Hi Jon.
ClassiPress is not intended to operate like eBay. It is intended to offer classified ads. Think Kijijji.
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1: Is it compatible with buddypress?
Not out of the box. But if you have a good understanding of such things, it is possible.
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2: Is it possible to have a rating (positive/negative sales etc) for members, like ebay?
No. Not without modification.
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3: can you search on the website for peoples names/profiles as well as for classified ads?
No. Not without modification.
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4: does it support any type of shop feature for regular sellers? (like ebay and amazon)?
No.
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5: Does it have any sort of instant messaging system (like facebook) other than the normal PM system, to talk to other users or sellers/buyers?
No.
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6: If none of these are features you offer, is your support section able to help me with implementing these features?
No. The Support team can not help with modifications. There is, however, a vibrant community of members, as well as developers for hire, within the members only forums that may be able to help.
These are all great ideas. You may want to check out the
Ideas Exchange. You can search for, and vote for any of these ideas that already exist, or add your own.