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Posted by: stevegm Dec 21 2014, 12:04 PM

See Post #457 for update
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JANUARY ISSUE IS OUT



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I hope I don't regret asking. I am looking for feedback on the magazine. We now have an automated distribution system set up, so that should be fixed and you should see a large improvement with the upcoming issue.

I am particularly interested in feedback on content. Here are my questions:

Content - The most important thing is - what do you think of the stuff we are covering? Is it what you want to read? What would you like to see added?

Then beyond content here are some things that I am pondering:
A. Balance between features, tech, and news/events. Do you like the balance?
B. Balance between photos and text - What do you think?
C. Length - We are at 44 pages now, but, we have very few ads. Most magazines run at least 50% ads. So from a content standpoint, I don't think we are doing too badly for a brand new magazine. I'd like to add 4 pages soon, but, I may wait until the January issue to do that, unless you give me feedback that there isn't enough in each issue.
D. Size - this is an important one. I went with the small size for two reasons: 1: I like it and think it is easy to carry around with you. And then 2: Cost. It cut our print costs almost in half. But, the size makes for doing full stories difficult. As a solution, I have considered doing a more detailed story on the website and readers could go over to the website for more photos, build sheets, etc. But, I wonder how many people would actually go from the magazine to the website to read more.
E. Overall feel - it is important to me that the overall feel be that of a professional magazine. Are we accomplishing that with the size and length? Is there anything we can do to improve in this area?
F. My original intent was a more "tech-related" magazine than say a Pano or Excellence. Not just features, but, useful info. Have we accomplished that? Do you value that angle?
G. What other resources would you like to see included in the magazine?


Any other comments? The magazine is about you. So your feedback is really important to me.

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I wanted to make sure that you everyone saw that the downloadable PDF of the July issue is available on the website. Just go to - http://fourteenermotoring.com - and click on - Read Issue 2 in the menu.

The print version of the October issue goes to press September 7th, and will be mailed October 1st. We have moved all of our deadlines up to make sure these go out on time. If you want a subscription to the print version of the magazine, you can http://savethe914.com
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UPDATE:

Last call to subscribe and get the second issue. After August 15th, new subscriptions will start with Issue 3 (October issue). We also have a limited number of copies of the first issue. So, if you want your subscription to start with Issue 1, PM me.
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UPDATE:

Last call to subscribe and get the first issue. We will have some of the first issue available for sale as single-copy back issues. But, we are closing out the first subscriptions. So, subscriptions after this week (May 10th) will start with issue number 2.

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We are excited to announce that the the first issue is done and will be mailed out the first week of April. Thank you for your support. The magazine includes:

Feature stories about 914s and their owners
Event coverage
News
Product Reviews
Tech articles
Project cars
and more

Posted by: Krieger Dec 21 2014, 12:09 PM

Cool! I think I subscribed. Thanks for doing this

Posted by: Mark Henry Dec 21 2014, 12:23 PM

Free will work with this crowd

So I take it by "free" you are hoping that adverting will cover the costs?

What about to Canada and foreign countries?
Of these owners the Canadian following is the biggest with the rest of all foreign around the same size of a group. In all I'm guessing this is about 5% of the total 914world members/subscribers.

Posted by: stevegm Dec 21 2014, 12:32 PM

QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Dec 21 2014, 01:23 PM)

Free will work with this crowd

So I take it by "free" you are hoping that adverting will cover the costs?

What about to Canada and foreign countries?
Of these owners the Canadian following is the biggest with the rest of all foreign around the same size of a group. In all I'm guessing this is about 5% of the members/subscribers.

Posted by: mgp4591 Dec 21 2014, 01:12 PM

Instead of print, would it be a benefit to you to have it in PDF form and we can download and print from there? Save you on paper, etc. and postage would be no problem.

Posted by: stevegm Dec 21 2014, 01:25 PM

QUOTE(mgp4591 @ Dec 21 2014, 02:12 PM)

Instead of print, would it be a benefit to you to have it in PDF form and we can download and print from there? Save you on paper, etc. and postage would be no problem.

Posted by: mgp4591 Dec 21 2014, 01:32 PM

QUOTE(stevegm @ Dec 21 2014, 12:25 PM)

QUOTE(mgp4591 @ Dec 21 2014, 02:12 PM)

Instead of print, would it be a benefit to you to have it in PDF form and we can download and print from there? Save you on paper, etc. and postage would be no problem.

I considered that. Quite a bit. It saves a healthy amount in shipping and paper. But, I wondered whether most people would print it. And even if they did, they would end up with lose paper. So, most would likely just read the pdf on their device, which brings it back to a similar medium as a website.

I also considered doing a straight website. But, I still believe that paper has value, particularly for a car magazine. You can take it to the garage, or wherever, and if your like me - keep it. I'd like to try traditional paper, and see where it goes. It really depends on the size of the subscription base. The more the better. But, this niche is very small, in magazine terms.

I am certainly open to comments and suggestions, though. Tell me what you think.

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 21 2014, 01:38 PM

Another thing to consider is the vendors that you will eventually ask to support your effort. Most slightly more than hobby shops with thin margins. They donate their stuff for events throughout the year, some donate to toys for tots so they can get a banner here. Not trying to discourage you but IMO your dipping into a shallow well.

Posted by: stevegm Dec 21 2014, 01:40 PM

QUOTE(mgp4591 @ Dec 21 2014, 02:32 PM)

QUOTE(stevegm @ Dec 21 2014, 12:25 PM)

QUOTE(mgp4591 @ Dec 21 2014, 02:12 PM)

Instead of print, would it be a benefit to you to have it in PDF form and we can download and print from there? Save you on paper, etc. and postage would be no problem.

I considered that. Quite a bit. It saves a healthy amount in shipping and paper. But, I wondered whether most people would print it. And even if they did, they would end up with lose paper. So, most would likely just read the pdf on their device, which brings it back to a similar medium as a website.

I also considered doing a straight website. But, I still believe that paper has value, particularly for a car magazine. You can take it to the garage, or wherever, and if your like me - keep it. I'd like to try traditional paper, and see where it goes. It really depends on the size of the subscription base. The more the better. But, this niche is very small, in magazine terms.

I am certainly open to comments and suggestions, though. Tell me what you think.

Interesting... being a "magazine", even in PDF form, you'd still have editoral content control and it would be your domain whereas another website is just another website- we've got a damn good one here. A printed download wouldn't look as slick as your professional touch sounds like it would but printed off we'd still use it in the garage. I'd like to see you print one up! Digging up info and pics for us to submit would be a challenge also, make us think about what content we'd like to see also.

Posted by: stevegm Dec 21 2014, 01:50 PM

QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Dec 21 2014, 02:38 PM)

Posted by: JRust Dec 21 2014, 02:03 PM

Just subscribed. Looking forward to it

Posted by: warpig Dec 21 2014, 03:41 PM

Just subscribed. I think this is a great idea. It will be nice to have something to hold in my hand and read for a change.
Going to go wait by the mailbox now.

Posted by: Big Len Dec 21 2014, 04:50 PM

Asking for donations wouldn't be out of the question.

Posted by: dudzy's914 Dec 21 2014, 05:15 PM

Will this be 1 issue or something like a quarterly?

Posted by: pvollma Dec 21 2014, 05:24 PM

Here's a niche magazine for a similar number of enthusiasts, done on a website with the option of downloading a PDF. Very few ads, no subscription fee. An email is sent each month with a link to the current issue:

http://www.themooneyflyer.com/

Once the mechanics are set up on the website, it looks like just PDF skills would be required.

Posted by: stevegm Dec 21 2014, 05:28 PM

QUOTE(dudzy's914 @ Dec 21 2014, 06:15 PM)

Posted by: A&P Mech Dec 21 2014, 05:56 PM

Just subscribed! Love the idea of a dedicated 914 print magazine. I am assuming articles on Subaru conversions could be included?

Posted by: Ansbacher Dec 21 2014, 05:58 PM

Stevegm you sound a lot like me- you have a healthy aversion to "committee" work. I believe you should just have sprung this on us with a printed copy ready to go. As soon as a good idea is made public it immediately gets watered down with everyone else's opinions. Go for it the way you envisioned it; its your idea and labor.

Ansbacher

Posted by: mgp4591 Dec 21 2014, 06:04 PM

Subscribed!

Posted by: stevegm Dec 21 2014, 06:07 PM

QUOTE(A&P Mech @ Dec 21 2014, 06:56 PM)

Just subscribed! Love the idea of a dedicated 914 print magazine. I am assuming articles on Subaru conversions could be included?

Posted by: t collins Dec 21 2014, 06:07 PM

Just registered and hope your project is a huge success!

Posted by: stevegm Dec 21 2014, 06:23 PM

QUOTE(Ansbacher @ Dec 21 2014, 06:58 PM)

Posted by: stevegm Dec 21 2014, 06:25 PM

QUOTE(pvollma @ Dec 21 2014, 06:24 PM)

Posted by: trojanhorsepower Dec 21 2014, 06:25 PM

Sounds like a cool idea. We have loads of how-tos right here. I for one would love to see them organized, cleaned up and put into a more searchable format. You would need the authors and Andy's consent, but that well could supply at least one column for years. We have some killer build threads that could be worked into magazine article format.

Just a few more ideas (incase you don't have enough).

Posted by: TJB/914 Dec 21 2014, 06:40 PM

Hi Steve,
I don't think it's a good idea.
Reason: It's a lot of work and the question I ask??? Will it be in production in,
(1) year: Answer, yes.
(2-3) years: Answer maybe??
(5) years: Answer, No. because you will be burned out. Too many other healthy magazines have staff, money and lots of new materials.
I like you, but we need you hanging around forever & not burning yourself out.
My humble opinion.
Tom

Posted by: stevegm Dec 21 2014, 06:58 PM

QUOTE(TJB/914 @ Dec 21 2014, 07:40 PM)

Hi Steve,
I don't think it's a good idea.
Reason: It's a lot of work and the question I ask??? Will it be in production in,
(1) year: Answer, yes.
(2-3) years: Answer maybe??
(5) years: Answer, No. because you will be burned out. Too many other healthy magazines have staff, money and lots of new materials.
I like you, but we need you hanging around forever & not burning yourself out.
My humble opinion.
Tom

Posted by: billh1963 Dec 21 2014, 07:04 PM

Online magazines can work. I've been subscribing to this one for a number of years.

http://www.classicyachtmag.com/index.htm

I like paper magazines; however, digital can be effective as well.

Posted by: mepstein Dec 21 2014, 08:10 PM

I like the idea. Make sure to tell your story. I still remember receiving the mid engineering catalog.

Subscribed.

Posted by: saigon71 Dec 21 2014, 08:18 PM

Subscribed.

Great idea...thanks for doing this Steve!

Posted by: turk22 Dec 21 2014, 08:34 PM

I'm looking forward to it.

Posted by: rgalla9146 Dec 21 2014, 08:37 PM

I'm in.
Good idea.
Good luck.
I hope you find the next Peter Egan.

Posted by: TJB/914 Dec 21 2014, 09:23 PM

QUOTE(stevegm @ Dec 21 2014, 07:58 PM)

QUOTE(TJB/914 @ Dec 21 2014, 07:40 PM)

Hi Steve,
I don't think it's a good idea.
Reason: It's a lot of work and the question I ask??? Will it be in production in,
(1) year: Answer, yes.
(2-3) years: Answer maybe??
(5) years: Answer, No. because you will be burned out. Too many other healthy magazines have staff, money and lots of new materials.
I like you, but we need you hanging around forever & not burning yourself out.
My humble opinion.
Tom

Thanks. It'll work out fine. Besides, those other magazines aren't writing about us. I don't get burned out often. And I've got a little magazine experience. It's also just a project. A labor of love. I'm committed to doing it in 2015. We will see where it goes and if readers find it useful. Besides, if anyone wants to join in and help write let me know. Content is always the key.

Posted by: dale73914 Dec 21 2014, 10:02 PM

I think I subscribed correctly, I put my email address in it least.

Looking forward to it.

And hey, if a future comes where I need to pay for it, you have my money.

There is nothing else out there that fits this need.

Goodluck !!! ( and Merry Christmas )

Dale

Posted by: mapguy Dec 21 2014, 10:39 PM

Subscribed with fervor!!

Thanks so much for doing this, Steve. I'll try to contribute writing, provided I can find something interesting to write about!

Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Dec 21 2014, 11:17 PM

A dedicated 914 magazine could be fun if its not too much work for you. Didn't we recently have a magazine...who was it...Mike ______, didn't Porsche shut them down?

In the past I maintained a number subscriptions and organized piles of magazines for when I wanted to go back and read them again...seldom happened and not worth the real estate or the paper or the postage to my way of thinking, now that we are in the 21st century. There will always be a place for print media I suppose, but its quickly going out of preference, many would say it already has.

Additionally, the internet is so prolific in disseminating information, the previous print media that still exist are but a shell of their former self and like you say, are mostly ads. Don't set yourself up for failure, make those hard decisions now for long term success.

If it were me, I would not set up a time commitment for a certain date to publish 'quarterly'. Just issue them now and the when you have material for the next issue. Getting tied to a date, puts pressure on a deadline more than quality, which I thought was your priority. Labor of love remember, not deadlines.

I don't keep any magazines now, or most print materials, only the articles and books I am interested in are scanned and kept digitally.

I would only be interested in this if it is available in PDF. If it will be let me know, I will subscribe. Save the trees, save the postage, you'll get 1,000,000 times more circulation if it can be passed around as a PDF.

Keep the fires burning...

Posted by: horizontally-opposed Dec 22 2014, 01:22 AM

I dunno, it sounds cool—and it's cool that you want to do it.

Sounds a bit like the old Twin Trunks Tribune, which I loved, and the early R Gruppe "magazine," which I also loved.

Also sounds like you've got pretty realistic expectations—so why not pursue it?

pete

Posted by: Phoenix914 Dec 22 2014, 07:14 AM

This printed magazine idea sounds pretty darn cool to me. It's a classic medium to tell stories about a classic automobile. I can't wait to read the first issue.

Steve, work on it as long as it makes you happy.

Posted by: sb914 Dec 22 2014, 08:54 AM

I say go for it .I have some experience in this.i started a local surf newspaper full color with local kids and adults,it was free with local business's advertising.it was all for fun everyone loved it,until the economy went south. I lost my advertisers and could no longer do it anymore.the major cost is of course is printing and distribution. Tons of work as well layout, getting stories, pics,ads ,but to see the look on a kids face when he or she seen there selfs was priceless.this was around seven years ago and i still see it. people still do like to hold a paper and read in there own hands.it don't get throne away they keep it.unless your pockets are super deep you will need some ads. I'm sure you can get most of the member vendors to advertise.have fun with it,DON'T treat it like a business, make it a fun project for you. If you have any questions pm me. Can't wait to see this go to print.it will be very successful and everyone will love it.
Eddy

Posted by: rgolia Dec 22 2014, 09:39 AM

great idea...I am in

Posted by: eyesright Dec 22 2014, 10:26 AM

I FINALLY found a Porsche magazine I like, Esses, and subscribed. It covers only early 911's and I wish they would expand it to include 914's.....but I doubt there is a chance :-) Anyway, for those not familiar, check out early911registry.org.

Okay, nice glossy mag, lots of photos and stories, mostly reader submitted, supported by ads in segregated pages. I'll send you an extra copy if you haven't seen it. I got a first copy free at Zim's Autotech in Dallas at their Porsche swap meet a couple of months ago.

So PDF vs. paper?.......you can't take PDF in for...ahh...morning reading sessions.

Count me in. Good luck.

Posted by: cconcepcion Dec 22 2014, 11:01 AM

Interested...please count me in and happy holidays to all!

Posted by: computers4kids Dec 22 2014, 11:24 AM

A digital format, like PDF, opens the content to be more interactive. As you think about having interesting stories, what better than to have them occasionally with video as well. Imagine having resident enthusiasts like Eric, dr. evil, etc share 914 tips like brakes, transmissions etc. I'm with Jeff, you should think about on your subscription account sign-up page the option for paper or just digital.

Mark

Posted by: stevegm Dec 22 2014, 11:42 AM

QUOTE(computers4kids @ Dec 22 2014, 12:24 PM)

Posted by: tumamilhem Dec 22 2014, 11:42 AM

Hey, the 911 has it's own magazine.s. Even just for vintage ones. I love this idea. I love that it's been given an "insider" name. I've always hated the nickname "teener" and refuse to refer it as such. Sounds like teenager. And also doesn't take the car seriously, which most didn't or respect who didn't have one. "Fourteener" refers to the model number. I like it. I also like the idea of a print magazine. Something that is tangible, we can hold in our hands, go back and look at and even collect. Something that years from now we can go back to and look upon and hold and know that something was dedicated just for this car. Print is something that ages. It becomes history.

Posted by: puffinator Dec 22 2014, 11:45 AM

QUOTE(stevegm @ Dec 22 2014, 12:42 PM)

QUOTE(computers4kids @ Dec 22 2014, 12:24 PM)

A digital format, like PDF, opens the content to be more interactive. As you think about having interesting stories, what better than to have them occasionally with video as well. Imagine having resident enthusiasts like Eric, dr. evil, etc share 914 tips like brakes, transmissions etc. I'm with Jeff, you should think about on your subscription account sign-up page the option for paper or just digital.

Mark

Excellent ideas. Thanks. Let me also think a little about the idea of giving a print or pdf option.

Posted by: stevegm Dec 22 2014, 11:51 AM

QUOTE(tumamilhem @ Dec 22 2014, 12:42 PM)

Posted by: stevegm Dec 22 2014, 11:57 AM

QUOTE(stevegm @ Dec 22 2014, 12:42 PM)

QUOTE(computers4kids @ Dec 22 2014, 12:24 PM)

A digital format, like PDF, opens the content to be more interactive. As you think about having interesting stories, what better than to have them occasionally with video as well. Imagine having resident enthusiasts like Eric, dr. evil, etc share 914 tips like brakes, transmissions etc. I'm with Jeff, you should think about on your subscription account sign-up page the option for paper or just digital.

Mark

Excellent ideas. Thanks. Let me also think a little about the idea of giving a print or pdf option.

Posted by: Mueller Dec 22 2014, 12:13 PM

Sub'd....thanks!

Posted by: AfricanHijinx Dec 22 2014, 01:16 PM

I am in

Posted by: oldschool Dec 22 2014, 01:36 PM

QUOTE(stevegm @ Dec 22 2014, 09:42 AM)

QUOTE(computers4kids @ Dec 22 2014, 12:24 PM)

A digital format, like PDF, opens the content to be more interactive. As you think about having interesting stories, what better than to have them occasionally with video as well. Imagine having resident enthusiasts like Eric, dr. evil, etc share 914 tips like brakes, transmissions etc. I'm with Jeff, you should think about on your subscription account sign-up page the option for paper or just digital.

Mark

Excellent ideas. Thanks. Let me also think a little about the idea of giving a print or pdf option.

Posted by: oldschool Dec 22 2014, 01:40 PM

QUOTE(oldschool @ Dec 22 2014, 11:36 AM)

QUOTE(stevegm @ Dec 22 2014, 09:42 AM)

QUOTE(computers4kids @ Dec 22 2014, 12:24 PM)

A digital format, like PDF, opens the content to be more interactive. As you think about having interesting stories, what better than to have them occasionally with video as well. Imagine having resident enthusiasts like Eric, dr. evil, etc share 914 tips like brakes, transmissions etc. I'm with Jeff, you should think about on your subscription account sign-up page the option for paper or just digital.

Mark

Excellent ideas. Thanks. Let me also think a little about the idea of giving a print or pdf option.

Go for it Steve I would pay for a year.....I still like getting my reg. Porsche mag... why not a 914 LOVE IT.

Posted by: ripper911 Dec 22 2014, 01:58 PM

QUOTE(tumamilhem @ Dec 22 2014, 12:42 PM)

Posted by: stevegm Dec 22 2014, 06:59 PM

QUOTE(oldschool @ Dec 22 2014, 02:40 PM)

QUOTE(oldschool @ Dec 22 2014, 11:36 AM)

QUOTE(stevegm @ Dec 22 2014, 09:42 AM)

QUOTE(computers4kids @ Dec 22 2014, 12:24 PM)

A digital format, like PDF, opens the content to be more interactive. As you think about having interesting stories, what better than to have them occasionally with video as well. Imagine having resident enthusiasts like Eric, dr. evil, etc share 914 tips like brakes, transmissions etc. I'm with Jeff, you should think about on your subscription account sign-up page the option for paper or just digital.

Mark

Excellent ideas. Thanks. Let me also think a little about the idea of giving a print or pdf option.

Go for it Steve I would pay for a year.....I still like getting my reg. Porsche mag... why not a 914 LOVE IT.

Posted by: Bossman Dec 22 2014, 07:46 PM

Love the idea of a print format. Old school just like the cars. Besides, swatting the dog with an I-pad just isn't right.

Posted by: Beeliner Dec 22 2014, 08:00 PM

I subscribed! I wondered what I would get for Christmas!!! Thanks Santa!

Posted by: stevegm Dec 23 2014, 09:27 PM

QUOTE(Bossman @ Dec 22 2014, 08:46 PM)

Posted by: gereed75 Dec 24 2014, 10:11 AM

subscribed, Good luck, If you can do something as good as Esses that would be great. Thanks

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Dec 24 2014, 10:32 AM

Cap'n Krusty's on board! Thanks for doing this.

The Cap'n

Posted by: Steve Snyder Dec 24 2014, 01:02 PM

Subscribed and tweeted link.
I'm looking forward to it.

Posted by: Cuda911 Dec 24 2014, 03:17 PM

I subscribed.

Steve, I sent you an email. I'd be glad to put together some articles for it.

Posted by: Speedmster Dec 24 2014, 03:20 PM

I like the idea. I subscribed. Thank you.

Posted by: MikeInMunich Dec 24 2014, 10:55 PM

QUOTE(mgp4591 @ Dec 21 2014, 11:12 AM)

Instead of print, would it be a benefit to you to have it in PDF form and we can download and print from there? Save you on paper, etc. and postage would be no problem.

Posted by: euro911 Dec 25 2014, 02:08 AM

I signed up. Not sure if it took though

Having a printed copy that'll fit in the glove box will come in handy - It'll give us something to do while waiting for AAA to show up

Thanks, Steve

Posted by: malcolm2 Dec 25 2014, 11:11 AM

I subscribed. But i only entered my email address. How will you mail the mag? Did i miss that part?

Posted by: stevegm Dec 25 2014, 12:26 PM

QUOTE(malcolm2 @ Dec 25 2014, 12:11 PM)

Posted by: Cuda911 Dec 25 2014, 01:41 PM

Ah, I saw an email come in, but thought it was just a sign-up confirmation and ignored it. Why not have the mailing address info. added to the sign-up page? I better others will miss the email message too.

Posted by: stevegm Dec 25 2014, 01:43 PM

QUOTE(Cuda911 @ Dec 25 2014, 02:41 PM)

Posted by: Cuda911 Dec 25 2014, 01:59 PM

QUOTE(stevegm @ Dec 25 2014, 11:43 AM)

QUOTE(Cuda911 @ Dec 25 2014, 02:41 PM)

Ah, I saw an email come in, but thought it was just a sign-up confirmation and ignored it. Why not have the mailing address info. added to the sign-up page? I better others will miss the email message too.

Ya. The service I am using for the signup page doesn't let you change it to add that.

Posted by: Porschetoyz Dec 25 2014, 02:31 PM

Subscribed.
Thank you.

Posted by: Tom Dec 25 2014, 03:13 PM

I like it! I do have a question however, if it is going to be a paper magazine, why is the website asking for an e-mail address? Just curious, sign me up also.
MERRY CHRISTMAS,
Tom

Posted by: MikeInMunich Dec 26 2014, 03:38 AM

Greetings from Germany!

I personally really appreciate good print material and have a lot of experience over 20 years of printing my own brochures / publications here in Munich for Mike's Bike Tours, my Good Food Guide, a guide of Munich, my board game, Globopolis...www.globopolis.net among other projects, the latest being an 8 page (A4..similar to 8.5x11) brochure for a campaign I am leading in my community to have a so-called Multi Aktiv Sportplatz built here. www.mas-unterfoehring.de

That background is intended to serve as perspective for the opinion I want to express here. I know about labor of love for no profit...MAS is such a project for me, and as mentioned, I know about printing and the satisfaction one has when the product comes off the press. I called that, when my board game was finished...MIC. Multiple Identical Copies. It's sweet, yes, it is.

That all being said, I would like to offer my opinion regarding this idea of a free, as I imagine it "newsletter-like" quarterly publication. Clearly as conceived thus far it will require a lot of time (especially if it goes beyond being "newsletter-like") and require money to print and deliver. IMO a website can offer those interested more content than the magazine concept and INCLUDE the magazine format as a pdf. For those that would like to have it in hand in a relatively "production" format as opposed to just coming off their own printer...they can take it to their local Kinkos or copy shop and have them print it, which could also be done by email.

But that is not the main thrust of my opinion, which is to print a really NICE magazine on an annual basis for the following reasons:

1) consolidated material...best of the year kinda stuff in a larger, nicer magazine will have a much sweeter degree of satisfaction for you, Steve, as this would be the culmination of a year's work and material.

2) it would be something which most of us would pay e.g. $5 for which would at least cover your production and shipping costs

3) it is something that would more likely be preserved and never thrown away, so that in 50 years there would still be some or many of them in the hands of 914 owners

4) it would be easy to get AA, Camp 914 et. al. to sponsor for advertising

5) there would be less, constant pressure to get the next (quarterly) issue out

6) the website format / project would more easily allow for it to be a community project which many would contribute to.

...and I could come up with a few more reasons beyond those as well.

No matter what you choose to do, you may want to compare printing costs online with these two online printers which I have used extensively over here, just for purposes of comparison with North America prices, which I believe are higher and higher than they need to be, giving you an idea of what kind of margin the printers over there are working with. It is easy to choose a format, paper quality, number of copies, etc. and immediately find out what the cost would be, over here at least, in Euros. Multiply that figure by 1.20 or whatever the exchange rate is to get the US$ figure.

www.wir-machen-druck.de and www.flyeralarm.de

Good luck. I would love to buy your annual, top-notch production for $5. I would pay $10 for it if it was really well done, which naturally it could and I imagine would be. Again, IMO, this concept is, at least for me, far more interesting than a more frequent yet "lessor" production that would not as much be a real collector's item in and of itself. And beyond that, the idea of doing it all for free...beh! Screw free. We don't and you certainly don't need "free".

With best regards from Munich,

Mike in Munich

Posted by: MikeInMunich Dec 26 2014, 03:47 AM

Wanted to edit...unedited post appeared as well as edited. Cannot figure out how to delete original post. ??

Posted by: MikeInMunich Dec 26 2014, 03:47 AM

Just checked Wir Machen Druck...

152 pages, 70g inside, 300g cover...A4 (30cm x 21cm)...2000 copies: Under $2 apiece. For 500 copies...$5.50 apiece but $1,500 less total production cost.

https://www.wir-machen-druck.de/Broschuere-mit-Drahtheftung-Endformat-DIN-A4-152-seitig,detail,747.html

This is clearly just to offer an idea of print costs for a larger magazine. Larger than 152 pages not possible with them. Paper other than 70g also not, which I think is too thin.

Looking at a smaller production with 48 pages...90g inside and a 170g cover...

1,000...running at about $1.50 apiece. This, times 4 would be over $5.00 production cost per year per subscriber...and shipping...500 subscriptions...times 4 = 2000 mailings annually...2000 envelopes and over $2000 additional costs. This adds up to something like $5k per year, not to mention your time, and again, I'm not sure if you can get these prices over there, though I reckon it should be possible. Costs are in any case the same or less.

Mike

Posted by: Cairo94507 Dec 26 2014, 07:43 AM

Of course I'm in. This is very cool and I appreciate your thoughtfulness to the community.

Posted by: krazykonrad Dec 26 2014, 08:21 AM

Subscribed

Konrad

Posted by: Olympic 1.7 Dec 26 2014, 08:52 AM

QUOTE(stevegm @ Dec 25 2014, 01:26 PM)

QUOTE(malcolm2 @ Dec 25 2014, 12:11 PM)

I subscribed. But i only entered my email address. How will you mail the mag? Did i miss that part?

When you subscribed you should have received an email that requested that you email your physical address. If you didn't please let me know.

Posted by: stevegm Dec 26 2014, 09:53 AM

QUOTE(MikeInMunich @ Dec 26 2014, 04:38 AM)

Greetings from Germany!

I personally really appreciate good print material and have a lot of experience over 20 years of printing my own brochures / publications here in Munich for Mike's Bike Tours, my Good Food Guide, a guide of Munich, my board game, Globopolis...www.globopolis.net among other projects, the latest being an 8 page (A4..similar to 8.5x11) brochure for a campaign I am leading in my community to have a so-called Multi Aktiv Sportplatz built here. www.mas-unterfoehring.de

That background is intended to serve as perspective for the opinion I want to express here. I know about labor of love for no profit...MAS is such a project for me, and as mentioned, I know about printing and the satisfaction one has when the product comes off the press. I called that, when my board game was finished...MIC. Multiple Identical Copies. It's sweet, yes, it is.

That all being said, I would like to offer my opinion regarding this idea of a free, as I imagine it "newsletter-like" quarterly publication. Clearly as conceived thus far it will require a lot of time (especially if it goes beyond being "newsletter-like") and require money to print and deliver. IMO a website can offer those interested more content than the magazine concept and INCLUDE the magazine format as a pdf. For those that would like to have it in hand in a relatively "production" format as opposed to just coming off their own printer...they can take it to their local Kinkos or copy shop and have them print it, which could also be done by email.

But that is not the main thrust of my opinion, which is to print a really NICE magazine on an annual basis for the following reasons:

1) consolidated material...best of the year kinda stuff in a larger, nicer magazine will have a much sweeter degree of satisfaction for you, Steve, as this would be the culmination of a year's work and material.

2) it would be something which most of us would pay e.g. $5 for which would at least cover your production and shipping costs

3) it is something that would more likely be preserved and never thrown away, so that in 50 years there would still be some or many of them in the hands of 914 owners

4) it would be easy to get AA, Camp 914 et. al. to sponsor for advertising

5) there would be less, constant pressure to get the next (quarterly) issue out

6) the website format / project would more easily allow for it to be a community project which many would contribute to.

...and I could come up with a few more reasons beyond those as well.

No matter what you choose to do, you may want to compare printing costs online with these two online printers which I have used extensively over here, just for purposes of comparison with North America prices, which I believe are higher and higher than they need to be, giving you an idea of what kind of margin the printers over there are working with. It is easy to choose a format, paper quality, number of copies, etc. and immediately find out what the cost would be, over here at least, in Euros. Multiply that figure by 1.20 or whatever the exchange rate is to get the US$ figure.

www.wir-machen-druck.de and www.flyeralarm.de

Good luck. I would love to buy your annual, top-notch production for $5. I would pay $10 for it if it was really well done, which naturally it could and I imagine would be. Again, IMO, this concept is, at least for me, far more interesting than a more frequent yet "lessor" production that would not as much be a real collector's item in and of itself. And beyond that, the idea of doing it all for free...beh! Screw free. We don't and you certainly don't need "free".

With best regards from Munich,

Mike in Munich

Posted by: don-6 Dec 26 2014, 07:43 PM

Subscribed!

Thanks Steve.

Posted by: jack20 Dec 26 2014, 08:25 PM

QUOTE(stevegm @ Dec 21 2014, 10:04 AM)

Posted by: kid914 Dec 26 2014, 09:50 PM

not sure it worked but I subscribed....... I'm in .

Posted by: nihil44 Dec 26 2014, 11:49 PM

Steve,

I would favour the electronic format as I live in Australia.

I subscribe to the English mag 'Classic Porsche' which I download on to the iPad. In moments of boredom I often go back to re read articles from back issues without having lots of bookshelf space tied up.

It would be nice in an app form perhaps or maybe embedded in 914world as a mag without your losing ownership and autonomy.

It is a very generous concept of yours and characteristic of the overall generosity of spirit of this community. We are very fortunate.

I am sure suggestions for content will be forthcoming and so I may as we'll put my oar in.

I would like to see some profile articles of the 'elders' of this community ie people with the cred and frequent contributors. We have all been the beneficiaries of the advice from the likes of Eric Shea, Dr Evil, Mark Whitesell, Chris Foley etc and we could even profile George Hussey fromAA - a much maligned figure but I bet most of us have his catalog and 700 Hints book.

I would also like to know how the 914's we're put together on the assembly line. Who was responsible for the gearshift adjustment before the car went out the gate? Probably a topic for a PHd in anthropology

Good luck Steve. I don't think you should be doing a project like this for nothing.

David

Posted by: 914-300Hemi Dec 27 2014, 11:05 AM

Great idea. I look forward to reading the articles.

I just subscribed.

Posted by: stevegm Dec 27 2014, 11:43 AM

Thank you to everyone for their support and encouragement. Your suggestions have been very helpful. And the number of subscriptions has exceeded our expectations. Thank you. We are reconsidering our model based on your comments. We have also received quite a few emails both from people wiling to write for the magazine, as well as potential story ideas. I think you will like what we have planned. Let me give you a little of the logic behind the decision to make the magazine free.

Magazines live and die based on subscription base. The number of people that subscribe is the first, second, and third priority. The 914 niche is not large enough to support a traditional magazine, which typically enjoys well in excess of 20,000 subscribers, even for the small auto magazines. Based on research, it appears that only about 20,000 914s are left, worldwide, in total. And many of those are owned by people who own multiple cars. We truly are a small community.

In other words, we need every last 914 enthusiast to be a subscriber (please share the link with every 914 enthusiast you know). If we charge any fee at all associated with a subscription, even $1 per year, we won't get everyone to subscribe. It isn't just the $1 itself that will cause people to not subscribe. Many people don't bother if they have to send in money, or don't use Paypal, etc. Charging a subscription hurts subscriptions, and I don't want to impede subscriptions in any way.

I still believe print has value in certain situations, and cars is one of those. But, I hear your comments regarding the potential interactive benefits of a digital magazine. Those suggestions are the ones that really got me to reconsider the model. What I have been working on this week to determine if it will work is this:

Free PDF version of the magazine delivered via email;
Optional paid print magazine delivered via snail mail (all print subscribers could also receive the PDF version).


The risk of this model is that the number of paid print subscribers will be so low that it will drive up the printing costs per unit, and make it impossible to continue the print version. This is not something I want to see happen, as I believe the print version has value. And I further believe that when you see the quality that I think we can put out you will agree.

I need to know from you how many of you would be willing to pay for the print version, over the free PDF, in this model? I suspect that the paid subscription, for the quarterly publication, would be $15 to $20/year. This feedback will help us further evaluate the best way to set this up.

Here is the poll - http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=ST&f=2&t=247292&st=0#entry2126969

Sorry for the second thread for the poll, once a thread is started it doesn't appear that you can add a poll to it.

Thanks,
Steve

Posted by: stevegm Dec 27 2014, 11:43 AM

Double post. Sorry.

Posted by: stevegm Dec 30 2014, 09:28 AM

Thanks for all of the feedback. And we have received a lot of story ideas, as well as some offers to help write articles for the magazine. I think you will like what we have planned.

Posted by: sb914 Dec 30 2014, 09:41 AM

Subscribed I think

Posted by: crsedge Jan 3 2015, 04:30 AM

Another subscriber from Australia!

Stoked, I pour through Ultra VW and Classic Porsche mag for articles on 914s with little success!!

Cheers

Craig

Posted by: stevegm Jan 11 2015, 10:45 AM

Thank you for all of the feedback. It has been very helpful. We are expecting the first issue (1st quarter of 2015), to mail on March 1st.

We are looking for someone that would like to write an article about the current market for 914s. Both 4s and 6s. If your interested PM me. The pay sucks. But, it's interesting work.

Other writers we need:

1. Is anyone doing a 6 conversion that would like to write about it.
2. Racing events, experiences, etc.
3. 914 events in general.

Posted by: Kaeferfreund Jan 18 2015, 03:27 AM

Hi Steve!

A great idea! I like a hard copy version!

As a price benchmark I suggest the following German mags to you as a benchmark.

They all are published only once or twice a year:

VW Classics (5.90 EUR)
Porsche Klassik (8.00 EUR)
Käfer Revue (5.50 EUR)

Good luck!
Kaeferfreund

Posted by: stevegm Jan 29 2015, 06:07 PM

Thank you for all of your feedback. It was very helpful. We have made some decisions. We plan to offer a PDF version for free and a print version for a subscription of $19.99 per year. Based on what everyone's comments, we reconsidered our model to make sure it is providing the most value to the 914 community, as well as being a sustainable project. In addition, there was an overwhelming consensus that a print version has value.

The magazine layout, styles, etc. have all be designed. Most of the articles for the first issue are in and are being edited. We expect the first issue to go to print in about a month. I will follow up with subscription info in a couple weeks. Thanks again. I really think you will like what we have planned.

Posted by: funk Jan 29 2015, 06:51 PM

Hey now I'm subscribed yippy! but reading a good portion of the folks who weren't into it because of various reasons, most concern for your finances!! so why not take donations on your website?I saw people saying money for postage,paper but no one mentioned the cost of ink! A very expensive medium indeed! I know people would donate just to have a cool mag to COLLECT!Some said save the trees and I am a lover of the earth my home but there is recycled or partially recycled ect.. so anyway I say we donate to fourteener mag !!Personally I get sick of being on the computer all the time anyway!!KUDOS

To: jeff bowlsby: hey man this will be a magazine to collect not just throw away.You know passed on to your children. LOL I bet you live in a wooden house.

Posted by: stevegm Jan 29 2015, 07:09 PM

QUOTE(funk @ Jan 29 2015, 07:51 PM)

Posted by: 9146986 Jan 29 2015, 09:39 PM

QUOTE(horizontally-opposed @ Dec 21 2014, 11:22 PM)

I dunno, it sounds cool—and it's cool that you want to do it.

Sounds a bit like the old Twin Trunks Tribune, which I loved, and the early R Gruppe "magazine," which I also loved.

Also sounds like you've got pretty realistic expectations—so why not pursue it?

pete

Posted by: stevegm Mar 9 2015, 11:00 AM

UPDATE:

The Fourteener Motoring Magazine website is live. It is a "soft launch," and is by no means complete. The website will carry articles between issues, long running series' (like project cars), and the articles from issues after they are published. The first issue of the print magazine ran behind because of design conflicts (we are using a unique format that took some working out). We have worked them out now. In addition, given the importance of the Amelia Island honoring of the 914 I thought it would be good to include it in the first issue. The first print issue will be out the first week of April, and will include Amelia Island, Eric's Trip, and some other great stories. We will be sending emails out to subscribers in the next couple of weeks. We have decided to provide the PDF for free, and the print version for a subscription of $19.99 per year.

Posted by: turk22 Mar 9 2015, 06:05 PM

Very cool to see the website up, I'm in for the print subscription!!

Posted by: stevegm Mar 28 2015, 04:18 PM

We are excited to announce that the the first issue is done and will be mailed out the first week of April. Thank you for your support. The magazine includes:

Feature stories about 914s and their owners
Event coverage
News
Product Reviews
Tech articles
Project cars
and more

Posted by: 914Next Mar 28 2015, 04:43 PM

Thanks Steve. Subscribed for Print!

Posted by: A&P Mech Mar 28 2015, 05:20 PM

I just subscribed for print version! Thanks!

Posted by: mepstein Mar 28 2015, 08:26 PM

I subscribed to both versions. Thanks!
Mark

Posted by: Blue6 Mar 28 2015, 09:07 PM

Subscribed for print. Thank you for your work.

Posted by: 71six Mar 28 2015, 09:33 PM

Steve,
I subscribed via the link you e mailed me. So far the payment is sitting unclaimed in my Paypal account. Looking forward to the magazine.
Thanks,
Mark

Posted by: timothy_nd28 Mar 28 2015, 09:39 PM

Subscribed, can't wait!

Posted by: stevegm Mar 28 2015, 09:49 PM

QUOTE(71six @ Mar 28 2015, 11:33 PM)

Posted by: warpig Mar 28 2015, 09:54 PM

QUOTE(stevegm @ Dec 21 2014, 10:04 AM)

Posted by: Java2570 Mar 29 2015, 10:59 AM

Subscribed to the print version!!

Posted by: stevegm Mar 29 2015, 11:37 AM

QUOTE(stevegm @ Mar 28 2015, 11:49 PM)

QUOTE(71six @ Mar 28 2015, 11:33 PM)

Steve,
I subscribed via the link you e mailed me. So far the payment is sitting unclaimed in my Paypal account. Looking forward to the magazine.
Thanks,
Mark

I'll take a look at it. I think I need to complete something in the Paypal registration to have it finish claiming it.

Posted by: TJB/914 Mar 29 2015, 12:46 PM

QUOTE(stevegm @ Mar 28 2015, 11:49 PM)

QUOTE(71six @ Mar 28 2015, 11:33 PM)

Steve,
I subscribed via the link you e mailed me. So far the payment is sitting unclaimed in my Paypal account. Looking forward to the magazine.
Thanks,
Mark

I'll take a look at it. I think I need to complete something in the Paypal registration to have it finish claiming it.

Posted by: stevegm Mar 29 2015, 01:06 PM

QUOTE(TJB/914 @ Mar 29 2015, 02:46 PM)

QUOTE(stevegm @ Mar 28 2015, 11:49 PM)

QUOTE(71six @ Mar 28 2015, 11:33 PM)

Steve,
I subscribed via the link you e mailed me. So far the payment is sitting unclaimed in my Paypal account. Looking forward to the magazine.
Thanks,
Mark

I'll take a look at it. I think I need to complete something in the Paypal registration to have it finish claiming it.

Hi Steve,
Can I send a check or payment to the same P.O.Box # in NC I sent my Calendar money too?? It will go out tomorrow, Monday unless it changed.
Tom

Posted by: NS914 Mar 30 2015, 10:10 AM

Hi Steve,

I sent my order in via paypal and all is good....looking forward to the first issue!

Much thanks,

Grant

Posted by: t collins Mar 30 2015, 11:20 AM

Thanks Steve, paypal sent for printed

Posted by: VegasRacer Mar 30 2015, 11:24 AM

I will be anxiously watching my mailbox for the premier issue.

Posted by: Johny Blackstain Mar 30 2015, 11:47 AM

Subscribed to the print version. Paypal order # 1036.

Posted by: SA-914 Mar 30 2015, 11:50 AM

Hard Copy for me!

Can't wait.

Posted by: ndfrigi Mar 30 2015, 11:52 AM

Subscribed and payment sent thru paypal.

Posted by: stevegm Mar 31 2015, 09:26 AM

QUOTE(SA-914 @ Mar 30 2015, 01:50 PM)

Hard Copy for me!

Can't wait.

Posted by: stevegm Apr 1 2015, 08:16 PM

QUOTE(Johny Blackstain @ Mar 30 2015, 01:47 PM)

Subscribed to the print version. Paypal order # 1036.

Posted by: Geezer914 Apr 2 2015, 04:43 AM

I am on board PDF version. Thanks for your time and effort.

Posted by: stevegm Apr 3 2015, 07:25 PM

QUOTE(Geezer914 @ Apr 2 2015, 06:43 AM)

I am on board PDF version. Thanks for your time and effort.

Posted by: stevegm Apr 4 2015, 10:49 PM

We are looking for a Subaru story for an upcoming issue of the magazine. If you have done a conversion, or own a converted car, PM me.

Posted by: mepstein Apr 5 2015, 07:26 AM

QUOTE(stevegm @ Apr 5 2015, 12:49 AM)

Posted by: stevegm Apr 7 2015, 06:03 PM

We are closing out the first issue for shipping. Shipping soon.

Posted by: FourBlades Apr 7 2015, 06:17 PM

Subscribed to print edition!

Cool.

John

Posted by: injunmort Apr 7 2015, 06:41 PM

subscribed

Posted by: Dion Apr 7 2015, 07:11 PM

Subscribed.

Posted by: Firstcar Apr 7 2015, 08:54 PM

Purchased print subscription and a T shirt to boot!

Posted by: stevegm Apr 8 2015, 12:02 AM

QUOTE(FourBlades @ Apr 7 2015, 08:17 PM)

Subscribed to print edition!

Cool.

John

Posted by: ruby914 Apr 8 2015, 09:18 AM

Subscribed.

But, maybe I should not enjoy it?
First, unread issue, found in a garage on jack stands, in 30 years could be worth the same as a 914-6 today.

Posted by: poorsche914 Apr 8 2015, 11:35 AM

Subscribed

Posted by: stevegm Apr 8 2015, 07:15 PM

QUOTE(ruby914 @ Apr 8 2015, 11:18 AM)

Subscribed.

But, maybe I should not enjoy it?
First, unread issue, found in a garage on jack stands, in 30 years could be worth the same as a 914-6 today.

Posted by: dale73914 Apr 9 2015, 05:13 AM

Happy to buy the print version, but i live in Australia.

What about postage ???

Posted by: sb914 Apr 9 2015, 07:14 AM

Paid for print version

Posted by: John Jentz Apr 9 2015, 08:26 AM

I'm in, subscribed to print.

Posted by: iamchappy Apr 9 2015, 10:46 AM

Looking forward to the next edition (My car may be featured), subscribed in print.

Posted by: trojanhorsepower Apr 9 2015, 06:09 PM

Signed up for both!

Posted by: stevegm Apr 10 2015, 07:57 AM

QUOTE(dale73914 @ Apr 9 2015, 07:13 AM)

Posted by: Phoenix914 Apr 10 2015, 11:04 AM

I just ordered both print and pdf versions. Thanks, Steve! Can't wait to read it.

Posted by: green914 Apr 10 2015, 11:21 AM

Can't wait to see it.

Posted by: stevegm Apr 10 2015, 05:35 PM

Got a copy of the printed first issue in my hands today. It turned out nice. Somehow the designer got the centerfold off (it was supposed to be one car, and it ended up a different part of the magazine). A small layout issue. Other than that, it looks great. I hope everybody likes it.

Posted by: poorsche914 Apr 22 2015, 04:20 PM

QUOTE(stevegm @ Apr 10 2015, 07:35 PM)

Posted by: JRust Apr 22 2015, 04:44 PM

I think I paid for the print a while back. Damned if I remember though . Will you let me know if I show in your records? -Jamie

Posted by: kid914 Apr 22 2015, 05:45 PM

How many mags per year? too late to subscribe?.

Posted by: maddin Apr 22 2015, 06:29 PM

just subscribed...hope its not too late for the first issue!
:-)

Posted by: johannes Apr 23 2015, 05:43 AM

Subscribed to the pdf version. Can you pm me the quote for shipping a printed magazine to France ?

Posted by: stevegm Apr 23 2015, 06:07 AM

QUOTE(johannes @ Apr 23 2015, 07:43 AM)

Posted by: stevegm Apr 23 2015, 06:25 AM

QUOTE(JRust @ Apr 22 2015, 06:44 PM)

I think I paid for the print a while back. Damned if I remember though . Will you let me know if I show in your records? -Jamie

Posted by: stevegm Apr 23 2015, 06:28 AM

QUOTE(kid914 @ Apr 22 2015, 07:45 PM)

How many mags per year? too late to subscribe?.

Posted by: stevegm Apr 23 2015, 06:30 AM

QUOTE(poorsche914 @ Apr 22 2015, 06:20 PM)

QUOTE(stevegm @ Apr 10 2015, 07:35 PM)

Got a copy of the printed first issue in my hands today. It turned out nice.... I hope everybody likes it.

Has either the print version or PDF version been shipped/emailed yet?
I subscribed to both and have yet to receive anything.

Posted by: Philip W. Apr 23 2015, 06:31 AM

finally got to signing up for the PDF, and would like to suscribe to the print as well. Can i still do that and get a copy late ?

Posted by: stevegm Apr 23 2015, 06:50 AM

QUOTE(Philip W. @ Apr 23 2015, 08:31 AM)

Posted by: JRust Apr 23 2015, 07:55 AM

QUOTE(stevegm @ Apr 23 2015, 05:25 AM)

QUOTE(JRust @ Apr 22 2015, 06:44 PM)

I think I paid for the print a while back. Damned if I remember though . Will you let me know if I show in your records? -Jamie

Is it under Jamie Rust? I'll double check.

Posted by: malcolm2 Apr 23 2015, 08:04 AM

QUOTE(stevegm @ Apr 23 2015, 07:30 AM)

QUOTE(poorsche914 @ Apr 22 2015, 06:20 PM)

QUOTE(stevegm @ Apr 10 2015, 07:35 PM)

Got a copy of the printed first issue in my hands today. It turned out nice.... I hope everybody likes it.

Has either the print version or PDF version been shipped/emailed yet?
I subscribed to both and have yet to receive anything.

Print ones have all shipped. PDF will lag a little. The PDF ones will email out later this week.

Posted by: Larmo63 Apr 23 2015, 08:13 AM

I'm confused. Was this going to be free, then it wasn't?


Now what do I do to get it?

Posted by: stevegm Apr 23 2015, 03:05 PM

QUOTE(johannes @ Apr 23 2015, 07:43 AM)

Posted by: stevegm Apr 23 2015, 03:08 PM

QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Apr 23 2015, 10:13 AM)

Posted by: dale73914 Apr 23 2015, 08:11 PM

You now have my international subscription to Australia

Looking forward to receiving it

Thanks

Dale





I verified international shipping today. The shipping is about 3 times as much as in the states and Canada. So we set up an International subscription at $29.99. You can purchase one here - http://savethe914.com/collections/frontpage/products/fourteener-motoring-1-year-subscription-international
[/quote]

Posted by: stevegm Apr 24 2015, 03:55 PM

Thanks. It will ship tomorrow.


[quote name='dale73914' date='Apr 23 2015, 10:11 PM' post='2177958']
You now have my international subscription to Australia

Looking forward to receiving it

Thanks

Dale





I verified international shipping today. The shipping is about 3 times as much as in the states and Canada. So we set up an International subscription at $29.99. You can purchase one here - http://savethe914.com/collections/frontpage/products/fourteener-motoring-1-year-subscription-international
[/quote]
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Posted by: ndfrigi Apr 24 2015, 03:58 PM

QUOTE(ndfrigi @ Mar 30 2015, 10:52 AM)

Posted by: trojanhorsepower Apr 24 2015, 08:14 PM

I got mine today! It looks great.

Posted by: warpig Apr 24 2015, 08:36 PM

I think I am subscribed to both the print and the e-mail version.
Haven't seen either one yet,
Can you send a confirmation or list of subscribers?

Posted by: stevegm Apr 26 2015, 07:19 AM

QUOTE(warpig @ Apr 24 2015, 10:36 PM)

I think I am subscribed to both the print and the e-mail version.
Haven't seen either one yet,
Can you send a confirmation or list of subscribers?

Posted by: wes Apr 26 2015, 03:44 PM

Got mine yesterday and Im liken it, thanks!

Posted by: Geezer914 Apr 27 2015, 05:09 AM

When is the PDF version being sent out?

Posted by: Phoenix914 Apr 27 2015, 06:26 AM

Got mine on Saturday! It looks great. Thanks, Steve.

Posted by: Johny Blackstain Apr 27 2015, 10:54 AM

Received today, already looking forward to the next issue.

Posted by: ndfrigi Apr 27 2015, 11:21 AM

QUOTE(ndfrigi @ Apr 24 2015, 02:58 PM)

QUOTE(ndfrigi @ Mar 30 2015, 10:52 AM)

Subscribed and payment sent thru paypal.

When should we received our copy? I did subscribe last March 30.

Posted by: timothy_nd28 Apr 27 2015, 11:45 AM

Please check on mine too, haven't seen anything yet

Posted by: stevegm Apr 27 2015, 11:54 AM

PM me your full name and I will double check. They have all mailed. We have a pretty good system set up now. So, they should be getting there on time.

Posted by: Java2570 Apr 27 2015, 12:05 PM

Got mine today, very nicely done!!

Posted by: FourBlades Apr 27 2015, 12:09 PM

Really enjoying reading this!

John

Posted by: LeftCoastErik Apr 27 2015, 12:37 PM

Just subscribed to the print version, thanks for putting this together, good luck with it!

Posted by: ndfrigi Apr 27 2015, 01:39 PM

QUOTE(ndfrigi @ Apr 27 2015, 10:21 AM)

QUOTE(ndfrigi @ Apr 24 2015, 02:58 PM)

QUOTE(ndfrigi @ Mar 30 2015, 10:52 AM)

Subscribed and payment sent thru paypal.

When should we received our copy? I did subscribe last March 30.

Follow-up on mine please!

Posted by: Mike Walsh Apr 27 2015, 03:40 PM

Steve,
Is it too late to subscribe to the print version and still receive the first issue?

Posted by: stevegm Apr 27 2015, 04:16 PM

QUOTE(Mike Walsh @ Apr 27 2015, 05:40 PM)

Posted by: Mike Walsh Apr 27 2015, 06:26 PM

[/quote]


No, it isn't too late. We anticipated people wanting that issue to have a complete set. So we printed extras.
[/quote]


Payment sent. I look forward to reading it.

Mike

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Apr 27 2015, 06:36 PM

I subscribed just now. Looking forward to my first issue.
Elliot

Posted by: Nie Zu Alt Apr 27 2015, 07:10 PM

Just sent in my subscription payment. Thanks!

Posted by: mepstein Apr 27 2015, 07:26 PM

Just got mine. Thanks!

Posted by: Philip W. Apr 27 2015, 07:42 PM

Looks great! Signing up tonight
!! ( also signed up for the pdf version)

Posted by: Blue6 Apr 27 2015, 10:09 PM

Got it today. Very nice! Thanx Steve for all your effort.

Posted by: stevegm Apr 28 2015, 12:32 PM

QUOTE(Blue6 @ Apr 28 2015, 12:09 AM)

Posted by: steuspeed Apr 28 2015, 12:49 PM

Mine showed up yesterday! Pretty cool.

Posted by: john_f Apr 28 2015, 05:17 PM

Got mine in the UK today - Great service.

Posted by: Kaeferfreund May 3 2015, 02:40 AM

Delivered in Germany: yesterday (May 02). Thanks for that nice little mag.

Posted by: stevegm May 3 2015, 01:36 PM

QUOTE(Kaeferfreund @ May 3 2015, 04:40 AM)

Posted by: stevegm May 4 2015, 04:55 PM

Last call to subscribe and get the first issue. We will have some of the first issue available for sale as single-copy back issues. But, we are closing out the first subscriptions. So, subscriptions after this week (May 10th) will start with issue number 2.

Posted by: mobymutt May 4 2015, 05:03 PM

I'm going to sign up for the print subscription, so please save me a first edition copy!

I signed up for the pdf earlier, but it seems I'd be better off with something in the real mailbox...

Posted by: stevegm May 4 2015, 05:06 PM

QUOTE(mobymutt @ May 4 2015, 07:03 PM)

Posted by: RobW May 4 2015, 05:14 PM

Cool mag! I used to be the editor for a local P chapter so I know how much work goes into it. Thanks!

Posted by: stevegm May 4 2015, 05:16 PM

QUOTE(RobW @ May 4 2015, 07:14 PM)

Posted by: Krieger May 5 2015, 08:39 AM

I'd like to get that first issue. Am I too late?

Posted by: stevegm May 5 2015, 08:46 AM

QUOTE(Krieger @ May 5 2015, 10:39 AM)

Posted by: Gudhjem May 5 2015, 10:14 AM

How'd I miss this?

Sub'd.

Posted by: larss May 5 2015, 11:18 AM

Got mine today. Must say Im impressed of your work, if you keep it at this high level it will be a sucess.

Lars S

Posted by: bigkensteele May 5 2015, 03:15 PM

I never got mine. Hmmm. If I recall correctly, my computer was a little "off" the night I signed up. I wonder if it didn't save.

Posted by: stevegm May 5 2015, 03:17 PM

QUOTE(bigkensteele @ May 5 2015, 05:15 PM)

Posted by: poorsche914 May 5 2015, 03:30 PM

I didn't receive the PDF version either. I subscribed again via your website form.

Posted by: Philip W. May 5 2015, 04:39 PM

QUOTE(Dave_Darling @ May 4 2015, 10:42 AM)

Posted by: BillC May 5 2015, 06:40 PM

Just placed my order. Wanted to get in on the inaugural issue.

Posted by: stevegm May 5 2015, 07:06 PM

QUOTE(poorsche914 @ May 5 2015, 05:30 PM)

I didn't receive the PDF version either. I subscribed again via your website form.

Posted by: RobW May 6 2015, 07:47 AM

QUOTE(stevegm @ May 4 2015, 04:16 PM)

QUOTE(RobW @ May 4 2015, 07:14 PM)

Cool mag! I used to be the editor for a local P chapter so I know how much work goes into it. Thanks!

Sounds like you might be interested in writing?

Posted by: Jasfsmith May 6 2015, 08:41 AM

I didn't receive the PDF version either. I subscribed again via your website form.

James Smith
jas.f.smith@att.net

Posted by: tumamilhem May 6 2015, 12:10 PM

Did my other mag go out?

Posted by: Ian Stott May 6 2015, 01:50 PM

Your mag got me in trouble! Rec'd it in the mail yesterday and got spoken to for reading at the supper table! You must step up and accept some of the blame! Loved it from front to back, thx for creating it, if I ever have something worthy to submit how do I do that?

Ian Stott
Moncton
Canada

Posted by: NS914 May 6 2015, 02:26 PM

I just got mine today and read it cover to cover.....a great little magazine and one that will stand proudly in my Garage Book / Magazine Rack. Great Photography and stories to boot!

Wishing you well and for the rest of our 914 World not yet subscribed... get off your butts and subscribe.... you will love it!!

Regards, Grant

....ok, so now I have to go do some wiring.... and yes, I know where my Jack Stands are... bet the rest of you know where they are as well...LOL...hint,,,there is a car on top of them!

Posted by: stevegm May 6 2015, 05:54 PM

QUOTE(Jasfsmith @ May 6 2015, 10:41 AM)

Posted by: Krieger May 6 2015, 08:31 PM

I'm in!

Andy

Posted by: arkitect May 7 2015, 06:18 AM

Steve,
Pretty sure I requested a pdf copy. Have not seen it.

Dave

Posted by: stevegm May 7 2015, 06:53 AM

QUOTE(arkitect @ May 7 2015, 08:18 AM)

Posted by: jcd914 May 7 2015, 12:04 PM

Just subscribed to the print version, not sure why I did not do this earlier?

Looking forward to it

Jim

Posted by: 1972 914 2.0 May 7 2015, 07:28 PM

Hey Steve,

I placed a subscription on April 8th for the print magazine, but haven't received anything yet.

Whats the story?

Thanks,
Chris

Posted by: stevegm May 7 2015, 07:38 PM

QUOTE(1972 914 2.0 @ May 7 2015, 09:28 PM)

Hey Steve,

I placed a subscription on April 8th for the print magazine, but haven't received anything yet.

Whats the story?

Thanks,
Chris

Posted by: tumamilhem May 8 2015, 08:56 AM

Did my other one go out yet?

Posted by: stevegm May 8 2015, 07:00 PM

QUOTE(Ian Stott @ May 6 2015, 03:50 PM)

Posted by: stevegm May 8 2015, 07:02 PM

QUOTE(tumamilhem @ May 8 2015, 10:56 AM)

Posted by: tumamilhem May 8 2015, 07:55 PM

QUOTE(stevegm @ May 8 2015, 09:02 PM)

QUOTE(tumamilhem @ May 8 2015, 10:56 AM)

Did my other one go out yet?

Nope. :-) Sorry. Hectic week (Final Exams). I'll get a second copy sent to you over the weekend.

Posted by: stevegm May 8 2015, 08:12 PM

QUOTE(tumamilhem @ May 8 2015, 09:55 PM)

QUOTE(stevegm @ May 8 2015, 09:02 PM)

QUOTE(tumamilhem @ May 8 2015, 10:56 AM)

Did my other one go out yet?

Nope. :-) Sorry. Hectic week (Final Exams). I'll get a second copy sent to you over the weekend.

Kewlio. NP! Best of luck on your exams!

Posted by: tumamilhem May 8 2015, 08:16 PM

Oh... lol I thought you had an exam to take.

Posted by: dale73914 May 17 2015, 09:36 PM

Just letting you know I received a second copy in the post last Friday.... ooops...

If there are any other OZ teener owners who want a copy, im happy to post it on


Still waiting for my stickers though

Cheers

Dale

Posted by: C-Ya MK Jun 3 2015, 04:01 PM

Steve, I subscribed on April 27 and haven't received anything. I have emailed you on savethe914.com, fourteenermotoring.com, and sent you a couple pm's with no response from you to date. I realize we are all busy and this is an oversight. Confirmation number 1104. Will you please resolve this matter
Mike

Posted by: stevegm Jun 3 2015, 04:04 PM

QUOTE(C-Ya MK @ Jun 3 2015, 06:01 PM)

Posted by: jcd914 Jun 3 2015, 04:28 PM

QUOTE(stevegm @ Jun 3 2015, 03:04 PM)

QUOTE(C-Ya MK @ Jun 3 2015, 06:01 PM)

Steve, I subscribed on April 27 and haven't received anything. I have emailed you on savethe914.com, fourteenermotoring.com, and sent you a couple pm's with no response from you to date. I realize we are all busy and this is an oversight. Confirmation number 1104. Will you please resolve this matter
Mike

Yep. I'll figure it out tonight. I just got back from vacation and am digging out from under email, PMs, etc.

QUOTE(jcd914 @ May 7 2015, 11:04 AM)

Just subscribed to the print version, not sure why I did not do this earlier?

Looking forward to it

Jim

Posted by: Cuda911 Jun 3 2015, 05:28 PM

Same here. Pretty sure I subscribed, but not 100% sure.

Posted by: mepstein Jun 3 2015, 05:31 PM

OT but please check on my t shirt order. Waiting on a blue medium. Thanks Mark

Posted by: stevegm Jun 3 2015, 05:45 PM

QUOTE(C-Ya MK @ Jun 3 2015, 06:01 PM)

Posted by: stevegm Jun 3 2015, 05:48 PM

jcd914 and Cuda911, can you PM me your full name and I will double check them. Keep in mind that if you subscribed after May 7th or so, your first issue will be the upcoming issue (July 1st). I think May 7th was the date we moved to subscriptions that started with the second issue. Since the subscriptions are rolling, we close out the issue 1 month after it comes out. If you want a copy of the first issue let me know and I will send it to you though. I understand wanting the first issue.

Posted by: kid914 Jun 3 2015, 07:17 PM

I never got a pdf version.

Posted by: trojanhorsepower Jun 3 2015, 07:30 PM

Nope. Me either. Got the print though!

Posted by: stevegm Jun 3 2015, 07:45 PM

QUOTE(kid914 @ Jun 3 2015, 09:17 PM)

I never got a pdf version.

Posted by: stevegm Jun 3 2015, 07:45 PM

QUOTE(trojanhorsepower @ Jun 3 2015, 09:30 PM)

Posted by: cary Jun 3 2015, 10:10 PM

Just subscribed. I'm a little slow.

Posted by: Krieger Jun 4 2015, 08:47 AM

I made an order May 6, #1130 for a first issue and a 914 blueprint. I have got nothing and heard nothing since May 19 when you replied to my pm that you'd check it out and get back to me. May 29 I replied to my "savethe914" email receipt for payment and have heard nothing.
I patient, but...

Andy Brian

Posted by: stevegm Jun 4 2015, 12:31 PM

QUOTE(Krieger @ Jun 4 2015, 10:47 AM)

I made an order May 6, #1130 for a first issue and a 914 blueprint. I have got nothing and heard nothing since May 19 when you replied to my pm that you'd check it out and get back to me. May 29 I replied to my "savethe914" email receipt for payment and have heard nothing.
I patient, but...

Andy Brian

Posted by: Krieger Jun 4 2015, 03:34 PM

Thanks Steve.

Posted by: kid914 Jun 4 2015, 06:06 PM

Steve haven't received PDFs copie . I checked even junk folder and nothing.

Posted by: mepstein Jun 4 2015, 06:55 PM

QUOTE(kid914 @ Jun 4 2015, 08:06 PM)

Steve haven't received PDFs copie . I checked even junk folder and nothing.

Posted by: Louiscurtis Jun 5 2015, 03:26 AM

I subscribed over a month ago but still nothing. I also ordered some other bits. Any update?

Posted by: returf Jun 5 2015, 04:38 AM

I thought I subscribed too when you first called for interest, I'm still keen if it's possible for a pdf version
cheers
Mike

Posted by: tumamilhem Jun 5 2015, 09:03 AM

Haven't received my PDF copy and still waiting on my second print copy, just an fyi.

Posted by: theleschyouknow Jun 5 2015, 09:22 AM

hey Steve
let me jump on the dog pile I ordered May 5 but have not received either version I don't have my savethe914 conf # but I just checked PayPal and confirmed date and payment
thanks for looking into it and putting the mag together
cjl

Posted by: Steve Snyder Jun 5 2015, 09:29 AM

Steve,

Still waiting for print issue #1. Perhaps you could just ship it with Issue #2.

Thanks,

Posted by: SixerJ Jun 5 2015, 01:19 PM

Meant to subscribe for 1st edition but somehow didn't

Anyways, now made amends and subscribed for a PDF version. Throughly enjoyable read of issue 1 on the website . Good luck and long may they keep coming

Right where was I, oh yeah Friday night

Posted by: stevegm Jun 5 2015, 02:40 PM

QUOTE(Louiscurtis @ Jun 5 2015, 05:26 AM)

Posted by: stevegm Jun 5 2015, 02:41 PM

QUOTE(returf @ Jun 5 2015, 06:38 AM)

Posted by: stevegm Jun 5 2015, 02:43 PM

QUOTE(theleschyouknow @ Jun 5 2015, 11:22 AM)

Posted by: stevegm Jun 5 2015, 02:43 PM

QUOTE(Steve Snyder @ Jun 5 2015, 11:29 AM)

Steve,

Still waiting for print issue #1. Perhaps you could just ship it with Issue #2.

Thanks,

Posted by: stevegm Jun 5 2015, 02:45 PM

QUOTE(SixerJ @ Jun 5 2015, 03:19 PM)

Meant to subscribe for 1st edition but somehow didn't

Anyways, now made amends and subscribed for a PDF version. Throughly enjoyable read of issue 1 on the website . Good luck and long may they keep coming

Right where was I, oh yeah Friday night

Posted by: stevegm Jun 5 2015, 03:01 PM

First, let me say thanks to everyone for their patience.

The print version distribution went smoothly (until I went on vacation. But, then again, my wife deserved a break, and as the CFO she funds my 914 fun. :-) The system we used to distribute the email PDF version, however, didn't work well. I have been involved with three magazines in the past (One I founded about a decade ago, Grassroots Motorsports and Classic Motorsports). But, with those we didn't do email pdf versions. So, we are still figuring that side of it out. Also, normally, subscriptions ordered after the drop date of an issue start with the next issue. But, with the first issue, we had a lot of people request that first issue even though they subscribed after April 1st (understandably so). And we want to accommodate those that want the first issue to have a complete set. Moving forward with future issues, the deadline for subscriptions to include a particular issue (other than ordering a back issue) will be the print date of the issue.

Anyhow, long story short, we are working through the bugs, and I appreciate your patience. I will verify all orders of magazines, shirts, and posters, etc. this weekend and make sure they have all been fulfilled. I think they have (with the exception of the lady's Save the 914 shirts and lady's The Other Woman is a 914 shirts, both of which should be done next week)

Here are the print dates for the issues in 2015, etc.

Issue 1 - April 1st. We still have some extra copies. If you want one let me know.
Issue 2 - July 1st
Issue 3 - October 1st
Issue 4 - January 1st
And so on.


I think we now have a system in place to distribute these smoothly. Thank you again for your support and patience. We couldn't do it without you.

BTW: The stories we have for issue 2 are great. I hope you enjoy it.

Posted by: stevegm Jun 6 2015, 08:32 AM

I can report that all orders have been shipped, with the exception of the lady's t-shirts (which should be done this week). If you would like a lady's t-shirt (or poster, t-shirt, etc.) you can order them here - savethe914.com

Until we get the email PDF issue resolved fully, you can download a PDF copy of the first issue of the magazine here - https://fourteenermotoring.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/fourteener-motoring-magazine-issue-1.pdf

Thanks again for your patience. Now out to the garage to get the 914 ready for Okteenerfest.

Posted by: C-Ya MK Jun 8 2015, 06:47 PM

I received my magazine and sticker today.
Thank you very much Steve,
Mike

Posted by: Cuda911 Jun 8 2015, 11:12 PM

Got my first issue today, thanks! Very nice layout, really enjoy it!!!

Great job!!!!!!

Grassroots Motorsports is yours? I got a free copy in the mail last year and thought it was good.

Posted by: stevegm Jun 9 2015, 06:15 AM

QUOTE(Cuda911 @ Jun 9 2015, 01:12 AM)

Posted by: dangerranger01 Jul 6 2015, 08:02 PM

Steve, did you send out the next issue of the mag (either pdf or the hard-copy)??

Posted by: Johny Blackstain Jul 9 2015, 10:59 AM

No sign of issue #2 yet, did they mail out on the 1st?

Posted by: stevegm Jul 9 2015, 11:20 AM

QUOTE(Johny Blackstain @ Jul 9 2015, 12:59 PM)

No sign of issue #2 yet, did they mail out on the 1st?

Posted by: Olympic 1.7 Jul 17 2015, 11:08 AM

QUOTE(stevegm @ Jul 9 2015, 01:20 PM)

QUOTE(Johny Blackstain @ Jul 9 2015, 12:59 PM)

No sign of issue #2 yet, did they mail out on the 1st?

We are trying figure out how to make the centerfold removable.

Posted by: Big Len Jul 17 2015, 01:23 PM

QUOTE(stevegm @ Jul 9 2015, 01:20 PM)

QUOTE(Johny Blackstain @ Jul 9 2015, 12:59 PM)

No sign of issue #2 yet, did they mail out on the 1st?

They have been sent to the printer. Waiting to get them back. Then we will mail them out. It turned out to be a good issue. We made some minor improvements. We are trying figure out how to make the centerfold removable.

Posted by: stevegm Jul 17 2015, 01:30 PM

We made quite a few changes for issue 2 - centerfold, more modern look, full bleed photos, more tech stuff, improved how-to layout, more cars, more events, and in Issue 3 we are starting a series of articles on the history of the 914. I'd still like to get more Subaru conversion stuff, and more about the people behind the cars. But it's a work in progress.

Posted by: nein14 Jul 26 2015, 06:24 PM

Did the PDF go out

Posted by: Johny Blackstain Jul 31 2015, 12:56 PM

Got my issue #2 today Steve- cool issue

BTW- I drove my "garage queen" to Okteenerfest last year

Posted by: stevegm Jul 31 2015, 07:37 PM

QUOTE(Johny Blackstain @ Jul 31 2015, 02:56 PM)

Got my issue #2 today Steve- cool issue

BTW- I drove my "garage queen" to Okteenerfest last year

Posted by: ndfrigi Jul 31 2015, 08:06 PM

received mine today from mail! thanks again!

Posted by: oakpark Jul 31 2015, 08:18 PM

Got mine today, and hid to start reading. looks great. I'll have it with me at Potter's Picnic tomorrow for Chicago Region.

Posted by: stevegm Aug 1 2015, 05:30 AM

QUOTE(oakpark @ Jul 31 2015, 10:18 PM)

Posted by: Java2570 Aug 1 2015, 10:01 AM

Got mine yesterday, thanks Steve!!

Posted by: stevegm Aug 1 2015, 04:56 PM

We are looking for a nice Subaru conversion to feature in the magazine later this year. If you have one, please PM me.

Posted by: Steve Aug 1 2015, 07:39 PM

I received a pdf last time, but so far I have not received this issue.

Posted by: dangerranger01 Aug 1 2015, 08:09 PM

Haven't seen anything.

Why don't the paying subscribers get the pdf sent to them first...or why isn't it sent out to everyone at the same time?....

Posted by: Geezer914 Aug 1 2015, 08:40 PM

Just sent payment via paypal, start me with the first addition. Thanks, John Carnevale, Salem, NJ.

Posted by: 914itis Aug 1 2015, 08:58 PM

QUOTE(dangerranger01 @ Aug 1 2015, 10:09 PM)

Posted by: Socalandy Aug 1 2015, 10:35 PM

Got mine today

Thanks

Posted by: Larmo63 Aug 1 2015, 10:39 PM

I'm pissed my helmet photo didn't make the cover!!!

Just kidding, Thank You Steve and your wife for endeavoring to publish this exquisite tome to the 914 Porsche!!!!!!!

Posted by: stevegm Aug 2 2015, 06:55 AM

QUOTE(dangerranger01 @ Aug 1 2015, 10:09 PM)

Posted by: stevegm Aug 2 2015, 06:56 AM

QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Aug 2 2015, 12:39 AM)

Posted by: Philip W. Aug 2 2015, 07:23 AM

Have not seen mine yet, but I hope to soon :

Posted by: Mikey914 Aug 2 2015, 10:18 AM

Got mine.
Might want to try a digital download formant. You can set it up on Godaddy and announce when its ready for the digital,

Posted by: trojanhorsepower Aug 2 2015, 12:40 PM

Got mine yesterday!

Posted by: stevegm Aug 2 2015, 03:22 PM

QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Aug 2 2015, 12:18 PM)

Posted by: stevegm Aug 2 2015, 03:25 PM

QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Aug 2 2015, 12:18 PM)

Posted by: Steve Aug 2 2015, 03:29 PM

I just paid online for the printed version. I need something in the mail to look forward too.

Posted by: RenoRoger Aug 2 2015, 06:28 PM

QUOTE(stevegm @ Aug 1 2015, 03:56 PM)

Posted by: stevegm Aug 2 2015, 06:44 PM

QUOTE(RenoRoger @ Aug 2 2015, 08:28 PM)

QUOTE(stevegm @ Aug 1 2015, 03:56 PM)

We are looking for a nice Subaru conversion to feature in the magazine later this year. If you have one, please PM me.

Steve;

Over the years, the readership of this site has benefitted tremendously from the wisdom and sage advise given by the late John Larson, aka Cap'n Krusty. What if you were to publish a special glove box booklet devoted to the topics he responded to?? I would be ready to shell out a decent amount for such a project. It would preserve his legacy. We could even designate part of the income as a donation to his favorite charity.

How easy would it be to extract the information from 914world archives? Are there any copyright hurdles to overcome?

RenoRoger
775-747-2019

Posted by: mepstein Aug 2 2015, 06:48 PM

QUOTE(stevegm @ Aug 2 2015, 08:44 PM)

QUOTE(RenoRoger @ Aug 2 2015, 08:28 PM)

QUOTE(stevegm @ Aug 1 2015, 03:56 PM)

We are looking for a nice Subaru conversion to feature in the magazine later this year. If you have one, please PM me.

Steve;

Over the years, the readership of this site has benefitted tremendously from the wisdom and sage advise given by the late John Larson, aka Cap'n Krusty. What if you were to publish a special glove box booklet devoted to the topics he responded to?? I would be ready to shell out a decent amount for such a project. It would preserve his legacy. We could even designate part of the income as a donation to his favorite charity.

How easy would it be to extract the information from 914world archives? Are there any copyright hurdles to overcome?

RenoRoger
775-747-2019

Excellent idea. We are working on a feature article, with his wifem for the upcoming issue of the magazine to honor him. But, a "Cap'n Krusty's" tips is a neat idea. Is that what you had in mind?

Posted by: stevegm Aug 2 2015, 07:03 PM

QUOTE(RenoRoger @ Aug 2 2015, 08:28 PM)

QUOTE(stevegm @ Aug 1 2015, 03:56 PM)

We are looking for a nice Subaru conversion to feature in the magazine later this year. If you have one, please PM me.

Steve;

Over the years, the readership of this site has benefitted tremendously from the wisdom and sage advise given by the late John Larson, aka Cap'n Krusty. What if you were to publish a special glove box booklet devoted to the topics he responded to?? I would be ready to shell out a decent amount for such a project. It would preserve his legacy. We could even designate part of the income as a donation to his favorite charity.

How easy would it be to extract the information from 914world archives? Are there any copyright hurdles to overcome?

RenoRoger
775-747-2019

Posted by: stevegm Aug 3 2015, 05:57 AM

QUOTE(Steve @ Aug 2 2015, 05:29 PM)

Posted by: rgolia Aug 3 2015, 08:29 AM

Steve,

I thought I was on the list of those getting a pdf...sounds like maybe the printed version would be the better way to go...what do I have to do?

Posted by: malcolm2 Aug 3 2015, 09:18 AM

QUOTE(stevegm @ Jun 5 2015, 04:01 PM)

Posted by: hndyhrr Aug 3 2015, 10:04 AM

I also have not received the latest issue in the mail. Have not received PDF for either of the issues. Will see what the post man brings today.

Love the printed Mag.

Renee

Posted by: nein14 Aug 3 2015, 11:33 AM

Hi Steve just went online paid for the printed version can I get a copy of the first issue Thanks

Posted by: hndyhrr Aug 3 2015, 06:12 PM

Got mine today

THANKS!

Posted by: Cuda911 Aug 3 2015, 11:35 PM

Haven't received Issue #2 either. Can you check into it, Steve?

Thanks!

Mike

Posted by: Phoenix914 Aug 4 2015, 06:18 AM

My issue #2 came yesterday. Thanks, Steve!

Posted by: shelby/914 Aug 5 2015, 02:30 PM

Todays mail came and no magazine yet. I did receive the first one.

Dan

Posted by: stevegm Aug 5 2015, 03:09 PM

QUOTE(shelby/914 @ Aug 5 2015, 04:30 PM)

Todays mail came and no magazine yet. I did receive the first one.

Dan

Posted by: stevegm Aug 10 2015, 10:42 AM

I wanted to make sure that you everyone saw that the downloadable PDF of the July issue is available on the website. Just go to - http://fourteenermotoring.com - and click on - Read Issue 2 in the menu. Right now, I think this is the best way to handle the PDF version. It will lag the print version by a few weeks for each issue. But, then it will be available to download on the website.

The print version of the October issue goes to press September 7th, and will be mailed October 1st. We have moved all of our deadlines up to make sure these go out on time, in addition to making changes in an effort to automate our distribution system. If you want a subscription to the print version of the magazine, you can http://savethe914.com

Finally, if you know anyone with a 914, please tell them about the magazine. The 914 community is a relatively small one. Whether it is the print version or the PDF download, it is our goal to have everyone involved and receiving the magazine. Spread the word.

Posted by: theleschyouknow Aug 10 2015, 11:11 AM

got mine in the mail sometime last week!
don't know exactly when because nobody in my house bothered to tell me it had arrived!
haven't had a chance to read it yet I had planned to read it on a road trip this weekend but my wife's car had other ideas...

Posted by: maddin Aug 10 2015, 04:07 PM

Mine arrived in the mail yesterday! Fantastic..thank you! :-)

Posted by: Kaeferfreund Aug 11 2015, 01:47 PM

My #2 was delivered just today - 7000 km abroad .
Thanks for just another interesting issue.

Kaeferfreund

Posted by: john_f Aug 11 2015, 02:27 PM

Mine also arrived today in Devon, UK. Many thanks for an interesting read.

Posted by: nein14 Aug 15 2015, 04:42 PM

QUOTE(nein14 @ Aug 3 2015, 10:33 AM)

Posted by: stevegm Aug 16 2015, 12:33 PM

QUOTE(nein14 @ Aug 15 2015, 06:42 PM)

QUOTE(nein14 @ Aug 3 2015, 10:33 AM)

Hi Steve just went online paid for the printed version can I get a copy of the first issue Thanks

Nothing yet 10 days

Posted by: tumamilhem Aug 18 2015, 07:24 AM

I haven't received my copy of issue #2 yet.
Nor my second copy of issue #1.

Posted by: stevegm Aug 19 2015, 05:54 PM

I hope I don't regret asking. I am looking for feedback on the magazine. We now have an automated distribution system set up, so that should be fixed and you should see a large improvement with the upcoming issue.

I am particularly interested in feedback on content. Here are my questions:

Content - The most important thing is - what do you think of the stuff we are covering? Is it what you want to read? What would you like to see added?

Then beyond content here are some things that I am pondering:
A. Balance between features, tech, and news/events. Do you like the balance?
B. Balance between photos and text - What do you think?
C. Length - We are at 44 pages now, but, we have very few ads. Most magazines run at least 50% ads. So from a content standpoint, I don't think we are doing too badly for a brand new magazine. I'd like to add 4 pages soon, but, I may wait until the January issue to do that, unless you give me feedback that there isn't enough in each issue.
D. Size - this is an important one. I went with the small size for two reasons: 1: I like it and think it is easy to carry around with you. And then 2: Cost. It cut our print costs almost in half. But, the size makes for doing full stories difficult. As a solution, I have considered doing a more detailed story on the website and readers could go over to the website for more photos, build sheets, etc. But, I wonder how many people would actually go from the magazine to the website to read more.
E. Overall feel - it is important to me that the overall feel be that of a professional magazine. Are we accomplishing that with the size and length? Is there anything we can do to improve in this area?
F. My original intent was a more "tech-related" magazine than say a Pano or Excellence. Not just features, but, useful info. Have we accomplished that? Do you value that angle?
G. What other resources would you like to see included in the magazine?


Any other comments? The magazine is about you. So your feedback is really important to me.

Posted by: stevegm Aug 19 2015, 06:01 PM

QUOTE(tumamilhem @ Aug 18 2015, 09:24 AM)

I haven't received my copy of issue #2 yet.
Nor my second copy of issue #1.

Posted by: turk22 Aug 19 2015, 06:20 PM

One thing that's missing is a "Letters to the Editor" section. You as an editor would get feedback on what people think about the content, and other readers would see what people think about certain topics....but I would rather see that on the website, rather than in the hard copy...

Maybe a 914World forum topic for each issue, to generate discussion, and drive subscriptions?

Posted by: mobymutt Aug 19 2015, 06:34 PM

I am enjoying the magazine, thank you for all your hard work! My only disappointment is that the small format doesn't allow for big pictures. And my 914 calendar only goes to December...

Posted by: stevegm Aug 19 2015, 06:41 PM

QUOTE(mobymutt @ Aug 19 2015, 08:34 PM)

Posted by: stevegm Aug 20 2015, 06:18 AM

QUOTE(turk22 @ Aug 19 2015, 08:20 PM)

Posted by: six Aug 20 2015, 08:03 AM

Just subscribed to the print edition. Picked up the first edition at the West Coast Ramble this year. Nice magazine.
Looking forward to the next issue!

Posted by: Johny Blackstain Oct 1 2015, 11:09 AM

Got issue #3 today Reading it now- looks good.

Posted by: rhodyguy Oct 1 2015, 11:20 AM

is everything submitted copywritted? like the calendars?

Posted by: stevegm Oct 1 2015, 11:43 AM

QUOTE(rhodyguy @ Oct 1 2015, 01:20 PM)

Posted by: Nutter965 Oct 2 2015, 01:49 PM

Just subscribed looking forward to it receiving it

Posted by: stevegm Oct 2 2015, 01:55 PM

Everybody should be receiving issue 3 over the next few days. Almost all of them have shipped. Just a few more to ship today and tomorrow.

We are always looking for feedback - how can we improve the magazine?

We are also always looking for people to write, photos, and stories. PM me if your interested.

Posted by: injunmort Oct 2 2015, 03:19 PM

got issue #3 today looking forward to reading

Posted by: Ian Stott Oct 3 2015, 04:01 AM

Many extra trips to the mail box hoping the next issue was there! You owe me for a pair of sneakers! Really like the mag, I like those personal stories, a cool trip, a unique place someone visited, stuff like that.

Ian Stott
Moncton
Canada

Posted by: RobW Oct 3 2015, 04:16 AM

QUOTE(Ian Stott @ Oct 3 2015, 03:01 AM)

Posted by: nein14 Oct 6 2015, 08:14 AM

Haven't gotten issue 3

Posted by: stevegm Oct 6 2015, 09:22 AM

All of the subscriptions are mailed at roughly the same time. There are numerous variables that determine when your issue arrives such as location, etc. Please note that subscription orders placed more than 30 days after an issue is published will begin with the next issue. We have had a few people email us because they subscribed 2 weeks before the next issue came out, but thought we were going to send the prior issue. We are happy to send you the back issue if we still have copies. But, our general practice is to start the subscription with the next issue, after the subscription date.

I hope this helps. Organizing periodic publications is fun.

Please email - fourteenermotoring@gmail.com if you have a question about your subscription. We have so many going out now that I don't handle the mailing myself anymore. If you send an email to the magazine's email it will get addressed by the correct person, faster. When you email, please include your full name. Subscriptions are organized based on your full name, not 914world screen names. So, we need your full name to look it up.

Posted by: RobW Nov 27 2015, 03:14 PM

THANKS FOR THE BACK ISSUES / EXTRA ISSUES STEVE!!!!!

Nice work!

Posted by: kid914 Nov 27 2015, 06:32 PM

I have asked for the email version from day one. no issue

Posted by: kid914 Nov 27 2015, 06:33 PM

I have asked for the email version from day one. no issue

Posted by: stevegm Nov 27 2015, 06:42 PM

QUOTE(kid914 @ Nov 27 2015, 07:33 PM)

I have asked for the email version from day one. no issue

Posted by: cary Nov 27 2015, 07:47 PM

I have it on my favorites bar. Easy Deal .....................

I'd ask Sir Andy to put up a sticky note when the new issue comes out.

Posted by: nein14 Jan 23 2016, 04:43 PM

Did issue 4 out get mailed yet?

Posted by: stevegm Jan 23 2016, 07:05 PM

QUOTE(nein14 @ Jan 23 2016, 05:43 PM)

Did issue 4 out get mailed yet?

Posted by: turk22 Jan 24 2016, 08:46 PM

Niether Rain, Sleet or Snow.....

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Jan 24 2016, 10:55 PM

Here is the perfect snow terrain vehicle for the mail delivery, can also provide some audio entertainment to your local ski resort

Posted by: thieuster Jan 25 2016, 12:35 AM

QUOTE(stevegm @ Jan 24 2016, 02:05 AM)

QUOTE(nein14 @ Jan 23 2016, 05:43 PM)

Did issue 4 out get mailed yet?

Yes and no. About half have mailed. The post office was closed yesterday. And again today. Snow the sign said. Charlotte isn't used to snow.

Posted by: stevegm Jan 25 2016, 07:27 AM

QUOTE(thieuster @ Jan 25 2016, 01:35 AM)

QUOTE(stevegm @ Jan 24 2016, 02:05 AM)

QUOTE(nein14 @ Jan 23 2016, 05:43 PM)

Did issue 4 out get mailed yet?

Yes and no. About half have mailed. The post office was closed yesterday. And again today. Snow the sign said. Charlotte isn't used to snow.

One of my old time sailing buddies is holding a position as professor at Durham University. Currently, the whole family is in The Netherlands. Guess what we saw on the news: footage of the highway exit to their home covered in snow, snow, snow.

Average max snowheight for Durham is 1.9"... That number has been topped.

To be honest, overhere in Holland we've not seen serious snowflakes since December 2011. I suppose life will grind to a halt too when it really starts snowing.

Back on topic: the magazine is great. The issues you've mailed me are on the coffee table at the workshop where we repair and restore classic cars. Clients grab the magazines and always start talking about the 914.

Menno

Posted by: Alfieg23 Jan 25 2016, 07:06 PM

I like the magazine's content although I would much prefer a standard magazine size vs. the smaller issues. Although I appreciate your efforts in minimizing the subscriber's cost, I would rather pay a little more and have the standard size magazine. You get what you pay for. Looking forward to issue #4. Keep up the good work.

Posted by: stevegm Jan 25 2016, 09:32 PM

QUOTE(Alfieg23 @ Jan 25 2016, 08:06 PM)

Posted by: Big Len Feb 1 2016, 01:26 PM

Just got mine Steve. It seems to be getting better with each issue. Congrats.

Posted by: stevegm Feb 1 2016, 02:25 PM

QUOTE(Big Len @ Feb 1 2016, 02:26 PM)

Posted by: sfrenck Feb 1 2016, 02:37 PM

I asked for the email version and got the first issue. I see that you don't email any longer - but I don't see how to download a PDF off your site?

Scott

Posted by: stevegm Feb 1 2016, 03:36 PM

QUOTE(sfrenck @ Feb 1 2016, 03:37 PM)

Posted by: trojanhorsepower Feb 2 2016, 03:49 PM

I love it Steve, keep them coming. My only complaint is they are too far apart. Once a week would be good .

Posted by: stevegm Feb 2 2016, 04:52 PM

QUOTE(trojanhorsepower @ Feb 2 2016, 04:49 PM)

I love it Steve, keep them coming. My only complaint is they are too far apart. Once a week would be good .

Posted by: Garland Feb 2 2016, 05:52 PM

Got mine today, sat right down and started reading, before going out to the barn to work on the build off project. It one of the very few things I'll stop to do when I get home before doing the job I really enjoy!

Posted by: shelby/914 Feb 2 2016, 06:25 PM

Mine came today.

Dan

Posted by: Mblizzard Feb 2 2016, 08:11 PM

Got mine! Great work as usual. Let me know if you need anything. Love this publication.

Posted by: Speedmster Feb 2 2016, 09:03 PM

I agree, great publication. I received my copy yesterday. I enjoy reading the articles. Keep up the good work!

Posted by: Steve Feb 2 2016, 11:17 PM

Got mine too!! Thanks!!!

Posted by: Andyrew Feb 2 2016, 11:56 PM

Got mine!

Posted by: stevegm Feb 3 2016, 09:39 AM

Thanks to everyone for the input. One of the main suggestions I have gotten has been to increase the size of the magazine. We have been debating between increasing the frequency to 6 issues per year, or increase the size to a larger format. I think I prefer to increase the physical size, for a number of reasons. If we increase it to 7 by 10 (the same size as the old Pano magazine), it would give us more room for more content, as well as make the print and pictures larger.

My question is this - to increase the size of the magazine, we would need to increase the yearly subscription to $30.00 (for 4 issues). How does everyone feel about this?

It is most important that we keep readers. The last thing I want to do is run any readers off because the price went up.

Posted by: Phoenix914 Feb 3 2016, 11:10 AM

I just subscribed for year #2. Thank you Steve - the magazine is great!

Bryan Greenly

Posted by: injunmort Feb 3 2016, 11:33 AM

got mine thanks

Posted by: Cuda911 Feb 3 2016, 11:41 AM

Got mine. Great stuff!!

Personally, I think the size is fine. If the choice is between more pages or a larger size, I'd vote for more pages.

What do I need to do to keep my subscription going?

Posted by: stevegm Feb 3 2016, 11:44 AM

QUOTE(Cuda911 @ Feb 3 2016, 12:41 PM)

Posted by: stevegm Feb 4 2016, 10:34 AM

QUOTE(Phoenix914 @ Feb 3 2016, 12:10 PM)

Posted by: jrblackbox Feb 4 2016, 12:09 PM

QUOTE(stevegm @ Feb 4 2016, 08:34 AM)

QUOTE(Phoenix914 @ Feb 3 2016, 12:10 PM)

I just subscribed for year #2. Thank you Steve - the magazine is great!

Bryan Greenly

Thanks.

Posted by: Mblizzard Feb 4 2016, 12:40 PM

QUOTE(stevegm @ Feb 3 2016, 07:39 AM)

Posted by: stevegm Feb 4 2016, 12:54 PM

QUOTE(Mblizzard @ Feb 4 2016, 01:40 PM)

QUOTE(stevegm @ Feb 3 2016, 07:39 AM)

Thanks to everyone for the input. One of the main suggestions I have gotten has been to increase the size of the magazine. We have been debating between increasing the frequency to 6 issues per year, or increase the size to a larger format. I think I prefer to increase the physical size, for a number of reasons. If we increase it to 7 by 10 (the same size as the old Pano magazine), it would give us more room for more content, as well as make the print and pictures larger.

My question is this - to increase the size of the magazine, we would need to increase the yearly subscription to $30.00 (for 4 issues). How does everyone feel about this?

It is most important that we keep readers. The last thing I want to do is run any readers off because the price went up.

For me, the cost is less important than the content. More content makes it worth the higher price. Same content not so much.....

Posted by: ChristopherB Feb 4 2016, 06:44 PM

I love the magazine and it has kept me motivated as I saved funds to repair my broken engine. I would love the larger format, as there would be room for more content and bigger pics.

Posted by: Geezer914 Feb 5 2016, 02:48 PM

When is the renewal fee due?

Posted by: Larmo63 Feb 5 2016, 08:06 PM

I read mine from cover to cover. Great work, Steve, and thank you for all you do for our hobby!!!!

Posted by: stevegm Feb 6 2016, 03:43 PM

QUOTE(Geezer914 @ Feb 5 2016, 03:48 PM)

Posted by: cary Feb 8 2016, 09:56 AM

Just sent in my subscription and ordered one each of the back issues.

Posted by: Johny Blackstain Feb 8 2016, 11:01 AM

Got mine last week & just re-upped my subscription.

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Feb 8 2016, 11:53 AM

Best issue yet.

Posted by: RobW Feb 8 2016, 07:06 PM

QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Feb 8 2016, 09:53 AM)

Best issue yet.

Posted by: stevegm Feb 9 2016, 06:49 AM

QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Feb 8 2016, 12:53 PM)

Best issue yet.

Posted by: LowBridge Feb 9 2016, 07:03 AM

how have I been missing this magazine... I just order it and cannot wait to get it

Posted by: stevegm Feb 9 2016, 05:39 PM

QUOTE(LowBridge @ Feb 9 2016, 08:03 AM)

Posted by: stevegm Feb 10 2016, 10:53 PM

A number of people suggested we increase the size of the magazine. We did a lot of work to see if we could make it work. We are increasing the overall size (similar size to the old Pano), starting with the April issue. It will give us space for more content (50% more space), bigger photos, and slightly larger text. I think it will be great, and can't wait to have more room to work with.

Posted by: hndyhrr Feb 10 2016, 10:56 PM

QUOTE(stevegm @ Feb 10 2016, 08:53 PM)

A number of people suggested we increase the size of the magazine. We did a lot of work to see if we could make it work. We are increasing the overall size (similar size to the old Pano), starting with the April issue. It will give us space for more content (50% more space), bigger photos, and slightly larger text. I think it will be great, and can't wait to have more room to work with.

Posted by: karmann Feb 11 2016, 07:23 AM

Got mine in the post yesterday, sent to the sunny UK

Posted by: RobW Feb 11 2016, 08:39 AM

QUOTE(stevegm @ Feb 10 2016, 08:53 PM)

A number of people suggested we increase the size of the magazine. We did a lot of work to see if we could make it work. We are increasing the overall size (similar size to the old Pano), starting with the April issue. It will give us space for more content (50% more space), bigger photos, and slightly larger text. I think it will be great, and can't wait to have more room to work with.

Posted by: Kaeferfreund Feb 11 2016, 01:50 PM

Delivered this week

Once again: good job Steve!

Posted by: cary Feb 25 2016, 09:08 PM

QUOTE(cary @ Feb 8 2016, 07:56 AM)

Posted by: stevegm Feb 25 2016, 09:10 PM

QUOTE(cary @ Feb 25 2016, 10:08 PM)

QUOTE(cary @ Feb 8 2016, 07:56 AM)

Just sent in my subscription and ordered one each of the back issues.

All four showed up today. Thanks Steve.

Posted by: cary Jun 28 2016, 11:42 PM

Got my new larger Spring copy today. Wow ....................

Posted by: wes Jun 29 2016, 12:03 AM

QUOTE(cary @ Jun 28 2016, 10:42 PM)

Posted by: kid914 Jun 29 2016, 09:47 AM

ordered the e copy twice.....nothing.

Posted by: stevegm Jun 29 2016, 10:52 AM

QUOTE(kid914 @ Jun 29 2016, 11:47 AM)

ordered the e copy twice.....nothing.

Posted by: Kaeferfreund Jun 29 2016, 01:00 PM

Steve

New issue out in summer? Sounds good. Hope you could ship near-term to abroad.

BTW: My spring issue was delivered just today. All fine. Great job!

Best regards from Germany

Kaeferfreund

Posted by: cary Jun 29 2016, 07:22 PM

Just cracked a beer and I'm sitting under the shade tree and and about to read it cover to cover.

Posted by: RRietman Jun 29 2016, 09:40 PM

QUOTE(cary @ Jun 29 2016, 06:22 PM)

Posted by: hndyhrr Jun 29 2016, 10:08 PM

Got mine also! Great job!

Posted by: Cuda911 Jun 29 2016, 10:38 PM

Love the new larger size!

What, no one submitted a story about the 2016 Route 66 trip?

Posted by: LowBridge Jun 30 2016, 06:02 AM

OMG... the spring addition is in the mail, it's like Christmas and the waiting is killing me

Posted by: stevegm Jun 30 2016, 04:01 PM

QUOTE(RRietman @ Jun 29 2016, 11:40 PM)

QUOTE(cary @ Jun 29 2016, 06:22 PM)

Just cracked a beer and I'm sitting under the shade tree and and about to read it cover to cover.

how do I subscribe?
Randy
74 1.8

Posted by: Coondog Jun 30 2016, 08:40 PM

Just did, thanks

Posted by: nein14 Jul 4 2016, 06:31 PM

Didn't get mine yet

Posted by: StratPlayer Jul 5 2016, 01:39 PM

Ditto

Posted by: rgolia Jul 5 2016, 02:30 PM

same....no show

Posted by: Johny Blackstain Jul 5 2016, 02:40 PM

me too, still waiting

Posted by: Andyrew Jul 5 2016, 02:52 PM

I think they got sent out in batches. I got mine on Friday.

Posted by: nein14 Jul 9 2016, 06:29 AM

Still. Nothing

Posted by: mepstein Jul 9 2016, 07:00 AM

I got one a week ago.

Posted by: 914Next Jul 9 2016, 10:01 AM

QUOTE(nein14 @ Jul 9 2016, 08:29 AM)

Still. Nothing

Posted by: nein14 Jul 13 2016, 12:06 PM

Still nothing

Posted by: sfrenck Jul 13 2016, 12:15 PM

Me neither

Posted by: t collins Jul 15 2016, 03:25 AM

Didn't get mine either

Posted by: stevegm Jul 15 2016, 08:33 AM

QUOTE(t collins @ Jul 15 2016, 05:25 AM)

Posted by: pete000 Jul 15 2016, 10:09 AM

I received mine, I like the larger format. Lots of good information about the M471 and 914 I din't know.

Keep up the great work !

Thanks !

Posted by: rktmn247 Jul 16 2016, 12:35 AM

I received mine! Thanks! Also a second copy showed up today.

Posted by: NS914 Jul 16 2016, 05:06 AM

QUOTE(rktmn247 @ Jul 16 2016, 03:35 AM)

I received mine! Thanks! Also a second copy showed up today.

Posted by: trojanhorsepower Jul 16 2016, 08:47 AM

I got two!

Posted by: Steve Jul 16 2016, 11:17 PM

I just got mine today!! Very special!!

Posted by: nein14 Jul 17 2016, 07:14 AM

Got mine today nice larger format

Posted by: Johny Blackstain Jul 19 2016, 05:18 AM

Got 3 Spring issues yesterday

Posted by: rudedude Jul 20 2016, 05:24 AM

I received my 2nd copy yesterday of issue #5, hope this wasn't meant for someone who didn't receive theirs.

Posted by: stevegm Jul 20 2016, 07:33 AM

QUOTE(Johny Blackstain @ Jul 19 2016, 07:18 AM)

Got 3 Spring issues yesterday

Posted by: Johny Blackstain Jul 20 2016, 07:45 AM

QUOTE(stevegm @ Jul 20 2016, 09:33 AM)

Posted by: dlkawashima Aug 5 2016, 02:42 PM

Never received #5

Posted by: Minerva's 914 Aug 8 2016, 09:51 AM

Subscribed June 29th, haven't received mag, I did receive an email confirming my order and my PayPal was debited. Should I be worried or does it just take a while?

Posted by: RobW Aug 8 2016, 09:54 AM

I'm still waiting on one too. Thx

Posted by: Minerva's 914 Aug 8 2016, 07:31 PM

QUOTE(RobW @ Aug 8 2016, 11:54 AM)

Posted by: North Coast Jim Aug 8 2016, 07:37 PM

I also ordered and PayPal debited some time ago. Haven't received mine yet either.

Posted by: white1975 Aug 8 2016, 08:33 PM

have not got my # 5 yet thanks Kerry

Posted by: 914Next Aug 8 2016, 08:50 PM

Sorry but I've not received the last couple of issues. Not sure why. I think I actually only received two. Kept waiting but at this point I guess there must be something wrong?

Posted by: RobW Aug 8 2016, 11:48 PM

QUOTE(Minerva's 914 @ Aug 8 2016, 06:31 PM)

QUOTE(RobW @ Aug 8 2016, 11:54 AM)

I'm still waiting on one too. Thx

When did you subscribe?

Posted by: dlkawashima Aug 9 2016, 03:16 AM

QUOTE(Minerva's 914 @ Aug 8 2016, 06:31 PM)

Posted by: Minerva's 914 Aug 9 2016, 07:21 AM

Just checked my original order and there may be a problem with the mailing address. It is my office address that I use all the time but in this case the business name does not appear on the address only the suite number. I'm PM'ing Steve to make a clarification of the mailing address and see if that helps.

I really want to help make this work and support our community. It might be helpful if Steve would chime in here.

Posted by: turk22 Aug 11 2016, 07:47 AM

Steve,

I've gotten your recent emails, but every time I replay, I'm getting an "Undeliverable" message back, saying you are out of quota.

I tried to send you the next column, but I don't think you received it, or any of my replies since last night.

PM me if you have an alternate email I can try.

Thanks,
SteveT

Posted by: stevegm Aug 11 2016, 08:10 AM

QUOTE(turk22 @ Aug 11 2016, 09:47 AM)

Posted by: stevegm Aug 11 2016, 08:15 AM

QUOTE(dlkawashima @ Aug 9 2016, 05:16 AM)

QUOTE(Minerva's 914 @ Aug 8 2016, 06:31 PM)

When did you subscribe?

Ah geez, that was it ... forgot to renew my subscription.



Note to self ...



RENEWED!

Posted by: Cal Aug 23 2016, 10:28 AM

Steve, can you please send me the spring copy of the mag.....I never received the new larger issue. I subscribed back in April and received the back issues that I ordered (#1-3).
Thanks
Jeff Brinton

Posted by: Minerva's 914 Aug 23 2016, 11:25 AM

QUOTE(Cal @ Aug 23 2016, 12:28 PM)

Posted by: Cal Aug 23 2016, 07:06 PM

QUOTE(Minerva's 914 @ Aug 23 2016, 01:25 PM)

QUOTE(Cal @ Aug 23 2016, 12:28 PM)

Steve, can you please send me the spring copy of the mag.....I never received the new larger issue. I subscribed back in April and received the back issues that I ordered (#1-3).
Thanks
Jeff Brinton

Jeff, the best advise is in the post just above from Steve;

"If anyone did not receive their Spring issue, please email us at - fourteenermotoring@gmail.com. The person that handles subscriptions isn't on 914world, and by emailing them at that address, it will ensure that you get to the right person and your subscription can be checked."

I got my spring issue a couples weeks ago and it's very good

Brady

Posted by: Minerva's 914 Aug 23 2016, 07:08 PM

QUOTE(Cal @ Aug 23 2016, 09:06 PM)

QUOTE(Minerva's 914 @ Aug 23 2016, 01:25 PM)

QUOTE(Cal @ Aug 23 2016, 12:28 PM)

Steve, can you please send me the spring copy of the mag.....I never received the new larger issue. I subscribed back in April and received the back issues that I ordered (#1-3).
Thanks
Jeff Brinton

Jeff, the best advise is in the post just above from Steve;

"If anyone did not receive their Spring issue, please email us at - fourteenermotoring@gmail.com. The person that handles subscriptions isn't on 914world, and by emailing them at that address, it will ensure that you get to the right person and your subscription can be checked."

I got my spring issue a couples weeks ago and it's very good

Brady

Thanks Brady.... I've emailed him twice so far.

Posted by: Mike Bellis Aug 23 2016, 07:22 PM

I'm pretty much done with this mag. I subscribed when my car was featured and Steve was nice enough to send me 4-5 copies of that issue. I received the next issue and that was it. Not sure what happened.

I know Steve has a lot on his plate and running this mag and a day job is tough. I wish him well but I don't expect to see another copy.
.

Posted by: Coondog Aug 23 2016, 10:28 PM

PP my money on June 30th. Never received a mag. Never received 914 world stickers either............never get a response back from my private messages ???

Steve my PP is under my business name Firedog Training. Please step up, not anyway to run a business or hobby.

Posted by: Minerva's 914 Aug 24 2016, 03:29 PM

Now, let's calm down a bit guys. I also PP'd $ at the end of June and complained in an earlier post about not receiving anything. I then sent a PM to Steve and got a reply that my order came in after the spring issue was shipped and my subscription would start with the fall issue. That seems reasonable and I do want 914 support businesses to survive, so I will take a chill pill and give him a chance. If my experience proves my trust to be unwarranted believe me I will revolt but I believe it's way too early for that now.

Posted by: Kaeferfreund Sep 6 2016, 01:39 PM

Hi guys,

did anybody know whether the summer issue (#6) is published, yet?

Steve seems to have some problems delivering abroad

Hope, we will get it in the weeks to come.

Posted by: Andyrew Sep 6 2016, 01:52 PM

They are finishing it up now.

Posted by: Minerva's 914 Sep 6 2016, 04:58 PM

QUOTE(Andyrew @ Sep 6 2016, 03:52 PM)

Posted by: Cal Sep 21 2016, 11:17 AM

Has the summer issue gone out yet?.....fall has officially started today.

Posted by: sfrenck Oct 18 2016, 04:08 PM

Bump...
I'll take a partial subscription refund if the magazine isn't going to done any longer.

Posted by: Minerva's 914 Oct 18 2016, 04:13 PM

I received my summer issue late last week

Posted by: sb914 Oct 18 2016, 04:31 PM

Got mine !

Posted by: stevegm Oct 18 2016, 04:32 PM

QUOTE(sfrenck @ Oct 18 2016, 06:08 PM)

Bump...
I'll take a partial subscription refund if the magazine isn't going to done any longer.

Posted by: North Coast Jim Oct 18 2016, 05:37 PM

Sent my subscription in on June 30th by PP. Haven't received the Mag nor any response to PM's either. Frustrated Newbie

Posted by: stevegm Oct 18 2016, 05:45 PM

QUOTE(North Coast Jim @ Oct 18 2016, 07:37 PM)

Posted by: Andyrew Oct 18 2016, 07:58 PM

Got mine today

Posted by: Kaeferfreund Oct 19 2016, 01:53 PM

Delivered in Germany on Monday!

Posted by: NS914 Oct 31 2016, 07:16 AM

got my magazine with the 914-S last week...read cover to cover!

Posted by: North Coast Jim Oct 31 2016, 08:11 AM

QUOTE(stevegm @ Oct 18 2016, 07:45 PM)

QUOTE(North Coast Jim @ Oct 18 2016, 07:37 PM)

Sent my subscription in on June 30th by PP. Haven't received the Mag nor any response to PM's either. Frustrated Newbie

I just PM'd you. There isn't a shipping address in your order. PM it to me and I will update our system and mail you a copy tomorrow.

Posted by: Towarish Nov 20 2016, 06:18 PM

QUOTE(Kaeferfreund @ Oct 19 2016, 11:53 AM)

Delivered in Germany on Monday!

Posted by: Cal Dec 19 2016, 12:13 PM

Any idea on when the fall issue is due out?

Posted by: RARE 6 Dec 19 2016, 12:56 PM

This subscriber wouldn't mind receiving the summer issue while awaiting the fall one. Have only received January and Spring issues.

Posted by: Towarish Jan 9 2017, 12:06 PM

I made my subscription in jan. and got issue 4
For issue5 (spring) I had to ask 2 times and received it in august.
After that nothing more !
I asked for a refund, but no answer at all.
I´m done with fourteener motoring magazine !

Posted by: Cal Jan 25 2017, 01:16 PM

What ever happened to this magazine.....is it dead? I was looking forward to receiving the fall and winter issues.....

Posted by: billh1963 Jan 25 2017, 02:20 PM

QUOTE(Cal @ Jan 25 2017, 02:16 PM)

Posted by: stevegm Jan 25 2017, 03:43 PM

It's true - good content is hard to come by. But we have added a couple new writers. The content side is going well.

The lead times aren't really an issue. We plan them in. We adjusted the publication dates last year to better cover major 914 events, and to work with the distributor's schedule. But getting accurate distribution has been a challenge. Along with managing the timing of subscriptions and renewals. Too many of our subscribers aren't receiving them on time. And we are getting too many returned to us undelivered. We were farming the distribution out. I have decided to bring it back in house and handle it internally. So at least I will be able to know exactly who was mailed what, and when. In the next week, we will be able to publish specific publication dates (that I have management over) so that everyone knows exactly when to expect each issue this year. Thank you for your patience. We are still publishing, and plan to continue.

Posted by: Kaeferfreund Jan 29 2017, 09:19 AM

QUOTE(stevegm @ Jan 25 2017, 10:43 PM)

Posted by: stevegm Jan 29 2017, 04:45 PM

QUOTE(Kaeferfreund @ Jan 29 2017, 10:19 AM)

QUOTE(stevegm @ Jan 25 2017, 10:43 PM)

It's true - good content is hard to come by. But we have added a couple new writers. The content side is going well.

The lead times aren't really an issue. We plan them in. We adjusted the publication dates last year to better cover major 914 events, and to work with the distributor's schedule. But getting accurate distribution has been a challenge. Along with managing the timing of subscriptions and renewals. Too many of our subscribers aren't receiving them on time. And we are getting too many returned to us undelivered. We were farming the distribution out. I have decided to bring it back in house and handle it internally. So at least I will be able to know exactly who was mailed what, and when. In the next week, we will be able to publish specific publication dates (that I have management over) so that everyone knows exactly when to expect each issue this year. Thank you for your patience. We are still publishing, and plan to continue.

Don't give up, Steve!

Posted by: Larmo63 Jan 29 2017, 05:28 PM

Posted by: BillC Jan 30 2017, 08:59 AM

Did the Fall 2016 issue ever go out? The last issue I received was Summer 2016. I sent you a couple of PMs asking about this, but never received a reply.

Posted by: stevegm Jan 30 2017, 11:52 AM

QUOTE(BillC @ Jan 30 2017, 09:59 AM)

Posted by: sfrenck Jan 30 2017, 12:18 PM

Is this an automatically renewing subscription? I need to make the decision if I continue to subscribe.

Posted by: Garland Jan 30 2017, 06:01 PM

Steve, I sent you a PM

Posted by: Firstcar Jan 30 2017, 08:46 PM

Steve,
Sent you a PM as well.
-Scott

Posted by: Minerva's 914 Mar 4 2017, 10:53 PM

QUOTE(Minerva's 914 @ Aug 23 2016, 12:25 PM)

QUOTE(Cal @ Aug 23 2016, 12:28 PM)

Steve, can you please send me the spring copy of the mag.....I never received the new larger issue. I subscribed back in April and received the back issues that I ordered (#1-3).
Thanks
Jeff Brinton

Jeff, the best advise is in the post just above from Steve;

"If anyone did not receive their Spring issue, please email us at - fourteenermotoring@gmail.com. The person that handles subscriptions isn't on 914world, and by emailing them at that address, it will ensure that you get to the right person and your subscription can be checked."

I got my spring issue a couples weeks ago and it's very good

Brady

Posted by: Coondog Mar 4 2017, 11:23 PM

Got one issue, then nothing guess I will wait my turn in line.

Posted by: stevegm Mar 5 2017, 12:43 PM

If you are missing an issue please email Julie - FourteenerMotoring@gmail.com. Please include your full name, since the subscriptions are organized by your name not your 914world screen name.

Posted by: stevegm Mar 5 2017, 01:06 PM

Let me first say that I apologize for any distribution mixups, and if you are missing any issue, let us know and we will mail it to you. As I previously mentioned, we have had a number of distribution issues over the past year. The number of subscribers has grown faster than we could have imagined. We have spent the past month making key changes to adjust to meet that growth.

The subscription base is now large enough to be a mess if it is not organized correctly, but too small to get decent service from a distribution company. So I fired the distributor, and spent the past month bringing that aspect of it in-house. Moving forward Julie will be handling the database, and organizing the mailings. She has experience in the area, and I believe it will resolve the issues.

While the magazine is basically a breakeven endeavor (not including our time), we are committed to continuing it. I hope it adds value to the 914 community. To help make things run more smoothly we are making a number of changes in how we handle distribution:

1. As mentioned above we have moved distribution in house. Julie has taken this aspect over. If you have any questions about your subscription, or missed any issues, you can email her at - FourteenerMotoring@gmail.com. We will immediately mail you any issue you missed.
2. All of the subscriptions are now being managed in a magazine database system separate from the online sale/purchase system, which we previously relied on.
3. When someone subscribes they will receive an email that confirms their address, when they subscribed, and when they can expect their issues.
4. We will begin automatic renewals. However, that does not mean we will automatically bill anyone's credit card for a renewal. Rather, a bill will automatically be generated and emailed 1 month prior to the subscription expiring. 2 additional emails will be sent as a follow up, related to renewals.
5. I will post in 914world when each issue comes out. So you know the specific date it was released. We value the community here very much, both with respect to the magazine, as well as personally. I think posting a thread when a new issue is published will help everyone here know that their magazine is coming.
6. We publish four times a year - Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall. But, the magazines are published at the end of the respective season. We initially set those dates so they could be timed to provide coverage of the major 914 events each year. That has caused confusion and makes the magazine look like it is always late (based on the season). So, we are considering how we can make a change in that to better reflect its timing.

In the next two weeks, Julie will be emailing everybody who's subscription has expired. We find that often someone not getting an issue is a result of their subscription having expired. Since we were not doing automatic renewals, this wasn't getting updated when the subscription expired. She is also contacting everybody that have indicated they are missing an issue, and making sure they have all of the magazines.

I hope these changes make distribution run more smoothly. I appreciate your patience. As always, any suggestions anyone has are welcome. We love input, and value your opinions.


UPDATE: March 30, 2017: As I have mentioned, we traditionally printed the magazine at the end of the season. So for example, the winter issue comes out at the end of winter. But this has caused some subscribers to think they were getting the issue mailed to them late. To solve this problem, we are shifting the date of the issues. It does not effect the number of magazines received or when subscribers receive them. It just means that the Spring issue will come out at the beginning of Spring, and so on.

Posted by: Creamsicle New Zealand Mar 5 2017, 01:26 PM

Well done Steve and Julie its not easy doing something for nothing, some people like to complain maybe they should help you guys. Keep up the hard work I look forward to receiving further mags.

Posted by: Minerva's 914 Mar 5 2017, 08:21 PM

QUOTE(Creamsicle New Zealand @ Mar 5 2017, 02:26 PM)

Posted by: Coondog Mar 5 2017, 08:29 PM

Posted by: stevegm Mar 5 2017, 08:31 PM

QUOTE(Minerva's 914 @ Mar 5 2017, 09:21 PM)

QUOTE(Creamsicle New Zealand @ Mar 5 2017, 02:26 PM)

Well done Steve and Julie its not easy doing something for nothing, some people like to complain maybe they should help you guys. Keep up the hard work I look forward to receiving further mags.

Hmmm, I paid $29 via PayPal, doesn't sound like nothing to me. Listen, I understand that this is hard, if you go back a few pages you'll see me defending Steve to another guy who was going off on not getting issues, so I get it. I've emailed the gmail account and hope that resolves the issue but I don't understand how if I'm paying for a product then I can reasonably expect to receive something in return. Now, if this was indeed a something for nothing, and maybe some of you are getting this for nothin, then okay. But $29 buck is a bit much for one issue.

Posted by: Minerva's 914 Mar 5 2017, 09:09 PM

QUOTE(stevegm @ Mar 5 2017, 09:31 PM)

QUOTE(Minerva's 914 @ Mar 5 2017, 09:21 PM)

QUOTE(Creamsicle New Zealand @ Mar 5 2017, 02:26 PM)

Well done Steve and Julie its not easy doing something for nothing, some people like to complain maybe they should help you guys. Keep up the hard work I look forward to receiving further mags.

Hmmm, I paid $29 via PayPal, doesn't sound like nothing to me. Listen, I understand that this is hard, if you go back a few pages you'll see me defending Steve to another guy who was going off on not getting issues, so I get it. I've emailed the gmail account and hope that resolves the issue but I don't understand how if I'm paying for a product then I can reasonably expect to receive something in return. Now, if this was indeed a something for nothing, and maybe some of you are getting this for nothin, then okay. But $29 buck is a bit much for one issue.

I agree. Everyone receives 4 issues in their subscription. If someone didn't get all 4 issues in their subscription, let us know and we will send them to you. We don't have any comp subscribers. We send extra issues to vendors. But all subscriptions are paid. I think the above post was referring to the fact that this is a nonprofit endeavor. But that doesn't change the fact that if you pay for a subscription you should get your issues. I take responsibility for our past problems. I will stand by it and make sure we make good on it. My post above just outlines the changes we have made, to resolve the distribution problems moving forward.

Posted by: tumamilhem Mar 8 2017, 05:21 PM

I have not received an issue since Issue 6 Summer 2016. I am missing Autumn, Winter and now Spring (if out yet). Sent a few messages about this a while ago.

Posted by: 71six Mar 22 2017, 12:12 PM

On March 5 I received an invoice for renewal, on March 12 I renewed with PayPal, today March 22 I received an invoice for renewal once again. Please correct this error. Thank You,
Mark

Posted by: stevegm Mar 22 2017, 12:21 PM

QUOTE(71six @ Mar 22 2017, 02:12 PM)

Posted by: 71six Mar 22 2017, 12:43 PM

QUOTE(stevegm @ Mar 22 2017, 10:21 AM)

QUOTE(71six @ Mar 22 2017, 02:12 PM)

On March 5 I received an invoice for renewal, on March 12 I renewed with PayPal, today March 22 I received an invoice for renewal once again. Please correct this error. Thank You,
Mark

I just sent your message to Julie. I know she's got the new system organized and working now. I will make sure she corrects it.

Posted by: stevegm Apr 18 2017, 08:40 PM

The next issue of Fourteener Motoring is mailing out. It took us a little extra time to get copyright permission on some of the photography. But, it was worth it. I think you will like this one.

- PMB Performance Feature
- 2017 Build-Off Challenge Round 1 results
- Werks Reunion East
- 356 Club of Southern California Swap and Show
- 1972 Project Car
- News
- Tech Tips


We spent considerable time implementing a new distribution tracking system, that we hope will take the kinks out. Also, like I mentioned about a month ago, we shifted the dates of the magazine. Previously, they were released at the end of each season - Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall. But that caused considerable confusion because it made it seem like people were receiving it late when they weren't. So we shift the dates on them so that the "published date" coincides with the beginning of each season. So what would have been the winter 2017 issue (end of March) became the Spring issue (end of march). It doesn't change the number of issues a subscription receives, or when they get them. It just affected the season printed on the magazine, as the current issue became the spring issue. I hope that makes sense. :-)


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Posted by: 914 Apr 20 2017, 08:50 AM

Steve,
Did you use any of the pictures of the events/cars I sent you?
Alan

Posted by: Coondog May 7 2017, 06:36 PM

Only received one issue a year ago......what's up ?? Even after you verified my info !!

Posted by: North Coast Jim May 8 2017, 07:40 AM

QUOTE(stevegm @ Mar 5 2017, 10:31 PM)

QUOTE(Minerva's 914 @ Mar 5 2017, 09:21 PM)

QUOTE(Creamsicle New Zealand @ Mar 5 2017, 02:26 PM)

Well done Steve and Julie its not easy doing something for nothing, some people like to complain maybe they should help you guys. Keep up the hard work I look forward to receiving further mags.

Hmmm, I paid $29 via PayPal, doesn't sound like nothing to me. Listen, I understand that this is hard, if you go back a few pages you'll see me defending Steve to another guy who was going off on not getting issues, so I get it. I've emailed the gmail account and hope that resolves the issue but I don't understand how if I'm paying for a product then I can reasonably expect to receive something in return. Now, if this was indeed a something for nothing, and maybe some of you are getting this for nothin, then okay. But $29 buck is a bit much for one issue.

I agree. Everyone receives 4 issues in their subscription. If someone didn't get all 4 issues in their subscription, let us know and we will send them to you. We don't have any comp subscribers. We send extra issues to vendors. But all subscriptions are paid. I think the above post was referring to the fact that this is a nonprofit endeavor. But that doesn't change the fact that if you pay for a subscription you should get your issues. I take responsibility for our past problems. I will stand by it and make sure we make good on it. My post above just outlines the changes we have made, to resolve the distribution problems moving forward.

Posted by: Kaeferfreund May 19 2017, 01:05 PM

#8 delivered yesterday!
Thanks.

Posted by: ConeDodger Aug 27 2017, 04:48 PM

Steve,
There's some guy named John Chesworth casting aspersions on your business acumen on Facebook Porsche 914 page. Apparently he subscribed and didn't get anything yet.

Posted by: michael7810 Aug 27 2017, 06:19 PM

I won a freebie subscription at WCR and have not received a copy

Posted by: Andyrew Aug 27 2017, 08:59 PM

QUOTE(michael7810 @ Aug 27 2017, 05:19 PM)

Posted by: michael7810 Aug 27 2017, 09:20 PM

OK thanks

Posted by: buggvert Oct 13 2017, 11:17 AM

Hi Steve, forgive me if this seems curt, but I will be direct to the point.
Many of us have talked on different forms about what’s up with the lack of distribution of the magazine and seeming nonexistent replies to communication attempts. I for one have voiced my concern over your well-being, as I think many have also considered as a reason for no communication and no distribution.
So, now to the point. If you are not well, or are dealing with some life issue, and are unable to put the attention into the magazine, please formulate some statement here on 914 world, and ask us to disseminate that information. And if you need specific assistance with some certain things, again ask the forums. With all the horrible crap going on in the world right now, I think doing nice things for one another, is a nice diversion from all the worldly crap.
I like Michael’s idea of doing an annual or maybe twice a year publication. However I think that should probably sell for about $15 US, have about 6 segments, separated by advertisers who are preferably 914 resource providers, and gets distributed quickly.
I also like the idea of using Fourteenermotoring.com as a paid members forum to offer content to forum moderators for possible inclusion in the annual or twice yearly subscription publication. Else, the content posted on the site following approval.

All of this may be too far down the road for you to consider, if your having a “lock will “turn in the barrel”, which I hope you’re not, but we would like to know how you are and what’s up.

Posted by: kgruen2 Oct 15 2017, 10:40 AM

I signed up a while back. Haven't heard anything either.

Posted by: second wind Oct 15 2017, 11:17 AM

QUOTE(michael7810 @ Aug 27 2017, 05:19 PM)

Posted by: Coondog Oct 15 2017, 12:45 PM

I quit asking..........

Posted by: SO.O.C914er Oct 15 2017, 04:00 PM

Yap I refused to sign up after seeing all this feedback and no publication

Posted by: Millerwelds Oct 15 2017, 04:17 PM

Received one issue..... Nothing since...

Posted by: Philip W. Oct 16 2017, 04:15 AM

never received the last few- in fact i dint knowwhem the last published issue was! i jave not received pne this year- i believe i resubscribed laat year, got an issue at Okteenerfest last year(2016) and have not received another one since...

Posted by: rmdinmd Oct 16 2017, 11:19 AM

I also gave up! I really liked the magazine but ....

Posted by: sfrenck Oct 16 2017, 12:33 PM

Was a nice idea - but I gave up as well (though I did receive the issues I subscribed to after some "where are they" emails)

Posted by: Big Len Oct 16 2017, 02:46 PM

Done with this also.

Posted by: Millerwelds Oct 16 2017, 03:23 PM

Now I want a refund. Must be others out there wanting their money back too.

Posted by: stevegm Nov 2 2017, 07:48 PM

After three years, we have decided to cease publication of Fourteener Motoring magazine. The decision is based on two considerations:

1. The number of 914s left made the pool of potential subscribers small. I had hoped we could make it sustainable. But I was unable to do so at the quality and price point that I wanted.
2. My work commitments increased for most of this year and prevented me from giving it the attention it deserved. My time has recently freed up some. But I still need to allocate my time carefully.

We are committed to providing a refund for issues not delivered. We have been computing that information and emailing subscribers. We are presently through the first 1/3 of the list. If you have not received an email, you should over the next month.

The reason I took a couple months to announce this was that we were in conversations with a few of the major 914 vendors to determine if they were interested in picking up the task of publishing the magazine. Ultimately, they decided it required more effort than they could expend on it. It never produced a profit. It was a labor of love. Since it has been in existence for three years, with an annual loss each year, it would have moved to a “hobby” on my taxes next year, which would not allow us to even deduct the expenses of printing and mailing it. Our decision was considered carefully, as I believe the 914 deserves a magazine. Our model just didn’t work. It is important to me, however, that we explain why it didn’t work. Maybe somebody with a better model than I will put something together for the 914 someday.

We also considered moving it to digital pdf. That, however, doesn’t reduce the approximately 32 hours it takes to design/write each issue. We also have considered moving it onto a website, which would cut down on the time nessasary to publish a print magazine. And that is still a possibility. But right now, the subscribers signed up for a print magazine. Therefore, we will issue refunds.

Thanks to everybody who supported the magazine.

Posted by: SO.O.C914er Nov 2 2017, 07:57 PM

Sorry to hear that Steve. Thank you for your efforts on trying to make it happen

Posted by: Coondog Nov 2 2017, 08:03 PM

The greatest 2 issues I ever received. Wish you good fortune in the future, please keep any monies owed to me.

Posted by: 914 Nov 2 2017, 08:07 PM

Steve,
So sorry to hear.. I must admit it must of been a lot of work and time for each publication..Great Magazine for Us teeners.. What A loss..
914

Posted by: BENBRO02 Nov 23 2017, 03:06 PM

Any chance I can get a 2018 calendar instead of you sending me a magazine refund?

Posted by: draperjojo Nov 23 2017, 05:20 PM

I ordered a subscription for my son, and he never received anything.

Posted by: BENBRO02 Dec 6 2017, 09:25 PM

QUOTE(BENBRO02 @ Nov 23 2017, 04:06 PM)