Original Grip Buddies

[sealfloorboards]

I just ordered a set. I would suggest you become a vendor on SpyderLovers. It's a great venue for us after market manufacturers.

Ride in comfort,

John
Seal FloorBoards

 

[Adirondackjack]

Please respect our rules for vendors here. Thanks
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?28897-SpyderLovers-Supporting-Vendors

I definitely respect your rules. Unfortunately, while your $50 per month is very fair, at $300-$500 per year, it is currently above the pay grade of such a new and small 1-man, USA-made startup company like mine.

Regretfully, I will not be able to post or respond to posters who need clarification regarding information on my grips, in my efforts to respect the existing board rules. If my circumstances change, I will certainly come back and join as a vendor.

Thanks to all,

Dave R.

 

[Lamonster]

I definitely respect your rules. Unfortunately, while your $50 per month is very fair, at $300-$500 per year, it is currently above the pay grade of such a new and small 1-man, USA-made startup company like mine.

Regretfully, I will not be able to post or respond to posters who need clarification regarding information on my grips, in my efforts to respect the existing board rules. If my circumstances change, I will certainly come back and join as a vendor.

Thanks to all,

Dave R.

I appreciate that, thanks. :thumbup:

By the way the guy that posted above you is a one man USA made startup company and he has done very well as a vendor here. Same with Spyderpops and a few more vendors so you can wait till you grow the company or you can take the risk and see if this site will help you grow the company, that's what they did. :doorag:

 

[Dizneyman]

I definitely respect your rules. Unfortunately, while your $50 per month is very fair, at $300-$500 per year, it is currently above the pay grade of such a new and small 1-man, USA-made startup company like mine.

Regretfully, I will not be able to post or respond to posters who need clarification regarding information on my grips, in my efforts to respect the existing board rules. If my circumstances change, I will certainly come back and join as a vendor.

Thanks to all,

Dave R.

Will be placing my order tomorrow!!

 

[Adirondackjack]

I appreciate that, thanks. :thumbup:

By the way the guy that posted above you is a one man USA made startup company and he has done very well as a vendor here. Same with Spyderpops and a few more vendors so you can wait till you grow the company or you can take the risk and see if this site will help you grow the company, that's what they did. :doorag:

Those are all great stories, and I understand from some here that you, yourself, manufacture and sell here on your own site so you can appreciate what working with a budget is like when you are trying to grow a small business like I am. It is important to crawl before you run, and simply throwing money at a problem is not always the most prudent approach. I appreciate your encouragement of my small business. BTW, if you ever bring back a program like I understand you had when this board was started, vendors were needed, and you wanted to encourage guys like me to become vendors by providing incentives or promotions, by all means contact me. also, I appreciate your understanding the 1-man USA company business model. We need much more of that in this country.

Best,

Dave R.

 

[Rando]

By the way the guy that posted above you is a one man USA made startup company and he has done very well as a vendor here. Same with Spyderpops and a few more vendors so you can wait till you grow the company or you can take the risk and see if this site will help you grow the company, that's what they did. :doorag:

Lamonster, with all due respect, I would like to share my opinion. There is a big difference between selling multiple products, especially at $350 versus carrying a single product for $25. What if I developed a really neat Spyder "gizmo" that everyone just had to have and I wanted to sell it for $9.95, not to make a profit but just to cover my costs? How could I possibly get the word out without having to pay $50 dollars or more a month to advertise it? This will only discourage individuals from developing and sharing potentially great ideas with the rest of the Spyder community.

 

[bo9roadking]

I was looking for something to increase the diameter of my stock grips, reduce vibration, and still retain the heated feature. I found this thread and ordered a set of the grip buddies late Sunday night. I received notice that they shipped Monday with a tracking number, so I hope to have them soon. The price was reasonable and if they work out, I'm going to be a happy camper. hyea:

 

[Huntindawg1962]

AdirondackJack - you can add me to the list of people that "found your product" because of this forum, too. I ordered two sets last night. Looks like a great venue when you can make the commitment.

 

[Sarge707]

I ordered Monday- They look like they belong on the bike and seem to be much better built than my Grip Puppies and when people try them the "Word will get out!" Your video,s were Great also.:clap:

 

[bmwlarry]

Just ordered mine not because I really need them but to support entrepreneurs that visit this site and have something we may be interested in! I'm sure I will live them!

 

[Lamonster]

Lamonster, with all due respect, I would like to share my opinion. There is a big difference between selling multiple products, especially at $350 versus carrying a single product for $25. What if I developed a really neat Spyder "gizmo" that everyone just had to have and I wanted to sell it for $9.95, not to make a profit but just to cover my costs? How could I possibly get the word out without having to pay $50 dollars or more a month to advertise it? This will only discourage individuals from developing and sharing potentially great ideas with the rest of the Spyder community.

Spyderpops started with one part that was a $20.00 part and he saw the value in placing an ad here and the rest is history. Bores 1 and Alien Arachnid are two more small vendors that are running ad's here so it's not just those who have a $350 product.

As far as promoting a product for $9.95 to other Spyder owners I would suggest ebay for that or one of the other Spyder sites that lets members sell products without a vendor fee.

Running this site is not free even though it's free for you to use. I have a dedicated server for this site and I just sent a $1800 check to my tech that helps keep this thing running the way it does. I'm not even counting the endless hours I put into it. I know of no other site that charges as little as I do for ad space and that is by design. I do my best to make it affordable for the little guy as well and the large vendors. I also screen my vendors and turn down ones that don't have a good reputation so that you guys have quality vendors here to choose from. The rules of the board for vendors are not new and need to be followed to be fair to those who have stepped up to help support this site.

 

[fireplug98]

Spyderpops started with one part that was a $20.00 part and he saw the value in placing an ad here and the rest is history. Bores 1 and Alien Arachnid are two more small vendors that are running ad's here so it's not just those who have a $350 product.

As far as promoting a product for $9.95 to other Spyder owners I would suggest ebay for that or one of the other Spyder sites that lets members sell products without a vendor fee.

Running this site is not free even though it's free for you to use. I have a dedicated server for this site and I just sent a $1800 check to my tech that helps keep this thing running the way it does. I'm not even counting the endless hours I put into it. I know of no other site that charges as little as I do for ad space and that is by design. I do my best to make it affordable for the little guy as well and the large vendors. I also screen my vendors and turn down ones that don't have a good reputation so that you guys have quality vendors here to choose from. The rules of the board for vendors are not new and need to be followed to be fair to those who have stepped up to help support this site.

HiYa Lamont !!

Have you ever gone on the site, "johndee.com" ?? Its a snowmobile site that is run similar to this wonderful site. John Dee is a meteorologist that lives up in the UP Michigan. Its a great snowmobile forecast and information site. I think John runs his site pretty much like you do, but he does ask for donations (10 dollars or more through mail or PayPal) to help keep the site running (offset costs). Lamont, if you requested it (donations), I for one would be more than happy to pay. I send John Dee 25 dollars a year. Its worth it to me (great site) and I can only imagine everything you do to keep SpyderLovers running.
Just had to put my 2 cents in !!!

Tommy J.

And oh !! I just purchased a set of "Grip Buddies" the other day. Can't wait to get them and put-em on !!!

 

[sealfloorboards]

I ordered your grips yesterday. From the response I see, you have a real, viable, product. When I started Seal FloorBoards 2 1/2 yrs ago I took ALL of my savings and put it into a patent, website and advertising on Spyderlovers. I could only afford to make 12 sets of RS's. There was no RT then. It was a very large risk for a man in his late 60's. If you have faith in your vision, hold your nose and jump into the water. SpyderLovers will make your company grow if your product and customer service are first rate. I wish you great success and look forward to watching you dreams come true.

Ride in comfort,

John
Seal floorBoards

 

[DynamoBT]

Just sent Lamont a PM about making a donation link for us to help out with the site costs. Good idea fireplug88!!!!!

 

[fireplug98]

Just sent Lamont a PM about making a donation link for us to help out with the site costs. Good idea fireplug88!!!!!

Thanks !!! I'm in !!!!
It only makes sense, I'm always on this site !!

 

[DynamoBT]

I guess Sponsor fees cover expenses. All the more reason to be consistent about not letting people sell stuff on the site without becoming official sponsors.

I also ordered Grip Buddies because of seeing them here. We are a large buying force to be reconned with.

 

[TexasSpyder]

Im ordered mine too!

I ordered a set and they have shipped. Can't wait to get them on.
J. D. :yes:

 

[Camdenlake]

HiYa Lamont !!

Have you ever gone on the site, "johndee.com" ?? Its a snowmobile site that is run similar to this wonderful site. John Dee is a meteorologist that lives up in the UP Michigan. Its a great snowmobile forecast and information site. I think John runs his site pretty much like you do, but he does ask for donations (10 dollars or more through mail or PayPal) to help keep the site running (offset costs). Lamont, if you requested it (donations), I for one would be more than happy to pay. I send John Dee 25 dollars a year. Its worth it to me (great site) and I can only imagine everything you do to keep SpyderLovers running.
Just had to put my 2 cents in !!!

Tommy J.

And oh !! I just purchased a set of "Grip Buddies" the other day. Can't wait to get them and put-em on !!!

:agree: I have paid for several forums. Most are no where near as well run or as good as this one. So i will make a donation if the link appears. Great work Lamont i do see both sides i run business aswell.

Will be getting some of those buddies aswell.

Josh

 

[RAYYOU]

Just ordered a set. Hope to see you soon as site sponsor.

 

[Sarge707]

I guess Sponsor fees cover expenses. All the more reason to be consistent about not letting people sell stuff on the site without becoming official sponsors.

I also ordered Grip Buddies because of seeing them here. We are a large buying force to be reconned with.

Consistency is the key for Teachers to Military leaders to Parents and tends to be self-sufficient?nojoke