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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 09:50 AM
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Just wanted to let everyone know that as of 08/01/2010 Autobuffs will no longer be a vendor on this forum.
We will still be on other forums as a supporting vendor but as we weigh our options in this hard economy this forum isn't generating enough business to justify the quarterly cost here.
Thanks for all the sales and friends we have made and please give us a call or email us if you need anything.
Old Jul 28, 2010 | 10:42 AM
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I'd have to say that I am surprised!
Old Jul 28, 2010 | 10:55 AM
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lol yea...you had the most GP's on this site and filled them all.......ur prices are high a bit but worth it......times must be tough! Seeya in Carlisle!
Old Jul 28, 2010 | 11:03 AM
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Hate to see AutoBuffs leave the forum, but I understand that financials drive business decisions. Best of luck to you and the company.
Old Jul 28, 2010 | 11:16 AM
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We're sad to see you leave. It's sad what this forum has come to when an established, respectable business cannot even afford to advertise here. It's ok though, we can all sleep better at night knowing that IB is probably serving caviar and champagne at a company sponsored party on a yacht somewhere.
Old Jul 28, 2010 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
Hate to see AutoBuffs leave the forum, but I understand that financials drive business decisions. Best of luck to you and the company.
Old Jul 28, 2010 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by jraschke11
We're sad to see you leave. It's sad what this forum has come to when an established, respectable business cannot even afford to advertise here. It's ok though, we can all sleep better at night knowing that IB is probably serving caviar and champagne at a company sponsored party on a yacht somewhere.
I must say I have to agree...I was a tad bit shocked at how high the monthly rent was to become a supporting vendor. Welcome to the corporate money hungry world I guess. Sad to see you go Autobuffs....good luck with your business where ever you go.
Old Jul 28, 2010 | 06:48 PM
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That's the worst news I've heard all week! I really hope you guys still post here. I've lost count of the number of saved pics from you guys threads. Best of luck!
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Originally Posted by jraschke11
We're sad to see you leave. It's sad what this forum has come to when an established, respectable business cannot even afford to advertise here. It's ok though, we can all sleep better at night knowing that IB is probably serving caviar and champagne at a company sponsored party on a yacht somewhere.
Originally Posted by XtremeVette
I must say I have to agree...I was a tad bit shocked at how high the monthly rent was to become a supporting vendor. Welcome to the corporate money hungry world I guess. Sad to see you go Autobuffs....good luck with your business where ever you go.


I'm not involved in advertising sales, so I don't consider myself to be an expert, but I know enough about it to know the premise stated above is specious.

The value of advertising on any Internet site is based on the volume of traffic it has. I believe if you would check the facts, you'd see that Corvetteforum provides advertisers more exposure to potential customers than any other community for Corvette enthusiasts.

Despite that, the rates at some other sites are similar to those charged here.

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