Gold member PM offer to buy from Basic member in trade thread?

[blades&wrenches]

I know basic members are not allowed to post for sale threads, but can post in the trading forum. My question is: Can a gold member PM a basic member an offer to purchase outright without being in violation of forum/exchange rules?
Boru13 @Spark

 

[hhmoore]

From the heading of the Trade forum:
Your place to trade knives, tools, and gear. No selling!

Basic members are not allowed to sell. I'm sure I saw specific commentary on this; but don't have the time right now to go looking for it

 

[Boru13]

My question is: Can a gold member PM a basic member an offer to purchase outright without being in violation of forum/exchange rules?
Boru13 @Spark

No... the Gold member and Basic member would both be in violation.

 

[blades&wrenches]

No... the Gold member and Basic member would both be in violation.

Cool, thanks!