For Sale Items

Da Nag · Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 10:30 am Post subject: For Sale Items

Note: Originally posted in David's Steering Wheel Center Cap thread.

As an aside, folks - we've had one person ask why we're allowing David to sell these items, when we have a strict "no commercial" stance here, excepting for the limited C-Dory Dealer posts.

David checked with me before making this offer, and made it clear he is charging only for materials and shipping. All of his hard work is not being compensated - this is not a "for profit" offer, and is a very generous donation of his time.

If any of our other talented members want to offer up their C-Dory related services for free, we won't stand in their way either... Mr. Green

Jeff Brigner · Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 12:07 pm Post subject:

Da Nag · Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 12:57 pm Post subject:

Sneaks · Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 1:45 pm Post subject:

Personally I think whoever brought the subject up needs to look at her/his motives for writing the PM to Da Nag in the first place. Anyone with half a brain could see David didn't start his thread with an intentional ad.

Sheesh. Rolling Eyes

Don

Jack in Alaska · Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 4:47 pm Post subject:

Enough said about the subject. By now everyone knows who it is, what he makes(a neat project) and what it costs. It should just work itself out as DaNag said.
I want one also but i need to trudge out through 3+' of snow, crawl under the tied down tarp, thaw out the cabin door lock (all at 5F) and measure my wheel hub size.

now if I could just find a good used 25' CD...........!!!

Happy New Year from extremely snowy Alaska

hammerhead · Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 7:21 pm Post subject: I like teak

how do I find davids stuff?

Da Nag · Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 7:27 pm Post subject: Re: I like teak

Hunkydory · Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 8:00 pm Post subject:

Butch · Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 8:02 pm Post subject: D Nag well put....

Guys.... my grandad would ask me to take a step back and really analyze the question at issue here. I tried (did for what its worth) to and realized it's the little things that will bind a group together such as sharing tidbits that can bring a smile or in our case some unique pride to our Dory vessels. As simple as it may be a helm center piece. It is obvious from the cost and the method of production that NO ONE is going to make any significant money on the wheel center pieces once you factor in the time involved to bring it from a piece of raw wood to a finished product. What it does do (pardon my Appalachian english) is provide a commonality for those that truly enjoy the Dory's. After all is not the Dory that brought us together.

Just think... if someone would come up with a slick breakthrough with something that would make our boating life easier or best yet more safe and it was to be offered to you at pennies on the dollar... would you not jump at it... sure you would.

Just one point... I am a ham radio buff and some of the best designed components to my shack comes from stuff other hams like myself "home brew" and offer to fellow hams at or just a smidge above cost.

Folks this was just my two cents on a subject that should have raised a question... as it did. All we have to do now is put it in perspective and ask the question, "What the h.... (heck Xmas Tongue

) does this mean for the price of chicken eggs in China? probably no significant impact. Let's all strive to make 2007 better than 2006! Butch

Alasgun · Guest

I would not want anyone to be deprived of a good nights sleep worrying about who this evil masked crusader is. You know, the one asking those questions about David and the wheel centers.
I confess to being that person and would like a chance to elaborate if I may.
My work schedule is such that I work 2 weeks every month and am off 2 weeks every month. With this much latitude in my work I decided to put in the small machine shop here at the house. I have 2 regular customers that provide me with all I want during my off time.
Last year we bought our first salt water boat and naturally I had to upgrade everything. This is a process that will take several years and probably will never end.
Realizing that very few of you have a machine shop in your yard, I contacted the Administrators asking what our policy is on brat to brat sales. My thinking was to offer any of my own upgrades or those seen in the numerous albums posted here. I was left with the opinion that any mention that could be considered advertizing was frowned upon, and thats fine I really didn't need a steady diet of projects flowing in. I did however want to offer a service much like David that could be win win on both ends.
Naturally when I see a guy doing exactly what I was told not to, I had questions. I P.M'd David first and mentioned what I had been told then P.M'd an Administrator inquiring about a seperate section on this site dedicated to this stuff and presto, we are now here! I have come to realize that no "company store" will materialize from this effort and apologise for the undue commotion.
By the way, even though David thanked me for the great idea of replacing those ugly center hubs with wood, the truth is that I found one in someone elses album which I promptly replicated!
Mike on Huda Thunkit

ccflyer · Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 9:05 pm Post subject:

I'm wondering if there might be a spot on the C-Brats site for a Market Place.

I'm thinking a spot where you could post links or recommendations or products we have found to be beneficial. If a member had developed a great mod or add on, had used or tested it on his boat, and perhaps had pictures in his album, why shouldn't other brats be able to purchase that item?

Taking it a step further maybe you'd want to run the Market Place like the WantAd we have here in NE - and I think is available throughout the country. If you are a seller of an item you pay a small commission to the site which would help defer some of the cost of keeping this site running smoothly. Commissions are paid on the honor system, which keeps administrative hassle to a minimum.

Just my two cents worth.

BTW: I mailed my $12 to Dave last Monday -

Thanks Dave.

dotnmarty · Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 9:49 pm Post subject:

I think it's really a standup thing for Alasgun to say what he said. We've got a lot of very talented people here and I have no objection to any member offering their products or services at a fair price. Peace

Da Nag · Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 10:05 pm Post subject: Re: For Sale Items

Da Nag · Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 10:13 pm Post subject:

Plan C · Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 11:06 pm Post subject: commercial topic area

Seeing this above, what about adding a commercial topic area? I say this with no intention of having a product or service to sell here, but I would like to know what others might do, that could be beneficial to us.

I formerly had a business that I lightly promoted on horse driving lists, and I think it was a success both for me and for customers. I can understand that we don't want this mixed in with our general discussions, but if it had its own topic would that be a problem?

Dave