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> Group buys and frequency, Got a little feed back - What do you think? What should I do?
Mikey914
post Nov 8 2014, 11:02 AM
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As many of you are aware. I have several group buys going, and I try to do several at a time to keep the shipping cost down.

I recently got some feedback that the frequency was a but obnoxious, and not really appreciated. Kind of like advertising on every other thread in the garage.

I don't want be just hawking product and detracting for the genuine exchange of information that is actually pretty prevalent in the garage.

Trying to find a way to do this that is less obnoxious. I'm open to suggestions.

I got to thinking, that maybe I should just run a single thread on a monthly basis, or there may be a better way to do this. Any suggestions?
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post Nov 8 2014, 11:06 AM
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list in the vendor's forum. put a link to current gb in your signature. "click here for current group buys"?
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post Nov 8 2014, 11:09 AM
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Keep doing what you're doing.

Your reproductions have made a significant contribution to the restoration of these little cars. If you had kept up your early pace, you'd be offering a body in white at a reasonable price. I'm annoyed that the targa bar pad is taking so long but not so you wouldn't be welcome at our thanksgiving table. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Nov 8 2014, 11:11 AM
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Hummm... not sure what the issue is Mark? You always label your threads with Group Buy and they are always very appreciated and well received. If someone has issues w/it simply don't open the thread. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I say keep doing what you do and THANKS for all you do for us. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Nov 8 2014, 11:13 AM
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Mark,
Out of all the member vendors you are the most generous of them all. Every time I have been in your presence, you have been giving away free product. Your stuff is well priced and you have helped me out personally. I do not feel you are profit driven like some other (no names) vendors.
Keep up the good work.
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post Nov 8 2014, 11:18 AM
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I had found that the thread often gets overlooked in the vendors section and I would not have the traction to make the products without gauging demand. I had initially listed there and found that the more eyes on it, the more feedback I do get that helps me to get a better product or the options that you want I had not though of.

I honestly don't want to just be hawking products. If you look at the pricing I do on the group buys, I just try to cover tooling and get these things to market.

I do also want to support the community, and if what I'm doing has a negative influence, not do it.

I do get it, when multiple threads are launched, it takes up a lot of space as they get kicked around for a few days. Maybe the single , perhaps colored thread on a monthly basis would be the best solution. But, I'm open to suggestions.
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post Nov 8 2014, 11:28 AM
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As a relative newcomer, I find that it is very helpful to see stuff in this Garage forum, even if it is for sale. I try and go to the for sale threads, but find myself spending 90% of my online time here.

I agree with others, keep people here informed of your activity, and maybe label the Subject "Group Buy" for those who want to avoid for sale spam. But since this is an "informational" activity, keep us informed here.
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post Nov 8 2014, 11:28 AM
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Your threads have never bothered or insulted me. I always click on them to see what you have.

I appreciate everything you do for these cars (and us!), and realize that some things aren't worth reproducing unless you sell "x" number of them.

You will always get more exposure in the garage section than anywhere else.

Please keep doing what you're doing!
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post Nov 8 2014, 11:28 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) with the others. Keep doing exactly what you are doing. You label your threads such that they are plenty easy to ignore if one finds them obnoxious.

Personally, I don't look at the member vendor forum very frequently, so I would have missed out on a LOT of the great products you have manufactured.

Don't change a thing - you are helping a lot of folks here, and I have to think that the number who are annoyed by your threads is very small.

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post Nov 8 2014, 11:31 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) with the others. Keep doing exactly what you are doing. You label your threads such that they are plenty easy to ignore if one finds them obnoxious.

Personally, I don't look at the member vendor forum very frequently, so I would have missed out on a LOT of the great products you have manufactured.

Don't change a thing - you are helping a lot of folks here, and I have to think that the number who are annoyed by your threads is very small.

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post Nov 8 2014, 11:35 AM
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10 out of 10 at this point without a negative comment! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
Keep up the great work and thanks for your support.
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post Nov 8 2014, 11:37 AM
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QUOTE(hndyhrr @ Nov 8 2014, 11:31 AM) *

QUOTE(bigkensteele @ Nov 8 2014, 09:28 AM) *

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) with the others. Keep doing exactly what you are doing. You label your threads such that they are plenty easy to ignore if one finds them obnoxious.

Personally, I don't look at the member vendor forum very frequently, so I would have missed out on a LOT of the great products you have manufactured.

Don't change a thing - you are helping a lot of folks here, and I have to think that the number who are annoyed by your threads is very small.

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I agree with other that you should keep doing what you are doing. I try to keep up with what you are doing but often find out when another member says you have the part.
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post Nov 8 2014, 11:39 AM
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QUOTE(hndyhrr @ Nov 8 2014, 12:31 PM) *

QUOTE(bigkensteele @ Nov 8 2014, 09:28 AM) *

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) with the others. Keep doing exactly what you are doing. You label your threads such that they are plenty easy to ignore if one finds them obnoxious.

Personally, I don't look at the member vendor forum very frequently, so I would have missed out on a LOT of the great products you have manufactured.

Don't change a thing - you are helping a lot of folks here, and I have to think that the number who are annoyed by your threads is very small.

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post Nov 8 2014, 11:47 AM
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Keep doing what you're doing Captain.
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So far, sounds the way, I'm still open to any suggestions for change of format if it makes it easier for you.
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post Nov 8 2014, 12:27 PM
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Keep up the good work just the way you are doing it. I've used a lot of your products in my restoration with no problems. Always treated us fairly.

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post Nov 8 2014, 12:33 PM
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Keep the group buys coming with plenty of notice. If people don't want to see the info, it's just like a radio or tv, just change the channel.
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post Nov 8 2014, 01:05 PM
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Not a problem for me & I can't understand why it is a problem for others. Keep doing it.

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post Nov 8 2014, 01:13 PM
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+1 on keep going. I'm always curious to see what new product you come up with. Still waiting for something to seal the front trunk that does not fill the entire channel.

One does not have to open every thread they see. I look through the threads and only read and respond to those I choose.

It's not like you're forcing everyone to download U2's new music. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Nov 8 2014, 01:17 PM
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Not a problem for me & I can't understand why it is a problem for others. Keep doing it.

Paul

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I spend 99% of my time here and I agree that the group buys would be misses if just listed in the vendor section. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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