NCRS Online Classified Advertising

[Mike F.]

Just received the new Restorer in the mail today and page 48 explains the NCRS Online Classified Advertising. There is a fee for each online ad, ads limited to 4 photos, 30 words and 30 days? Additional photos cost more? Are you friggin kidding me? How can something be so easy for every other forum I visit (cars, planes, militaria, etc..) and yet be so difficult here?

I have had numerous items sell on other forums where the ad stayed posted longer than 30 days (and it was free for subscribed members). Extra photos(?), again free and not limited to how many words I could use.

What am I missing?

[Dennis O.]

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I haven't gotten my latest issue of the "Restorer", but I believe this guy. Looks like they caved to what we wanted, but really don't want to do it. Move into the 21st century guys.

[Bill C.]

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This should get put up as a "sticky" ---

I'm just a tad bit disappointed , but at least it is a step in the right direction.

The cost to list items is no worse than putting up a car or parts for sale on eBay - eBay it isn't free (there are costs associated with running the additional forum). If someone takes an ad from the hardcopy, that is a revenue loss to NCRS. It is only fair and reasonable to be able to replace that income.

I say we should give it a shot - and see how it flies.

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I would like to see there be no limit on the text in the advertisement - it is not like hard copy print where there is a cost to print each word.
It is HTML - there are no hard costs to a longer description.


just my 2 cents.....

Bill

[Patrick H.]

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If someone takes an ad from the hardcopy, that is a revenue loss to NCRS.
Bill

Member Driveline print ads are free, so swapping a free print ad to a paid online member ad is a win-win for the bottom line of the club. Less printing and costs, more income from a no-longer-free ad.

I will agree that I'm disappointed in the results of the online ad decision.
If you're going to charge then don't set such small limits to the ad. If you're going to set limits, then make them free.

CF is still free for those who wish.

[Bill M.]

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i am sick of using a computer for everything. i look forward to all of my auto magazines each month. if moving into the 21 century means i have to take a laptop to bed then count me out.

[Edward M.]

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This should get put up as a "sticky" ---

I'm just a tad bit disappointed , but at least it is a step in the right direction.

The cost to list items is no worse than putting up a car or parts for sale on eBay - eBay it isn't free (there are costs associated with running the additional forum). If someone takes an ad from the hardcopy, that is a revenue loss to NCRS. It is only fair and reasonable to be able to replace that income.

I say we should give it a shot - and see how it flies.

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I would like to see there be no limit on the text in the advertisement - it is not like hard copy print where there is a cost to print each word.
It is HTML - there are no hard costs to a longer description.


just my 2 cents.....

Bill

Ebay classifieds with a fixed price IS FREE. It is restricted to your local area, kind of like Craigslist. So the audience is limited to the number of people in your area that have an interest in the item you are advertising. Ebay auctions are not free, even if you put a Buy It Now price in them. However, the audience for Ebay auctions is virtually (pun intended) world wide. So, you get local free advertising (Ebay Classifieds, Craigslist), Corvette specific free advertising (Corvette Form, etc), Corvette specific paid advertising (NCRS), or world wide audience paid advertising (Ebay auctions, etc.). I am puzzled by the rationale behind this decision.

[Arland D.]

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'At the July board meeting, directors unanimously approved an item from last March to start an ads section to our expanding online experience for members.'

If you have questions regarding this new feature, your time would be well spent by contacting your regional director for answers to the specific questions that are being raised here. They should be able to provide the background, why, wherefore, and rationale behind the program that is being implemented. Vito stated that ' I will keep everyone informed as the project progresses.' Using the TDB to vent and/or rant will not produce much in the way of results when it comes to getting the information you are seeking. Let your director or Vito know about your specific questions and concerns.

[Edward M.]

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'At the July board meeting, directors unanimously approved an item from last March to start an ads section to our expanding online experience for members.'

If you have questions regarding this new feature, your time would be well spent by contacting your regional director for answers to the specific questions that are being raised here. They should be able to provide the background, why, wherefore, and rationale behind the program that is being implemented. Vito stated that ' I will keep everyone informed as the project progresses.' Using the TDB to vent and/or rant will not produce much in the way of results when it comes to getting the information you are seeking. Let your director or Vito know about your specific questions and concerns.

Point taken, will do just that.

[Terry M.]

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Just received the new Restorer in the mail today and page 48 explains the NCRS Online Classified Advertising. There is a fee for each online ad, ads limited to 4 photos, 30 words and 30 days? Additional photos cost more? Are you friggin kidding me? How can something be so easy for every other forum I visit (cars, planes, militaria, etc..) and yet be so difficult here?

I have had numerous items sell on other forums where the ad stayed posted longer than 30 days (and it was free for subscribed members). Extra photos(?), again free and not limited to how many words I could use.

What am I missing?

Mike, I have to wonder if you and the others who are so negatively vocal actually attended the board meeting at which this was discussed and decided. I presume that if one had attended that meeting at least some, if not all, of these details would not come as the surprise the tone of these posts suggest.

I can tell you from experience one has to get out from behind the computer to get the most out of this organization. One misses a whole lot by not actively participating, as I told the folks who want pictures of the recent regional meet.

[William F.]

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Here, here, Bill! Online ads a good idea to supplement but replace print. Still like holding a magazine in hand and turning real pages.

[William F.]

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Arland and other moderators,Don't realyl see "ranting and raving", just members airing views and wanting to hear for other members. This forum is the only common "meeting place" for all members after all. Let's not be like one hospital where I practiced and the administrator wouldn't allow a doctors' lounge for fear docs would discuss problems with administration if they got together.

[Bill M.]

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I see nothing negative , just hope that the printed version does not go the way of the manual window!

[Mike F.]

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Mike, I have to wonder if you and the others who are so negatively vocal actually attended the board meeting at which this was discussed and decided. I presume that if one had attended that meeting at least some, if not all, of these details would not come as the surprise the tone of these posts suggest.

I can tell you from experience one has to get out from behind the computer to get the most out of this organization. One misses a whole lot by not actively participating, as I told the folks who want pictures of the recent regional meet.

No I didn't attend the board meeting. Work, taking care of sick in-laws and the 415 mile commute prevented it.

With the glass either half empty or half full, trying to sell $20 items with fees, time limits, etc.....a "for sale" section with numerous restrictions isn't going to be very popular or get much use....just sayin. But what do I know, maybe my other forum selling experiences are the ones that are wrong?

[Terry M.]

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No I didn't attend the board meeting. Work, taking care of sick in-laws and the 415 mile commute prevented it.

With the glass either half empty or half full, trying to sell $20 items with fees, time limits, etc.....a "for sale" section with numerous restrictions isn't going to be very popular or get much use....just sayin. But what do I know, maybe my other forum selling experiences are the ones that are wrong?

Mike, I am not picking on you. It is obvious to me from the other comments here that none of the posters so far went to the meeting.

I didn't go to the meeting either Mike, but I don't have a dog in this race. In over 30 years in NCRS I have never used The Driveline

[Mark D.]

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Let's not be like one hospital where I practiced and the administrator wouldn't allow a doctors' lounge for fear docs would discuss problems with administration if they got together.

I think we all understand Doctors are troublemakers. Just take that Hulst guy, for example.