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10-12-2007, 04:17 AM
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Rivet Master
1973 Argosy 26
Norristown
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 645
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 62overlander
I was curious why a commercial vendor can blatantly promote his company on this forum. Do they pay for this kind of publicity? Can I use this forum to promote my business also?
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In response to your concern there are many things which should be taken under consideration.
One, is the VALUE of input they provide to our community.
While some may think that their knowledge surpasses that of the vendors, one must admit that the vendor has much broader connection to product, old and new. The old comes from experience, and new comes from wisdom built on experience as a foundation. The acceptance of their input is optional to us, and do as you please route, is all yours. For as long as it is Airstream related, it just may be helpful at least to some of us.
Two, is the fact that in the past I have PM'd questions to vendors and always got a response without any sales pitch. This valuable and free service to our community should be recognized and appreciated. Being a business owner myself I know what it takes to respond to E-mailed in questions. Being in the boating industry for over four decades including eight years a head of Technical and Service Department for major outboard engine manufacturer, I still find first time boaters who believe that they know more than I do. They ask for advice, just to have a reason to argue. That is OK with me, but I would prefer not to be asked when they have all the answers to start with.
Three, Be glad that we have moderators who do take time to sort out junk which is not related to our community, otherwise none of us would care to visit the forums. As a Airstream community, all of us in one way or another, contribute toward our enjoyment of outdoors. For as long as a vendor contributes in some way to our community we should support them. Those who do not, can be sorted out and ignored by individual members and eventually they will go away. Thanks, "Boatdoc"
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10-12-2007, 04:30 AM
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#42
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1983 Sovereign 31'
1984 31' Sovereign
Mount Olive
, North Carolina
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 286
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Thank you Forums vendors!
Well said Boatdoc. The forums would not be the same place without their contributions.
Thank you member vendors. I, for one appreciate your contributions to this community.
Mac
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WBCCI # 3292 AIR#16287
Buckeye (Chesapeake Bay Retreiver)
1983 31' Sovereign (Carmen O)
2006 2500HD Duramax SLT CC 4x4 (Brutus B)
Mount Olive, NC 28365
"Pickle Capital of the World"
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10-12-2007, 04:50 AM
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#43
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Restorations done right
Commercial Member
1962 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Vintage Kin Owner
Currently Looking...
Baltimore
, Maryland
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 5,545
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Perspective is a curious thing. I sometimes wish I just kept my perspective and point of view to myself.
The only thing I have ever claimed to be an expert at is making an ass out of myself.
Andy, when did you say you have the Zip Dee's on sale?
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10-12-2007, 05:39 AM
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#44
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Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 62overlander
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Andy, when did you say you have the Zip Dee's on sale?
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24/7, California time.
Andy
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10-12-2007, 07:29 AM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 2,190
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Now I am wondering, Did I ever thank Andy?
I dunno, I am sure I thanked his staff big time. Well, they deserved it.
They were the professionals and technicians that did the work. What
did Andy really ever do besides give me free advice and give me the benefit
of his years of experience. Maybe I'll give him a karma point. ......Nah
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10-12-2007, 08:20 AM
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#46
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4 Rivet Member
1976 Argosy 24
Tempe
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 326
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Cheap trick
the power of DUH. I get it - 62Overlander was pimping us into realizing the valuable contributions that the vendors make to the forum. Well Done. I've been awakened from my complacency.
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Cowboy up! or go sit in the truck
Charter Member Four Corners Unit
WBCCI #2417
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10-12-2007, 02:58 PM
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#47
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Rivet Master
1973 Argosy 26
Norristown
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 645
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 62overlander
Perspective is a curious thing. I sometimes wish I just kept my perspective and point of view to myself.
The only thing I have ever claimed to be an expert at is making an ass out of myself.
Andy, when did you say you have the Zip Dee's on sale?
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Hey 62overlander; Stop beating yourself because I truly do not know any individuals who do not regret one thing or another many times over. We all have done it and it is not for the last time. I think that your comment has just awakened many members into reality. Thanks, "Boatdoc"
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10-12-2007, 03:11 PM
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#48
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Rivet Master
1960 22' Safari
in the wilderness
, The great Mojave Desert
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,077
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I once followed a thread where a vendor and a retired Axle guy had a difference of opinion on what was required to complete a repair. That thread was like a college course as two Pro's discussed the issue in detail and their reasons for the course each was taking.
Thanks to both as I learned a lot.
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I'd rather be boon docking in the desert.
WBCCI 3344 FCU
AIR# 13896
CA 4
Yes, we have courtesy parking for you. About an hour North of Los Angeles.
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10-12-2007, 03:30 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Vintage Kin Owner
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 7,801
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What's wrong with Inland Andy...
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Today is a gift, that's why they call it the present.
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10-12-2007, 04:07 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 28' Ambassador
1963 19' Globetrotter
1970 29' Ambassador
Waukesha
, Wisconsin
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 1,180
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Foiled Again
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...and another, for those of us in fly-over country!
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10-12-2007, 06:38 PM
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#51
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Islay - 63 O.
1963 26' Overlander
Montreal
, -
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 581
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What about an Inland RV Mobile Unit...
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Protect your dream from others and first yourself...
Few rolling wheels to make our planet a house.
A 1/5th of her that I own.
TAC# : QC-1
my blog
https://rvcampreview.com
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10-12-2007, 07:04 PM
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#52
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Rivet Master
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 7,721
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Who else needs a big wet sloppy kiss? I feel a group hug is needed.
Come on, everybody send a Big Bucket of Karma to your favorite vendor.
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10-13-2007, 04:30 AM
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#53
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Restorations done right
Commercial Member
1962 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Vintage Kin Owner
Currently Looking...
Baltimore
, Maryland
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 5,545
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Boatdoc, Thank you but I beat myself up for far more than what comes out of my mouth, or through my finger tips. There are few things I regret; I regret that I quit boyscouts one merit badge away from becoming an Eagle scout. I regret treating a girl named Beth badly. I regret trying cigarettes at 11 and liking them. I regret not telling all the people in my life that have died, how much I loved them...
I now know where people stand. I will use more caution in what I say in the future. I am glad that some people are grateful for the service their vendors provide, for the advise they give, and the availability and pricing they provide through this forum. This forum is the right place for that to take place. If I have offened anyone, I apologize to you from the bottom of my heart.
I also now know that there are some people that agree with me, but chose not to state it in a public forum. All the PM's were much apreciated.
So where does this lead me, us, you... I would like to let all of you know that I am a cabinet maker. If anyone is missing any cabinets or needs some new ones built... please give me a shout. I can reproduce any Airstream fixture up until 1972. In 1972 they started using laminates and plastic is not allowed in my shop. I am running a forums special. Just mention the forums and I will do an extra special job for you.
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10-13-2007, 04:52 AM
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#54
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Rivet Master
1967 28' Ambassador
1963 19' Globetrotter
1970 29' Ambassador
Waukesha
, Wisconsin
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 1,180
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 62overlander
I was curious why a commercial vendor can blatantly promote his company on this forum. Do they pay for this kind of publicity? Can I use this forum to promote my business also?...
So where does this lead me, us, you...
I would like to let all of you know that I am a cabinet maker. If anyone is missing any cabinets or needs some new ones built... please give me a shout...
I am running a forums special. Just mention the forums and I will do an extra special job for you.
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Seems 62overlander was just asking a simple question and 1700+ views and 50+ posts later we have come to a simple answer...
YES!
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BTW, Maryland is kinda far for me and I plan to do my own cabinety, but if you were closer I sure wouldn't mine 62overlander as a friend...as for vendors, I'd much rather spend my money with my friends.
As for the vendors on this forum, I appreciate many of them... you'll all know who you are when I send my money your way.
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10-30-2007, 09:52 AM
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Liberator
1972 Argosy 24
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Heart of Dixie
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,659
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Capitalistic Pigs
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Your opinion is valued, please not your opinion of someones else's opinion.
Click To See Me Wet
1989 Airstream 345 Liberator...
1972 Argosy 24'...
1954 Feathercraft Vagabond
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03-25-2008, 02:53 PM
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#56
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Rivet Master
Massachusetts
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: 1964 17' Bambi II
Posts: 4,282
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mandolindave
It is frustrating for me when I do a Google search and get nothing but Amazon trying to sell me books....
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Have you tried the negative sign? If you want to screen out a word from the google search results, use the negative sign followed by the word you want to screen out from the results.
Using Amazaon as an example...if you wanted to search for the string "bourne identity" and didn't want to see any results from Amazon, this is what your search string would look like:
"bourne identity" -amazon
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Attitude is the only difference between ordeal and adventure
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03-25-2008, 03:44 PM
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E Pluribus Aluminus
2008 34' Classic S/O
1967 22' Safari
2005 30' Classic
Land Of Enchantment
, New Mexico
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,300
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Quote:
Originally Posted by azflycaster
If you look real close at their pictures, you will see that one wears glasses and the other does not
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But most importantly... one's a Texan and the other's not.
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WBCCI 7005 * AIR 9218
The trouble with trouble is it always starts out as fun...
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03-25-2008, 06:08 PM
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#58
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Rivet Master
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Vintage Kin Owner
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 7,801
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Take a real close look at those pictures
Father - son?
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03-26-2008, 07:33 AM
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#59
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Rivet Master
Airstream - Other
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Bosque Farms
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 7,030
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Oh, since this thread popped up again, I thought I'd add the latest. I started a forum for the local community about two weeks ago. At present, it's just a demo site, designed for the local leaders to look at.
And ... it only took the spammers a week to find it and start posting. I deleted the posts and then immediately altered the registration procedure, which stopped the whole business in its tracks. Even so, it is kind of depressing to think that one can't seem to do anything for the good without spammers.
Lynn
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03-26-2008, 08:17 AM
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#60
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4 Rivet Member
2007 25' International CCD
Sugar Grove
, Ohio
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 346
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And without some of those knowledgeable commercial vendors, some of our questions would never get answered correctly. I realize there is a VERY narrow line that must be walked at times to keep the commercial aspect limited, but such knowledge is invaluable to this and other forums. Please continue to read and report when necessary!!
Thanks to all...........for your knowledge and accurate answers!!!
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2007 25' Airstream International SS OB
2004 Nissas Armada
Equalizer Hitch
Prodigy Brake controls
"It's better to keep your mouth shut and thought a fool
Than to open it and remove all doubt."
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