Gentle Reminder.

[LarryG]

I know Sam doesn't want to make BT3 a pay site, but I say make "Bargain Alerts" a POT (Patron Only Thread).

I mean, seriously. That's a good idea, Greg. That's a very good idea.

Two possible issues, though: will the software allow it; and even if it will, how much work will it be for the folks behind the scenes?

[LCHIEN]

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I know Sam doesn't want to make BT3 a pay site, but I say make "Bargain Alerts" a POT (Patron Only Thread). Looking through the thread, the bargains are posted by patrons for the most part anyway. This would enable patrons to get to Lowes for that PC Sander deal or to the BORG for the 50% Ridgid Belt sander deal or to BigLots for the clamp deals before every lurker that scores them just to Ebay them.

I vote YES on Article 021506BT3: "Make Bargain Alerts a 'Perk' available to Patrons only"

If that doesn't fly, what about (and I don't know if this can be set) only available to members with 100 posts?

Ok. Rant off. Sorry.

Have a great day
Greg

i'd vote for that

[Stormbringer]

Good point Lee. I apoligize for continuing to go off topic.

Unlike Lee's, here's a harsh reminder.

If you've benefited from the posts in Getting Started, Tool Talk, or any of the discussions for that matter, and especially the Bargain Alerts forum (and you know who you are) why not kick some back to BT3Central to cover the costs associated with running the site so you can be privy to future bargain alerts.

Hank posted the inital thread reminding us of the costs associated with running BT3Central.com here back on January 3. I would've thought with 7125 members (yeah, I know many are inactive) we would've blown right through the $3500 request. It's been six weeks and we're still just 3/4 of the way there. (yeah, I know it takes times for checks to clear)

Even if a mere fraction of the membership, say 1/20 (yes, just 5% ) donated the minimum patron amount of $10 the goal wouldv'e been passed in no time. And this doesn't include the 18432 lurkers that benefit from the bargains posted here. $10 is two packs of smokes, a case of piss beer or a 1/2 sheet of mdf. (Sorry, this is starting to sound like one of those beg for your money commercials but it is what it is.)

http://www.bt3central.com/showgroups.php

I know Sam doesn't want to make BT3 a pay site, but I say make "Bargain Alerts" a POT (Patron Only Thread). Looking through the thread, the bargains are posted by patrons for the most part anyway. This would enable patrons to get to Lowes for that PC Sander deal or to the BORG for the 50% Ridgid Belt sander deal or to BigLots for the clamp deals or the LIMITED HDT TOOL DEALS before every lurker that scores them just to Ebay them.

I vote YES on Article 021506BT3: "Make Bargain Alerts a 'Perk' available to Patrons only"

If that doesn't fly, what about (and I don't know if this can be set) only available to members with 100 posts?

Ok. Rant off. Sorry.

Have a great day
Greg


EDIT:

I just checked. There are 22 viewers of this thread right now - and that doesn't include those in stealth mode.

Of the 22, only 3 have contributed to keep the site running. Multiply this throughout the day and you know why the deals are gone by the time you get there.

[Stytooner]

Hi Guys and Gals.
This post should not be here.

Lets abide by these guide lines and have fun.

Use this forum to post info about a great bargain you have found on any woodworking related item. Please be aware that posts in this forum will be deleted once they expire or if they are found to be unworthy. Please, no "gloats" unless it is a deal that others can get. The items posted should be new and/or refurbished merchandise, and must be available to more that just the posting individual. Also, sufficient information should be included that would allow an individual to find the item, preferably on the web or through a local store.