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Our Amel Yacht Owners Group is hosted on the Groups.io platform. I pay an annual cost for this, which I agreed to cover for 5 years. We were approached by a supplier that many of us have used. This supplier wants to advertise in our group. Almost 30 of us have used this supplier. We are considering allowing this supplier to advertise on the header of the Wiki page. Click on Wiki to view the area. I quoted this supplier a fee that is equal to the annual cost that is due to Groups.io for hosting our group, We would only have one supplier advertising and the location of the advertising would be on the Wiki, which is also known as the help page. Please let us know your feelings on this. Bill Rouse
Thank you for voting.
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Craig Briggs
Hi Bill,
I voted "no", only because "ambivalent" was not a choice, but would appreciate a bit more info.
Seems a pretty limited audience for advertising, albeit possibly an audience that is ripe-for-pickin' and therefore attractive to the advertiser. I do wonder about the ongoing value, however, especially after a few months of the same vendor splashing out on a big piece of the website page - seems it could quickly become "ho-hum" and then annoying.
How much are we talking - I'd be happy to chip in to keep the site clean, and I suspect others would, too.
Who is the advertiser (not sure that needs to be confidential, but you may be).
Craig Briggs SN68 SANGARIS
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I agree with Craig. Willing to pay to keep the site running.
Cheers
Rink de Haan
SM2k #330
Greece
Van: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io namens Craig Briggs via Groups.Io <sangaris@...>
Verzonden: dinsdag, maart 19, 2019 3:31 PM
Aan: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io
Onderwerp: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Paying for our group through Advertising
Hi Bill,
I voted "no", only because "ambivalent" was not a choice, but would appreciate a bit more info.
Seems a pretty limited audience for advertising, albeit possibly an audience that is ripe-for-pickin' and therefore attractive to the advertiser. I do wonder about the ongoing value, however, especially after a few months of the same vendor splashing out on
a big piece of the website page - seems it could quickly become "ho-hum" and then annoying.
How much are we talking - I'd be happy to chip in to keep the site clean, and I suspect others would, too.
Who is the advertiser (not sure that needs to be confidential, but you may be).
Craig Briggs SN68 SANGARIS
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I tried to write the Poll as something that would be general and the vote would be to do it or not, rather than a vote on which supplier should be allowed.
The group needs runway and stability rather than pitching in here by one or more members.
I suggested the Wiki because you only see that page when you click on it for help.
Best,
Bill Rouse
720 Winnie St. Galveston, Texas 77550 832-380-4970
I agree with Craig. Willing to pay to keep the site running.
Cheers
Rink de Haan
SM2k #330
Greece
Hi Bill,
I voted "no", only because "ambivalent" was not a choice, but would appreciate a bit more info.
Seems a pretty limited audience for advertising, albeit possibly an audience that is ripe-for-pickin' and therefore attractive to the advertiser. I do wonder about the ongoing value, however, especially after a few months of the same vendor splashing out on
a big piece of the website page - seems it could quickly become "ho-hum" and then annoying.
How much are we talking - I'd be happy to chip in to keep the site clean, and I suspect others would, too.
Who is the advertiser (not sure that needs to be confidential, but you may be).
Craig Briggs SN68 SANGARIS
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I think most you that answer NO are answering NO to advertising.
That is not the POLL.
The Poll is advertising on a banner at the top of the help page ( Wiki) only and that revenue going to the cost of groups.io.
Best,
Bill Rouse
720 Winnie St. Galveston, Texas 77550 832-380-4970
On Tue, Mar 19, 2019 at 10:09 AM CW Bill Rouse via Groups.Io <brouse= gmail.com@groups.io> wrote: I tried to write the Poll as something that would be general and the vote would be to do it or not, rather than a vote on which supplier should be allowed.
The group needs runway and stability rather than pitching in here by one or more members.
I suggested the Wiki because you only see that page when you click on it for help.
Best,
Bill Rouse
720 Winnie St. Galveston, Texas 77550 832-380-4970
I agree with Craig. Willing to pay to keep the site running.
Cheers
Rink de Haan
SM2k #330
Greece
Hi Bill,
I voted "no", only because "ambivalent" was not a choice, but would appreciate a bit more info.
Seems a pretty limited audience for advertising, albeit possibly an audience that is ripe-for-pickin' and therefore attractive to the advertiser. I do wonder about the ongoing value, however, especially after a few months of the same vendor splashing out on
a big piece of the website page - seems it could quickly become "ho-hum" and then annoying.
How much are we talking - I'd be happy to chip in to keep the site clean, and I suspect others would, too.
Who is the advertiser (not sure that needs to be confidential, but you may be).
Craig Briggs SN68 SANGARIS
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Teun BAAS
Agree with below.
I also would have no problem chipping in but that is now and maybe a only group of us willing to do so.
We don’t know what happens 5 or 10 years down the road; although Bill paid for the next 5 years
😊.
As far as the revenue: I leave that up to the guys now managing the site. They are capable enough; no need for me to micromanage in addition to managing/maintaining
my boat.
Best Regards Teun
SV AMELIT A54 #128
NOUMEA NEW CALEDONIA
March 19, 2019
08:44:48
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From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io>
On Behalf Of CW Bill Rouse via Groups.Io
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2019 08:12
To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io
Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Paying for our group through Advertising
I think most you that answer NO are answering NO to advertising.
The Poll is advertising on a banner at the top of the help page (Wiki) only and that
revenue going to the cost of groups.io.
On Tue, Mar 19, 2019 at 10:09 AM CW Bill Rouse via Groups.Io <brouse=gmail.com@groups.io> wrote:
I tried to write the Poll as something that would be general and the vote would be to do it or not, rather than a vote on which supplier should be allowed.
The group needs runway and stability rather than pitching in here by one or more members.
I suggested the Wiki because you only see that page when you click on it for help.
I agree with Craig. Willing to pay to keep the site running.
Hi Bill,
I voted "no", only because "ambivalent" was not a choice, but would appreciate a bit more info.
Seems a pretty limited audience for advertising, albeit possibly an audience that is ripe-for-pickin' and therefore attractive to the advertiser. I do wonder about the ongoing value, however, especially after a few months of the same vendor splashing out on
a big piece of the website page - seems it could quickly become "ho-hum" and then annoying.
How much are we talking - I'd be happy to chip in to keep the site clean, and I suspect others would, too.
Who is the advertiser (not sure that needs to be confidential, but you may be).
Craig Briggs SN68 SANGARIS
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Bill,
I don’t object to Wiki advertising in the area shown at the top of the help page and will place my vote accordingly. I would however be against adding any kind of pop up ads or any other type of advertising of that nature. If this idea is voted down by the group, I am interested in directly helping to support the cost of running the forum so long as the amount is not a large amount.
Best,
James SV Sueno Maramu #220
On Mar 19, 2019, at 11:12 AM, CW Bill Rouse < brouse@...> wrote:
I think most you that answer NO are answering NO to advertising.
That is not the POLL.
The Poll is advertising on a banner at the top of the help page ( Wiki) only and that revenue going to the cost of groups.io.
Best,
Bill Rouse
720 Winnie St. Galveston, Texas 77550 832-380-4970 On Tue, Mar 19, 2019 at 10:09 AM CW Bill Rouse via Groups.Io <brouse= gmail.com@groups.io> wrote: I tried to write the Poll as something that would be general and the vote would be to do it or not, rather than a vote on which supplier should be allowed.
The group needs runway and stability rather than pitching in here by one or more members.
I suggested the Wiki because you only see that page when you click on it for help.
Best,
Bill Rouse
720 Winnie St. Galveston, Texas 77550 832-380-4970
I agree with Craig. Willing to pay to keep the site running.
Cheers Rink de Haan SM2k #330 Greece
Hi Bill, I voted "no", only because "ambivalent" was not a choice, but would appreciate a bit more info. Seems a pretty limited audience for advertising, albeit possibly an audience that is ripe-for-pickin' and therefore attractive to the advertiser. I do wonder about the ongoing value, however, especially after a few months of the same vendor splashing out on a big piece of the website page - seems it could quickly become "ho-hum" and then annoying. How much are we talking - I'd be happy to chip in to keep the site clean, and I suspect others would, too. Who is the advertiser (not sure that needs to be confidential, but you may be). Craig Briggs SN68 SANGARIS
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You should be able to see results now
Best,
Bill Rouse
720 Winnie St. Galveston, Texas 77550 832-380-4970
On Tue, Mar 19, 2019 at 11:31 AM CW Bill Rouse via Groups.Io <brouse= gmail.com@groups.io> wrote: [Edited Message Follows]
A poll has been updated:
Our Amel Yacht Owners Group is hosted on the Groups.io platform. I pay an annual cost for this, which I agreed to cover for 5 years. We were approached by a supplier that many of us have used. This supplier wants to advertise in our group. Almost 30 of us have used this supplier. We are considering allowing this supplier to advertise on the header of the Wiki page. Click on Wiki to view the area.
I quoted this supplier a fee that is equal to the annual cost that is due to Groups.io for hosting our group, We would only have one supplier advertising and the location of the advertising would be on the Wiki, which is also known as the help page.
Please let us know your feelings on this.
Bill Rouse
1. Yes, I agree if it will pay the cost of hosting
2. No, I do not agree
Vote Now
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Craig Briggs
Bill,
Sorry - although you did say it, I didn't "get' the part about the ad only appearing when you click "Wiki". You've been immersed in this changeover so it's familiar to you. I have never clicked on Wiki, nor do I have any idea why I'd ever click it. So, if somebody wants to pay for an ad I'll never see, hey, I'm all in !!!
Cheers, Craig
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Craig,
OK, I thought that this would be OK with you and most folks. The Wiki is what you go to when you want to do something in our group's website, but need instructions.
Please go back to the POLL and change your vote. I think that you can get to the poll either by clicking on the original email, or possibly by clicking on this link: https://amelyachtowners.groups.io/g/main/topic/paying_for_our_group_through/30507004?p=,,,20,0,0,0::recentpostdate%2Fsticky,,,20,2,0,30507004
Best,
Bill Rouse
720 Winnie St. Galveston, Texas 77550 832-380-4970
On Tue, Mar 19, 2019 at 12:49 PM Craig Briggs via Groups.Io <sangaris= aol.com@groups.io> wrote: Bill,
Sorry - although you did say it, I didn't "get' the part about the ad only appearing when you click "Wiki". You've been immersed in this changeover so it's familiar to you. I have never clicked on Wiki, nor do I have any idea why I'd ever click it. So, if somebody wants to pay for an ad I'll never see, hey, I'm all in !!!
Cheers, Craig
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Hi Bill, Who is the supplier? Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of CW Bill Rouse
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2019 10:03 AM
To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io
Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] Paying for our group through Advertising #poll A new poll has been created: Our Amel Yacht Owners Group is hosted on the Groups.io platform. I pay an annual cost for this, which I agreed to cover for 5 years. We were approached by a supplier that many of us have used. This supplier wants to advertise in our group. Almost 30 of us have used this supplier. We are considering allowing this supplier to advertise on the header of the Wiki page. Click on Wiki to view the area.
I quoted this supplier a fee that is equal to the annual cost that is due to Groups.io for hosting our group, We would only have one supplier advertising and the location of the advertising would be on the Wiki, which is also known as the help page.
Please let us know your feelings on this.
Bill Rouse 1. Yes, I agree if it will pay the cost of hosting
2. No, I do not agree Vote Now
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Hi Bill,
Yes - Agree that it would be a sensible way of funding the site. I tried the Poll site but could vote.
Regards
Mike & Peta Solitude SM2K 461
On 19 Mar 2019, at 21:56, CW Bill Rouse < brouse@...> wrote: Craig,
OK, I thought that this would be OK with you and most folks. The Wiki is what you go to when you want to do something in our group's website, but need instructions.
Please go back to the POLL and change your vote. I think that you can get to the poll either by clicking on the original email, or possibly by clicking on this link: https://amelyachtowners.groups.io/g/main/topic/paying_for_our_group_through/30507004?p=,,,20,0,0,0::recentpostdate%2Fsticky,,,20,2,0,30507004
Best,
Bill Rouse
720 Winnie St. Galveston, Texas 77550 832-380-4970 On Tue, Mar 19, 2019 at 12:49 PM Craig Briggs via Groups.Io <sangaris= aol.com@groups.io> wrote: Bill,
Sorry - although you did say it, I didn't "get' the part about the ad only appearing when you click "Wiki". You've been immersed in this changeover so it's familiar to you. I have never clicked on Wiki, nor do I have any idea why I'd ever click it. So, if somebody wants to pay for an ad I'll never see, hey, I'm all in !!!
Cheers, Craig
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I have a suggestion. I own hull #9 Amel 54. I have not bee very active over the years in this group as my boat is very lightly used. Now health issues have me considering selling her. I have seen the passion from the Ameld'ians' and their love for this great brand. Why not create a listing service for boats that are on the market. I'm not talking about cutting out broker/dealers per se. They can provide a great service during the sales transaction process. But there is no group that will ever sell the Amel brand better than the owners of Amel boats. All boats eventually get sold and all new buyers need to have a place where they can get great - honest - knowledgeable advice on all the issues related to used Amel yachts. I would gladly list a boat with a broker with the stipulation that a small percent goes t the Amel Owners Group. Frankly, I'd rather pay another owner a fee if they matched up my boat with a new owner. Another bit of advice....the Amel is a unique boat and there really does need to be an unbiased surveyor that can assess an Amel that is offered for sale. Since I was diagnosed with bladder cancer I have had 2 surveys done and the valuation was over 20% variation. Some of the fees collected by the Amel Owners Group could be used to fund a qualified surveyor. As a seller I would love to have this person assess my boat and advice what needs to be done to bring the boat to a standard that the next owner knows precisely what they are buying and why they need to pay a price.
Duncan Hagemeyer Dreamtime II Antigua
On Tue, Mar 19, 2019 at 9:46 AM Teun BAAS < teun@...> wrote:
Agree with below.
I also would have no problem chipping in but that is now and maybe a only group of us willing to do so.
We don’t know what happens 5 or 10 years down the road; although Bill paid for the next 5 years
😊.
As far as the revenue: I leave that up to the guys now managing the site. They are capable enough; no need for me to micromanage in addition to managing/maintaining
my boat.
Best Regards Teun
SV AMELIT A54 #128
NOUMEA NEW CALEDONIA
March 19, 2019
08:44:48
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io>
On Behalf Of CW Bill Rouse via Groups.Io
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2019 08:12
To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io
Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Paying for our group through Advertising
I think most you that answer NO are answering NO to advertising.
The Poll is advertising on a banner at the top of the help page (Wiki) only and that
revenue going to the cost of groups.io.
On Tue, Mar 19, 2019 at 10:09 AM CW Bill Rouse via Groups.Io <brouse=gmail.com@groups.io> wrote:
I tried to write the Poll as something that would be general and the vote would be to do it or not, rather than a vote on which supplier should be allowed.
The group needs runway and stability rather than pitching in here by one or more members.
I suggested the Wiki because you only see that page when you click on it for help.
I agree with Craig. Willing to pay to keep the site running.
Hi Bill,
I voted "no", only because "ambivalent" was not a choice, but would appreciate a bit more info.
Seems a pretty limited audience for advertising, albeit possibly an audience that is ripe-for-pickin' and therefore attractive to the advertiser. I do wonder about the ongoing value, however, especially after a few months of the same vendor splashing out on
a big piece of the website page - seems it could quickly become "ho-hum" and then annoying.
How much are we talking - I'd be happy to chip in to keep the site clean, and I suspect others would, too.
Who is the advertiser (not sure that needs to be confidential, but you may be).
Craig Briggs SN68 SANGARIS
-- Duncan Hagemeyer24 Rock Creek Road Emigrant, MT 59027
1-615-478-6006
1-406-848-9866 Ashling Ranch
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ngtnewington Newington
I think Duncan’s idea has a lot of merit.
Nick
I have a suggestion. I own hull #9 Amel 54. I have not bee very active over the years in this group as my boat is very lightly used. Now health issues have me considering selling her. I have seen the passion from the Ameld'ians' and their love for this great brand. Why not create a listing service for boats that are on the market. I'm not talking about cutting out broker/dealers per se. They can provide a great service during the sales transaction process. But there is no group that will ever sell the Amel brand better than the owners of Amel boats. All boats eventually get sold and all new buyers need to have a place where they can get great - honest - knowledgeable advice on all the issues related to used Amel yachts. I would gladly list a boat with a broker with the stipulation that a small percent goes t the Amel Owners Group. Frankly, I'd rather pay another owner a fee if they matched up my boat with a new owner. Another bit of advice....the Amel is a unique boat and there really does need to be an unbiased surveyor that can assess an Amel that is offered for sale. Since I was diagnosed with bladder cancer I have had 2 surveys done and the valuation was over 20% variation. Some of the fees collected by the Amel Owners Group could be used to fund a qualified surveyor. As a seller I would love to have this person assess my boat and advice what needs to be done to bring the boat to a standard that the next owner knows precisely what they are buying and why they need to pay a price.
Duncan Hagemeyer Dreamtime II Antigua
On Tue, Mar 19, 2019 at 9:46 AM Teun BAAS < teun@...> wrote: Agree with below. I also would have no problem chipping in but that is now and maybe a only group of us willing to do so. We don’t know what happens 5 or 10 years down the road; although Bill paid for the next 5 years 😊. As far as the revenue: I leave that up to the guys now managing the site. They are capable enough; no need for me to micromanage in addition to managing/maintaining my boat. Best Regards Teun SV AMELIT A54 #128 NOUMEA NEW CALEDONIA March 19, 2019 08:44:48
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> On Behalf Of CW Bill Rouse via Groups.Io
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2019 08:12
To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io
Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Paying for our group through Advertising I think most you that answer NO are answering NO to advertising. The Poll is advertising on a banner at the top of the help page (Wiki) only and that revenue going to the cost of groups.io. On Tue, Mar 19, 2019 at 10:09 AM CW Bill Rouse via Groups.Io <brouse=gmail.com@groups.io> wrote: I tried to write the Poll as something that would be general and the vote would be to do it or not, rather than a vote on which supplier should be allowed. The group needs runway and stability rather than pitching in here by one or more members. I suggested the Wiki because you only see that page when you click on it for help. I agree with Craig. Willing to pay to keep the site running.
Hi Bill,
I voted "no", only because "ambivalent" was not a choice, but would appreciate a bit more info.
Seems a pretty limited audience for advertising, albeit possibly an audience that is ripe-for-pickin' and therefore attractive to the advertiser. I do wonder about the ongoing value, however, especially after a few months of the same vendor splashing out on a big piece of the website page - seems it could quickly become "ho-hum" and then annoying.
How much are we talking - I'd be happy to chip in to keep the site clean, and I suspect others would, too.
Who is the advertiser (not sure that needs to be confidential, but you may be).
Craig Briggs SN68 SANGARIS
Duncan Hagemeyer24 Rock Creek Road Emigrant, MT 59027
1-615-478-6006
1-406-848-9866 Ashling Ranch
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Peter Forbes
I rather agree and Carango is currently for sale with Amel la Rochelle.
Peter Forbes 0044 7836 209730 Carango Sailing Ketch Amel 54 #035 In La Rochelle
On 20 Mar 2019, at 13:30, ngtnewington Newington via Groups.Io < ngtnewington@...> wrote:
I think Duncan’s idea has a lot of merit.
Nick
Amelia (Amel 54-019)
I have a suggestion. I own hull #9 Amel 54. I have not bee very active over the years in this group as my boat is very lightly used. Now health issues have me considering selling her. I have seen the passion from the Ameld'ians' and their love for this great brand. Why not create a listing service for boats that are on the market. I'm not talking about cutting out broker/dealers per se. They can provide a great service during the sales transaction process. But there is no group that will ever sell the Amel brand better than the owners of Amel boats. All boats eventually get sold and all new buyers need to have a place where they can get great - honest - knowledgeable advice on all the issues related to used Amel yachts. I would gladly list a boat with a broker with the stipulation that a small percent goes t the Amel Owners Group. Frankly, I'd rather pay another owner a fee if they matched up my boat with a new owner. Another bit of advice....the Amel is a unique boat and there really does need to be an unbiased surveyor that can assess an Amel that is offered for sale. Since I was diagnosed with bladder cancer I have had 2 surveys done and the valuation was over 20% variation. Some of the fees collected by the Amel Owners Group could be used to fund a qualified surveyor. As a seller I would love to have this person assess my boat and advice what needs to be done to bring the boat to a standard that the next owner knows precisely what they are buying and why they need to pay a price.
Duncan Hagemeyer Dreamtime II Antigua
On Tue, Mar 19, 2019 at 9:46 AM Teun BAAS < teun@...> wrote: Agree with below. I also would have no problem chipping in but that is now and maybe a only group of us willing to do so. We don’t know what happens 5 or 10 years down the road; although Bill paid for the next 5 years 😊. As far as the revenue: I leave that up to the guys now managing the site. They are capable enough; no need for me to micromanage in addition to managing/maintaining my boat. Best Regards Teun SV AMELIT A54 #128 NOUMEA NEW CALEDONIA March 19, 2019 08:44:48
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> On Behalf Of CW Bill Rouse via Groups.Io
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2019 08:12
To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io
Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Paying for our group through Advertising I think most you that answer NO are answering NO to advertising. The Poll is advertising on a banner at the top of the help page (Wiki) only and that revenue going to the cost of groups.io. On Tue, Mar 19, 2019 at 10:09 AM CW Bill Rouse via Groups.Io <brouse=gmail.com@groups.io> wrote: I tried to write the Poll as something that would be general and the vote would be to do it or not, rather than a vote on which supplier should be allowed. The group needs runway and stability rather than pitching in here by one or more members. I suggested the Wiki because you only see that page when you click on it for help. I agree with Craig. Willing to pay to keep the site running.
Hi Bill,
I voted "no", only because "ambivalent" was not a choice, but would appreciate a bit more info.
Seems a pretty limited audience for advertising, albeit possibly an audience that is ripe-for-pickin' and therefore attractive to the advertiser. I do wonder about the ongoing value, however, especially after a few months of the same vendor splashing out on a big piece of the website page - seems it could quickly become "ho-hum" and then annoying.
How much are we talking - I'd be happy to chip in to keep the site clean, and I suspect others would, too.
Who is the advertiser (not sure that needs to be confidential, but you may be).
Craig Briggs SN68 SANGARIS
Duncan Hagemeyer24 Rock Creek Road Emigrant, MT 59027
1-615-478-6006
1-406-848-9866 Ashling Ranch
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ianjenkins1946 <ianjudyjenkins@hotmail.com>
Pen Azen is not for sale--but I think Duncan's suggestion is worth serious consideration. This website, the wise counsel of Olivier and Joel , the engagement of Bill and the Yacht School and the input from a whole host of knowledgeable owners, have undoubtedly
added to the attraction of owning an Amel from every aspect, not least the value of each boat. An extension of the kind that Duncan suggests would go to reinforce that attraction.
Depending on the volume of sales we might need two surveyors, one in Europe and one in the US. Having two who confer might make their reputations even stronger.
Ian and Judy, Pen Azen, SM 302 Greece
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From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> on behalf of Peter Forbes <ppsforbes@...>
Sent: 20 March 2019 13:43
To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io
Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Paying for our group through Advertising
I rather agree and Carango is currently for sale with Amel la Rochelle.
Peter Forbes
0044 7836 209730
Carango Sailing Ketch
Amel 54 #035
In La Rochelle
On 20 Mar 2019, at 13:30, ngtnewington Newington via Groups.Io < ngtnewington@...> wrote:
I think Duncan’s idea has a lot of merit.
Nick
Amelia (Amel 54-019)
I have a suggestion. I own hull #9 Amel 54. I have not bee very active over the years in this group as my boat is very lightly used. Now health issues have me considering selling her. I have seen the passion from the Ameld'ians' and their
love for this great brand. Why not create a listing service for boats that are on the market. I'm not talking about cutting out broker/dealers per se. They can provide a great service during the sales transaction process. But there is no group that will
ever sell the Amel brand better than the owners of Amel boats. All boats eventually get sold and all new buyers need to have a place where they can get great - honest - knowledgeable advice on all the issues related to used Amel yachts. I would gladly list
a boat with a broker with the stipulation that a small percent goes t the Amel Owners Group. Frankly, I'd rather pay another owner a fee if they matched up my boat with a new owner. Another bit of advice....the Amel is a unique boat and there really does
need to be an unbiased surveyor that can assess an Amel that is offered for sale. Since I was diagnosed with bladder cancer I have had 2 surveys done and the valuation was over 20% variation. Some of the fees collected by the Amel Owners Group could be
used to fund a qualified surveyor. As a seller I would love to have this person assess my boat and advice what needs to be done to bring the boat to a standard that the next owner knows precisely what they are buying and why they need to pay a price.
Duncan Hagemeyer
Dreamtime II
Antigua
On Tue, Mar 19, 2019 at 9:46 AM Teun BAAS < teun@...> wrote:
Agree with below.
I also would have no problem chipping in but that is now and maybe a only group of us willing to do
so.
We don’t know what happens 5 or 10 years down the road; although Bill paid for the next 5 years 😊.
As far as the revenue: I leave that up to the guys now managing the site. They are capable enough;
no need for me to micromanage in addition to managing/maintaining my boat.
Best Regards Teun
SV AMELIT A54 #128
NOUMEA NEW CALEDONIA
March 19, 2019 08:44:48
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> On
Behalf Of CW Bill Rouse via Groups.Io
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2019 08:12
To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io
Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Paying for our group through Advertising
I think most you that answer NO are answering NO to advertising.
The Poll is advertising on a banner at
the top of the help page (Wiki) only and that revenue going to the cost of groups.io.
On Tue, Mar 19, 2019 at 10:09 AM CW Bill Rouse via Groups.Io <brouse=gmail.com@groups.io> wrote:
I tried to write the Poll as something that would be general and the vote would be to do it or not, rather than a vote on which supplier
should be allowed.
The group needs runway and stability rather than pitching in here by one or more members.
I suggested the Wiki because you only see that page when you click on it for help.
I agree with Craig. Willing to pay to keep the site running.
Hi Bill,
I voted "no", only because "ambivalent" was not a choice, but would appreciate a bit more info.
Seems a pretty limited audience for advertising, albeit possibly an audience that is ripe-for-pickin' and therefore attractive to the advertiser. I do wonder about the ongoing value, however, especially after a few months of the same vendor splashing out on
a big piece of the website page - seems it could quickly become "ho-hum" and then annoying.
How much are we talking - I'd be happy to chip in to keep the site clean, and I suspect others would, too.
Who is the advertiser (not sure that needs to be confidential, but you may be).
Craig Briggs SN68 SANGARIS
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Duncan Hagemeyer
24 Rock Creek Road
Emigrant, MT 59027
1-615-478-6006
1-406-848-9866 Ashling Ranch
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Owners wanting to sell their Amel can post a "for sale notice" once every 60 days on our subgroup, YachtsForSale. Buyers searching for an Amel can post their search on YachtsForSale once every 60 days.
Regarding monetizing the YachtsForSale listings, there is not any method currently built into Groups.io to do this.
Best,
Bill Rouse
720 Winnie St. Galveston, Texas 77550 832-380-4970
On Wed, Mar 20, 2019 at 8:43 AM Peter Forbes < ppsforbes@...> wrote: I rather agree and Carango is currently for sale with Amel la Rochelle.
Peter Forbes 0044 7836 209730 Carango Sailing Ketch Amel 54 #035 In La Rochelle
On 20 Mar 2019, at 13:30, ngtnewington Newington via Groups.Io < ngtnewington@...> wrote:
I think Duncan’s idea has a lot of merit.
Nick
Amelia (Amel 54-019)
I have a suggestion. I own hull #9 Amel 54. I have not bee very active over the years in this group as my boat is very lightly used. Now health issues have me considering selling her. I have seen the passion from the Ameld'ians' and their love for this great brand. Why not create a listing service for boats that are on the market. I'm not talking about cutting out broker/dealers per se. They can provide a great service during the sales transaction process. But there is no group that will ever sell the Amel brand better than the owners of Amel boats. All boats eventually get sold and all new buyers need to have a place where they can get great - honest - knowledgeable advice on all the issues related to used Amel yachts. I would gladly list a boat with a broker with the stipulation that a small percent goes t the Amel Owners Group. Frankly, I'd rather pay another owner a fee if they matched up my boat with a new owner. Another bit of advice....the Amel is a unique boat and there really does need to be an unbiased surveyor that can assess an Amel that is offered for sale. Since I was diagnosed with bladder cancer I have had 2 surveys done and the valuation was over 20% variation. Some of the fees collected by the Amel Owners Group could be used to fund a qualified surveyor. As a seller I would love to have this person assess my boat and advice what needs to be done to bring the boat to a standard that the next owner knows precisely what they are buying and why they need to pay a price.
Duncan Hagemeyer Dreamtime II Antigua
On Tue, Mar 19, 2019 at 9:46 AM Teun BAAS < teun@...> wrote: Agree with below. I also would have no problem chipping in but that is now and maybe a only group of us willing to do so. We don’t know what happens 5 or 10 years down the road; although Bill paid for the next 5 years 😊. As far as the revenue: I leave that up to the guys now managing the site. They are capable enough; no need for me to micromanage in addition to managing/maintaining my boat. Best Regards Teun SV AMELIT A54 #128 NOUMEA NEW CALEDONIA March 19, 2019 08:44:48
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> On Behalf Of CW Bill Rouse via Groups.Io
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2019 08:12
To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io
Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Paying for our group through Advertising I think most you that answer NO are answering NO to advertising. The Poll is advertising on a banner at the top of the help page (Wiki) only and that revenue going to the cost of groups.io. On Tue, Mar 19, 2019 at 10:09 AM CW Bill Rouse via Groups.Io <brouse=gmail.com@groups.io> wrote: I tried to write the Poll as something that would be general and the vote would be to do it or not, rather than a vote on which supplier should be allowed. The group needs runway and stability rather than pitching in here by one or more members. I suggested the Wiki because you only see that page when you click on it for help. I agree with Craig. Willing to pay to keep the site running.
Hi Bill,
I voted "no", only because "ambivalent" was not a choice, but would appreciate a bit more info.
Seems a pretty limited audience for advertising, albeit possibly an audience that is ripe-for-pickin' and therefore attractive to the advertiser. I do wonder about the ongoing value, however, especially after a few months of the same vendor splashing out on a big piece of the website page - seems it could quickly become "ho-hum" and then annoying.
How much are we talking - I'd be happy to chip in to keep the site clean, and I suspect others would, too.
Who is the advertiser (not sure that needs to be confidential, but you may be).
Craig Briggs SN68 SANGARIS
Duncan Hagemeyer24 Rock Creek Road Emigrant, MT 59027
1-615-478-6006
1-406-848-9866 Ashling Ranch
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Gary Wells
I have slept on this for a couple of days but I find myself stuck and on the idea that in a true sense, having advertisers paying for the expenses of the site is actually "sponsorship" .. and, I am comfortable with that idea because the groups principals have control over how the advertising comes in.
I see no real reason that relations can't or shouldn't be built with companies that can offer good products and services to our owners. We would just have to be very mindful that we also need to support Amel in order keep our product support intact.
I'd see it as a growth opportunity for both our group and perhaps for vendors looking to offer semi-custom parts and services that Amel may not offer any more. I'm also thinking of how things may develop in the long run with things like discounted services, marina fees, etc .
I would not be averse to a "click here to see our sponsors", even on the home page, and a section in the wiki with what we would consider "approved" vendors and descriptions of their scope of services, lists of available parts and reviews from group member customers.
I echo the sentiment that invasive ads are not welcome and I'll gladly pay up to keep that kind of stuff away. But being able to search for vendors for specific needs, and whom our members have experience with, seems like a sound idea to me.
Gary W.
SM #209, Adagio
Tortola, BVI
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Thanks, but I should have added "totally open to discussion....and other ideas".
On Wed, Mar 20, 2019 at 7:31 AM ngtnewington Newington via Groups.Io <ngtnewington= aol.com@groups.io> wrote: I think Duncan’s idea has a lot of merit.
Nick
Amelia (Amel 54-019)
I have a suggestion. I own hull #9 Amel 54. I have not bee very active over the years in this group as my boat is very lightly used. Now health issues have me considering selling her. I have seen the passion from the Ameld'ians' and their love for this great brand. Why not create a listing service for boats that are on the market. I'm not talking about cutting out broker/dealers per se. They can provide a great service during the sales transaction process. But there is no group that will ever sell the Amel brand better than the owners of Amel boats. All boats eventually get sold and all new buyers need to have a place where they can get great - honest - knowledgeable advice on all the issues related to used Amel yachts. I would gladly list a boat with a broker with the stipulation that a small percent goes t the Amel Owners Group. Frankly, I'd rather pay another owner a fee if they matched up my boat with a new owner. Another bit of advice....the Amel is a unique boat and there really does need to be an unbiased surveyor that can assess an Amel that is offered for sale. Since I was diagnosed with bladder cancer I have had 2 surveys done and the valuation was over 20% variation. Some of the fees collected by the Amel Owners Group could be used to fund a qualified surveyor. As a seller I would love to have this person assess my boat and advice what needs to be done to bring the boat to a standard that the next owner knows precisely what they are buying and why they need to pay a price.
Duncan Hagemeyer Dreamtime II Antigua
On Tue, Mar 19, 2019 at 9:46 AM Teun BAAS < teun@...> wrote: Agree with below. I also would have no problem chipping in but that is now and maybe a only group of us willing to do so. We don’t know what happens 5 or 10 years down the road; although Bill paid for the next 5 years 😊. As far as the revenue: I leave that up to the guys now managing the site. They are capable enough; no need for me to micromanage in addition to managing/maintaining my boat. Best Regards Teun SV AMELIT A54 #128 NOUMEA NEW CALEDONIA March 19, 2019 08:44:48
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> On Behalf Of CW Bill Rouse via Groups.Io
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2019 08:12
To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io
Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Paying for our group through Advertising I think most you that answer NO are answering NO to advertising. The Poll is advertising on a banner at the top of the help page (Wiki) only and that revenue going to the cost of groups.io. On Tue, Mar 19, 2019 at 10:09 AM CW Bill Rouse via Groups.Io <brouse=gmail.com@groups.io> wrote: I tried to write the Poll as something that would be general and the vote would be to do it or not, rather than a vote on which supplier should be allowed. The group needs runway and stability rather than pitching in here by one or more members. I suggested the Wiki because you only see that page when you click on it for help. I agree with Craig. Willing to pay to keep the site running.
Hi Bill,
I voted "no", only because "ambivalent" was not a choice, but would appreciate a bit more info.
Seems a pretty limited audience for advertising, albeit possibly an audience that is ripe-for-pickin' and therefore attractive to the advertiser. I do wonder about the ongoing value, however, especially after a few months of the same vendor splashing out on a big piece of the website page - seems it could quickly become "ho-hum" and then annoying.
How much are we talking - I'd be happy to chip in to keep the site clean, and I suspect others would, too.
Who is the advertiser (not sure that needs to be confidential, but you may be).
Craig Briggs SN68 SANGARIS
Duncan Hagemeyer24 Rock Creek Road Emigrant, MT 59027
1-615-478-6006
1-406-848-9866 Ashling Ranch
-- Duncan Hagemeyer24 Rock Creek Road Emigrant, MT 59027
1-615-478-6006
1-406-848-9866 Ashling Ranch
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Nicolas Klene
Hi Duncan
I like your idea very much !
I hope to be a future Amelian soon , I am actively looking for a boat, a Super Maramu, unfortunately not a 54 !
It is difficult to assess the price of a boat , not knowing how she has been looked after, and brokers have been for similar age boats , offering wildly different prices !!
The services of a good trustworthy surveyor are essential , but if the boat was referenced in the “ Amel community” it could be a help , where buyers like me could ask questions and find answers before selecting which boat the surveyor will inspect !
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