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Anyways, lets get back on topic about prefixes and we can discuss paid membership in a different poll/post.  
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08-15-2012, 09:20 PM
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Just my 2 cents,
Vendors pay a nominal fee to have access to thousands of users, very low cost to doing business, without much effort or door knocking (cold calling). If LFS's and online vendors wanted to really benefit from their sponsorship, they should look at how to maximize their return, instead of complaining about competition or the house guys (if that is what is happening). I am not a LFS, but am a businessman, and can say that I have done many forms of marketing techniques, offering something to entice awareness and/or need. Problem I find with most LFS or vendors on Canreef is their inability or unwillingness to either offer fair market pricing or even wanting to provide such to us in areas like Canreef. As I stated in another thread, what is with all the Hush Hush, and PM me for price. This tends to tell me that it isn't one price for all.... And before anyone jumps on me for that comment, I mean fair market price for all, and if they want to offer better to bigger or repeat clients, then albiet, that can be done. I tend to buy from people that openly express their product, service and pricing. Personally I feel if the vendors concentrate more on their business and how to grow or maximize potential in arenas like this, instead of worrying about others, they may reap the rewards. Lastly, in regards to the new system, doesn't really matter to me, I will work with what is supplied and abide by the rules. In regards to memberships to us, I will not say I would or wouldn't buy it. Not sure there, but will say that based on the fact this forum has been declining and over the past year I find it not as valuable, I am leaning towards not purchasing. Just my point of view, nothing more.
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08-15-2012, 09:28 PM
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And thanks Titus for spending so much time explaining to us why this was implemented in the first place I hope you and the staff find a format that works well for you all As I said in the beginning, I'll use whatever you come up with, and hope it's something simpler
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08-15-2012, 09:34 PM
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 At what fiscal point does this become a concern and sponsorship is requested of a user / small time dealer? If I sold $2000 per year worth of merchendise out of my basment or garage it's not financially practical for a $1000+ sponsorship fee. If there is enough justification to demand sponsorship, then perhaps a simple cease and desist letter is in order. If that is ignored, send Revenue Canada after them for there "fair" share of taxes that should stop it pretty fast.
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08-15-2012, 10:23 PM
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After reading this thread, I have no idea really what it is about anymore.
apparently it has become b*tch about whatever you want to thread. what is the big deal about making a couple of more steps in trying to sell the item???? it takes 10 seconds - if that. is it me, or am I missing something? nothing was mentioned about vendors complaining or canreef needing money. yet, it is what is being more discussed than anything. if you are on here as often as most of us are, we all know the people are who are running in the grey area of business or not in business on here. Having a slew of extra brand new equipment laying around doesn't really look like oversight, but an an attempt to make a bit of cash... and that will definitely affect the bottomline of the vendors. members offering a few frags here and there is what makes canreef a great place for people to get a wide variety of various corals. Or people like Slick fork who spend hundreds of hours perfecting the breeding process and sell a few Captive bred fish now and then. This I have no problem with. however, someone that is constantly selling a wide variety of numerous frags on here is in direct competition with someone like Coral Master - who although may bring stuff in, also gets most of his frags from his own tanks. I personally don't think we should have 2 levels of canreef or varying levels depending on how much you pay. if it is so difficult to take that extra step on putting something up for sale - try kijiji or other forums to sell your stuff. I think the staff here does a great job of balancing between the member's and sponsor's demands...I, for one, would not want the job. once again, this place amazes me. just my two cents Neal
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My opinion has been stated by other members here so I won't repeat them.
I want to say that I am in line with the idea of posting the city in the title of the thread. Yes it will be in the sellers signature, or below the avatar, but I would have to open the thread to read that. If some thing was for sale in Calgary, I don't want to travel there to buy it, but I have wasted my time by opening and reading the post.
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