Don't get me wrong...I will gladly accept the discount, because I know how little the mark-up is out there. And yes, Johnny is very generous is doing such a thing. I for one will make it a point to purchase some stuff from Johnny when I have need.
As for the sponsorship thing, I was just eager to see him get his link on the site. I would gladly forego a portion of my discount if I knew it went a worthwhile cause. Cameron -----Original Message----- From: Trevor Lauder [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: December 9, 2002 6:29 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: RE: (clug-talk) CLUG Discounts on Hardware & Systems Johnny is being very generous with his 5% discount on hardware. He already isn't going to be making very much on hardware as it is, there is not really any money to make in hardware unless you sell other "services" like he is doing :) A friend of mine that used to have a hardware business in Vancouver (Vancouver is known for it's cut-throat competition when it comes to hardware) was lucky to make 25 cents for every 100 dollars in sales. I'm not joking, that is why he "used" to have a hardware business out there :P. Granted Calgary is different but still, a 5% discount is extremely generous and I for one would like to thank you for that gesture. Oh and by the way, I just took at look at your site and I must say it looks great :) -- Trevor Lauder Web: http://www.thelauders.net E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Thanks for the suggestion Cameron. Unfortunately given the extremely low > markups on hardware (as anyone that has purchased wholesale will > attest), an additional 2% is not possible at this time. This is not to > say that it is impossible in the future, or some other "donation" > scheme. > >> >> >> -----Original message----- >> From: "CameronNikitiuk" >> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Date: 12/09/2002(Mon) 05:41pm >> Subject: RE: (clug-talk) CLUG Discounts on Hardware & Systems >> >> I think that we should allow Johnny to act as a sponsor or perhaps a >> CLUG partner. >> >> Johnny, >> >> Perhaps you could offer a percentage back to CLUG for each part >> purchased by a CLUG member? Maybe offer a total 7%, 5 of which would >> be cost savings to the CLUG member and the other 2 towards CLUG >> itself. Just an idea, what do the rest of you think? >> >> Cameron
