My last month as forum vendor
#1
Former Vendor
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My last month as forum vendor
Hey guys/gals...well it’s been a good run here on the forum, but times have changed. I’ve been a vendor here for at least 12-13 years, but social media has changed forums. I’ll still be in here as a member, granted not as much as I just sold my C7, but I know eventually I’ll have another vette. With that said, I am NOT going out of business. I’ll still be around, but on my website, social media (Facebook and instagram) It just doesn’t make sense to be a forum vendor/sponsor anymore, at least not for me. I’d say 75-80% of my sales now are from outside the forum. It’s been a great run here, and I’ve learned a lot over the years. I truly appreciate all of you that helped our business grow, we couldn’t have done it without you guys. I’ll still be introducing new stuff, might be working on a hood soon for the C5 (still one of my favorite platforms) Anyway, just figured I’d post so people know why I’m no longer a vendor after November. Thanks again 🙏🙏
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#2
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Sorry to see you leave here, Pete, but I'll keep in touch.
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I hate to hear that Pete. I will still check out your website from time to time. Best wishes to you always!
#4
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Don't blame you when social media forums are free.
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Take care and I'm glad your website will still be around to sell those awesome rear quarters.
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Thanks for supporting the forum as a vendor for so many years. Best of luck to you as you move on to the other platforms.
#12
Le Mans Master
Too bad, I would never know about your products if you had not been on here. Like many others, I don't do Faceplant.
This is social media, just a different format. Good luck, but hope you come back or update here often.
This is social media, just a different format. Good luck, but hope you come back or update here often.
#13
It's weird, and sad, and puzzling. Forum usage is declining while Facebook usage is increasing, even as everyone who has been on forums complains about Facebook being vastly inferior, and half the questions on Facebook are answered with links to forum threads. And yet these trends show no sign of changing direction.
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#14
Former Vendor
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Thanks guys, remember I will still be here as a member, lol just can’t push my products. I used to come to the forum daily, now I come here maybe once a week, yet I’m on FB and IG daily.
#15
Drifting
Logical decision. I got my carbon chin/skirt combo from you a long time ago, and they get compliments all the time
Looking forward to whatever else you put out.
Looking forward to whatever else you put out.
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It's weird, and sad, and puzzling. Forum usage is declining while Facebook usage is increasing, even as everyone who has been on forums complains about Facebook being vastly inferior, and half the questions on Facebook are answered with links to forum threads. And yet these trends show no sign of changing direction.
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Pete, I have to say without a doubt, you've been solid as a diamond with your customer service, willingness to create new products, and flawless in customer outreach, and communication. I personally want to thank you for your steadfast devotion during your tenure as a vendor here, my C5 has certainly been enhanced greatly with your body parts. There is an infinite number of customer service oriented business's in the world, that could follow your fine example and flourish because of it.
I wish you nothing but the best in your other outlets for business. The forum will be a lesser place, without your vendor status.
I wish you nothing but the best in your other outlets for business. The forum will be a lesser place, without your vendor status.
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