I like doing business with Tradgangers

[Dave Bulla]

Well, what about a dual list?

One list of what service you could offer.

The second list sort of like Angies List where people who used your service can comment.

Wouldn't be much different from the sponsors list would it?  I mean, a sponsor offers a service too.  All that list does is allow us members to contact people who provide a service we desire.  I've seen on here how a couple guys raving about some new product can really get people jumping on the band wagon.  It would be about the same for non archery services from tradgangers.

Well, I'm thinking as I type and I wonder if maybe the way to go might be just another sponsor list for non archery stuff?  The back up would be a forum to make comments on, ask questions about services or exchange contact info.

Also, would you separate the professionals from the hobbyists?   That is, say somebody wants a house built.  I'm sure there are lots of contractors on this site.  Easy, professional hook up.  I'd feel much less stress knowing the guy building my house was a tradganger.  Funny, but it's true.  But say you just want a tune up and oil chance on your car.  I can do that but I certainly don't do it for a living.

Lastly, on another site I go to, not just anyone can come in and use features like the classifieds.  You have to become a member and post a certain number of times before using the site to sell your stuff.  (Not sure if that already applies here or not.)  Keeps unscrupulous outsiders from joining just to sell their stuff.

If you guys can handle the logistics of it, I'd be all for it.  I know of numerous guys here who have experience that would be useful outside of the trad hunting arena.  Heck, just to find an honest car mechanic would make it worthwhile and I'm a professional industrial mechanic!  I just don't like working on my cars....

[Missouri Sherpa]

A mechanic in New Hampshire would not do me any good in Iowa.  Maybe listing services that are available in each State and/or another listing by professional services/skills offered.  I like the idea and anything would be better than doing nothing at least to get things started.  Personally I doubt I would get any referrals in my business  but I am not necessarily looking for business here, but if I needed siding repaired on my house or a plumber or electrician it would be nice to have some sort of professional directory.  I don't see how this is much different than selling things through the classifieds or the sponsors directory.

[Biggie Hoffman]

Yeah but my business is filtration equipment and we ship screens all over the world. On the flip side, I'm always aware of what Tradgangers do for a living in case I can make them vendors.

I can see where a mechanic's service area would be limited but many of us are National or International and provide products more so than services.

[Goke]

I think its a great idea!

[wtpops]

I like your second idea. Post what you do and all contact after that by PM, e-mail or phone. I think if we post what we want the post over time could very long and wants could get lost in the shufle.

Post with do's could be like the TG yellow pages, just find some one that does your want and drop then a line, very nice idea.

[Missouri Sherpa]

I can see where a mechanic's service area would be limited but many of us are National or International and provide products more so than services. [/QB]

Bingo Biggie.  Thats why I think a local state directory and separate Products/Service directory would be great.  You could easily look for more local service providers or at the global scope of Products available if you can't find it in your States listings.

I know this would create more work for our moderators.  Perhaps the availibilty of volonteers to moderate a new forum would help to get this off the ground?  I don't think I have much time to devote to such a project.  Any takers?

[BobW]

I still favor the "I Need:" section/forum.  With that, off line connections and deals can be made keeping risk lower for TG Ownership, possibly resulting in a little lower need for intensive moderator oversight (they don't need more to do), and also no "free advertising".  If you are doing advertising of your business here, you should be compensating TG for it.

Just my $0.02.

[frank bullitt]

I'm thinking, I'm thinking, well will profile search achieve anything! I know alot of peoples profile is vague with info.

 Sherpa and biggie, maybe on you extended trips, a tradgang mechanic might be needed?

[hunt it]

Why not a non trad business directory/sponsor listing. For a fee anyone can post a web site link or buisiness listing thats non trad. Just like our current sponsor listing but for non trad listings.

[DBerrard]

There's the corporate sponsors list, hunt it. Good idea but "they" beat ya to it  

[JimE.IV]

Anyone have a need for a trout/bow bum.  


I would like to hunt the mornings and the evenings, drift dries flies all day (I'll nymph if I have to), and finally I would like to drink handcrafted IPA's all evening.

If anybody has a use for me feel free to contact me.  MY rates are very low.

 

[beachbowhunter]

I'd buy anything but insurance from a TGer (just kidding Ray    )

Just remembered that I spaced out on the knife!

[Hogtamer]

I've been a stockbroker better than twenty years but current market conditions suggest I will be available on a full time basis soon to rid your property of problem pigs. In the mean time if any of you need portfolio advice, please take mine; I'm not using it at the moment...

[Joe D]

Aw come on Norb.....I'll get you a great deal on a $5 Million 30 year term policy.     I promise not to tell the underwriter about your life threatening hunting adventures!  

[northener]

Good Idea Ray. I have 30 years carpentry/builder experience. Only problem, lot of work right where I am at.I am very fortunate in that regard, considering the economy and all.

Might think about it though.

[KentuckyTJ]

Very good idea. I've wondered this same thing many times. We can buy more bows if we use each other for business. Keeps the funds inside our circle and our sponsors will reap the benefits.

[wtpops]

Originally posted by BobW:
I still favor the "I Need:" section/forum.  With that, off line connections and deals can be made keeping risk lower for TG Ownership, possibly resulting in a little lower need for intensive moderator oversight (they don't need more to do), and also no "free advertising".  If you are doing advertising of your business here, you should be compensating TG for it.

Just my $0.02.

HUMMM makes sence, boy im glad im not a mod. Either way its a good idea and if it goes i know you guys that run this place and take care of us will do it right.