are not made to feel very welcome...

Newcommers are made very welcome especially if they contribute something worthwhile.

It's those that join up just to use it as a free buying / selling resource that are not welcome.

[Stuart]

andy tims said:

Again, I'm going to ask can we pleeeeeeeaaaaaaaasssssssee have a "How to sign up to TZ-UK" sticky?

Fancy writing it Andy? You write it, I'll sticky it?

[al1991]

I'll happily write one if Andy's not up for it.

[Stuart]

Cool.

[Phil.]

andy tims said:

Newcommers are made very welcome especially if they contribute something worthwhile.

It's those that join up just to use it as a free buying / selling resource that are not welcome.

What's wrong with 'free buying' on TZ? I can understand the selling issues but why block the browsers who want to buy?
This is a genuine enquiry. Care to explain Andy?

[andy tims]

Phil. said:

What's wrong with 'free buying' on TZ? I can understand the selling issues but why block the browsers who want to buy?
This is a genuine enquiry. Care to explain Andy?

Free buying is not so much of an issue, but several new joiners have turned out to be scammers, or opportunists looking for bargains only to try to sell the watches on elsewhere for an immediate profit.
Members often sell watches at slightly below market value because they themselves benefited from advantageous pricing - "keeping it in the community" rather than making a profit out of fellow members.

Showing a genuine interest in watches before plunging straight into buying (or selling) provides at least some degree of reassurance to the established members that new members are there for the right reasons.

I'm not going to comment on the wisdom of the recent post count changes - other than to say it's driven several low post count members (new & old) to post a load of old tosh. The more blatant have been spotted & dealt with.

Personally I have sold watches to several new members almost (but not entirely) without issue. I'm just very careful when dealing with someone with a limited track record.

I hope that's clear.

[andy tims]

al1991 said:

I'll happily write one if Andy's not up for it.

It's been so long since I joined I can't remember the process in detail.

What I do know is that you're best off applying during "office hours" and when you get to the "I accept the conditions" bit, there is a delay before you can click accept, giving you time to actually read said conditions.

[Riff Raff]

andy tims said:

I'm not going to comment on the wisdom of the recent post count changes - other than to say it's driven several low post count members (new & old) to post a load of old tosh. The more blatant have been spotted & dealt with.

If you look at the posts made by people on TZ with post counts in the thousands, you will find a higher than average load of old tosh. IMHO. It should cut both ways.