I have been getting used to the new market place, but just cant seem to get real comfy with it. I think I just now figured out why. Now the new market place has a lot of really cool features and a lot of other goodies, but I think what is missing is the personal interaction. I think that is the correct term. The older marketplace was a lot more informal, more like a live swapmeet. It was more casual, and less structured. It fit in more with the RCU "family" or "good friends" type atmosphere.
In the old forum format, it was like you were at the field making a deal to buy some kool new airplane, or selling a motor to flying buddy.
I don't know if I expressed my view exactly right but I think you get the idea.