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Post by loganhes on Dec 26, 2011 21:03:51 GMT -5
I believe something is wrong with your website. The words are jumbled all together. Looks great otherwise
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Post by loganhes on Dec 26, 2011 21:06:10 GMT -5
I believe something is wrong with your website. The words are jumbled all together. Looks great otherwise never mind, its alright now...I refreshed it and it fixed itself
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Post by mainepeace on Dec 27, 2011 14:34:45 GMT -5
Yes, it's one of the issues with Joomla and my web host company. Minor incompatibility with the jscript versions. Thanks for checking it out!
tvnacman, thanks for the order! You forgot to put the Scootdawg discount so I'll refund you the difference.
Greg
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Post by loganhes on Dec 27, 2011 14:47:48 GMT -5
Mainepeace,
I am looking for some performance parts for my Kymco 150cc Super 8 and so far I have not had much luck. Any chance you might get into this? I am mainly looking for a performance variator and even though my Kymco uses GY6 parts, I was told that my variator is slightly different than the standard GY6. I am not sure if this is true but that is what I heard. I have Googled "Kymco Performace Parts" and I found scooter shops who claim that they have a wide selection of performance parts for my Super 8 but it turns out their idea of performance parts is a iridium spark plug and kevlar belts and nothing else.
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Post by mainepeace on Dec 27, 2011 16:06:48 GMT -5
I will take a look. I'm still adding parts to our catalog. There is a chance I can sell parts. DR Pulley and Koso are the main brands I sell for variator parts. If they sell something compatible chances are I can get it. However, there are a few slider sizes i've found I can't get easily. I'll see what's compatible.
Greg
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Post by mainepeace on Dec 29, 2011 5:47:26 GMT -5
We are now TESTING the iPad/iPhone/Droid webapp for the eshop. It should auto-detect.
We are still working on the CSS so it will look a bit odd. Would like feedback if you have a smartphone!
Thanks!
Greg
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Post by mainepeace on Dec 30, 2011 18:51:30 GMT -5
Thanks for the order Terrilee! Added coupon and refunded shipping overcharge.
Greg
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Post by terrilee on Dec 30, 2011 19:03:14 GMT -5
greg.. ty
i needed the dipstick since i broke mine this morning
and decided to get the disc brake lock, also, after i ran to wally world and forgot my cable and lock, still locked on front porch and after poor Hank's theft i was worried
so now ill throw that in seat and will always have it
do i expect delivery tomorrow ??
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
oh i dont know how i missed the discount tab/slot/boxAttachments:
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Post by tvnacman on Dec 30, 2011 19:12:41 GMT -5
Yes, it's one of the issues with Joomla and my web host company. Minor incompatibility with the jscript versions. Thanks for checking it out! tvnacman, thanks for the order! You forgot to put the Scootdawg discount so I'll refund you the difference. Greg Greg I got the belt , Ijust have to rebuild the engine . Thank you for taking care of the discount that i did not know about . I would like to pick your brain if you have some time . John
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Post by mainepeace on Dec 30, 2011 19:23:33 GMT -5
you're welcome. I'm glad to get the orders. It's always been a pet peeve of mine that companies use Shipping as a revenue source. It's our policy to refund the shipping charges above what it actually costs to ship the product.
As for any questions, ask away and I'll answer what I know.
Greg
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Post by scootgeek on Jan 4, 2012 11:59:17 GMT -5
Nice site. I'm also working on launching my own. Hope you guys do well and that the whole sector can grow.
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Post by mainepeace on Jan 4, 2012 13:23:39 GMT -5
Thanks!
I want to thank everyone for their orders. I won't thank individually anymore, but I really appreciate it!
Please let me know if you have any comments on the site, design, or products offered.
Scootgeek, I wish you luck with your site. If there is anything I can help you with, give a shout.
Greg
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Post by mainepeace on Jan 13, 2012 8:26:50 GMT -5
Damn, just realized our banner ads were accidentally deleted from the site when doing website operations, and the ads are served directly from our website.
Oh well, explains why we haven't gotten many hits the past few days. Fixed and hopefully won't happen again.
Greg
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Post by bob on Jan 17, 2012 8:33:25 GMT -5
Damn, just realized our banner ads were accidentally deleted from the site when doing website operations, and the ads are served directly from our website. Oh well, explains why we haven't gotten many hits the past few days. Fixed and hopefully won't happen again. Greg Banner still doesn't work. Error 404 - Page not found! The page you trying to reach does not exist, or has been moved. Please use the menus or the search box to find what you are looking for. Bob
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Post by mainepeace on Jan 17, 2012 12:35:51 GMT -5
Ah, it's not our fault, it's the link in Scootdawg. I'll PM Medman. Thanks for the heads up. Strange, it works fine for me.
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Post by mainepeace on Jan 17, 2012 18:50:21 GMT -5
WOW!
My eShop is listed SECOND on Google!
"scooter parts maine"
Of course, in just "scooter parts" it's buried on the 12th page. But oh well...
Greg
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Post by mainepeace on Jan 21, 2012 1:29:44 GMT -5
I've now added over 1000 products in my eShop!
2500 to go...
Greg
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Post by Yelloscoot on Jan 21, 2012 3:05:09 GMT -5
Greg, I have custom ordered a "prototype" for a[glow=orange,12,300] disk lock reminder[/glow], just waiting for it to arrive. Should also be receiving a quote for quantity orders. Haven't used the lock I received from your E-store yet, haven't needed to. But, I'll try it out when this new piece arrives.
Since this is a one of a kind, spacial order, "prototype" its costing far more than first quoted. I never should have used that word during our correspondence.
I'll post some pics, when it arrives, and see if your interested.
Loren
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Post by mainepeace on Jan 21, 2012 9:25:33 GMT -5
cool, always looking for better gear to sell!
Greg
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Post by imnts2 on Jan 21, 2012 9:55:45 GMT -5
Greg. Really looking good. Wish I needed something.
Cheers lefty2
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Post by mainepeace on Jan 23, 2012 23:25:12 GMT -5
Just added another few hundred parts. My fingers are tired... Lots of batteries and such.
Greg
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Post by mainepeace on Jan 28, 2012 5:57:05 GMT -5
Finally, I have ALL the parts added!
They are not categorized yet, that will take some more time. The picture zoom doesn't work for some of the products. I'll get that fixed tomorrow.
Just SEARCH and ye shall find!
Greg
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Post by mainepeace on Jan 30, 2012 1:22:39 GMT -5
Our products are now available on GOOGLE MARKETPLACE!
If you search for scooter parts on Google and select Products from the side, you will find our products! along with products from thousands of other retailers
Greg
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Post by TERRA NUVO on Jan 30, 2012 10:44:33 GMT -5
greg do you sell mona lisa flames 100 percent pure boric acid ready mix? ?
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Post by mainepeace on Jan 30, 2012 13:47:09 GMT -5
Actually I do have a supply of the little dime bag ziplocks. I could mix up a batch of "premix" and put it on the shop.
Greg
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Post by mainepeace on Feb 26, 2012 21:24:23 GMT -5
I wanted to thank everyone so far! The eShop has been overwhelmed with new business! I have uploaded a graph of the web traffic. This is unaltered straight from the control panel. It's almost a perfect geometric progression! The tiny dip in Week 2 was when I was on vacation and didn't do much to promote the site. Week 5 was when I finally got all the products "loaded" into the system. I'm still categorizing and cleaning up product descriptions. That will take another month or so. Please, let me know if you have any suggestions or complaints. I do really appreciate how well everyone is receiving the site! Greg Attachments:
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Post by ericrockstar on Feb 26, 2012 22:47:12 GMT -5
I just ordered something from you Thursday night. Should be here Tuesday...I can't wait! Planning on ordering a few other things from ya pretty soon also. Good prices and the feeling of helping out someone from the community is a winner to me.
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Post by mainepeace on Mar 3, 2012 19:49:53 GMT -5
In case anyone is interested to hear the latest...
I'm uploading data feeds to Google Products to have them listed within the Google searches. We're listed near the top for many product searches, but STILL are below the 20th page on generic searches like "scooter parts" which I hope to rectify soon.
We are becoming an APPROVED Amazon reseller. There are two types of products that can be sold on Amazon. Generic everyday products, like hair gel and CD's, and other specialized parts, like automotive or motorcycle parts, that you need to become approved as a vendor. That is one reason Amazon has such a good customer service rating, as all the products have to be authorized for sale before they can be listed. We are well on the way through the three step process. It definitely helps to have a nicely organized site. We have thought about eBay, but really I have a moral issue with them and Paypal. Personally I believe if both companies went out of business tomorrow that NOTHING would be lost.
Still trying to come up with a good marketing plan to get the word out. Scootdawg, Scooterdoc, ScooterProf, and a few others do have many visitors, but we need to have everyone else know about us and our prices. Maybe I need to hire some salesmen to do some selling.
We've been working on the website, making some changes. I have some ideas to really help navigation, but it will take time to implement. I have this great idea for a map to visually go to what you need.
Please use the feedback button on the side. It will help us make a better site. With more sales we can carry more products.
Greg
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Post by terrilee on Mar 3, 2012 19:58:24 GMT -5
i, personally am very happy for you. BUT your gonna get so big u wont have the time to help us idiots out on here.
just a dumb thought send e - business cards to all the scooter sales shops that u can. that may help
or u can hire me--buy me a used rv to transport me & the kids around, and we can visit shops , personally my looks might get u 1-2 new customers lmsao
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Post by mainepeace on Mar 8, 2012 20:25:32 GMT -5
Latest update:
We are now fully authorized as an Amazon reseller/partner. Not just a little z-shop or whatever they call it. We will get products up there soon. I fully expect to need some more employees real soon.
We have added several more distributors and product lines. We now carry close to 7000 different parts. Only 2,000 or so are listed on the website now. I gotta get moving adding the new listings.
I really want to thank Dawg out there for their help in getting my eshop running. I'm still not making much money YET, but it's self-sustaining at the moment and once Amazon kicks in it should get busier.
Oh, and we have a new toll free 888 number and new phone system. As soon as it's active I'll post it.
Greg
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