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Industry section?

Discussion in 'News and Site Support' started by MiniBrutes, Aug 13, 2009.

  1. MiniBrutes

    MiniBrutes Member

    What about an industry-only section?

    There are discussions I would like to have with others in the industry, but retail consumers need not be involved in.

    (legitimate) Dealers, Exporters & importers.

    I know there will be some resistance as to how to determine legitimate industry people, but there are enough people well above board to have industry level conversations.

    More business related talk, marketing, group buys, etc.

    Any thoughts?
     
  2. greg0187

    greg0187 Moderator Staff Member


    Yeah, I know what you mean. At one point I suggested a private section for supporting members only but I'm not sure if Kevin liked the idea. But it may work for what you are talking about.

    -Greg
     
  3. Mighty Milt

    Mighty Milt Active Member

    i think a "dealers only" section is well deserved... as long as i still have access and can heckle at will :D
     
  4. kmoneil

    kmoneil Administrator Staff Member

    I actually had a Dealer section setup for awhile, but my only problem was how do I know if you're a dealer or not. Seems like everyone is a dealer now days.

    Any ideas?
     
  5. greg0187

    greg0187 Moderator Staff Member

    Maybe! The only good thing I can see about a private area is that paying dealers can share/contribute ideas/lessons learned about the industry and not have to worry about non supporting dealers leeching the info and not contributing in some way. If we have enough members request this maybe Kevin can find a way to work it out. We'll see.

    -Greg
     
  6. greg0187

    greg0187 Moderator Staff Member

    I think if you support the site as gold/silver/bronze then you should have access. Obviously...I'm guessing about half the bronze supporters are dealers though. I don't know.
     
  7. TRAX and HORNS

    TRAX and HORNS Well-Known Member

    Proving you are a business. To do business in Texas you have to have a "State Sales and Use Tax Permit". It will have your name, business location, and a permit number. By law it has to be displayed in your business and is public information so sending a copy would not be a problem.
     
  8. MiniBrutes

    MiniBrutes Member

    Some thoughts:

    - One thing I would like is a B to B classifieds. I "exchange" parts with a lot of other dealers in North America. It works well for all of us as the swap is mutually beneficial and generally can keep a lot of cash flow in hand. I think others may be interested in trading parts.

    As far as proving a legitimate industry member, some ideas:
    The memberlist could be self-policed. Everyone who is in has to post all their business information where everyone else in the group can read it. It would be easy to check the legitimacy of the information in many cases. Members can dispute the legitimacy of the other members. Democracy - Majority Rules.

    Like Trax says, actual business registration is a great starting point. In Canada you must be a licensed automobile dealer to sell the trucks. No government issued license? Then you are not a legitimate dealer. Not sure about the USA, but it seems to be a free for all. (Other than the EPA Certs)

    I think there are many dealers around that have been for a long time and are fairly well know by others in the industry. There are known wannabes and illegal dealers. There are unknowns. Either new to the industry, fairly quiet or unheard of, or somewhere in the gray area of legitimacy. This last section would be the most difficult to determine, but I think with all of the above, it should be pretty good and fair.

    New members may require a nomination from someone already in? Its a small industry and when new dealers pop up, usually someone knows about it. Many of us use the same exporters in Japan and suppliers in North America. News travels fairly quick through the grapevines.

    Yes, sponsorship would be a requirement, but does not guarantee approval. (But would be used as instant denial)

    And yes, we have lots to hide. The conspiracy will grow exponentially soon!
     
  9. kmoneil

    kmoneil Administrator Staff Member

    I've added the new dealers section, lets see how this works. Only dealers and exporters can access this section. If you don't see the section you don't have access. If you're a dealer, ask for access here. This way we all know who has access. We can weed out the non-dealers or fakes.
     
  10. greg0187

    greg0187 Moderator Staff Member

    I can't see it.
     
  11. kmoneil

    kmoneil Administrator Staff Member

    Hmm should be right under the "Click Here to Become a Sponsoring Member". First section. I just checked the permissions, shows that you have access.
     
  12. greg0187

    greg0187 Moderator Staff Member

    Doh! I'm blind. The title threw me off.
     
  13. MiniBrutes

    MiniBrutes Member

    Hello. I am a dealer and I would like to have access please. ;)
     
  14. kmoneil

    kmoneil Administrator Staff Member

    Surprising I've only got two requests... Would have thought more people would have wanted in on this.
     
  15. greg0187

    greg0187 Moderator Staff Member

    One would think just the idea of not being able to see what is going on in there would be enough :sly:. For only two members its actually a good start.

    -Greg
     
  16. MiniBrutes

    MiniBrutes Member

    Hehe. I will keep spamming it full of fun stuff.
     
  17. Mighty Milt

    Mighty Milt Active Member

    that's the spirit!! way to go ;)
     
  18. kmoneil

    kmoneil Administrator Staff Member

    Haha nice! Thats what we want to see.
     
  19. Badgerland

    Badgerland Member

    I heard a malicious rumor that I'm a dealer and would love access to this so I can make fun of Jeremy's SPAM! :D
     
  20. MiniBrutes

    MiniBrutes Member

    Haha. No moderation allowed. Free for all crap flinging contests ;)

    I think there are a couple of moderators in there who arent dealers, but thats ok. If they let out our evil industry secrets they will be beaten with a large stick full of rusty nails.
     
  21. Badgerland

    Badgerland Member

    Well, I can honestly say that there is potential in the group buy concept. I organized many when I ran a VW enthusiasts site years back and it is a great option IF the users/buyers actually follow-thru and the person organizing the buy does their job with the vendor/manufacturer. That's where it can get messy.

    Anyways, I just think the dealer's dont want it to leak out that we make $10,000 per truck... :sly: Muahahaha Mod's...please don't tell! :rolleyes:
     
  22. MiniBrutes

    MiniBrutes Member

    $10K a truck? You are giving them away!
     
  23. MiniBrutes

    MiniBrutes Member

    I am spamming the forum with great dealer discounts. If you are looking for deals on parts you better get your back stage pass !
     
  24. MiniBrutes

    MiniBrutes Member

    Another great dealer special in the dealer section! Check it out!
     
  25. kbdnepr

    kbdnepr Guest

  26. S.Hiro

    S.Hiro Member

  27. steve_nagoya

    steve_nagoya Member

    Please add me. Thanks!
     
  28. Tsuchiyama

    Tsuchiyama Guest

  29. acidgear

    acidgear Member

    I would like to be added to the Industry section.

    Thanks,
    Joel.
     
  30. kfrank

    kfrank New Member

    Reply

    Please add me as well.

    Kenneth
     

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