Apologies... my co-worker (eRON) just posted this
Charles Daminato
OpenSRS Product Manager
Tucows Inc. - chuck@tucows.com
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-discuss-list@opensrs.org
> [mailto:owner-discuss-list@opensrs.org]On Behalf Of Charles Daminato
> Sent: May 2, 2002 3:39 PM
> To: Brian Backland; Marc C Storck; Phillip Beazley
> Cc: discuss-list@opensrs.org
> Subject: RE: OpenSRS Live Reseller Update - 05/01/02
>
>
> Alright... here's some good information for you guys (from our marketing
> department).
>
> Just wanted to offer up a quick post to address the issues some Resellers
> have had with the shipping and handling costs associated with the free
> HostingTech subscriptions, particularly for Canadian and International
> subscriptions.
>
> First and foremost, let me apologize to anyone who felt that our offer was
> not sincere and that our motives were anything less than admirable. I
> assure you that our objective was simply to alert Resellers to an offer we
> feel has significant value to the many hosting providers in our channel.
> And yes, we made a conscious decision to open this offer to ALL Resellers
> rather than targeting it only to those who would NOT incur shipping
> charges - in attempt to provide equal access for all. We considered the
> facts and realized that many European and Asian subscribers are accustomed
> to these sorts of charges when ordering publications with distribution
> typically limited to the USA.
>
> I've spoken directly with HostingTech regarding this issue and found that:
>
> 1) The stated "shipping costs" include postage, customs and
> brokerage fees,
> duty and the special handling required by the publisher and are a
> direct reflection of their cost to deliver subscriptions to foreign
> addresses.
> 2) Until recently, international subscribers represented a small
> percentage
> of their subscribers and this was not a concern.
> 3) Partly because of your response to the offering, HostingTech is now
> researching alternate solutions and anticipates implementing a new
> shipping method into Canada no later than May 31, 2002 - this will
> impact their pricing for foreign shipping. For any price reductions,
> HostingTech will apply credits, as appropriate, to foreign subscriber
> accounts beginning with the July, 2002 issue.
>
> We sincerely apologize to the few who didn't think the offer was
> worthwhile
> and would like to encourage the hundreds who have already subscribed to
> watch for new Tucows ads in the coming months!!
>
> Regards,
> eRON
>
>
> Charles Daminato
> OpenSRS Product Manager
> Tucows Inc. - chuck@tucows.com
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-discuss-list@opensrs.org
> > [mailto:owner-discuss-list@opensrs.org]On Behalf Of Brian Backland
> > Sent: May 2, 2002 1:02 PM
> > To: Marc C Storck; Phillip Beazley
> > Cc: discuss-list@opensrs.org
> > Subject: Re: OpenSRS Live Reseller Update - 05/01/02
> >
> >
> > That really is a great free offer, only $149.00 for shipping and
> > handling to Canada. I don't think so...
> >
> > --
> > Regards,
> > Brian Backland
> > Backland Communications Inc.
> > Providing Premier Business Internet
> > 705-725-7725
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Phillip Beazley" <pcbmls@futuresights.com>
> > To: "Marc C Storck" <marc@storck.org>
> > Cc: <discuss-list@opensrs.org>
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2002 11:26 PM
> > Subject: Re: OpenSRS Live Reseller Update - 05/01/02
> >
> >
> > > At 05:16 AM 5/2/2002 +0200, you wrote:
> > >
> > > >for 12 issues of that Magazine they want 199 U$D for shipping
> > and Handling
> > > >to Germany!!!!
> > > >
> > > ><copy-paste>
> > > > 12 issues of HostingTech magazine $0.00
> > > > Shpping & Handling $199.00
> > > ></copy-paste>
> > > >
> > > >Great Opportunity!!!! Thank you Guys@HostingTech!!!! Thank you
> > so much!!!
> > >
> > > Wow!
> > >
> > > I'll mail one of our copies to you after we read them for only
> > $10/each. ;)
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Phillip Beazley
> > > FutureSights -- Website Hosting, Development & E-commerce
> > > Visit http://www.futuresights.com/ or call 727-578-9600.
> > >
> > >
> >
>
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