So what do you get for all that free advertising?? Options

[ESPCamaro]

Have you considered how much free advertising you've given away?
And what do you get in return?

For instance we may buy something (say a set of wheels) and the wheels are great and service good. Why advertise for them for free? They did their job in giving you good service.


Do we now EXPECT sucky service? And in receiving good service are so surprised by it, that we sing the praises of a shop that did their damn job?

[trackbird]

Lonnie,

I'm a little bit confused...... (like I walked in on the second half of a conversation (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) )

[felton316]

Maybe, he's arguing with the little voice in his head?

[35th_Anniversary...]

Lonnie,

I'm a little bit confused...... (like I walked in on the second half of a conversation (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) )

don't feel bad, i'm lost too

[shortbus]

hmm... you must be talking about the Polo shirt I wore today... and the little tab that says Dockers on my chinos.

[sgarnett]

I'm a little lost in this thread too, but I have adopted a no-reverse-sponsorship policy. I toss all the stickers that come with products I buy.

I AM an amatuer, so my standards for what I can consider "sponsorship" are quite vague, but I gotta draw the line somewhere.

[Crazy Canuck]

I'm assuming (without making an ASS out of U and ME) that he probably went somewhere and got good service and they know about it.
And due to that, probably asked him to write a good word on them in public, or board or something... instead of asking for such things, they should be glad they offered great service and simply hope the word will get around... not forcing the word to go around.
That's what I think might have happened... but then again... it's imho, and I may be totally off. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

[nape]

I'm a little lost in this thread too, but I have adopted a no-reverse-sponsorship policy. I toss all the stickers that come with products I buy.

Mine go on my tool box and the cabinets in the garage.

They're cheaper then paint (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rotf.gif)

[Crazy Canuck]

I'm a little lost in this thread too, but I have adopted a no-reverse-sponsorship policy. I toss all the stickers that come with products I buy.

Mine go on my tool box and the cabinets in the garage.

They're cheaper then paint (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rotf.gif)

might as well try to sell them to ricers... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rotf.gif)
make $ out of their ignorance for added performance due to stickers.

[Pilot]

I'm a little lost in this thread too, but I have adopted a no-reverse-sponsorship policy. I toss all the stickers that come with products I buy.

Mine go on my tool box and the cabinets in the garage.

They're cheaper then paint (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rotf.gif)

:stupid:

And Eugenio... even if you're wrong, I still agree with the sentiment of what you wrote. You're pretty quick for a canuck. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

[TxAgZ28]

Mine go on my tool box and the cabinets in the garage.

They're cheaper then paint (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rotf.gif)

Hah! Me too! My tool chest is decorated with all sorts of carpart-related stickers. It's the fastest toolbox on the block (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

[Crazy Canuck]

I'm a little lost in this thread too, but I have adopted a no-reverse-sponsorship policy. I toss all the stickers that come with products I buy.

Mine go on my tool box and the cabinets in the garage.

They're cheaper then paint (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rotf.gif)

:stupid:

And Eugenio... even if you're wrong, I still agree with the sentiment of what you wrote. You're pretty quick for a canuck. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

and you're not bad for a Yankee (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)
uh-oh... hijacking again... :leaving:

[Teutonic Speedra...]

Mine go on my tool box and the cabinets in the garage.

They're cheaper then paint  (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rotf.gif)

Hah! Me too! My tool chest is decorated with all sorts of carpart-related stickers. It's the fastest toolbox on the block (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

My toolbox too! Wanna know how much work is done to my car.....just look at the toolbox! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

[sgarnett]

I'm a little lost in this thread too, but I have adopted a no-reverse-sponsorship policy. I toss all the stickers that come with products I buy.

Mine go on my tool box and the cabinets in the garage.

They're cheaper then paint (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rotf.gif)

I have to admit, I am on the lookout for that special sticker to cover the hole in my rear bumper cover. It was a "gift" someone left for me at the courthouse while I was inside renewing my tags (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rant.gif)

There's only going to be one, so I've got to find the sticker that will add the most speed (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

[trackbird]

I'm a little lost in this thread too, but I have adopted a no-reverse-sponsorship policy. I toss all the stickers that come with products I buy.

Mine go on my tool box and the cabinets in the garage.

They're cheaper then paint (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rotf.gif)

:stupid:

And Eugenio... even if you're wrong, I still agree with the sentiment of what you wrote. You're pretty quick for a canuck. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

and you're not bad for a Yankee (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)
uh-oh... hijacking again... :leaving:

He's no Yankee....he's a southern boy..... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

[Pilot]

I'm a little lost in this thread too, but I have adopted a no-reverse-sponsorship policy. I toss all the stickers that come with products I buy.

Mine go on my tool box and the cabinets in the garage.

They're cheaper then paint (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rotf.gif)

:stupid:

And Eugenio... even if you're wrong, I still agree with the sentiment of what you wrote. You're pretty quick for a canuck. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

and you're not bad for a Yankee (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)
uh-oh... hijacking again... :leaving:

He's no Yankee....he's a southern boy..... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

Damn straight! And proud of it too! Psh. As if I'd want to be associated with Northerners... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/nutkick.gif)

[pknowles]

I run Stranoparts stickers and Insane exhaust stickers along with every other sticker for contingancy and SCCA requirement stuff. I'll run stickers of companies that are good to me and/or do great work.

[Sam Strano]

I run Stranoparts stickers and Insane exhaust stickers along with every other sticker for contingancy and SCCA requirement stuff. I'll run stickers of companies that are good to me and/or do great work.

And I thank you for that (as well as the others who run my stickers). I also appreciate it greatly.

For the record, I don't really consider the "advertising" completely free. After all, I do spend a LOT of free time discussing options and often times talking people out of more expensive stuff if they don't need it.

And the best advertising is word-of-mouth, or referals. No ad in a forum, or in a magazine works as well.

[sgarnett]

After all, I do spend a LOT of free time discussing options and often times talking people out of more expensive stuff if they don't need it.

Exactly (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

[trackbird]

I run Stranoparts stickers.....

I run one of Sam's stickers on my back window and FRRAX stickers (and Summit Point decals, it's a tradition). Otherwise, my car is sticker-free (can I run several stickers and be "Sticker free"?). I do have a pair of large envelopes full of contingency sized decals (and everything else) from almost anyone you can think of. I keep threatening to ebay the whole bag of them (some moron will pay entirely too much money for a collection of adhesive horsepower like I have at home).