Note to all vendors!
03-15-2009, 03:36 PM
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All infos have to be given here.
If not, you are simply posting an add.
That's not allowed.
You can ADD your link, but all infos have to be given here!
It IS a big deal!
Originally Posted by umnitza' post='817352' date='Mar 15 2009, 07:11 PM
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The big deal is that you get into hot water with your supplier for posting below MAP anywhere thanks to countless others trying to "catch" you doing something the original supplier doesn't approve of. AFE is a perfect example of this. They force MAP, but call ANY vendor and they'll slash prices once they find out you found a lower price somewhere else.
The problem is too many vendors selling the same exact product. I think you need to relax your restrictions on price and let people know that if certain products are listed as "call us for best pricing" that's what they mean and it's only better for the general membership here. <-- main benefit is membership here gets better pricing and vendors stay in good sorts with their suppliers.
The big deal is that you get into hot water with your supplier for posting below MAP anywhere thanks to countless others trying to "catch" you doing something the original supplier doesn't approve of. AFE is a perfect example of this. They force MAP, but call ANY vendor and they'll slash prices once they find out you found a lower price somewhere else.
The problem is too many vendors selling the same exact product. I think you need to relax your restrictions on price and let people know that if certain products are listed as "call us for best pricing" that's what they mean and it's only better for the general membership here. <-- main benefit is membership here gets better pricing and vendors stay in good sorts with their suppliers.
If you are selling below MAP: POST it!
As long as you don't post a price the supplier can't say anything.
This is what we allow, max.
But even in cases where there is a MAP and you are selling below, we WANT you to post the price you are selling at here!
We accept if you say "Below MAP", but we don't like it!
Think about this: There are people like me, that would NEVER EVER buy from someone that says: 'PM me for best pricing', or even: 'below MAP'. I ONLY buy if you give me the infos I need right away.
If you don't follow the rules, I will delete your threads, as you have seen.
Those rules were set up and have to be followed. NO discussions. Period.
You can leave if you don't like it.
Post ALL infos here!
03-15-2009, 05:43 PM
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It's silly to argue this, I'll agree to disagree with you amicably (friendly) and we'll leave it at that 
. Just post a poll to see how the membership feels.
Feel free to use my arguments and yours (for and against) - and see how people react - I'm curious - I'm sure you are too.
When you post the poll, also ask if the person voting has been/is a vendor or if they are not.
. Just post a poll to see how the membership feels.Feel free to use my arguments and yours (for and against) - and see how people react - I'm curious - I'm sure you are too.
When you post the poll, also ask if the person voting has been/is a vendor or if they are not.
03-16-2009, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by umnitza' post='817723' date='Mar 16 2009, 02:43 AM
It's silly to argue this, I'll agree to disagree with you amicably (friendly) and we'll leave it at that . Just post a poll to see how the membership feels.
Feel free to use my arguments and yours (for and against) - and see how people react - I'm curious - I'm sure you are too.
When you post the poll, also ask if the person voting has been/is a vendor or if they are not.
. Just post a poll to see how the membership feels.Feel free to use my arguments and yours (for and against) - and see how people react - I'm curious - I'm sure you are too.
When you post the poll, also ask if the person voting has been/is a vendor or if they are not.
07-07-2009, 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by jason0595' post='935815' date='Jul 7 2009, 11:54 PM
Everything depend on ourself..
i would donate the the forums: http://www.e60.net/donate/
U can post items for sale. Post it with a price and pix.
07-08-2009, 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by umnitza' post='817723' date='Mar 16 2009, 09:43 AM
It's silly to argue this, I'll agree to disagree with you amicably (friendly) and we'll leave it at that . Just post a poll to see how the membership feels.
Feel free to use my arguments and yours (for and against) - and see how people react - I'm curious - I'm sure you are too.
When you post the poll, also ask if the person voting has been/is a vendor or if they are not.
. Just post a poll to see how the membership feels.Feel free to use my arguments and yours (for and against) - and see how people react - I'm curious - I'm sure you are too.
When you post the poll, also ask if the person voting has been/is a vendor or if they are not.
07-08-2009, 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Iceman' post='727498' date='Nov 21 2008, 08:36 AM
Recently we had many issues here with too many vendors hitting e60.net and the way they post.
Members complained about it and it interfered with some functions of the forum.
The posting of bumps was suspended and the vendors were seperated from the private sellers.
Now, our admin is very busy, so there are no rules (besides the no bump rule)... yet...
BUT:
before you post think about the following, or me and other members might be a pain for you.
1.) NO bumps at all! This means, no: bump, bumb, ttt, btt, up, ^, PM sent, PM replied, etc....
2.) Post a price! NOT: PM me for best pricing! If you are selling below MAP, post: Pricing below MAP!
edit: Please post the MAP so everyone knows what price range to expect!
This is a car forum for car enthusiasts, not a market place.
We want to keep it that way, or better, return to it.
Selling here is OK, but there is NO reason at all why someone can't follow the simple two rules given above!
Thank you!
This statement was made as a very annoyed member of e60.net!
Members complained about it and it interfered with some functions of the forum.
The posting of bumps was suspended and the vendors were seperated from the private sellers.
Now, our admin is very busy, so there are no rules (besides the no bump rule)... yet...
BUT:
before you post think about the following, or me and other members might be a pain for you.
1.) NO bumps at all! This means, no: bump, bumb, ttt, btt, up, ^, PM sent, PM replied, etc....
2.) Post a price! NOT: PM me for best pricing! If you are selling below MAP, post: Pricing below MAP!
edit: Please post the MAP so everyone knows what price range to expect!
This is a car forum for car enthusiasts, not a market place.
We want to keep it that way, or better, return to it.
Selling here is OK, but there is NO reason at all why someone can't follow the simple two rules given above!
Thank you!
This statement was made as a very annoyed member of e60.net!
11-10-2009, 02:41 PM
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MAP: Minimum Advertised Price
If you are a vendor and you sell for less than the MAP, please feel free to post "below MAP", but kindly give us the MAP so that everyone knows what to expect!
Thank you!
Here are some links:
Article about the Supreme Court ruling regarding MAP
More infos on MAP
FAQ's on MAP
Wikipedia
If you are a vendor and you sell for less than the MAP, please feel free to post "below MAP", but kindly give us the MAP so that everyone knows what to expect!
Thank you!
Here are some links:
Article about the Supreme Court ruling regarding MAP
More infos on MAP
FAQ's on MAP
Wikipedia
