Good comments in here and as usual our Mods are trying to do their best in the common interest. I am not used to interact into this "debate of idea". I am in the same situation as some of us : I own a pretty small business in early Porsches (Classic Tribute) which I do not advertise at all onto the Forum, even on my signature (on ESSES yes), and yes I do sell parts from time to time but personals/private NOT in benefits of Classic Tribute company.
My call.
I am strict on separating the 2 as I consider this forum as non commercial. However I have been more than happy to source parts from pros which are well known in here, and some are REALLY helpful by even providing free tips.
What I have in mind : the Pros, to advertise cars, parts and services under their commercial banner, must pay an add into ESSES on a yearly basis, then the board should conatin a vendor section which list the paid commercial (pros) only, with their details. no advert ! The advert should continue to be listed as it is. You may consider having their ads under their own name listed into the Vendor section.
I seen this running quite well in a french forum.
Now it is quite tricky to diffentiate the pros and the non pros. However I believe pros have not interest to list parts "under cover" for obvious business purposes.
My 2 cents (as you said )
Xavier
O-G 26 - Early911S 2407
sorry, need to ask: what is meant with a 'bump'?
member 2971 Jacques
911 March 1965
912 April 1965
911 May 1965
964 RS clone (one of many)
964 Targa original Dutch police car (one of 45)
964 Turbo 3.6 (one of 1450)
993 S Vesuvio (one of 250)
Thanks for asking! It's when one posts a comment to a thread, "bumping" it to the beginning/top of the forum, making it the newest thread.
Peter Kane
'72 911S Targa
Message Board Co-Moderator - Early 911S Registry #100
ah. txs!!
Cheers
member 2971 Jacques
911 March 1965
912 April 1965
911 May 1965
964 RS clone (one of many)
964 Targa original Dutch police car (one of 45)
964 Turbo 3.6 (one of 1450)
993 S Vesuvio (one of 250)
As we all know it is possible to be both a genuine enthusiast and a vendor/manufacturer at the same time. Where would this forum be without the valuable contributions from these people, both technical info and new products/old parts?? For sure a less interesting place.
I support all honest reliable guys in the business the best way I can, directing people in their direction when I have the chance.
Lets make it a bit easier for the good guys who are supporting the Registry and helping us keeping these cars old on the road. A vendor section is a great idea.
Personally I would prefer all in the biz (large and small scale) to make it clear in their signature who they are, transparency is a good thing. If you are a vendor or in the biz, be proud of it, I would!
Radmund
Last edited by Schiefer; 07-23-2014 at 08:04 PM.
S-Reg #1382
67S Lavender
70S Silver, original Slate Gray Japan delivery
Bullet added to first post regarding photo usage.
Peter Kane
'72 911S Targa
Message Board Co-Moderator - Early 911S Registry #100
Bullet added to first post regarding price ranges...
Peter Kane
'72 911S Targa
Message Board Co-Moderator - Early 911S Registry #100
thank you and i love these photos, thank you again
If you are unsure of the value of your part, please post an inquiry in General Info BEFORE posting your ad here" I don't understand it so much