ARA Directory Poll - Engraving Etc. Forum

From:	Cody (BOBTNAILER)	22 Jan 2007
To:	Engravin' Dave (DATAKES)	Poll 16 of 44

5794.16 In reply to 5794.12

That's great, as long as your DSL service doesn't go up and down constantly (like mine has this last week). :@

I wasn't totally AGAINST an online version to begin with, but Dave's explanation sounds really good!

The other side to the coin is that we still have previous years' directories for those times that the online version isn't practical. It won't be as current, but most of the information will still be accurate.

The more I think about this, the better it sounds to me. Heck, I just might get excited about it!

From:	Engravin' Dave (DATAKES)	22 Jan 2007
To:	Cody (BOBTNAILER)	Poll 17 of 44

5794.17 In reply to 5794.16
quote: That's great, as long as your DSL service doesn't go up and down constantly (like mine has this last week). :@ Dare I ask if you have Verizon? http://www.expressionsengraved.com
EDITED: 4 Jul 2010 by DATAKES

From:	Doc (GREAT_ATLANTIC)	23 Jan 2007
To:	ALL	Poll 18 of 44

5794.18
I don't have a problem with online directories, but I do have concerns about an online ARA Directory. If the final product is as complete and functional as their website....well, let's just say the internet isn't one of our organization's strong suits. Jim
EDITED: 23 Jan 2007 by GREAT_ATLANTIC

From:	Engravin' Dave (DATAKES)	23 Jan 2007
To:	Doc (GREAT_ATLANTIC)	Poll 19 of 44

5794.19 In reply to 5794.18

Jim,

I'm reserving judgement. I am curious to know if they outsourced this project, or hired additional staff to maintain the ongoing project.

http://www.expressionsengraved.com

EDITED: 4 Jul 2010 by DATAKES

From:	logojohn	23 Jan 2007
To:	ALL	Poll 21 of 44

5794.21 In reply to 5794.19
I think there is a place for both. I have to admit, I have grabbed the printed catalog and most of the time it wasn't much help. A few times it listed a supplier we had an account with that I didn't realize carried certain items so it did help. If the website is designed well and returns pictures with relevant content, it would be a useful tool and I would likely use it more than the catalog. When looking for a product from individual suppliers, usually I find it faster to flip through catalogs. Most web sites only show a few products per page and it takes a long time to find things even if you know what you want. I do prefer to order online especially if the site saves your favorites, previous orders or can check stock levels instantly. We have a computer dedicated only to the online ASI search. It is very useful system. I don't sell the ASI things but they ASI sales people found it necessary to still keep about a half dozen file cabinets stuffed full of printed catalogs. They contact the most used vendors and order new catalogs every year and they bring in help for several days to purge the old ones and refile the new ones. lj

From:	jeanettebrewer (JEANETTEBREWER2)	16 Apr 2007
To:	ALL	Poll 22 of 44

5794.22 In reply to 5794.21
Has anyone checked out the online buyer's guide? I logged on this AM to give it a shot (after reading up on it this weekend in my Recognition Review) but I couldn't get my password to work. Haven't had a chance to figure out what the problem is yet. Jeanette Brewer -- Go Cowboys!!! ENGRAVING CONCEPTS Epilog & Xenetech Distributor www.engravingconcepts.com

From:	Engravin' Dave (DATAKES)	16 Apr 2007
To:	jeanettebrewer (JEANETTEBREWER2)	Poll 23 of 44

5794.23 In reply to 5794.22

Jeanette,

My regular password worked for me. Did you enter the leading zeros, or is that a dumb question? :/

http://www.expressionsengraved.com

EDITED: 4 Jul 2010 by DATAKES

From:	Engravin' Dave (DATAKES)	16 Apr 2007
To:	jeanettebrewer (JEANETTEBREWER2)	Poll 24 of 44

5794.24 In reply to 5794.22

Jeanette,

Do they have the database populated with products and suppliers yet? My first search was for acid etching. The search results brought up three suppliers, none of which offer acid etching. I did the first search for products, then a second search for suppliers. Hmmmmm?

Quality One Engravers
Paragon Pins
Innovative Designs
http://www.expressionsengraved.com

EDITED: 4 Jul 2010 by DATAKES

From:	Engravin' Dave (DATAKES)	16 Apr 2007
To:	ALL	Poll 25 of 44

5794.25 In reply to 5794.24
I am sure that the ARA Buyer's Guide is a product that will grow and improve based on the advice of its users. With that being said, when clicking on an individual product, I do not like how the product images are distorted so they will fit within the dimensions of the image box. If I were a supplier, I would not like my product bein http://www.expressionsengraved.comg represented that way.
EDITED: 4 Jul 2010 by DATAKES

From:	GBengraver	16 Apr 2007
To:	jeanettebrewer (JEANETTEBREWER2)	Poll 26 of 44

5794.26 In reply to 5794.22

And how is Terrell Owens working out for you? (devil)

He is a cancer I am glad we got rid of here in Philly.

Didn't mean to divert the thread, couldn't help myself. ;-)

Greg

"Nothing is really work unless you would rather be doing something else."

From:	jeanettebrewer (JEANETTEBREWER2)	17 Apr 2007
To:	Engravin' Dave (DATAKES)	Poll 27 of 44

5794.27 In reply to 5794.23
quote: Did you enter the leading zeros, Not a stupid question, I would have asked you the same thing if you told me yours didn't work. MUST not be stupid if I'd ask it! ;-) Yes, I entered the leading zeros. No "try this" or "need help?" message -- just a "nope, your password doesn't work". Probably something simple that I'll figure out today. Maybe our "sales rep" status (as opposed to "retailer") has something to do with it. Jeanette Brewer -- Go Cowboys!!! ENGRAVING CONCEPTS Epilog & Xenetech Distributor www.engravingconcepts.com

From:	jeanettebrewer (JEANETTEBREWER2)	17 Apr 2007
To:	GBengraver	Poll 28 of 44

5794.28 In reply to 5794.26
quote: And how is Terrell Owens working out for you? I am not one of those who wanted Owens here. I think it was a mistake and I think we have more headaches ahead (unless Wade Phillips can figure out how to handle the guy). We're talking football at the following (well, except that Cody keeps insisting on going "hockey" on us) thread ... http://engravingetc.org/forum/index.php?webtag=EE&msg=6613.1 Countdown to the NFL Draft: 11 days Jeanette Brewer -- Go Cowboys!!! ENGRAVING CONCEPTS Epilog & Xenetech Distributor www.engravingconcepts.com

From:	Cody (BOBTNAILER)	17 Apr 2007
To:	jeanettebrewer (JEANETTEBREWER2)	Poll 29 of 44

5794.29 In reply to 5794.28

I've heard of T.O., but since I don't watch foosball, I really don't know who he is.

The most I've seen of him is on the deodorant commercial.

What's the problem with the guy?

From:	jeanettebrewer (JEANETTEBREWER2)	17 Apr 2007
To:	Cody (BOBTNAILER)	Poll 30 of 44

5794.30 In reply to 5794.29
quote: What's the problem with the guy? Cody, Consider yourself lucky to even have to ask the question. Not enough room here to list the guy's problems (and excuses) but, suffice it to say, he's the NFL's prima donna but worse than that, he's a terrible teammate. The guy *can* play football -- when his finger's not hurt, forcing him to drop passes -- but he can destroy a team faster than you can say "another dropped pass". Jeanette Brewer -- Go Cowboys!!! ENGRAVING CONCEPTS Epilog & Xenetech Distributor www.engravingconcepts.com

From:	Cody (BOBTNAILER)	17 Apr 2007
To:	jeanettebrewer (JEANETTEBREWER2)	Poll 31 of 44

5794.31 In reply to 5794.30

Gotcha....watching someone like that takes the fun out of any sport.

You're welcome to defect to hockey-land any time you like! These folks play with broken body parts all the time (especially noses and teeth!), and never miss a beat (or beating).

From:	LaZerDude (C_BURKE)	17 Apr 2007
To:	jeanettebrewer (JEANETTEBREWER2)	Poll 32 of 44

5794.32 In reply to 5794.30
quote: The guy can play football -- when his finger's not hurt, forcing him to drop passes -- but he can destroy a team faster than you can say "another dropped pass". Can I find his information in the "Online ARA Directory?" ;-) ( insert giggly teasing, way off topic laugh here)

From:	jeanettebrewer (JEANETTEBREWER2)	17 Apr 2007
To:	LaZerDude (C_BURKE)	Poll 33 of 44

5794.33 In reply to 5794.32

All right, I've been duly chastised now but, hey ... it's not my fault! I was just answering the questions that were posed.

Back to the directory...did you check it out yet, Mr. Burke?

Any thoughts?

Jeanette Brewer -- Go Cowboys!!!
ENGRAVING CONCEPTS
Epilog & Xenetech Distributor
www.engravingconcepts.com

From:	LaZerDude (C_BURKE)	17 Apr 2007
To:	jeanettebrewer (JEANETTEBREWER2)	Poll 34 of 44

5794.34 In reply to 5794.33
quote: Back to the directory...did you check it out yet, Mr. Burke? I wasn't chastizing you :D Just poking you in the ribs......(tee hee). No I have not. I am not a big fan of electonic publications.......but I guess I should huh?

From:	jeanettebrewer (JEANETTEBREWER2)	17 Apr 2007
To:	LaZerDude (C_BURKE)	Poll 35 of 44

5794.35 In reply to 5794.34
quote: I am not a big fan of electronic publications Come on, Chuck, join us in the 21st century! <inserting one of your good-natured chuckles here> I'm thinking this might really be a valuable tool for retailers (if I can ever actually log on and see it!), especially if suppliers jump on board and use it to its fullest capabilities. Jeanette Brewer -- Go Cowboys!!! ENGRAVING CONCEPTS Epilog & Xenetech Distributor www.engravingconcepts.com