5280 Raceway - Colorado On Road RC Club (CORRC)
09-10-2008, 09:45 AM
#2206
steve folle - got your check. it takes a great deal of confidence in the local postal system to mail a check w/o a return address.
your support is very much appreciated.
there has been some very good news in the financial outlook of the club. gary lucas and cdee have been negotiating with a possible sponsor. they are willing to kick in a good amount of money (over $1000) toward new barriers. details to follow at saturday's meeting. the deal hinges on our patronage at a rest/tavern that is as close to the track as applebee's is to westy. but it is a sweet place. gary, chris and myself had a meeting with the guy yesterday and he has a lot of ideas to getting us a ton of exposure and further financial sponsorships. this is very exciting, and i could not hold it in any longer (sorry gary and chris). but if it goes through, you all need to give these guys a pat on the back.
your support is very much appreciated.
there has been some very good news in the financial outlook of the club. gary lucas and cdee have been negotiating with a possible sponsor. they are willing to kick in a good amount of money (over $1000) toward new barriers. details to follow at saturday's meeting. the deal hinges on our patronage at a rest/tavern that is as close to the track as applebee's is to westy. but it is a sweet place. gary, chris and myself had a meeting with the guy yesterday and he has a lot of ideas to getting us a ton of exposure and further financial sponsorships. this is very exciting, and i could not hold it in any longer (sorry gary and chris). but if it goes through, you all need to give these guys a pat on the back.
09-10-2008, 03:30 PM
#2207
An idea/thought/question from a spectator
Now that you have a permanent facility....
My guess is that some of you have either thought of,dreamed or actually tried opening their own hobby shop. Some of you are semi-retired or do some buying and selling part time.
Even if the club did not make a dime off the retail operation it would be a definite plus to have the location open every day and during the day.
And to have some basics expendables for sale. Also members being able to order from distributors at a discount.
If the locations was open everyday there would be someone who could talk to those curious about the hobby, someone to answer the phone and talk to people who have heard there was a track there but did not know its hours.
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I personally do not think the current 40 year old business model all LHS seam to use is viable anymore given the internet; but I think RC cars and trucks and some accessories could be sold for a profit in a 'brick and morter' environment.
My guess is that some of you have either thought of,dreamed or actually tried opening their own hobby shop. Some of you are semi-retired or do some buying and selling part time.
Even if the club did not make a dime off the retail operation it would be a definite plus to have the location open every day and during the day.
And to have some basics expendables for sale. Also members being able to order from distributors at a discount.
If the locations was open everyday there would be someone who could talk to those curious about the hobby, someone to answer the phone and talk to people who have heard there was a track there but did not know its hours.
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I personally do not think the current 40 year old business model all LHS seam to use is viable anymore given the internet; but I think RC cars and trucks and some accessories could be sold for a profit in a 'brick and morter' environment.
09-10-2008, 05:45 PM
#2208
Now that you have a permanent facility....
My guess is that some of you have either thought of,dreamed or actually tried opening their own hobby shop. Some of you are semi-retired or do some buying and selling part time.
Even if the club did not make a dime off the retail operation it would be a definite plus to have the location open every day and during the day.
And to have some basics expendables for sale. Also members being able to order from distributors at a discount.
If the locations was open everyday there would be someone who could talk to those curious about the hobby, someone to answer the phone and talk to people who have heard there was a track there but did not know its hours.
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I personally do not think the current 40 year old business model all LHS seam to use is viable anymore given the internet; but I think RC cars and trucks and some accessories could be sold for a profit in a 'brick and morter' environment.
My guess is that some of you have either thought of,dreamed or actually tried opening their own hobby shop. Some of you are semi-retired or do some buying and selling part time.
Even if the club did not make a dime off the retail operation it would be a definite plus to have the location open every day and during the day.
And to have some basics expendables for sale. Also members being able to order from distributors at a discount.
If the locations was open everyday there would be someone who could talk to those curious about the hobby, someone to answer the phone and talk to people who have heard there was a track there but did not know its hours.
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I personally do not think the current 40 year old business model all LHS seam to use is viable anymore given the internet; but I think RC cars and trucks and some accessories could be sold for a profit in a 'brick and morter' environment.
09-10-2008, 07:33 PM
#2209
Tech Initiate
Thanks guys...
09-11-2008, 06:07 AM
#2210
Tech Elite
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: 5280 Raceway. Denver's finest RC facility
Posts: 4,780
mike.............until another day.
doug, not to mention that we do not have the financial means to hold any sort of invintory.
doug, not to mention that we do not have the financial means to hold any sort of invintory.
09-11-2008, 11:09 AM
#2211
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grenade - got your check today.
and whoever sent their ballot, i got that as well.
and whoever sent their ballot, i got that as well.
09-11-2008, 11:33 AM
#2212
09-11-2008, 02:49 PM
#2214
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paul, i do not know, i will be coming up there on friday night, after work, so we will see what is left open.
09-11-2008, 08:04 PM
#2215
grenade-are you going to be down saturday? if so bring my 1/12 scale cars
09-12-2008, 05:10 AM
#2218
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Join Date: Dec 2005
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there is always room for some kitty. i am going to bring my 10x10, and my 10x20 as well. plus we will have the awning on the motor home. i am starting to get really excited about this.
by the way i talked to dumper yesterday. the price for the new pipes, plus shipping is going to be $2100.
by the way i talked to dumper yesterday. the price for the new pipes, plus shipping is going to be $2100.
