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U mean his hob nob fund lol
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22nd November 2021, 09:28 | #32 |
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22nd November 2021, 16:48 | #33 |
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The key to this oft repeated debate is surely in the stats. As I type there are only eight (paid up) members but some 83 guests reading this Technical Forum. As I've said before - and shouted down - I think we're being taken for mugs - but it ain't my forum.
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23rd November 2021, 10:27 | #35 |
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Before I acquired the V6 I ran a Stag and belonged to the Stag Owners Club - £32 annual sub. You had a printed mag that I personally found of little use, but I think much of the subs had accumulated over the years to finance the production of parts and panels that had become unobtainable. OK the Stag is a much older marque but from memory only some 26000 had left Coventry but the SOC claimed that more Stags were still runners, or SORN, (6000) than any other classic car.
There may well be plenty of R75 scrap parts around now but this won't be the situation for ever, and if this club is to remain a viable support would it not make sense to follow some of the same course? Even club stalwarts like say Arctic, Big Russ, SD1, Trikey etc and etc just possibly may not be immortal and where will we be without 'em?
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A well argued, balanced view, I agree 100%
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23rd November 2021, 19:21 | #38 |
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Hi coab and Polinsteve
Well at least it made you chuckle and I promise not to get fed up with my "new" car as I had one for 5 years before this which,rather than scrap, I donated to a Club member. I don't want any other car. If money was no object I'd buy the best one I could find. I'm not worried about benefiting equally or in personal gain, I just thought a Club like this could always find a good use for a bit more cash. Miss Moppet seems to have some good ideas. As I've mentioned previously, nothing compulsory. Perhaps an opt in or out PM to subscribers. Until then I have and will use the donate button as often as my universal credit allows. Cheers Guys Pete. |
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Getting back on topic, I belong to several owners clubs and the subscriptions range from £25 to £35. For that I get access to club forums (some of which are very quiet and others only accessible to paid members i.e. no free content) the occasional newsletter and some club discounts. The main benefit being the opportunity to meet up with fellow owners and seek help with technical issues etc. Some are asking what does this clubs £10 subscriptions pay for? I confess I haven't a clue on the full costs of running this club but someone must be paying for the servers to support and maintain this forum which is openly free to all and sundry in the world. Then there must be some form of insurance and other costs for Club organised events such as the Nationals as well as outlay for items for the club shop (although that is recouped by sales eventually). And I'm sure there are other hidden costs just to maintain the current status quo. Its an absolute bargain but surely not sustainable in the long run if membership numbers slowly diminish as the number of Rovers/ZTs get fewer and fewer. This is imho one of the best club forums anywhere on the net and I for one would not object to a small increase in subs or indeed a revamp of the forum into two parts - one general open to all and one only for subscribers. This would be in line with most other clubs.
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It is one of the best on the net, because of it's members and owners whom share their knowledge for free, and want to help each other, that help should be for all walks of life even those whom cannot afford to pay the subs. I note that the OP stated he will donate as often as his universal credit allows him too, personally i would say the club does not need donations to keep running therefore his money will serve him and his family better, but that is a decision only he can make. If anyone feels that they need to subscribe to gain access the willing shared knowledge from the Rover 75 car owners, please do not as it is available on other forums as well, as 99% of those that share that knowledge are also member of the other clubs so most if not all the how too's are repeated on the other forums, which are not hard to find and are also free no subscription but do have a donation button which can be used if you feel you wanted too.
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