Purchasing from sponsors at DVinfo.net

Mark Holland · July 13th, 2007, 10:58 AM

Has anyone thought about some way to search all the DVInfonet sponsor's sites at once for a certain piece of equipment or supplies? Would it be a difficult thing for one of you web type gurus to create?

The reason I'm asking, is that I'm currently looking for a back-up wireless mic system, and I'd like to purchase it from one of the sponsors. However, I'm too busy (read: lazy) to search through all the different sites, one at a time.

Or, maybe we could have a place here on the net for "Want to buy", where the sponsors could respond to us?

I'm just thinking out loud...

Thanks!

Mark

Pete Bauer · July 13th, 2007, 12:49 PM

No, haven't thought about it.

But now that I have...it ain't gonna happen. Not all sponsors have all of their wares and prices listed in an online self-serve store. Some use email and phone for much of their business; each sponsor has its own style of customer service; they aren't one size fits all. Even if they all did 100% of their business as pure e-store, I don't see any reason for them to go to the effort to have their inventories kept on on someone else's web site.

Also ain't gonna happen that you post online that you want a new bit of hardware and all the e-tailers come courting you with a quote.

Case in point: in the time you took to write your post, you could've contacted a sponsor or two and been done with it!

Mark Holland · July 13th, 2007, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete Bauer

... in the time you took to write your post, you could've contacted a sponsor or two and been done with it!

Yeah, I know. I thought about that as I typed. But I know this won't be my only purchase, and I just wanted some feedback on the idea... Thanks!

Dylan Couper · July 13th, 2007, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Holland

The reason I'm asking, is that I'm currently looking for a back-up wireless mic system, and I'd like to purchase it from one of the sponsors. However, I'm too busy (read: lazy) to search through all the different sites, one at a time.

I can implement a system for you on this for the low price of only $12,000.

It's great being lazy.... if you can afford the price tag.

July 13th, 2007, 10:58 AM	#1
Mark Holland Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Central North Carolina (Raleigh, Durham, & surrounding areas) Posts: 301	Purchasing from sponsors Has anyone thought about some way to search all the DVInfonet sponsor's sites at once for a certain piece of equipment or supplies? Would it be a difficult thing for one of you web type gurus to create? The reason I'm asking, is that I'm currently looking for a back-up wireless mic system, and I'd like to purchase it from one of the sponsors. However, I'm too busy (read: lazy) to search through all the different sites, one at a time. Or, maybe we could have a place here on the net for "Want to buy", where the sponsors could respond to us? I'm just thinking out loud... Thanks! Mark __________________ These are my own opinions, based on my own mistakes...

July 13th, 2007, 12:49 PM	#2
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	No, haven't thought about it. But now that I have...it ain't gonna happen. Not all sponsors have all of their wares and prices listed in an online self-serve store. Some use email and phone for much of their business; each sponsor has its own style of customer service; they aren't one size fits all. Even if they all did 100% of their business as pure e-store, I don't see any reason for them to go to the effort to have their inventories kept on on someone else's web site. Also ain't gonna happen that you post online that you want a new bit of hardware and all the e-tailers come courting you with a quote. Case in point: in the time you took to write your post, you could've contacted a sponsor or two and been done with it! __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!