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 Uber Kafer
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| posted on June 22nd, 2012 at 02:07 PM |
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that sponsors banner again..
talk about targeted marketing !!! just noticed the Colony bicycles advertising in the top banner http://www.colonybmx.com.au/
So what is their rationale for advertising here ? are they thinking that cos we are all VW enthusiasts so we all need a 'Plan B' ('B' for Bike)
for when our cars inevitably (and regularly) break down ???
The nerve !!
I'm hurt now.
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| posted on June 22nd, 2012 at 02:44 PM |
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Most of Type3contingent are bike nuts too, from BMX to dragsters etc etc.
ING Direct advertise on here.... i prefer the bike advetising over that!
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| posted on June 22nd, 2012 at 02:45 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Uber Kafer
talk about targeted marketing !!! just noticed the Colony bicycles advertising in the top banner http://www.colonybmx.com.au/
So what is their rationale for advertising here ? are they thinking that cos we are all VW enthusiasts so we all need a 'Plan B' ('B' for Bike)
for when our cars inevitably (and regularly) break down ???
The nerve !!
I'm hurt now.
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There's no need to get off your bike!
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| posted on June 22nd, 2012 at 02:49 PM |
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Yes Clint who is a top bloke with some top cars runs Colony. Sponsorship does not necessarily need to be VW related, but everyone does need a plan B
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| posted on June 22nd, 2012 at 02:51 PM |
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they are helping to keep the site running
stop crying 
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| posted on June 22nd, 2012 at 03:47 PM |
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I sort of took Uber Kafer's comments as tongue in cheek about how sometimes our prides and joy let us down more than a dig at the sponsor.
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| posted on June 22nd, 2012 at 05:21 PM |
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T hey may not be vw's but at least they are aircooled lol 
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| posted on June 22nd, 2012 at 05:36 PM |
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posted by Yogie
I sort of took Uber Kafer's comments as tongue in cheek about how sometimes our prides and joy let us down more than a dig at the sponsor.
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because its true... well for me at least, thats why I have several VWs.
And the family, friends, and the crew at work know it too....
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| posted on June 22nd, 2012 at 06:43 PM |
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If you don't like ads then install an ad blocker addon in your browser and be done with it. I already mentioned that in the last thread 
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| posted on June 22nd, 2012 at 08:01 PM |
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If you don't like ads then install an ad blocker addon in your browser and be done with it. I already mentioned that in the last thread
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and I've mentioned fun police before too. lighten up, its the weekend.
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| posted on June 22nd, 2012 at 10:49 PM |
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Could be worse, like an ad for shower curtain rings
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| posted on June 22nd, 2012 at 11:04 PM |
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Ummm ok, odd...
Anyway it's great we have are getting sponsorship to keep this forum rolling which is exactly how it should be, free to join! It's also great to get
behind the personal business's of our wonderful members. Supporting each other in the process.
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| posted on June 22nd, 2012 at 11:09 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by vlad01
If you don't like ads then install an ad blocker addon in your browser and be done with it. I already mentioned that in the last thread
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and I've mentioned fun police before too. lighten up, its the weekend.
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| posted on June 24th, 2012 at 09:13 AM |
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Haha, never thought of that marketing angle if our cars break down! Haha
Yeah I don't really expect anything from my advert on here it's more so a simple way to support the site. VWs give me plenty of joy so wanna give a
little back in supporting the community in return. But yeah if you want a BMX bike then I would be stoked if someone picked one up!
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| posted on June 24th, 2012 at 12:21 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
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Haha, never thought of that marketing angle if our cars break down! Haha
Yeah I don't really expect anything from my advert on here it's more so a simple way to support the site. VWs give me plenty of joy so wanna give a
little back in supporting the community in return. But yeah if you want a BMX bike then I would be stoked if someone picked one up!
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| posted on June 24th, 2012 at 06:57 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by ColonyVW
Haha, never thought of that marketing angle if our cars break down! Haha
Yeah I don't really expect anything from my advert on here it's more so a simple way to support the site. VWs give me plenty of joy so wanna give a
little back in supporting the community in return. But yeah if you want a BMX bike then I would be stoked if someone picked one up!
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| posted on June 25th, 2012 at 08:55 AM |
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but wait... it gets worse...
The ad I just saw at the ad banner at the bottom of the page was for........ "FREE CAR BODY PICK-UP IN PERTH"......
What's Next ???? 
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| posted on June 25th, 2012 at 09:24 AM |
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And as I read this, the banner at the bottom is
Nation Wide Car Towing, OMG does this mean even old Volksies sometimes require towing......couldn't be......tell me it's not so......pleeeeease.
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| posted on June 25th, 2012 at 10:12 AM |
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erm reading the adverts on the bottom
c'mon guys move along n read the proper content VW
if a few adverts appear at top n very bottom of page does it really matter
they are the one's for mostly funding this and other forums
unless we want go like the newspapers now n have a pay wall to read/post then prolly disappear altogether
I'm happy for one to see who supports us
just remember u don't have to click here n win an ifone n half a mil like lee
go the local traders - be it parts, service or bicycles
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| posted on June 25th, 2012 at 10:27 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by h
erm reading the adverts on the bottom
c'mon guys move along n read the proper content VW
if a few adverts appear at top n very bottom of page does it really matter
they are the one's for mostly funding this and other forums
unless we want go like the newspapers now n have a pay wall to read/post then prolly disappear altogether
I'm happy for one to see who supports us
just remember u don't have to click here n win an ifone n half a mil like lee
go the local traders - be it parts, service or bicycles
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I gotta agree with h here. I don't mind ads around the edges of the screen, especially when they are financing the forum.
If I am looking to buy something, advertisers who support things I enjoy (like this forum) are certainly up the top of my considerations, whether it
is for VW parts, bicycles, houses, boots, or whatever.
From your ole' mate Jeff
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| posted on June 25th, 2012 at 12:42 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by h
erm reading the adverts on the bottom
c'mon guys move along n read the proper content VW
if a few adverts appear at top n very bottom of page does it really matter
they are the one's for mostly funding this and other forums
unless we want go like the newspapers now n have a pay wall to read/post then prolly disappear altogether
I'm happy for one to see who supports us
just remember u don't have to click here n win an ifone n half a mil like lee
go the local traders - be it parts, service or bicycles
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I gotta agree with h here. I don't mind ads around the edges of the screen, especially when they are financing the forum.
If I am looking to buy something, advertisers who support things I enjoy (like this forum) are certainly up the top of my considerations, whether it
is for VW parts, bicycles, houses, boots, or whatever.
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I agree entirely....I hardly ever glance at the bottom banners. I had lost the sarcasm key !!! 
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| posted on July 17th, 2012 at 05:57 PM |
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It is all about choice ..you wanna BMX then the heads up is there .... you don't ..... be happy someone is supporting the forum
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