Post by: bowlersoasis on September 15, 2004, 03:27:44 AM
Post by: Strider on September 15, 2004, 01:00:10 PM
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Post by: bowlersoasis on September 15, 2004, 06:27:39 PM
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Post by: bowlersoasis on September 15, 2004, 07:06:08 PM
Post by: shimozukawa on September 15, 2004, 07:33:45 PM
Someone once told me that he would never trust a business owner who hasn't had at least two good failures under their belt. I tend to agree.
Post by: bowlersoasis on September 15, 2004, 07:34:12 PM
Post by: Rock77 on September 15, 2004, 07:47:59 PM
"Themezz", you need to shut up and stop being such an a** about a couple of new online shops. The more shops people have, the more variety they have to shop from.
You cant make a judgement about anyone or anything if you know nothing about them. Who cares if he is 21?? Maybe he does have enough money for his own business and to run things properly. It doesnt take much money to run an online business. I opened one when I was 19 and ran it successfully for 4 years until I lost interest.
Obviously people are going to shop at the reputable places, but it doesnt hurt to try elsewhere if a certain place doesnt have something in stock that you want. Now, I wasnt able to view the bowleroasis site as it is under construction, but bowling bonanza has good equipment at reasonbale prices. My only gripe is that the web design is a little less than spectaculor. Other than that, it looks ok!!
I say good luck to both of you and pay no attention to the obvious A**. He is one who knows nothing about what he criticizes and therefore should learn to shut his mouth!!
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Post by: bowlersoasis on September 15, 2004, 08:06:10 PM
Post by: solid9pin on September 15, 2004, 08:07:10 PM
Post by: Rock77 on September 15, 2004, 08:13:58 PM
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Rock77-
If you made good money you would not have lost interest.
Hello, wake up and realize that money is not everything!! I lost interest merely because it took up too much of my time. I did make good money and because of that I live pretty comfortably now. But I have more time to do things that I want to do now. When I ran the online business, it was very time consuming. Especially when I was at an age that I just wanted to be anywhere but at home managing a business. Like I said, I did it for 4 successful years and am doing ok now because of it!!
As far as I am concerned, the more money you have the more difficult things get in life, thats why I choose to keep myself in the position I am in!!
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I just close my eyes and throw the ball
Post by: hotwire13 on September 15, 2004, 08:14:04 PM
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Rock77-
If you made good money you would not have lost interest.
oh...just like ricky williams and barry sanders stuck with football, right?
guess what everyone...this isnt socialism. i have no idea who is running this new site, nor do i necessarily plan on checking it out once it launches. but i do know that he has every right to advertise his new business on this site, like many others have, without all this BS criticism from people who think they know everything. this isnt ms. cleo or dr. phil...if the site fails, then it fails...but i dont think any of us have the right to start giving the place bad reputations before they have a chance to prove themselves. if people decide to stick with buddies or whatever they are comfortable with, thats fine. but i dont think anyone else would like it if people started saying stuff about your own new site without any concrete proof of it having poor quality. and as for the age, if a 21 year old can be a MLB general manager, then one can certainly run an online store. if you dont agree, move to russia and see how great life is when everyone tells you exactly what to do. give the new site a break.
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Post by: bowlersoasis on September 15, 2004, 08:20:32 PM
I have a bachelors in business management and my other 2 businesses never failed....i have a successful computer repair shop here in rochester and i also have a landscaping business as well......i am currentyl seling my share of the landscaping business to my partner so i can committ more time into my computer business and bowlersoasis when i get it up and running.......
Post by: bowlersoasis on September 15, 2004, 08:24:00 PM
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Post by: bowlersoasis on September 15, 2004, 11:24:47 PM
The prices will be competitive with the other online sites and below what they are selling the balls for in your local shops....at this point the prices we are going off of might be about the same as any other site on the net but are shipping costs are going to be lower, we feel that the other sites are offering great services and shipping as we will, but we can afford to cut some of the shipping costs.....
Post by: bowlersoasis on September 15, 2004, 11:25:50 PM
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Post by: bowlersoasis on September 15, 2004, 11:38:20 PM
Post by: hotwire13 on September 16, 2004, 12:09:41 AM
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Is it not amazing how you can reel these kids in and see there true colors?
A professional business person would have not replied to any of my posts.
Enough said.
a businessman who doesnt reply to an a-hole is the one who ends up out of business
going by that, this site is going to do very well. mezz, why dont you just give up being such an idiot and let the site try its best to do well. its not your problem if they struggle, and its certainly not your problem if they boom. either way, its really none of your business what they do, as all this thread appeared to be was a simple advertisement, which is perfectly legal as far as i know. and guess what...because of all this, everyone is probably going to take a look at the site and its product menu, just for the heck of it because of all this stupid commotion you caused. maybe theyll hire you as their advertising consultant.--------------------
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HOORAY BEER!
Post by: solid9pin on September 16, 2004, 01:21:31 AM
Post by: omegabowler on September 16, 2004, 02:30:14 AM
I know you have all that degrees and 2 business, yada yada. you have already failed to meet the first criteria of a developing business. Marketing.
You have posted an empty void of of an announcement and your audience has responded. use this feedback to create a comfort zone to dispel your future clients worries.
throwing out out a hey looks what's coming with out any framework or mission statement in place is not the best way for e-commerce to succeed.
there are many established sites on the web for bowling and all of them are sub par by e-commerce standards.
never post a web address with nothing there. you have given fragments of useful information here and there that could already be you introduction.
despite Mezz poor attitude there is much to be learned from him. There are many how fear e-commerce for many of the reason he has stated.
You have failed at the second criteria. salesmanship. learn the salesman skills if you are going to post. never confront an argument. direct the attention to the appropriate manner. getting into he said/he said arguments over trial things erodes the confidence of the consumer.
here is an off the cuff answer to some of the negative remarks.
I appreciate your concerns and these will be address on our web site. a complete company profile will be available to the consumer. Our service will be competitive and fair and above customer satisfaction is the top priority.
arguing about age and other business you have run is not an issue to even be discussed until there is a failure to meet demand, delivery or satisfaction.
just some advice. if you need any real world help on an ecommerce site. PM me and I will set you up with a friend of mine who has been doing e-comm for years.
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Post by: solid9pin on September 16, 2004, 04:55:09 PM
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see now I can reply again before i go off to bed......a true business man puts an a**hole in there place when it is time to be put in there place........a true business man does not take crap from anyone especially when they are insulting there business........and most of all a true business man is someone who keeps coming back and fighting for what it takes to succeed.......this is why every word you write must and will be dignified with a response until you flutter off into your own world......this is what the business world is all about and to succeed it must be known that i will do whatever it takes to make this site one of the top ones out there and any BS from means nothing to me.....
Big mistake calling someone an a**hole when you are trying to
promote your business, No matter if it is in vain, fun or what.
I true business man would be able to take any criticism no matter
if it is good or bad. Themez is entitled to his own opinion and
should be able to express his own opinion. You should be able to
take any opinion. You just showed how much of a ID10T you are.
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Post by: solid9pin on September 16, 2004, 04:57:32 PM
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There are four locations and they stock enough balls for us to do this....there is no drop shipping on anything it go through our hands before it goes to the customer.
Yeah right! Tell that to someone who will believe that!
Post by: MonkeyBoy on September 20, 2004, 11:00:49 AM
Be honest Now !
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Post by: solid9pin on September 20, 2004, 11:31:38 AM
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themezz, in your past did you try to run a pro shop, real or online, and fail... seems like you take offence and attack whomever tries to do so.
Be honest Now !
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"Son, when you participate in sporting events, it's not whether you win or lose, it's how drunk you get."- H. J. Simpson
Jesus people leave themez alone, He is allowed to express his opinion and whatever he wants as you guys do. I agree with him on this and this is just
another wanna be online seller jumping on the bandwagon.
Post by: Leftyhi-trak on September 21, 2004, 12:59:14 PM
Oasis,
As a fellow NY'er even though I'm on the eastern side I appreciate you letting us know of your site. I do some tourneys out your way and have dealt with a few shops related to your partner. I will be very interested as our area sends many to the Lilac tournament.Good Luck
As for the rest of you na-sayers, please take you medication or relax.
Post by: onlybowling on September 28, 2004, 12:18:25 PM
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