Michael:

Sorry but I still don't see the value in the private posts in the buy sell forums. It's frustrating to click on an item with 6 posts hoping to gather some information on an item and get rewarded with a string of private posts. As a seller on RCU, I like to see members asking public questions regarding my items. It generates additional traffic and gives me a chance to elaborate on whatever it is I'm selling. Public posts add value to a sellers ad.

Mark