HELP SUPPORT OUR SCENE! Here are a few ideas....

---------------------------------------------Originally posted by AON-4PumpedCLI made my SSM contribution today by being the first paying Lifetime member...  who else is going to step up?---------------------------------------------Thats a big statement, SSM thanks you.  I hope others follow with any form of membership be it gold or lifetime.  Almost everyone here finds value in this site in some way or another, if most would support it, the sky is the limit. 

---------------------------------------------Originally posted by OhioFreakSo I was at Layd out at the Park last weekend, and saw something that bothered me!!!!  I went to the show not only to support my SCENE but also to buy some much needed parts for my ALMOST completed mini, BUT the vendors at the show brought like NO parts with them.  I can understand that the scene is kinda weak right now, but when I hit a BIG show I wanna see vendors with the newest and BEST parts that are on the market right now!!  I feel the vendors are TRULY starting to WIMP out on the show goers lately!!!  I want the vendors to step up to the plate and give the show guys something to look at and give us the stuff we want to buy!!  ALSO, this week I tried to call my FAVORITE vendor(suicidedoors) and it seems when times started getting tough they now are drop shipping everything and not carrying anything IN STOCK anymore!!  What the hell?  I or we as truckers can no longer barter and haggle for good prices on parts!!!  I think THAT SUCKS!!!!  I know there are spelling errors in this post but got no time to fix!!!  Hit me with your comments!!!  I AM TRULY CONCERNED!!!!!!---------------------------------------------Well one thing you need to understand is that is when times get bad you have to cut back. Everyone is the same (to a point) we all have our own lives and families to take care of so if you have to make sacrifics to keep what you have, cutting back on products is just something that comes with the ownership of a business. No one likes to "wimp" out but sometimes if you don't cut back, you will never bounce back.I just upgraded my SSM account to gold!

I REALLY dont want anyone to think I am talking down to vendors or anything,  and want to in a way apologize for making people think I may have been.  I completely understand the economy and its trails and turbulations!! I am just saying that even the vendors above the little guy need to get on it too!  You might think larger companies(Viair, Air Zenith, Slambags, Airlift with Dominator bags, just to name a few)  Might be able to help be sure the smaller vendors have SOME products to feature!  I think if there were products in peoples faces they would be more likely to BUY BUY BUY!! Thats ALL!!

I usually dont bring any product with me to sell because we are wholesale only.   I wouldn't want to step on my customer's toes by selling retail at a show.    I am trying to build up a better display to bring with me to shows with products to demo.  I have been on all my vendors to help out with some literature, product display, and products to give-away at shows to help you guys with projects.   I do agree with you, the retail businesses and shops that travel to shows could make some money at shows where people like to see the product first hand.  This also requires investment in the parts, which some guys can't afford to be stuck with products that don't sell. 

Upgraded 1 year with shirt. I wish I could do more, that lifetime deal looks sweet. I am also renewing MT because it expired last month.

I'd like to thank Layumon22s for being the 2nd lifetime Member. Thanks man

I am now subscribed to minitruckin and street trucks!!!

---------------------------------------------Originally posted by Layumon22sminitruckin for $13 a year here  sport truck $9 a year here street trucks for $10 a year here thats $32 for 3 magazine subscriptions and a huge way to help support and save your wallet --------------------------------------------- Yeah, um...ordered MT and ST April 4th and still no mags.  Is that normal? 

Personally I would have no problem paying more for a subscription. Even double the prices above would still be a helll of a deal.

I ordered mine April 2nd and just got mine.