YOUR FEELING ABOUT MY POSTS FOR PATRICK'S TRAINS

Knock a few more bucks off your prices and you can post all you want!   

Seriously though, so long as you identify your intent in the title of your thread, I have no problem with postings like that.  It's not like your interrupting other topics with a posted reply saying "Hey, look I'm having a sale!"  THAT would be annoying.  But as far as starting your own thread, fine by me.

Thanks for helping sponsor this Forum, by the way.

- Mike

Now that you have explained that you are a double sponsor, i.e. OGR Magazine AND the Forum, I see nothing wrong with your postings. As a suggestion, you might want to post on BOTH the 3-Rail Trains Forum and the For Sale or Trade Forum, as you might receive more exposure.

I have purchased from your store, and was VERY satisfied with the service! Regardless of price, when I find something I REALLY want, which you did indeed have, I am more impressed with the service.

In addition to the great deals and pro advice I have also gotten free smoke fluid.  I have no problem whatsoever with your postings and appreciate the extra deals and notifications.  Keep on Keeping on!

I don't have a problem with it.  You are sharing news of potential news just like any other member.  I believe if the moderator of this forum thought you were abusing your sponsorship of the forum you would have been notified already.

Coach Joe

Pat, you are a sponsor of this forum. It is because of you and the other sponsors, as well as the good folks at OGR that the forum exists.

I, for one, want to thank you and the other sponsors for your generosity and support of our hobby.

You advertisements certainly are not offensive to me.

I appreciate your taking your time to let us know of new products.

You smoke fluid appears to be pretty good from the results that I have had.

Unfortunately, there are always a few who need to express themselves loudly, and negatively, for whatever reason, whether they have cause or not. More often than not the have no cause, just need to build their egos or what ever. I guess they are the "entitled" few.

We have come to learn that there is not much to do about them but let them bellow until Rich and the others have to do what they must and boot them off.

Keep posting the ads.

Again, thank you for your support of the forum!

No problem here. The moderators previously said it was ok due to your sponsorship, for which we thank you. If it needs to be stopped, the moderator calls the shots.

Pat,

  I think your posts are just fine.  In fact, I consider them a service as its another way to let me know what type of product is out there.  The fact that you offer OGR forum members an additional discount is great!  Having been to your store I am confident in saying that your customer service is at the top of the field. 

The occasional complaints I see to your posts are generally folks who just don't seem to understand that you are a forum sponsor and as such advertising sales from your store is something that you have payed for and is generally appreciated by the other members.

I say keep up the good work.

JZ.

Thanks Guys, I feel better about my postings.

Pat

I see no problem if it's ok'd by OGR.  If it's something I'm not in the market/need for I just skip it.  No offense intended.  It's how I treat all the threads.  FWIW

More information, rather than less information, is always welcome. Since this is a private forum, the owner sets the rules. They are what they are and it is what it is. I did make a WBB purchase from Pat, because of the OGR Forum. I came put ahead. I have no complaints. If more sponsors want to sell us stuff, more power to us! This is a very interactive forum, the best in fact, and I am for anything that maintains enthusiasm for trains.  

I think you are being honest and forthright with everyone, and you stick to facts, etc.  I appreciate the heads up, etc.

Fine by me, keep up the good work.

I don't mind but maybe to keep all the questions down, Rich could make a Forum Sponsor area that only the forum sponsors could post to with these specials.  That way we know exactly who the offers are coming from.

Either way though no biggie as long as it's part of being a sponsor.

I see no problem with your specials.

I personally think that anyone who brings bargain prices to the attention of the forum readership is doing people here a favor. As Charly said, you are not forced to read the posting after all. I also like Charlie from Nassau Hobby posting his listings for MTH releases. It's all useful information if you are looking around to buy something.

Keep it up pat and don't worry about the naysayers. There are people here that complain about everything, just  don't  pay any mind to any of them. 

I like Marty's idea of a separate forum for dealers to post on who are Ogr supporters. 

Pat,

Please keep posting your specials for forum members. Aside from Scenic Express and yourself, who else offers discounts specifically for the OGR forum? And if another business or two were to step up to your level of advertising, the competition would benefit the modeler even more.

PS: Any forum member pre-order discounts for the AtlasO 25,500 Gallon Tank Car in Cargill Vegetable Oils (one of each number) and the PLMX (one of each number)?  

Pat I have no problem with you advertising here and the heads-up are really appreciated.  What is also appreciated is the special discount you offer the OGR forum members.  Thanks for your support.

I have no problem with sale notifications either and thank you for being a sponsor.

Furthermore, I would like to see a posting here right now from someone who was complaining and their reason for doing so. I'm sure whoever it is, if he/she has the guts to actually do it, would get an earful.

No problem.!!!

I have to date not purchased from your store but I plan to buy a few items in the near future and plan to consider your store.

Brent

No problem.  IMHO you have earned the right to post your ads due to your sponsorship.  Thank you for helping keep this forum alive and well.

Thanks

Jon

I'm afraid that's never going to happen.  They just want to inflate their ego and remain cowards behind the keyboard.  Perhaps it would better for all for them to remain there.

As a Forum sponsor and a magazine advertiser you should be able to post about your sales.

Tony

Up on "The D & H Bridge Line"

Keep posting! You help sponsor this forum, so.....take advantage! There is nothing wrong with sponsors giving Forumites a break!   Tom

We went through this the last time you posted about the Lionel 2-6-6-2 locomotives. I think many times people like pass judgement to quickly before looking at all the facts and Rich had to set them straight last time. I am glad you offer things. Many times products are missed out on because we miss when they come out. Keep up the good work and I hope to stop by next week on my way through Wheeling.

Mark

Pat,

Keep doing what you are doing, it's a benefit for all.

Joe B

I see no problem in what you are doing. Thanks for being a Forum sponsor.

Pat,

Please keep posting. And thank you for your support for this forum and OGR and O Gauge trains! And also I enjoy your postings.

I got a great deal on my Williams scale GG-1 because of your posting, so I say "bring them on"!

I also thank you for being a forum sponsor, without you guys there would be no forum.

Pat,

As long as the OGR folks have a policy that allows forum sponsors to post special offerings from time to time, I see no reason for you to worry about ANY comments that might otherwise bring your posts into question.  

Some folks here want to anoint themselves as the forum police, and unfortunately to some degree that's encouraged by the silly buttons that allow folks to "notify" the moderators whenever they see something here they don't like.    And that runs the gamut from avitars that don't quite follow the "rules" to posts that bother them for one reason or another.  

Whatever... That's THEIR problem (i.e., the naysayers) -- not yours.  Most folks here act like adults, and should be treated as such.  Folks here -- as well as the moderators -- already know how I feel about that point.    So thanks for being a sponsor, and please keep posting your specials.  I've picked up some nice stuff from you over the past 6 months or so... And your service is terrific!!! 

David

I , feel, like most of the time, some one jumps> because they dont know !!

 Just in my short period here

I have seen this " Oh I am new here", and did not know the rules, 
Gracious, are they not listed 1st page as you log on,   Anyway,  had you not

been flashing the Williams, specials, I just might not have found you as a choice,

in my Texas Special by Bachman purchase, last month !!!!!!!!

thanks for the help !!

Many thanks for being a sponsor and please keep posting your specials.

geo

 Amen to that.

$150 for a pair of Williams diesels with FREE Shipping is hard to beat!

Thanks also for the Sample Smoke fluid too.

Pat keep posting please. As has been said sponsorship goes a long way in my book.

I still owe you a car to convert to one of your cleaning cars. Once I get back from vacation I will forward it to you. And when it is done feel free to show it in one of your posts. Thanks again for your efforts on this forum.

If self-serving promotions interfered with other forum members threads, then I would have a problem with that; but, if you have a good deal worth sharing, using your own thread, or if asked in another thread, by all means... speak up.

Rick

Seems reasonable to believe that some would like to support those businesses that support the forum and the magazine.  I do not see any reason why you should not be able to post specials on the forum.  Those not interested in the special or patronzing your business need not open the thread.  I will be happen to open them though!

thanks