In Reply to: Well, I feel that I have done my part, ... posted by Raiderman on January 20, 2012 at 11:05:57:
Raiderman, I'm fine with what you've done (or decided to do) for now; and if that's as far as you wish to go, we all thank you. Really!
That's more or less how I began also. But after I wound up listing my items on four different sites (AgoN, AA, Soundoffers, and AudioXchange), in order to make sure my ads would be seen by (almost) everyone looking for that item, I realized that getting the word out (about the availability of these other sites,) to the largest number of people, and in the shortest time, was going to make the difference between continued dependence on AgoN, and a level playing field that had at least three major classified sites competing with each other.
Competition with AudiogoN is what we've needed for a long time, but no one seemed willing to put up the money it would have taken to mount a serious challenge; meaning, the kind of perks that would tempt ALL audiophiles to give them a try for a short period. But now, with AgoN temporarily 'dead in the water', it wouldn't take as much (money) for other sites to attract new users by waiving listing fees, or offering free picture uploads, etc. I even suggested to AudioXchange and Soundoffers that they take out big ads for just one or two issues of Stereophile, or T.A.S. and get banners up on other online audio sites and manufacturers sites.
If some of these other contenders miss this opportunity, I'm afraid it will be back to AgoN only for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; and we won't be able to complain about the food or the bill!
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Follow Ups
- RE: Well, I feel that I have done my part, ... - nsgarch 01/20/1212:12:16 01/20/12 (3)
- I agree, now is the time for Rod to strike. - Raiderman 13:51:09 01/20/12 (2)
- RE: I agree, now is the time for Rod to strike. - Rod M 14:05:17 01/20/12 (1)
- I remember that too. - Raiderman 14:19:07 01/20/12 (0)