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Re: Manufacturers / Local Distributors Threads
« Reply #15 on: July 14, 2009, 09:00:00 pm »
You can count me in. I'd also be quite happy to assist in a blog and do monthly write ups or such. I think the best stance you can take as a dealer is one of being utterly neutral - doing demonstrations and such should allow your products to speak for themselves. Enigma I have to agree with you about the over zealous salesman approach, and as such I'd be happy to keep it to a specific thread / sub forum.
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Re: Manufacturers / Local Distributors Threads
« Reply #16 on: July 15, 2009, 02:01:56 am »
Guys, please have a look at how PFM do this as requested before, it is not over the top adverts, just helps cover costs without turning the place in to a link infested bazaar.
PFM has a large number of UK trade representatives that post, from UK retailers to UK manufacturer employees and even the owners of some brands yet they keep it tidy.

With regard to avatars etc, I agree we should be transparent if we are in the trade but last time I used my company logo and info this was considered advertising?????

So it sees the opinions on that are divided too. I will do whatever is considered compliance with the rules as far as that goes.

Trust me, if it was for the advertising spin off, I would have stopped wasting time here a long time ago.
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Re: Manufacturers / Local Distributors Threads
« Reply #17 on: July 20, 2009, 07:38:06 am »
I think the mentioned section will only enhance the forum, the more info we can get about products, the better it is.

one thing I saw on an american forum long time ago(forgot which one), is that some dealers/ manufacturers gave a product to the forum to audition. afaik each member participating was responsble to bring/send it to the next one, and write a little review on the forum.
I find that a great idea, for the members to gather some experience with the equipment, and for the dealers to make their product known and get some exposure...
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Re: Manufacturers / Local Distributors Threads
« Reply #18 on: July 20, 2009, 08:57:03 am »
Quote from: Blues on July 20, 2009, 07:38:06 am
one thing I saw on an american forum long time ago(forgot which one), is that some dealers/ manufacturers gave a product to the forum to audition. afaik each member participating was responsble to bring/send it to the next one, and write a little review on the forum.
I find that a great idea, for the members to gather some experience with the equipment, and for the dealers to make their product known and get some exposure...

I saw that as well. Wasn't it eCoustics(or something like that 8) )?
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Re: Manufacturers / Local Distributors Threads
« Reply #19 on: July 20, 2009, 09:26:16 am »
sorry, but in this regard I'm a little like my memory player, can't remember sh*t... ;)
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Re: Manufacturers / Local Distributors Threads
« Reply #20 on: July 20, 2009, 11:41:56 am »
Quote from: Blues on July 20, 2009, 09:26:16 am
sorry, but in this regard I'm a little like my memory player, can't remember sh*t... ;)

LOL! It like Barry(Doogle) said to me on Saturday, his memory is like a slow hard drive - it takes long to get to the information ;D
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Re: Manufacturers / Local Distributors Threads
« Reply #21 on: July 26, 2009, 02:22:23 am »
I came onto his late, but would agree that, with the suggested control, it would be a good thing. Also agreed that on such a forum, comments (especially derogatory) should be OUT. On some forums such contributions are first moderated - not sure what amount of extra work that would involve.

Quote from: Hi-Phibian on July 15, 2009, 02:01:56 am
...... but last time I used my company logo and info this was considered advertising?????

As I read it this is different - it will be a dedicated business forum. Following at that time you might also recall (hope I do correctly), that the feeling came that local manufacturers (dealers) could be encouraged in future by a more indulgent attitude.
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Re: Manufacturers / Local Distributors Threads
« Reply #22 on: July 26, 2009, 08:01:26 am »
Quote from: Ampdog on July 26, 2009, 02:22:23 am
As I read it this is different - it will be a dedicated business forum. Following at that time you might also recall (hope I do correctly), that the feeling came that local manufacturers (dealers) could be encouraged in future by a more indulgent attitude.

Different? So I would use a different avatar and name there? No thanks, to complicated.


Have any of you read pfms trade policy?

Here is a link. http://www.pinkfishmedia.net/forum/faq.php?faq=pfmaupheader#faq_pfmtradeaccounts
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Re: Manufacturers / Local Distributors Threads
« Reply #23 on: July 27, 2009, 06:17:46 pm »
Quote from: Blues on July 20, 2009, 07:38:06 am
I think the mentioned section will only enhance the forum, the more info we can get about products, the better it is.

one thing I saw on an american forum long time ago(forgot which one), is that some dealers/ manufacturers gave a product to the forum to audition. afaik each member participating was responsble to bring/send it to the next one, and write a little review on the forum.
I find that a great idea, for the members to gather some experience with the equipment, and for the dealers to make their product known and get some exposure...

And just "hoo" would pay for all this freight and possible damage? Heavy stuff equals heavy freight bills equals heavy transport damage equals who pays the bills :-[ :-[
« Last Edit: July 27, 2009, 06:23:18 pm by Schalk »
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Re: Manufacturers / Local Distributors Threads
« Reply #24 on: July 27, 2009, 07:42:17 pm »
Quote from: Schalk on July 27, 2009, 06:17:46 pm
And just "hoo" would pay for all this freight and possible damage? Heavy stuff equals heavy freight bills equals heavy transport damage equals who pays the bills :-[ :-[

Damn and here I thought there was an opportunity to hear one of oom Schalk's master pieces in Cape Town :P

Okay there goes that idea ;D
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Re: Manufacturers / Local Distributors Threads
« Reply #25 on: July 27, 2009, 08:23:12 pm »
Quote from: alphabet on July 27, 2009, 07:42:17 pm
Damn and here I thought there was an opportunity to hear one of oom Schalk's master pieces in Cape Town :P

Okay there goes that idea ;D

We who indulge in this manufacturing game be poor kind Sir... Got a spare tot or two for a thirsty soul?  ;)
Either you're BIG, or you're mighty small...there's no in-between. Now I'm NOT big, dunno about Oom Johan or AV or Hi-Phib?  :'(  Also depends on the size or the weight of said review pieces. Some could go into small Postnet bags, while others need 30 to 60 Kg containers :-[
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Re: Manufacturers / Local Distributors Threads
« Reply #26 on: July 27, 2009, 10:01:55 pm »
Quote from: Hi-Phibian on July 26, 2009, 08:01:26 am
Different? So I would use a different avatar and name there? No thanks, to complicated.

I simply meant that on such a forum you would be free to advertise without evoking criticism.
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Re: Manufacturers / Local Distributors Threads
« Reply #27 on: July 28, 2009, 11:24:10 am »
Quote from: Schalk on July 27, 2009, 08:23:12 pm
We who indulge in this manufacturing game be poor kind Sir... Got a spare tot or two for a thirsty soul?  ;)
Either you're BIG, or you're mighty small...there's no in-between. Now I'm NOT big, dunno about Oom Johan or AV or Hi-Phib?  :'(  Also depends on the size or the weight of said review pieces. Some could go into small Postnet bags, while others need 30 to 60 Kg containers :-[

Don't worry, I know that its impractical to ship those beasts around the country ;D
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Re: Manufacturers / Local Distributors Threads
« Reply #28 on: July 28, 2009, 12:13:27 pm »
Quote from: alphabet on July 28, 2009, 11:24:10 am
Don't worry, I know that its impractical to ship those beasts around the country ;D

No need to go around the country. One trip to Cape Town is all that is required.
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Re: Manufacturers / Local Distributors Threads
« Reply #29 on: July 28, 2009, 02:09:19 pm »
Quote from: Shonver on July 28, 2009, 12:13:27 pm
No need to go around the country. One trip to Cape Town is all that is required.

Also true. We can talk about the transport costs and we will worry about our injured backs later ;D Wait, I still have the mini scateboard the Maestro travelled on ;D
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