"Just Because" Give Away Contest

[mrtonyn]

Likes: When PAC comes up with these contests.

Improvements: Have these contests more frequent....so I have a better chance of winning something.

[Jack Kruer]

Likes: When PAC comes up with these contests.

Improvements: Have these contests more frequent....so I have a better chance of winning something.

We will, I am already working on a new one.

jk

[Mikejl]

What I Like About TID:
A safe place to come and post. I visit TID usually multiple times a day. I don`t post often, but I do feel comfortable posting here. That said, I do like the

People that are regulars on this board.
PAC: Angelo, Todd, Jack
Midnight Sun and Wet Diamond

What I would like to see Added:

More product reviews of items PAC sells. For example the Metro Air Force Blaster, Hose and cable catchers, etc..



Mike

[Detailing Technology]

Positives:
Todd, Angelo, and Jack post and contribute some good information.

Looks to be the one consistent location for quality and professional information.



Suggestion:
The color scheme is too close to an earth tone for a visual art forum.

[Old Pirate]

Thank you everyone for your idea`s and please keep them coming....:wizard:

[Jeff U]

A PAC store suggestion:

Currently when I search for a product, it comes up with a description and the "add to cart" button.

However, it defaults to quantity "0" so when I forget, or don`t notice, and click "add to cart" nothing happens.

Very bad for a retailer as it makes me decide twice whether I want that item.

Suggestion - Make it all that product description pages default to "1" for quantity.

[Jeff U]

One more PAC store suggestion:

Have a sign in so I don`t have to input my address and then go hunt down the 10 digit code for any "reward level" I have earned.

In addition to address, etc... the sign in could remember the relevant coupon code for any "reward level" and automatically input that code to the cart on checkout.

[imported_Flash Gordon]

Wow, what a ton of good ideas. Jack, your a genius :soldier:

I don`t have anything to add other then stay hungry and eat the competition :

[PorscheGuy997]

Well, I should really classify myself as a lurker these days, but I thought I would chime in here.

The good:
- I really like the articles. They are consistent and offer a great deal of information that is understandable for beginners and experts. It caters to everyone.

- There are a ton of high caliber members here that I can rely on. For example, if a member suggests a product, it is not because they are a shill, but rather the product really does work. On other forums, you have to take the advice with a grain of salt. I remember one retailer created an abrasive chart a while back that was absolutely ridiculous. Shows how much they know about the products they sell!

- The forum stays positive. While I enjoy some of the drama that on other forums, I cannot stand the person vs. person attacks.

- There is no blatant censorship. For example, XXXXXXXXX Midnight Sun is a great product. It is a great way to push their in-house products, while destroying credibility.


Things to change:
- On the CMA website, it would be really helpful if the quantity to add to your cart starts at one. Instead of manually erasing zero and replacing it with a number, it would always start at one. After all, nobody wants to add zero items to their cart.

- How about some polishing videos? I always enjoy watching those to learn from others.

- On the forum main page, it would be great to have some page links next to the thread title. I usually come back to threads and it makes it easier if the pages are linked.

- There are only a few websites that sell sanding disks along with detailing supplies. If CMA would sell the Trizact or new Meguiar`s disks, that would be awesome. On the same note, a starter DA sanding kit would differentiate CMA from the others.

- I would place the polls under a new poll section.

[Jack Kruer]

Jeff U and PorscheGuy, while I really was looking for TID comments I will address both of your points on the "quantity" issue on PAC. We are aware of the issue of the "0" default in the item quantity. When we made changes to the site last year, we originally had the default set to "1". The problem is, when people wanted to order a different size of a particular item, say a 32 oz. instead of a 16 oz. they would not zero out the 16 oz. They would then get to the shopping cart and have both items. We decided to zero out everything and then the customer could choose the size they wanted. Understand that while this may not be the best solution for everyone, it is only a temporary situation. When dealing with a web site`s functionality, some things may seem like a simple fix will work when reality dictates that much is at the mercy of your platform and server and the fact you are dealing with a wide spectrum of people. In this case it is yahoo and frankly there are many times I have an idea I want implemented, it often comes back to either "No, we can`t do that" or "practice writing large checks $$$$$$). This issue and many more are scheduled for change this year and I promise I will come back to the people of this community for input, (sounds like a future contest :clap. Be patient, changes are coming.

jk

[hopsgt500]

And the winner is ...? :toetap05:

[Jack Kruer]

And the winner is ...? :toetap05:

Steve,

The "Experts" :judge: are going over the post right now. We will post them later this afternoon. A big THANKS:thumbup::notworthy::clap: to everyone for giving us some great things to consider for TID.


jk

[imported_Flash Gordon]

Director Congratulations Steve. Enjoy :driving:

[hopsgt500]

Steve,

The "Experts" :judge: are going over the post right now. We will post them later this afternoon. A big THANKS:thumbup::notworthy::clap: to everyone for giving us some great things to consider for TID.


jk

Cool, thanks Jack

Director Congratulations Steve. Enjoy :driving:

I haven`t won ... YET!!! :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

[Jack Kruer]

This was very interesting from my point of view. Many of the ideas, while very good are either already in the works in some fashion or we just cannot do them for now. There were a couple of recurring themes and a lot of good input. I have whittled it down to the following ideas.

I liked bmw5541`s idea of "An Ask The Expert Forum". I think it would be good for people to have a bit easier access to the people that run this community and our sites. This could be used to discuss not only why we have certain products and not others, forum and site functioning issues, promotional ideas from you, the customer, etc... This could allow another avenue for you to have input into how we form our company and community.

So Barry... you won the Blackfire Wet Diamond and Midnight Sun Grand Prize. Congratulations and thanks.


Next up is an idea that came from two different people. GEWB and Bunky. Your idea to take the "Best Of" articles and park them in a "Library" type place that would allow easy access, and the ability to be downloaded for reference is great. You both win. Take your pick of either a 16 oz. bottle of Blackfire Wet Diamond or a jar of Blackfire Midnight Sun paste wax. Congratulations to both of you, and thanks.

Last, but not least is Kevin Brown. The idea of bios on all of our key employees I think is great. People should know a little bit about the folks claiming to know what they are doing. Particularly if you are handing money over to them. Kevin, I have a special Blackfire prize for you, thanks.

I would like all of the winners to PM me their names and addresses and I will send out the goodies.

Thanks everyone :hurray::hurray::hurray:

jk