Mblizzard
Feb 4 2016, 12:40 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.....
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.....
We are always working to add more content and more pages. A larger format would give us more room for more misc. content. Not really more features, per se. But more odds and ends. Tid bits. And slightly larger text (very slight - like 1 or 2 points larger). But the biggest benefit would be larger pictures. Plus the magazine would present better overall.
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.
Geezer914
Feb 5 2016, 02:48 PM
When is the renewal fee due?
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!!!!
stevegm
Feb 6 2016, 03:43 PM
QUOTE(Geezer914 @ Feb 5 2016, 03:48 PM)
When is the renewal fee due?
We will send you a renewal notice about 11 months after your original subscription date.
cary
Feb 8 2016, 09:56 AM
Just sent in my subscription and ordered one each of the back issues.
Johny Blackstain
Feb 8 2016, 11:01 AM
Got mine last week & just re-upped my subscription.
Elliot Cannon
Feb 8 2016, 11:53 AM
Best issue yet.
EdwardBlume
Feb 8 2016, 07:06 PM
QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Feb 8 2016, 09:53 AM)
Best issue yet.
Chicks?
stevegm
Feb 9 2016, 06:49 AM
QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Feb 8 2016, 12:53 PM)
Best issue yet.
Thanks. I thought so too.
LowBridge
Feb 9 2016, 07:03 AM
how have I been missing this magazine... I just order it and cannot wait to get it
stevegm
Feb 9 2016, 05:39 PM
QUOTE(LowBridge @ Feb 9 2016, 08:03 AM)
how have I been missing this magazine... I just order it and cannot wait to get it
It is on the way.
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.
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.
karmann
Feb 11 2016, 07:23 AM
Got mine in the post yesterday, sent to the sunny UK
EdwardBlume
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.
Cool!
Kaeferfreund
Feb 11 2016, 01:50 PM
Delivered this week
Once again: good job Steve!
cary
Feb 25 2016, 09:08 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.
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.
Cool. You got one of the last copies of issue two. I have about 10 copies left of that issue. We didn't order many extra copies early on. We have been pleasantly surprised how many people are ordering back issues. I hope you enjoy them.
cary
Jun 28 2016, 11:42 PM
Got my new larger Spring copy today. Wow ....................
wes
Jun 29 2016, 12:03 AM
QUOTE(cary @ Jun 28 2016, 10:42 PM)
Got my new larger Spring copy today. Wow ....................
kid914
Jun 29 2016, 09:47 AM
ordered the e copy twice.....nothing.
stevegm
Jun 29 2016, 10:52 AM
QUOTE(kid914 @ Jun 29 2016, 11:47 AM)
ordered the e copy twice.....nothing.
We did an email version initially last year (in addition to the print version). But we ran into two problems - the size of the pdf file, and the admin associated with keeping up with that many email addresses (bounced emails, changes to email addresses, etc.). So we are focusing on the print version only. It is growing nicely. In that regard, we have increased the format (now it is the same size as the old Pano), and we are working with getting more writers, etc. The summer issue will be out in about a month, and includes some great 914s.
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
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.
RRietman
Jun 29 2016, 09:40 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
hndyhrr
Jun 29 2016, 10:08 PM
Got mine also! Great job!
Cuda911
Jun 29 2016, 10:38 PM
Love the new larger size!
What, no one submitted a story about the 2016 Route 66 trip?
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
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
You can subscribe here -
https://savethe914.myshopify.com/collection...ar-subscription
Coondog
Jun 30 2016, 08:40 PM
Just did, thanks
nein14
Jul 4 2016, 06:31 PM
Didn't get mine yet
StratPlayer
Jul 5 2016, 01:39 PM
Ditto
rgolia
Jul 5 2016, 02:30 PM
same....no show
Johny Blackstain
Jul 5 2016, 02:40 PM
me too, still waiting
Andyrew
Jul 5 2016, 02:52 PM
I think they got sent out in batches. I got mine on Friday.
nein14
Jul 9 2016, 06:29 AM
Still. Nothing
mepstein
Jul 9 2016, 07:00 AM
I got one a week ago.
914Next
Jul 9 2016, 10:01 AM
QUOTE(nein14 @ Jul 9 2016, 08:29 AM)
Still. Nothing
I have not received mine yet either??
nein14
Jul 13 2016, 12:06 PM
Still nothing
sfrenck
Jul 13 2016, 12:15 PM
Me neither
t collins
Jul 15 2016, 03:25 AM
Didn't get mine either
stevegm
Jul 15 2016, 08:33 AM
QUOTE(t collins @ Jul 15 2016, 05:25 AM)
Didn't get mine either
Hmm. All have shipped a while back. It could be a number of variables. Subscription ended and wasn't renewed? Or we could have just messed up. Accounting for subscriptions is the necessary evil of the magazine industry. :-) We are still learning how to handle it. Either way, PM me your first and last name and I will check it, and send you a copy today.
The Summer issue will be out in mid-August. I think you will like the stories.
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 !
rktmn247
Jul 16 2016, 12:35 AM
I received mine! Thanks!
Also a second copy showed up today.
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.
yup, I got mine as well!
trojanhorsepower
Jul 16 2016, 08:47 AM
I got two!
Steve
Jul 16 2016, 11:17 PM
I just got mine today!! Very special!!
nein14
Jul 17 2016, 07:14 AM
Got mine today nice larger format
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