Mentioning a certain Competitor will get you Banned

[chevyman350_82]

I know its been a while I didn't look at this post latley, but i got them from (The next person that post this gets BANNED) I think was about 30 or 40 dollars not sure but I like them, had to file the edges down they were pretty rough didnt want it cutting a groove in my fender.

[camdenoilchange]

Did I miss something? Is there really a rule about not posting another company's name that you bought a product from? Any pics?

[eventhorizon66]

Did I miss something? Is there really a rule about not posting another company's name that you bought a product from? Any pics?

Keep in mind, Chris is trying to run a business here.  Whenever I recommend or link to a another company that makes parts to fit these trucks, I always check that company's catalog against Chris' catalog.  If there are too many similarities or if the company only specializes in these trucks like Chris, I don't write it here.  The most blatant offense is when you actually recommend a part from another company, when Chris sells that exact part here.  Just be smart and considerate about your recommendations and brand name dropping.

An explicit list of banned competitive company names in a sticky somewhere might be a good idea, though, Chris (for the newbies).

[camdenoilchange]

I understand. I would check here first for replacement parts, mainly because chris always replies to people's posts with helpful information and it's obvious he's passionate about 73-87 trucks as we are. However, I do find it a tad silly that in a forum setting you can't mention another company's name. Oh well, sorry to get this thread off topic.

[Captkaos]

The amount of the "Initialed" company that is my direct competitor and the whole reason I started this company has increase to beyond my tolerance level. 
At this time, I don't want to see it on this board, period.  If you want to tell someone where you got it and it wasn't from me and it was from said company, put it in a email.  Otherwise, what is listed above is what will happen, no exceptions.

I don't mind some listing of competitors as Event stated, but this company (and you all should know who it is if you have been posting here- if not PM me) won't be tolerated at this time.  I am trying to build up a company that sells ONLY 73-87 parts, and we are welcome to suggestions, recommendations of manufacturers (NOT suppliers) of goods that we can add to our catalog.  I am also working on added custom parts for these trucks.

Until you see a post stating it is ok to post that companies name on here, DON'T.  If you do, prepare to be banned!  I don't think anyone would run down to autozone and start telling customers about all the great deals at NAPA while they were IN autozone at the counter, so I would appreciate the same courtesy.

[Captkaos]

I do find it a tad silly that in a forum setting you can't mention another company's name

This isn't a open forum that allows competitors to come in and advertise their parts for sale with ad's everywhere paying the bills.  This is a forum for owners of 73-87 trucks AND a forum for customers of mine.  My company 73-87chevytrucks.com and its sales help pay for some of this site, along with members donations, the rest comes out of my personal pocket.  If everyone on here is sending my captured market on this forum that I am trying to cater to to somewhere else, how am I going to make any money to provide this forum for FREE for everyone.  You have no idea the amount of time, money and dedication it takes to run a company, website and forum.

You have oilchange in your username.  If you started your own company changing oil would you like it if someone dropped in your shop to "check it out", drank your free coffee and hung around in the waiting room and told every customer that came in about the great place up the street called Express oil change that has been in business much longer than "this Place", and they came there EVERYDAY doing this...  Would you think that is "silly"?

[Dragon]

At this time, I don't want to see it on this board, period.  If you want to tell someone where you got it and it wasn't from me and it was from said company, put it in a PM.  Otherwise, what is listed above is what will happen, no exceptions.

  I don't think anyone would run down to autozone and start telling customers about all the great deals at NAPA while they were IN autozone at the counter, so I would appreciate the same courtesy.

Totally understand where you are coming from with this Chris, but it doesn't even seem like one can PM said info to another Member, without something like a question mark, or competitive company name not allowed...  Even though the message was going to be sent as a PM, and the  items that the other Company's name was suggested, were not found in your Store at this time.....

Also, I used to work in Auto Parts Sales for a Company that is owned by AZ's Parent Company, and it was common practice for us to suggest another Auto Parts Company, as we wanted our Customers to get the parts they needed, if it wasn't available at our store or another location ... It used to Blow the Customer's Minds when we would do that, even during a Sale at the Other Place(Or when they got sent to us during one of our Sales), as 9 times out of 10, that Customer would always come back to buy something from us.....  Heck I Always got along with all of the Local Parts Stores(NAPA/Pep Boys/Big Wheel/B&B/Etc), so much so, they would even call me on a regular basis, and send Customers my way as well....  It was just Business to Take Care of the Customers, and Keep them Happy, as that always translated into more transactions from them.....

[Captkaos]

I send people other places to, but only places that I would actually purchase stuff from.  I personally would never send anyone to somewhere that I wouldn't buy from, and they are one of those places.

I may have been a little steamed over the Constant barrage of name dropping that has influxed to site and phone calls about them.  Once customer of theirs called and asked if I could send him the correct glass for his truck because the assembled he bought from them got broken and they kept sending the wrong piece of glass.

If you ever had the opportunity for them to mess up you order and had to call about it only for them to tell you, I am not really sure why that doesn't work..... and then charge you to ship it back, you would see where I am coming from....

[Dragon]

See now that is Completely understandable as to why you don't want them mentioned here!  I agree with Event, it would be a Good Idea to have a Sticky on the Forum, listing the names of the unacceptable companies, and the list of the referal ones, along with some of your experience as to why you don't like them.....  It just makes things that much easier for a Newbie as to what they can expect from anything here on the Forum, I mean the majority of them(I as well), just want to have some place where I can find some help with the Trucks that are our passions, along with meeting new people that share the same common interests....

[Dragon]

Oh and Another Suggestion, is there a way to add Store to the above banner, I mean I didn't realize that was what the banner was for....  I think more people would get the hint as to what all this site has to offer, and would be able to comprehend easier that there is a possibility that the link they were going to post may be for a Competitor, so they would ask first before posting the info....

[cracker0169]

it would be a Good Idea to have a Sticky on the Forum, listing the names of the unacceptable companies, and the list of the referal ones, along with some of your experience as to why you don't like them.....

Doesnt seem like a bad idea Chris... just my $.02 as well though.  I know where you are coming from

[camdenoilchange]

I do find it a tad silly that in a forum setting you can't mention another company's name

This isn't a open forum that allows competitors to come in and advertise their parts for sale with ad's everywhere paying the bills.  This is a forum for owners of 73-87 trucks AND a forum for customers of mine.  My company 73-87chevytrucks.com and its sales help pay for some of this site, along with members donations, the rest comes out of my personal pocket.  If everyone on here is sending my captured market on this forum that I am trying to cater to to somewhere else, how am I going to make any money to provide this forum for FREE for everyone.  You have no idea the amount of time, money and dedication it takes to run a company, website and forum.

You have oilchange in your username.  If you started your own company changing oil would you like it if someone dropped in your shop to "check it out", drank your free coffee and hung around in the waiting room and told every customer that came in about the great place up the street called Express oil change that has been in business much longer than "this Place", and they came there EVERYDAY doing this...  Would you think that is "silly"?

it was a simple question that I asked to clarify the forum rules. I sent you a pm to verify it and you returned a brief answer. I assumed the situation was resolved, but I guess you still have hard feelings about it. I am entitled to my "silly" opinion. Please delete my profile. By the way, nobody is forcing you to run the site, forum, or company. It is undoubtedly stressful for you, but that's part of being a small business owner.

[Lt.Del]

By the way, nobody is forcing you to run the site, forum, or company. It is undoubtedly stressful for you, but that's part of being a small business owner.

So if there is stress associated with anything, one should bail?  Dude, there is stress to anything worth while.  I guess you have the perfect job and hobby, man, that must be nice. I am still looking for life in a Fairy Tale. That's gotta be nice.

[Captkaos]

The situation is resolved.  Don't post that competitor on here.  You are entitled to your opinion, and so am I.  You never mentioned their name so the issue wasn't with you, so I don't know why you would be reacting this way, but profiles are not deleted.  If you don't want to be here, just don't log in...

This site forum and company is far from stressfull for me, I have a "real" job also, this is my hobby and I enjoy it.

It is a pretty simple request, don't post the competitor.  It may be silly to you, but that's the rules. 
Swearing, bashing and anything negative to other people isn't tolerated either, some people thought that was silly to...

There is only 1 current unacceptable company.  Any others are fine, just don't post links or recommendations to them if I sell them, mods will remove it.
As for the store, I can change that...

[camdenoilchange]

ok chris. maybe I just took it the wrong way. sorry for the harsh words, it just struck me the wrong way  when I read your post at the end of my long day. I too have a day job and small business I run on the side. It can be grueling and wears your patience thin at times so I understand your point. Hope there is no hard feelings and I wish you and your company the best of luck. You do a great job with the site/forum.