(08-22-2015 10:40 PM)MsMagick Resident Wrote: Keep and make sure the link is listed under Auctions on the Secondary Market List if it isn't. This grid is a great summary of what is happening when and where, and much easier for me to understand/process than the list view.
MsMagrick-
I have a post that I have asked Kitten to sticky post in the Auction Folder. So it is always there for any one to find. I also post reply to it bumping it up to the top for 24 hours when updates are made.
(08-23-2015 09:03 AM)MsMagick Resident Wrote: I didn't even know where it was until I saw this post (or maybe it was one before it because it had replies), so I think it would be good to share the link more widely. It doesn't have SURLs on it so adding them or having it listed somewhere with them is a really good idea. That way it could be used more easily by potential attendees/buyers, not just for auction scheduling.
Hmm...Arwen, I don't know all the details, but I can imagine. Generally, if someone schedules a regular weekly event on top of another existing one, at best they are shooting themselves in the foot for reducing their potential audience, and at worst, they are forcing people to "take sides". Neither of which would encourage me to go to their event. The more widely the calendar is shared, the more people know it would be good to check it when scheduling a new auction or event, so hopefully people will check it first, and avoid all that.
However, the fact remains that sometimes you have to schedule special events over someone else just because of all the people and resources involved and when you can get them. Having all the regularly scheduled auctions all in one place can help with finding a time that works for those involved and has the least impact on others.
Ultimately....It's a Tool, not a Rule!
Beyond that, it's a matter of Courtesy and Communication.
And, yes, it takes a LOT of work to maintain something like this, as it's only useful if it's as up-to-date as possible (and still, there will always be changes and exceptions). Thanks, to BreeAnn, and also to all those helping you.
Ms. Magick,
At the current time the link to the Google Grid Wide Auction Calendar is in a SpreadSheet format. I have been brainstorming ideas on how to add the SURLs to the spreadSheet but at this time they are not something that can be added. But I have been brainstorming a new Google Doc format using Tables that will allow me to add SURL links. But before I do all that work I really wanted to see if the community was really using the Calendar.
I am aware that right now it probably is only being used by Auctioneers to see who is already holding auctions so to limit overlapping times. But I am hoping that with the ideas I want to add the calendar will be used more for Buyers as well. With the SURLs listed I think this will help. Keeping the SURLs up to date will be a huge undertaking. I had hoped to hear more feed back from the community on if this was a project they would like to see. I guess it is a bad time of the year to ask with summer ending activities. So instead I will just go a head and move forward with the new changes I want to implement.
So be on the look out for a Updated LINK to the improved Google KittyCats Secondary Market- Grid Wide Auction/Event Calendar. Also be ware that NEW eligibility requirements to be listed on the calendar will be added. I really want this calendar to be a list of current Auctions/Events taking place and not a "Spot" holder for Auctions/Events on vacation or hold. Limiting it to only current Auctions/Events makes it more user friendly to Buyers looking for Auctions/Events to attend.
Gridwide Auction Calendar - Continue or Discontinue?
