Fireball Lures Posted June 18, 2003 Report Share Posted June 18, 2003 Hey guys I was thinking all of us are spending alot of time and money on websites these days and thats all good and everything but what if we started a new site thats just a store to only offer handmade baits? We could put everyone who wants to participate lures there and have a one stop shop? What do you guys think about this? Maybe we can stir up some more buisness for all of us. Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Splash Posted June 18, 2003 Report Share Posted June 18, 2003 Good idea, Nathan. With the variety of talent we have around here it would be known as the Handmade lure site with the widest selection of baits anywhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kvillebasser Posted June 18, 2003 Report Share Posted June 18, 2003 I think you're on to something. Sounds like a great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsac Posted June 18, 2003 Report Share Posted June 18, 2003 I know it sounds good in theory, but I have a few questions. 1.Who is going to maintain the site? 2.How do you divy up the costs when you have several people joining and leaving? 3.If a customer orders items from multiple "shops" how do you determine the shipping costs? 4.What if I accept credit cards and another manufacturer does not? 5.How do you maintain integrity as a "business" when you always have that one "loose wheel"? (You know the guy that ships when he feels like it) Not to sound negative, those are just a few of the things that came to mind. If these, and a few other things could all be worked out I think it's a great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireball Lures Posted June 18, 2003 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2003 Well you have some good points Jake, I'd be willing to do alot on the website and I'm sure some of the other guys could join in and we could work on it together. We don't all make the same lures and I think thats what hurts some of us. People don't want to buy worms here and cranks there. If we had everything at one location a one stop shop I think customers would be like that in my opinion. If anyone has any ideas post them I'm open for anything. I think it's worth a try anyway who knows until we try. Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redg8r Posted June 18, 2003 Report Share Posted June 18, 2003 Not negative, woodsac...Very good points. Lets bring some thoughts to the table & I'll consider pushing this out. I have a few of our moderators testing a system out as we speak, but lets go over what woodsac has brought up: 1.Who is going to maintain the site? TU 2.How do you divy up the costs when you have several people joining and leaving? How bout a credit system, where you can purchase credits to list a product for a predetermined time (say 1 month) 1 credit = item listed for 1 month. What if you could trade tackle tokens for listing credits? 3.If a customer orders items from multiple "shops" how do you determine the shipping costs? Very good point, its nearly impossible to get accurate shipping quotes from different vendors from around the globe, on one cart, unless someone was able to act as a warehouse...(too much overhead & liability) so what if each sale was handled vendor to customer? 4.What if I accept credit cards and another manufacturer does not? What if we allowed each vendor to list thier payment terms, before purchasing from em? 5.How do you maintain integrity as a "business" when you always have that one "loose wheel"? (You know the guy that ships when he feels like it)What about a feedback system (like eBay) where you can rate your experience with the vendor? Thanks for this post, Glad I didnt have to start it Please feel free to elaborate more....this is what TU is for, getting what you want...... to do what we wanna do..... The community comes first here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsac Posted June 18, 2003 Report Share Posted June 18, 2003 Those are tears of joy! I'm in. It can't hurt to try. Even if it fails, nobody is actually "out" anything. I like the idea of being able to manage my inventory inhouse. That way if someone places an order for say 20 packages I don't have to worry about how many are "in the shop" and how many I have to produce on short notice. Just keep up with what they order. The other nice thing is as mentioned, even if they are buying cranks, you can still get your products looked at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redg8r Posted June 19, 2003 Report Share Posted June 19, 2003 ok, We can tweak what we have, to run as discussed, but want constant input as questions arise, lets get it out & see what it can do for everyone. We have started a new thread in the "Site Announcements" Forum. Lets get the domain name tacked down. Well take requests, then run a poll, to vote on the domain name. person who "daddied" the chosen domain name gets 20 tackle tokens to keep, or to put forward on getting free credits to list thier stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted June 19, 2003 Report Share Posted June 19, 2003 Would this be anything like the stores on the "other" site?? I have always thought that would have worked out great if we had people we could depend on, and I'm sure TU would be the ticket!! This is a growing reputable site, and I think it would be an excellent way for all of us to gain some exposure. If there's anything I can do to help, I'm All In Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted June 19, 2003 Report Share Posted June 19, 2003 Chris,I'm glad you brought up that other site...I know there are alot of people who are real touchy(I'm one of them) about what happened.The whole concept is great,and if anyone can pull it off it's Jerry!!..Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Splash Posted June 19, 2003 Report Share Posted June 19, 2003 This is a great idea guys, I like the speed it has developed too. I'm sure this idea will be a succsess, thanks to all who are putting thier time in on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgcountry00 Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 So reading thru some old threads and saw this what ever became of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishPork Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 How about a simple site with its own name/custom lures ./ that directs the customer to the classifieds on TU.This would promote alot of you with your own sites as well.Those of us who dont can spruce up pictures and listings at our own hastle.Of course TU needs reimbursement for the use of the site,Im willing to pitch in.I know this is not tying the worms to the cranks theory but it's a start! The name would have to be very catchy to stay on top.Just an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishPork Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 BUMP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EugeneM Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Guys if this is still going to happen then I am in.I will help out any way I can.Thanks Eugene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braveviper Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Im in too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
