VansAirForceForums  
Home > VansAirForceForums

- POSTING RULES
- Donate yearly (please).
- Advertise in here!
- Today's Posts | Insert Pics


Go Back   VAF Forums > Main > RV General Discussion/News
Reload this Page Volume Purchase on Seats
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Today's Posts

Reply
Page 1 of 5 1 23 > Last »
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
  #1  
Old 02-22-2006, 04:37 PM
Captain Avgas Captain Avgas is offline
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posts: 1,867
Default Volume Purchase on Seats
Those who have been following the Hooker Harness Volume Purchase will know that there are negotiations underway for a Volume Purchase on seats. This is to advise that those negotiations are still underway and I would advise VanAirforce members to stand by and await further advise, which will be forthcoming in due course.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 02-22-2006, 04:59 PM
ccrawford ccrawford is offline
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Denver, CO
Posts: 295
Default From who?
Hi!

Can you let us know who you are planning on doing this through? 6+ pages of the other thread is a lot to wade through to find that info!

Thanks!
__________________
// corey crawford
// rv-7a (sold)
// denver, co @ KBJC
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 02-22-2006, 07:30 PM
Captain Avgas Captain Avgas is offline
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posts: 1,867
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by ccrawford
Hi!

Can you let us know who you are planning on doing this through? 6+ pages of the other thread is a lot to wade through to find that info!

Thanks!
Negotiations are currently pending. That's all I can say at this stage.
Last edited by Bob Barrow : 02-23-2006 at 08:44 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 02-22-2006, 08:01 PM
TerryPancake TerryPancake is offline
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 119
Default
You R_O_C_K!!
__________________
Terry W.
RV-7 QB
Emp Done. Fuse and Wings in the Garage.
N825TW reserved
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 02-22-2006, 08:04 PM
LifeofReiley's Avatar
LifeofReiley LifeofReiley is offline
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Round Rock, TX
Posts: 3,778
Default Hold on says Doug!


"Groups Buys"

Looks like Doug wants to run this show...? Really don't understand why with all the irons he has in his fire... Put me on your list please.
__________________
Reiley
Retired N622DR - Serial #V7A1467
VAF# 671
Repeat Offender / Race 007
Friend of the RV-1
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 02-22-2006, 08:43 PM
DeltaRomeo DeltaRomeo is offline
unqualified unfluencer
  
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Highland Village, TX
Posts: 4,086
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by LifeofReiley
Looks like Doug wants to run this show...? snip
Don't hold on!!! I'm not involved in this one, Darrell. I want to be person that is contacted by mfgrs/dealers in the *future*.

I've now heard privately from two manufacturers (that I won't mention) that were contacted by 'representatives of the VAF Forums' in regards to group discounts (wasn't me). The manufacturers spoke of the phone call not going well at all and that they would not participate in group discounts in the future. Bridges burned .

What I'm trying to do in the future is avoid this kind of thing. If I'm the only contact person the mfgrs/dealers have and they initiate the call to begin with we shouldn't have difficulties.

That's the plan anyway....

Best always,
Doug
__________________
Doug Reeves (your host)
  • Full time: VansAirForce.net since '07 (started it in '96).
  • Part time: Supporting Crew Member CAE Embraer Phenom 300 (E55P) @ KDFW.
  • Occasionally: Contract pilot (resume).
Last edited by DeltaRomeo : 02-22-2006 at 08:48 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 02-22-2006, 10:12 PM
idleup idleup is offline
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 281
Default
Hopefully Classic Aero is not one of the companies that is not going to do a group buy...
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 02-22-2006, 10:45 PM
AntiGravity's Avatar
AntiGravity AntiGravity is offline
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Hamilton, New Zealand
Posts: 632
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by idleup
Hopefully Classic Aero is not one of the companies that is not going to do a group buy...
Agreed. Though finding the money will be the tricky bit for me since I just had to lay out eight grand on non-essentials ("non-essentials" being anything not RV related )...
__________________
Jeff Preou
Hamilton, New Zealand
STATUS: not building anything at all... yet ...
http://www.preou.com
http://www.kitlog.com/users/index.php?user=jpreou
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 02-23-2006, 12:19 AM
Captain Avgas Captain Avgas is offline
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posts: 1,867
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by DeltaRomeo
Don't hold on!!! I'm not involved in this one, Darrell. I want to be person that is contacted by mfgrs/dealers in the *future*.

I've now heard privately from two manufacturers (that I won't mention) that were contacted by 'representatives of the VAF Forums' in regards to group discounts (wasn't me). The manufacturers spoke of the phone call not going well at all and that they would not participate in group discounts in the future. Bridges burned .

What I'm trying to do in the future is avoid this kind of thing. If I'm the only contact person the mfgrs/dealers have and they initiate the call to begin with we shouldn't have difficulties.

That's the plan anyway....

Best always,
Doug
I agree with Doug. There is every chance for greedy, insensitive people to really ruffle feathers over the Volume Purchase concept. It does need to be handled properly. On the other hand I'm not sure that waiting for manufacturers to offer deals will be hugely successful either. Put it this way...if you were waiting for a seat manufacturer to come forward with a special deal you'd be flying around sitting on a bean bag until you lost your medical.

Incidentally I repeat what I have said previously. All of my negotiations are based on the fact that I will not accept any financial advantage (or advantage of any kind) over and above the discount made available to all Van Airforce members. And I would not enter into a group purchase organised by some-one else if it was any other way.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 02-23-2006, 06:12 AM
DeltaRomeo DeltaRomeo is offline
unqualified unfluencer
  
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Highland Village, TX
Posts: 4,086
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Barrow
snip....On the other hand I'm not sure that waiting for manufacturers to offer deals will be hugely successful either. Put it this way...if you were waiting for a seat manufacturer to come forward with a special deal you'd be flying around sitting on a bean bag until you lost your medical. snip.
Thanks, Bob.

I should say that if someone wants to make a mfgr/dealer aware of this group buy process then by all means do! Here's the direct link to the sticky where I talk about what the mfgr/dealer needs to do. Email them the URL.

I included this in the sticky, but not very detailed. I will go update that text now. (2/23/06 1425GMT update - text updated)

Best always,
Doug
__________________
Doug Reeves (your host)
  • Full time: VansAirForce.net since '07 (started it in '96).
  • Part time: Supporting Crew Member CAE Embraer Phenom 300 (E55P) @ KDFW.
  • Occasionally: Contract pilot (resume).
Last edited by DeltaRomeo : 02-23-2006 at 06:19 AM.
Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 1 of 5 1 23 > Last »

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 02:26 AM.
Contact Us - VAFForums Home - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top

The VAFForums come to you courtesy Delta Romeo, LLC. By viewing and participating in them you agree to build your plane using standardized methods and practices and to fly it safely and in accordance with the laws governing the country you are located in.