Fabrux Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 First question/issue: The Golden Bell Press website has been suspended. Does this indicate problems with the publisher? Will the magazine still get published? Second question: Why is there such a large price differential between betting the magazine sent to a US address and a Canadian address (that is within 2 hours of the US)? Tracking down each issue is a lot easier for me than paying $65 upfront...
Gregg Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 I'll check the site, it's hosted by Golden Bell Press, not me. I know they said that the host was having problems. As for the price difference, that's all the "fault" of the post office. Their rates for periodicals across the border is outrageous, and the fact that it takes three weeks to get that two hours over!!! I hear you on that. That's why I have been quietly asking for the opinions about digital versions for those across the borders. Still working on that.
Scott - Elm City Hobbies Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 Chris, You do know I bring MCM into the shop here. Can easily get it from me. Usually get 2-3 extra issues everytime it is released. If you want me to put you on the subscriber list, just say the word. $7.50CDN per issue.
Rob McKee Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 Gregg, Do you know if it is carried by anyone in Vancouver Canada? I would like to read the magazine but would prefer to pick it up monthly after hearing all of the nightmare stories from those who are receiving it in the mail here in Canada. Rob
Evil Appetite Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 Gregg, Do you know if it is carried by anyone in Vancouver Canada? I would like to read the magazine but would prefer to pick it up monthly after hearing all of the nightmare stories from those who are receiving it in the mail here in Canada. Rob Which nightmare stories? I've been a subscriber for a while now, when i receive it in the mail it's fine, even the envelope is in perfect condition!
Fabrux Posted January 5, 2012 Author Posted January 5, 2012 Chris, You do know I bring MCM into the shop here. Can easily get it from me. Usually get 2-3 extra issues everytime it is released. If you want me to put you on the subscriber list, just say the word. $7.50CDN per issue. Sounds good, Scott! I wasn't sure if you stocked it regularly or if the issue I picked up was an experiment on your part...
Gregg Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 Chris, thanks for the support. One thing I'm going to get out to all the hobby shops is a request that we increase your copies you receive up until you are returning at the most three copies average per issue. That way, it's a win-win situation: customers will be able to get their copies of the magazine, you don't lose sales, and of course, more customers will come into the store. I plan on sending this letter and/or email out in a very short while. I'm also working on getting the digital sample copy updated. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/156.html
crazyjim Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 That digital version is cool. I like the page turning sounds. Bad part is that the type is too small to read (for me).
Harry P. Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 That digital version is cool. I like the page turning sounds. Bad part is that the type is too small to read (for me). You can zoom in.
Evil Appetite Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 you can zoom into it by clicking the magnifying glass at the top tight of the frame
heatride Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 (edited) You can zoom in. Well were is the digital version ? Looked all over can't find it and I personally rather read it in a digital format , and yes Im a subscriber . Ok I found it .. edited due to lack of brain cells once again ! Edited January 5, 2012 by heatride
heatride Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 Must be those raccoon sandwiches. LOL good one !!
Rob McKee Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 Which nightmare stories? I've been a subscriber for a while now, when i receive it in the mail it's fine, even the envelope is in perfect condition! I was referring to the delays with our Customs and Mail.
my66s55 Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 Digital would be a blessing Greg and a jump, I believe, on the competition. I know, what competition. I opened my email last night and there were the notices that my Hemming Muscle Machine and Classic Car were ready for download in PDF format. Within a few minutes I was reading the new issues To me, it's the only way to go.
Gregg Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 What is your preference for reading the digital versions. Do you want to just download the PDF, or have it like the one I do now, the "Flip Book" style? I tried ZINIO, but they don't look at me yet (They will, everyone will soon!!!!,... oops, sorry Harry....) Thoughts, opinions, suggestions...
Bowtienutz Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 I've been a subscriber and NOT a subscriber for as long as the Magazine has been published. I'm tired of spending good money for a magazine that arrives with the cover trashed by mail handliers. I've been subscribing to digital magazines on Zino for 2 years now and love it. I love not having a digital version that I can access via the web, never loose a copy and don't take up more space.I can print out the pages I want if I need reference at my bench. Keep beating on Zinio Gregg they are the best digital publishers out there. Even your competition uses them. Sorry I'm not a subscriber of the best modeling magazine.I'd like to be again.
Gregg Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 Vince, I'm hurt, you don't love me like you said you did, so many years ago..... :-) Vince, I don't understand this quote: I love not having a digital version that I can access via the web, What do you think of the Flip Book one I made? I'm still working on the iPad/mobile versions. Hopefully soon. If we switch to different layout programs, that will help in the converting to digital. That's another story.
crazyjim Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 I don't understand much of this lingo. I don't ipad or facebook. The sample version you posted, Gregg, was very cool. I liked the page turning sound. However, I have nothing to compare it too since I don't do digital magazines. And I never heard of zino. Get that filter!!
Nitro Neil Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 I want paper magazines. Period. Digital is nice as a back up, but paper is still the only medium that you can take anywhere.
my66s55 Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 Greg, Hemming has both the flip version on their website as well as the ability to download a PDF. They archive 4 issues back. I prefer to download the PDF as I can read it anytime and print out an article if I want to take it somewhere. Also, the mag can be accessed from anywhere you can get the internet, like a cell phone etc.
heatride Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 I prefer to download the PDF as I can read it anytime and print out an article if I want to take it somewhere. Also, the mag can be accessed from anywhere you can get the internet, like a cell phone etc. Same here like Doug said print and go ...... Even a Cajun can do it !!
Scott - Elm City Hobbies Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 Chris, thanks for the support. One thing I'm going to get out to all the hobby shops is a request that we increase your copies you receive up until you are returning at the most three copies average per issue. That way, it's a win-win situation: customers will be able to get their copies of the magazine, you don't lose sales, and of course, more customers will come into the store. I plan on sending this letter and/or email out in a very short while. I'm also working on getting the digital sample copy updated. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/156.html Gregg, I didn't realize that this was an option, not that I usually ever have any left, but Golden Bell Press has never mentioned anything about this to me, as a Hobby Shop, you would think they would.... One thing that I do find a problem with is getting back issues. I have asked in the past and it was never an issue, but the last time (about a month ago) they gave me a run around about getting a back issue. Customer had missed getting the previous issue and asked if I could get one. When I asked about it, GBP told me I would have to pay the retail price for the back issue, and it would have to be shipped separately from my normal order, with a separate shipping charge, as opposed to just popping it in the box when the next new issue was shipped. They gave me the excuse that it had to do with USPS (I am in Canada, but live close to the border and the magazines are shipped to my US Postal box), and that they weighed each package to make sure there wasn't anything extra in the box that shouldn't be there. I had said that if there was a difference in shipping of 12 issues vs 13 issues, that I would pay the difference no problem, but had no interest in paying a separate shipping charge for just one issue, and at retail vs the usual dealer cost. All seems a little excessive for a shop to just get a back issue for a customer.
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