[Public-List] semi commercial

[George Dinwiddie via Public-List]

Gord,

I apologize for the difficulty in replying only to an individual on this 
list. I had to make a change to the list settings which makes the emails 
look like they originated from the list server rather than the sender in 
order to keep some large ISPs, such as AOL and Comcast, from blocking 
the mail.

You may notice the following at the bottom of every email on the list:
 > _______________________________________________
 > These businesses support your Association:
 > http://www.alberg30.org/store/A30supporters.html
 > Please support them.

These banner ads also appear in random rotation (among a few others) at 
the bottom of web pages on alberg30.org and are linked to the companies' 
websites. For this, they pay the Association $25/year. I don't monitor 
how many times these are clicked through. I could work with you to set 
one up, if you'd like. And/or perhaps you'd like a page that lists what 
equipment you carry.

Like Jim, I have no problem with you mentioning that you have parts and 
fittings that someone on the list is searching for. I know that you will 
do that in conversation and in a spirit of helping. Interested persons 
can then contact you off-list to conduct a transaction.

  - George

On 1/29/17 4:23 PM, Gordon Laco via Public-List wrote:
> Thank you Jim.   Actually what I should do is break down and take the few
> moments to see how to advertise to the Association like a normal business.
>
> Ahoy George... Can you help?
>
> And here's a dialog I wrote down after talking with a visitor here at my
> booth...this one was last year, but still unsurpassed...
>
> Client:  ³are you Gord Laco?²
>
> Me:  ³yes²
>
> C: ³my friend Ralph (I forget the real name) told me I need to talk to you²
>
> M: What can I do for you?
>
> C: I understand you have a business refinishing boat¹s bottoms...
>
> M: sorry, I don¹t.
>
> C: My friend says you do.
>
> M: Sorry, I don¹t.  We import and distribute Epifanes Yacht coatings, build
> Voyager Self Steering Vanes... Etc etc etc
>
> C: I need the bottom of my boat sand blasted and refinished.  Can you do
> that for me?
>
> M: sorry, no.
>
> C: when did you stop doing bottoms?
>
> M: I never did, I don¹t even do my own boat.
>
> C: Would you do my boat?
>
> M: Sorry, no.
>
> C: how can I get my boat¹s bottom refinished?
>
> M: well I suppose you can do it yourself, it¹s messy work, or have a pro do
> it for you.
>
> C: what would that cost?
>
> M: I don¹t know.
>
> C: do you have a price list?
>
> M: no, I only sell to dealers and sub distributors
>
> C: I mean for the bottom jobs
>
> M:  I don¹t work on boats, I don¹t do bottom jobs.
>
> And so on......I guess he figured if he kept at me, I¹d eventually say yes.
> I didn¹t.
>
>
>
> Gord
>
>
>
> On 29/01/17 4:08 PM, "via Public-List" <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
> wrote:
>
>> Gord
>>
>> I personally have no objection to an occasional comment from a member pointing
>> out that he has parts and fittings that are applicable to our boats. This is
>> especially true when a specific item is being searched for and/or a
>> recommendation needed. I would not like to see blatant advertising in a
>> blanket mode but single incidents as to a specific request for help and
>> guidance I am happy and enjoy reading your postings, thoughts and guidance.
>>
>> Jim Davis
>> sent from my phone
>>


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