Author Topic: Is pirate 4x4 down for anyone else? (Read 20889 times)

Lady Di · « **Reply #150 on:** Jan 14, 2008, 09:31:50 AM »

Quote from: poriggity on Jan 14, 2008, 08:34:59 AM

Who do you think I got it from? $Beer Chug\'n$ Still trying to make the final decision if the price increase up to $240 is going to be worth it for vendor status over at PBB.

What is the % that should be spent on advertising in relation to the revenue?

poriggity · « **Reply #151 on:** Jan 14, 2008, 09:42:30 AM »

I don't know that there is a % persay. When I spend money advertising, I like to think that I will get at least 1/2 of my money back in profit from advertising there. I don't think I did that when I paid $100 for the vendor star on PBB, so $240 is almost a no brainer to say no. That being said, I don't want to cut off my nose despite my face, you know? The way a lot of people brag about vendor status on PBB, I was under the impression that doing business the way I was, I should have NO problem recouping ALL of the vendor star cost, and to be honest, it was mostly just price wars between myself and other vendors. And a lot of it was a big waste of time. I was giving PBB members my cost +10% for everything, but obviously that either wasn't enough, or someone else was beating my prices. I have a good idea of who it was, and he was probably just giving it to them at cost, since he'd still get commission $$ from it. I'm wondering if paying for banner ads on a different site would increase my $$.
Scott

Lady Di · « **Reply #152 on:** Jan 14, 2008, 10:37:18 AM »

According to what I can find online, you should be spending about 20-30% on marketing.
I don't know if this helps any

http://www.agmrc.org/agmrc/business/operatingbusiness/marketingmoney.htm

Do you have your own company?

whispermel · « **Reply #153 on:** Jan 14, 2008, 10:50:01 AM »

Scott,

You have got to find a job!!! Your starting to drive me CRAZY. I can't find a site or a thread you haven't posted in..

EarlKann · « **Reply #154 on:** Jan 14, 2008, 11:14:49 AM »

Quote from: whispermel on Jan 14, 2008, 10:50:01 AM

Scott,

You have got to find a job!!! Your starting to drive me CRAZY. I can't find a site or a thread you haven't posted in..

And there is the wife!

I need to find a new hobby and not tell anyone about it.

poriggity · « **Reply #155 on:** Jan 14, 2008, 04:27:32 PM »

Quote from: whispermel on Jan 14, 2008, 10:50:01 AM

Scott,

You have got to find a job!!! Your starting to drive me CRAZY. I can't find a site or a thread you haven't posted in..

Mel, I am working on it. Got notification from Riverside County today that the resumes are being compiled this week, and if my resume was in the list, I will get a call.. Cross your fingers for me

Mrs. WillyMammoth,
Maybe thats why I am in the red for this year in sales?

I spend too much on advertising.. But.. then again, its a new business, and I can't really expect to go gangbusters the first year. To answer your question, yes, I am an Amsoil dealer, and I would LOVE it if I could do it full time eventually, but right now, its just not gonna pay the bills.
Scott

poriggity · « **Reply #156 on:** Jan 14, 2008, 04:27:58 PM »

Quote from: EarlKann on Jan 14, 2008, 11:14:49 AM

And there is the wife! I need to find a new hobby and not tell anyone about it.

Maybe take up crocheting or needle point

EarlKann · « **Reply #157 on:** Jan 14, 2008, 05:23:19 PM »

Quote from: poriggity on Jan 14, 2008, 04:27:58 PM

Maybe take up crocheting or needle point

I'm not allowed to play with sharp objects. $I\'m Down$

poriggity · « **Reply #158 on:** Jan 14, 2008, 05:41:32 PM »

You know what's funny... I can totally understand that... Maybe I shouldn't be allowed to play with fuel lines?

jedrattle · « **Reply #159 on:** Jan 14, 2008, 07:44:45 PM »

Want to hear something really funny?

TrailMart is down!!!!

poriggity · « **Reply #160 on:** Jan 14, 2008, 08:25:20 PM »

Jed, WTF is trailmart? And you're right, it is down..
Scott

Lady Di · « **Reply #161 on:** Jan 15, 2008, 05:32:44 AM »

Quote from: poriggity on Jan 14, 2008, 08:25:20 PM

Jed, WTF is trailmart? And you're right, it is down..
Scott

:rofl2; that is funny!

Wermz84 · « **Reply #162 on:** Jan 15, 2008, 09:03:03 AM »

Quote from: poriggity on Jan 14, 2008, 05:41:32 PM

You know what's funny... I can totally understand that... Maybe I shouldn't be allowed to play with fuel lines?

There is a story here isn't there? lol

poriggity · « **Reply #163 on:** Jan 17, 2008, 04:27:50 PM »

Well.. sort of.. its not that amusing.. lets just say, it involved some rubber line, some gasoline, my big fat fingers, and my eyeball. Gasoline hurts in your retina.

jedrattle · « **Reply #164 on:** Jan 17, 2008, 04:49:10 PM »

Trail Mart is still down!!!

kneedownnate · « **Reply #165 on:** Jan 17, 2008, 06:05:42 PM »

Quote from: poriggity on Jan 17, 2008, 04:27:50 PM

Well.. sort of.. its not that amusing.. lets just say, it involved some rubber line, some gasoline, my big fat fingers, and my eyeball. Gasoline hurts in your retina.

Good times! I got some gasket stripper in my eye and immediately headed for the bathroom, no waiting for it to hurt. I have contacts and was afraid it'd eat them but got lucky. It did start hurting pretty good by the time I got to the bathroom, so heading there right away was a great move

46&2 · « **Reply #166 on:** Jan 17, 2008, 07:24:38 PM »

i just wish pirate4x4.com had been my idea cuz i sure wouldnt be hurting for money right now if i had

kneedownnate · « **Reply #167 on:** Jan 17, 2008, 07:46:03 PM »

I just can't believe it's time for me to buy another star again

Lady Di · « **Reply #168 on:** Jan 18, 2008, 09:28:08 AM »

Quote from: kneedownnate on Jan 17, 2008, 07:46:03 PM

I just can't believe it's time for me to buy another star again

How much does a star cost you?

Quote from: jedrattle on Jan 17, 2008, 04:49:10 PM

Trail Mart is still down!!!

Still down

poriggity · « **Reply #169 on:** Jan 18, 2008, 09:47:27 AM »

Red stars cost $20/year.... yellow vendor stars were $100/year, and are now $240/year (thats $20 a month for you math geniuses)

Lady Di · « **Reply #170 on:** Jan 18, 2008, 09:57:23 AM »

Quote from: poriggity on Jan 18, 2008, 09:47:27 AM

Red stars cost $20/year.... yellow vendor stars were $100/year, and are now $240/year (thats $20 a month for you math geniuses)

I can understand the vendor stars (although that price does seem steep!) but what does a red star get you?

Jordan7118 · « **Reply #171 on:** Jan 18, 2008, 11:11:13 AM »

Ability to post pics and it used to allow you to search, but I think they've opened that up to all people on the board...

Basically, you make a donation to Lance, one of the founders of the board

Gittinit · « **Reply #172 on:** Jan 18, 2008, 12:15:20 PM »

I post pics and search that forum anytime I choose. Heck they have told me how to do it. I use photobucket to post pics, and I use the google search option that 4runnerrick posted in the toyota faq at the verry top.

Gittinit · « **Reply #173 on:** Jan 18, 2008, 12:15:55 PM »

Why pay when you can do it for free!

46&2 · « **Reply #174 on:** Jan 18, 2008, 01:26:56 PM »

Quote from: Gittinit on Jan 18, 2008, 12:15:20 PM

I post pics and search that forum anytime I choose. Heck they have told me how to do it. I use photobucket to post pics, and I use the google search option that 4runnerrick posted in the toyota faq at the verry top.

X2. I have never felt the need to pay an annual fee for pirate. i use this board a lot more. if it was a 20 dollar, one time fee I would pay it, but not an annual fee. I can still search and I can still post pics there if i need to so there is no need for me to pony up for what i can already get for free

Jordan7118 · « **Reply #175 on:** Jan 18, 2008, 02:49:38 PM »

The question was "what does a red star get you?", so I was merely answering that. I agree that it can be done different ways

kneedownnate · « **Reply #176 on:** Jan 18, 2008, 06:53:18 PM »

You also get the ability to enter the various vendor giveaways, which you can't do without a star. Yea I'll never win, but why not try? Doesn't the money go toward trails or something useful?

46&2 · « **Reply #177 on:** Jan 18, 2008, 07:15:31 PM »

Quote from: kneedownnate on Jan 18, 2008, 06:53:18 PM

You also get the ability to enter the various vendor giveaways, which you can't do without a star. Yea I'll never win, but why not try? Doesn't the money go toward trails or something useful?

Yeah that is the only thing i miss out on but yes you have a point, i am sure the money does go towards perserving trails. id actually like to know what they do with it or if its all profit.

kneedownnate · « **Reply #178 on:** Jan 20, 2008, 11:34:24 PM »

Is pirate down for anybody else again? This is getting ridiculous! Between pirate and marlin going down so much recently I can hardly get my web wheelin on $I\'m Down$

EarlKann · « **Reply #179 on:** Jan 20, 2008, 11:37:46 PM »

The main forum index isn't working for me, but it works if I start at a sub forum, like here.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=16

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