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Old 02-09-2013, 10:01 AM
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Why was Pick A Part banned?
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Old 02-09-2013, 10:46 AM
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Why was Pick A Part banned?
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they were banned because they decided to not be a sponsor (which is fine) but were using our site and pm's to solicit sales.

They sold a lot of engines to our members, but the new guy who replaced Gus didn't see any value in advertising when he could use us for free.
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Old 02-09-2013, 10:54 AM
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Proper call Jody. Probably not the best of decisions for Pick a Part though.
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Proper call Jody. Probably not the best of decisions for Pick a Part though.
I was surprised, because Gus had told me more than once that this site was buying his engine setups. One sale would literally pay for 10+ years of advertising, so it made little sense to cut out that revenue stream.

Not my decision, and I completely understand a vendor dropping their sponsorship if it doesn't make financial sense to continue. In this case that was not true, so no idea how they came to this decision.
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I was surprised, because Gus had told me more than once that this site was buying his engine setups. One sale would literally pay for 10+ years of advertising, so it made little sense to cut out that revenue stream.

Not my decision, and I completely understand a vendor dropping their sponsorship if it doesn't make financial sense to continue. In this case that was not true, so no idea how they came to this decision.
Hopefully they don't believe other forms of media offer a better cost per (dead-center targeted) impression than Lat-g.

With the amount of fragmentation that's taken place in the traditional forms of media it's very easy to do this and then this

Yellow pages - multiple books and who actually uses it now vs their smart phone services?
Radio - multiple stations and competing against iPods/phones/XM/CD/TV
Paper (fish wrapper) - Who reads the entire paper anymore? False/inaccurate circulation numbers. Internet sources quicker, cheaper, etc. Rate per inch $$
Direct postal mail? $$
Direct email? $$
Misc print publications? Blind folded dart throwing.
Television - which channels and how much frequency? DVR impact?

I can only guess Lat-g doesn't charge even close to what true market value is in respect to the validity of the impressions made.
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Old 02-09-2013, 11:22 AM
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Hopefully they don't believe other forms of media offer a better cost per (dead-center targeted) impression than Lat-g.

With the amount of fragmentation that's taken place in the traditional forms of media it's very easy to do this and then this

Yellow pages - multiple books and who actually uses it now vs their smart phone services?
Radio - multiple stations and competing against iPods/phones/XM/CD/TV
Paper (fish wrapper) - Who reads the entire paper anymore? False/inaccurate circulation numbers. Internet sources quicker, cheaper, etc. Rate per inch $$
Direct postal mail? $$
Direct email? $$
Misc print publications? Blind folded dart throwing.
Television - which channels and how much frequency? DVR impact?

I can only guess Lat-g doesn't charge even close to what true market value is in respect to the validity of the impressions made.
I've been told we're too cheap by more than one person. It's more about getting the right vendors that will help our community here.
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Painless Performance for their wiring harness

Ron Davis Radiators for their radiator and fan assembly.
Baer Brakes for their front and rear brakes

Texas Speed and Performance for their 427 LS Stroker
American Powertrain for their ProFit Magnum T56 kit
Currie Enterprises for their 9" Third Member
Forgeline for their GF3 Wheels
McLeod Racing for their RXT street twin clutch
Ididit for their steering column
Holley for their EFI and engine parts
Lokar and Clayton Machine for their pedals and door and window handles
Morris Classic Concepts for their 3 point belts and side mirrors
Thermotec for their heat sleeve and sound deadening products
Restomod Air for their Tru Mod A/C kit
Mightymouse Solutions for their catch can
Magnaflow for their 3" exhaust system
Aeromotive for their dual Phantom fuel system
Vintage Air for their new Mid Mount LS front drive
Hydratech Braking for their hydroboost system
Borgeson for their stainless steering shaft and u joints
Eddie Motorsports for their hood and trunk hinges and misc parts
TMI Products for their seats, door panels, and dash pad
Rock Valley Antique Auto Parts for their stainless fuel tank
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Old 02-09-2013, 11:34 AM
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I've been told we're too cheap by more than one person. It's more about getting the right vendors that will help our community here.
I'm sure a couple vendors want to do this to me for bringing it up.

On the other side people need to see it to appreciate what they have here and your actions are proof that you're beyond fair and reasonable.
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