Why is The Trading Post closed?

qdrone · « **on:** 29 May 2026, 10:35 pm »

How come the moderator of The Trading Post answer questions?
Thank You.

Ron D · « **Reply #1 on:** 29 May 2026, 11:32 pm »

I am an infrequent poster but from what I recall one or more accounts were hacked related to items for sale so the administration shut it down. As to who was/is the moderator I don't know...

qdrone · « **Reply #2 on:** 29 May 2026, 11:48 pm »

Maxcaster is the moderator. That would explain why a John Hirsh on here claimed i sold an item to him. I didn't and PayPal says I owe him $650.00.

FullRangeMan · « **Reply #3 on:** 30 May 2026, 01:44 am »

Re: Why is The Trading Post closed?
Hi guys,
MaxCast informed some weeks a go what happened.
I will translate for those who didn't get it:
The Trading Post will never be reopened.

Quote from: MaxCast on 29 Mar 2026, 02:08 pm

Hi Guys !!
This is a heart felt threat for sure. Reading it and seeing many names from long ago I had to stop and say hello.
Regarding the Trading Post. We did have one account get hacked and it caused some problems. Don't know when it will be reopened.

It's been awhile since I used these so all this too

Quote from: MaxCast on 7 Jan 2026, 08:38 pm

We had to suspend the Trading Post due to an account being compromised.
Not sure how long it will last at this time.

mix4fix · « **Reply #4 on:** 30 May 2026, 05:12 am »

Any ideas on an external private site to regulate our buy, sell, or trade?

qdrone · « **Reply #5 on:** 30 May 2026, 02:52 pm »

Just list it elsewhere. The Adcom i allegedly sold to John Hirsh is listed on Audiomart. One time fee to list it but no percentage of the sale. They also list it on their sister site AudioCanuck.

gene9p · « **Reply #6 on:** 30 May 2026, 03:19 pm »

I use the US Audiomart and Audio Asylum Trader..no fees to list or sell..Audiogon charges to list but they are a great place sell as well.

Don_S · « **Reply #7 on:** 30 May 2026, 03:51 pm »

Quote from: qdrone on 30 May 2026, 02:52 pm

Just list it elsewhere. The Adcom i allegedly sold to John Hirsh is listed on Audiomart. One time fee to list it but no percentage of the sale. They also list it on their sister site AudioCanuck.

qdrone, There are no fees on US Audio Mart.

Highly recommended site. I have used it with great success. It has a wide audience and a rating system.

mix4fix · « **Reply #8 on:** 30 May 2026, 04:57 pm »

Quote from: gene9p on 30 May 2026, 03:19 pm

I use the US Audiomart and Audio Asylum Trader..no fees to list or sell..Audiogon charges to list but they are a great place sell as well.

I was referring to possibly using a private free website forum where only AC members can be allowed to join who have a minimum amount of posts. That way, it's the people we know from AC and not strangers.

gene9p · « **Reply #9 on:** 31 May 2026, 03:29 pm »

unfortunately it been explained several times over and it's just never coming back. I miss it too..but like others I have had great success with US Audiomart and Audiogon over the years. You could advise in a product thread that you have a listing for something you are selling in that line.Maybe offer a discount to AC members that buy it.

I.Greyhound Fan · « **Reply #10 on:** 2 Jun 2026, 04:47 pm »

The Steve Hoffman forums have a section for buying and selling gear. I use that and US Audiomart as well as Audiogon.

JimJ · « **Reply #11 on:** **Yesterday** at 01:58 pm »

As someone who's currently looking for some used stuff, I do miss all the classified options that were available ten years ago. FB Marketplace is an absolutely horrific format unless one keeps changing the search radius. US Audio Mart is decent but I remember peak Audiogon having more traffic.

wushuliu · « **Reply #12 on:** **Yesterday** at 07:05 pm »

US/CA Audiomart is solid.