Due to the low number of posts on your account
p.1 #1Due to the low number of posts on your account
I saw a listing I was interested in on classifieds, but it says "Due to the low number of posts on your account" you cannot send a PM. How many posts do I need? Is there a good way to do this without cluttering up the boards?
Sep 09, 2024 at 05:51 PM
p.1 #2Due to the low number of posts on your account
bvbellomo wrote:
I saw a listing I was interested in on classifieds, but it says "Due to the low number of posts on your account" you cannot send a PM. How many posts do I need? Is there a good way to do this without cluttering up the boards?
I think you need 25 posts. The best way to get these posts is to actively join some conversations that interest you. Don’t just post meaningless garbage to increase your post counts.
Sep 09, 2024 at 06:00 PM
p.1 #4Due to the low number of posts on your account
@bvbellomo I also cannot find this info on FAQ, but according to this archive https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1872641/ anyone regardless of post count may send a PM to Fred about the policy.
Oct 02, 2024 at 01:30 AM
p.1 #5Due to the low number of posts on your account
I ran into the same problem as well
Oct 14, 2024 at 05:19 PM
p.1 #6Due to the low number of posts on your account
into_the_looking_glass wrote:
25 posts seem really high, is there some workaround to this?
No "workaround"! 25 is very small if you are a proactive in photography.
If you are a seller/buyer, then it may take you a while.
Dan
25 posts seem really high, is there some workaround to this?
No "workaround"! 25 is very small if you are a proactive in photography.
If you are a seller/buyer, then it may take you a while.
Dan
Oct 24, 2024 at 09:19 AM
p.1 #7Due to the low number of posts on your account
chez wrote:
I think you need 25 posts. The best way to get these posts is to actively join some conversations that interest you. Don’t just post meaningless garbage to increase your post counts.
Lol
bvbellomo wrote
I saw a listing I was interested in on classifieds, but it says "Due to the low number of posts on your account" you cannot send a PM. How many posts do I need? Is there a good way to do this without cluttering up the boards?Lol
Nov 06, 2024 at 01:11 PM
p.1 #8Due to the low number of posts on your account
I have had this happen as well. I ultimately ended up having to go through a guy I bought a used body from elsewhere that has an account on here. The seller refused to work with me and would only work with the other guy. The guy I bought the one body from ended up having to buy the lens from the other person and I had to pay him for it. It was a pain in the rear. It wasn't a pleasant experience on my end. I ended up with the lens but got no positive feedback to help with credibility on future sales or purchases in the future.
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Dec 04, 2024 at 01:49 PM
p.1 #9Due to the low number of posts on your account
Glad to find this post as i couldnt find anything within the buy/sell membership faq as to minimum number of posts. At least I can help others now find this by bumping the thread to help contribute. Mostly I'd like the ability to REPLY to pm's sent to me as a thank you for sending a head's up on something i was looking for, but alas I can't even do that.
Feb 28, 2025 at 03:25 PM
p.1 #10Due to the low number of posts on your account
I've run into the same problem, fortunately I've managed to find sellers who were more than willing to send a PM to me to complete a sale. Conversely I'm seeing more FS posts that specifically state they won't respond to messages in their listings, which seems counter productive to me since a person with 25 posts isn't that much more reliable than one with 3.
Mar 14, 2025 at 01:00 PM
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p.1 #11Due to the low number of posts on your account
Yea i came across the same instance oh well all i can say is just reply to for sale posts youre interested in and hope they pm you about it then you can pm them back
Mar 16, 2025 at 12:43 AM
p.1 #12Due to the low number of posts on your account
Same issue here as a new user. I’m not interested (at least yet) in paying $100 or so for a year’s buy/sell membership as it wouldn’t be cost effective for my current needs. I don’t plan to sell a bunch of stuff anytime soon. However, there is an item I would like to purchase right now but cannot PM the seller until I reach the magical 25 forum posts or so. I’ll get there, as I see the value in this community, but I think the site could do a better job of messaging these restrictions and requirements to new members, perhaps in a welcome message once you sign up. This would go a long ways and help new members not have to hunt and fish around to find the information.
FM could perhaps also create a nominal fee under the buy/sell account option for those who don’t plan to sell/post images but do want to jump right into buying something they find and want. Maybe $5-10 to gain PM access earlier yet still weed out the trolls. Just a thought.
FM could perhaps also create a nominal fee under the buy/sell account option for those who don’t plan to sell/post images but do want to jump right into buying something they find and want. Maybe $5-10 to gain PM access earlier yet still weed out the trolls. Just a thought.
Jul 03, 2025 at 07:18 PM
p.1 #13Due to the low number of posts on your account
I see you made it to 25.
I ran into the same thing, but was glad when I got a response from the seller to my post expressing interest on their listing.
I agree, I wouldn't mind paying a nominal fee, but even the cheapest option seems expensive for just casual users?
I ran into the same thing, but was glad when I got a response from the seller to my post expressing interest on their listing.
I agree, I wouldn't mind paying a nominal fee, but even the cheapest option seems expensive for just casual users?
Jul 06, 2025 at 02:52 PM
p.1 #14Due to the low number of posts on your account
Yea it certainly is a pain but I can understand it based on the story's I've been told by friends on here.
Nov 21, 2025 at 09:31 AM
p.1 #15Due to the low number of posts on your account
Has Fred done away with the 25-post requirement for new members? I keep getting messages from people with zero interactions on this site - mostly people who also don't bother to read the For Sale ads they are replying to - so I assume they are scammers.
Nov 25, 2025 at 12:36 PM
p.1 #16Due to the low number of posts on your account
It’s still there. I’m just a lurker but I’m interested in buying a few things so trying to get to 25!
Cliff L. wrote:
Has Fred done away with the 25-post requirement for new members? I keep getting messages from people with zero interactions on this site - mostly people who also don't bother to read the For Sale ads they are replying to - so I assume they are scammers.
Cliff L. wrote:
Has Fred done away with the 25-post requirement for new members? I keep getting messages from people with zero interactions on this site - mostly people who also don't bother to read the For Sale ads they are replying to - so I assume they are scammers.
Dec 06, 2025 at 03:24 PM
p.1 #17Due to the low number of posts on your account
I just found out about this requirement today when I tried to make my first purchase even though I created my account back in 2024.
The camera discussion forums here do not seem to be very active compared to other sites like dpreview and reddit.
The camera discussion forums here do not seem to be very active compared to other sites like dpreview and reddit.
Dec 12, 2025 at 03:21 PM
p.1 #19Due to the low number of posts on your account
Well it does not take any great effort or time to post comments, so post some helpful info, ask some sensible questions, or comment on what you like about other members' images.
Don't know why some people want a free ride on a site they are not willing to financially support.
It is not a Buy & Sell site.
Don't know why some people want a free ride on a site they are not willing to financially support.
It is not a Buy & Sell site.
Mar 19, 2026 at 10:01 PM
p.1 #20Due to the low number of posts on your account
Imagemaster wrote:
Well it does not take any great effort or time to post comments, so post some helpful info, ask some sensible questions, or comment on what you like about other members' images.....
As Tony states.....If you are an active photographer and a proactive member here, 25 posts should be no problem.
And here you are a year later and still...below 25....
Get "clicking"!!
Dan
Well it does not take any great effort or time to post comments, so post some helpful info, ask some sensible questions, or comment on what you like about other members' images.....
As Tony states.....If you are an active photographer and a proactive member here, 25 posts should be no problem.
And here you are a year later and still...below 25....
Get "clicking"!!
Dan
Mar 20, 2026 at 08:53 AM