Re: '69 lm1 camaro convt
The syc must give some advantage/perk to supporting members. Just about the only advantage/perk a forum board can give a supporting member is "privilege". The syc knows what it's worth and using the "for-sale" section of the forum board ought to be a privilege. BTW, I'm aware of at least one musclecar forum site that totally disallows for-sale ads of any kind, for any reason. There's a reason the for-sale section is at the bottom of the page. This site is not about attracting the chronic and professional car/parts sellers.
There was earlier mention about limited traffic on this forum site. Members here have many choices when choosing a venue to advertise their car/parts for-sale. This site has over 5,000 members and at least that many lurkers. I'm a "team" forum member too and I mean no disrespect, but if you have a rare car/part...this forum is one of the best web sites to make the sale.
Obviously, everyone knows this site is owned by the Clarys, but most aren't aware that this site is administered by a committee of 10 people. I know for a fact that this new for-sale policy was vetted for several weeks before being made policy. This site was born early in 2000 as a place for us gearheads to hang, discuss, commemorate and organize the spotlight for these old Chevy cars. The for-sale section came later in the game as a venue for loyal and supporting members. Folks that advertise here know that the conversion rate in our for-sale section is phenomenal and they also know it's both a sensible and cheap way to flip their wares. Tom has come out of pocket 6 out of the 9 years that he's operated this forum site, so it ain't about the money.
Thanks sYc !
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