JDB IMPORTS

[jdbimports]

Having been in the VW camper business for decades and really appreciating how the buyers are very
active outdoors and interesting people I figured the "Sportsmobile" folks were on the same page.
I am not trying to upset Sportsmobile crowd by advertising this 2005,but when I received this one
I knew there were folks out there who would appreciate the value of this unique camper.......JDB

 

[blair-SMB]

what exactly are you trying to sell here?

 

[surfgeek33]

JDB,

I hope you did not take any offense to my earlier post. I just went through a great transaction with another SMB enthusiast when I sold my rig a few weeks ago. This Forum has given many SMB fans good information about their rigs as well a, somewhat, fair grounds for private owners selling their rigs and buying their rigs. What I was simply implying, regarding the vendor badge, is for people to know that they are dealing with a dealer (can be good or bad depending on individual experience) not a private seller. Again, I apologize if I have offended you in any way, I was just trying to uphold this forum's rules which I'm proud to belong too (even though I'm in between SMB's). Good luck with you business and your sale.

Ray

 

[jage]

I think he meant it to go in the discussion of Dealer Posts on the site (forum problems, comments, suggestions), in the thread I locked I invited him to participate in the discussion.

JDB, I understand your point about someone appreciating this van... partially why I left the ad up while it gets discussed. And again, it's not personal we just don't have anything in the structure to address a dealership ad.

Feel free to private message me (PM button below) or we can talk on the phone if you want additional information.

 

[spurious-SMB]

JDB Imports is a purley for profit company. Highly competitive tactics in the VW industry. He is a dealer and only interested in the sale of his sportsmobile.
Does aluminess get to place adds in the classifieds?

Just my opinion

 

[blair-SMB]

hmmm, guess i missed something.

 

[BroncoHauler-SMB]

hmmm, guess i missed something.

See this thread
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=3900

 

[blair-SMB]

BH,

got it.

thx.

guess i passed right over that one

probably cuz i am a Ford guy.

 

[billwilson-THOR]

JDB Imports is a purley for profit company. Highly competitive tactics in the VW industry. He is a dealer and only interested in the sale of his sportsmobile.
Does aluminess get to place adds in the classifieds?

Just my opinion

Comment:
his prices appear fair even reasonable
(ex-westy owner here)

Question/Thoughts
Why not have a SEPERATE place for vendors??
They could pay for the ads, help out Mods.
(what is the percentage of paid subscribers vs free members...?)
Any extra could be donated if it generated too much.
How did Trasharoo get listed if we dont have vendors ( i LOVE my trasharoo)?
I know most vendors have seconds and group buy deals which we could save money...

jmho

 

[jage]

Vendors are different from car dealers. Anyone can buy a trasharoo, anyone can buy a new SMB from SMB, anyone can buy aluminess products.

At a car dealer with a SMB only one person can buy that SMB. At SMB anyone can buy a new SMB, ergo they are a vendor.

Aluminess is allowed to place ads in the classifieds, and I believe Dave has done so with limited clearance items. What Dave doesn't do (and wouldn't I'm sure) is post "Ladders For Sale", "Front Bumpers for Sale", "Rear Bumpers for Sale".

Among other things Aluminess has their own site for that.

Technically nothing is preventing SMB from listing every used SMB ad and every floor model that's up for sale here in the classifieds. They could, but they don't need to, because they already have their own website. I'm not saying that's why they don't, but if they tried it (which they wouldn't I'm sure) that would be the first point I would raise.

And this isn't about jdbimports, this is about all dealerships across the board. This is about dealer listings, vs. members pointing out dealer listings vs. private listings.

Please try to direct further comments to the proper thread:
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=3901

 

[kripper10]

Guys,

This is the first time he has posted here, and the ONLY reason he posted was because he got a random vehicle that he is just putting out there that he has available for sale. I am not sure what the big concern is. I can see if this becomes an issue down the road, but he made clear that he was new, he was a dealer, and he only was posting because he had this SMB come through his possesion. In my opinion it is no different than the ads that people post here that are connected to auto trader, that are vehicles held by dealers. Hey, at least the guy is posting about a SMB, not a laptop, campfire, or someother random gear that has absolutely nothing to do with a SMB. I say let the guy post his ad, and if someone is interested in buying his SMB, they can. No harm no foul. Its tough to be a high pressure car salesman over a forum. JMO.

 

[billwilson-THOR]

Guys,

This is the first time he has posted here, and the ONLY reason he posted was because he got a random vehicle that he is just putting out there that he has available for sale. I am not sure what the big concern is. I can see if this becomes an issue down the road, but he made clear that he was new, he was a dealer, and he only was posting because he had this SMB come through his possesion. In my opinion it is no different than the ads that people post here that are connected to auto trader, that are vehicles held by dealers. Hey, at least the guy is posting about a SMB, not a laptop, campfire, or someother random gear that has absolutely nothing to do with a SMB. I say let the guy post his ad, and if someone is interested in buying his SMB, they can. No harm no foul. Its tough to be a high pressure car salesman over a forum. JMO.

I second the vote
Cant be too bad a guy
He aint gouging folks for what appear to be pretty clean Westys !

 

[musichael]

Pals,

In my case, I welcome JDB's post. I am searching hard for a used SMB, and appreciate every listing I hear about. There aren't enough of these wonderful rigs for sale. Of course, I do understand that we do not want to have a lot of retail establishments pushing their products on this forum, but this is outside JDB's normal business, so it is unlikely to happen again.

I am fairly new to this forum, and much appreciate the discussions!

Happy trails,

Musichael

 

[Ford_6L_E350]

I understand both sides of this discussion (too polite to be called an argument).

It is nice to have the available SMB's listed for sale. But, where do you draw the line?

How about dealer's with aftermarket 4wd or Quigley vans that are ready for an interior?

What about similar van conversions that aren't SMB's?

Do we want to allow any dealer to post as long as they don't do it very often?

Or is there a firm line that should be drawn?

I don't know the answers, just some of the questions.

Mike

 

[surfgeek33]

.... Hey, at least the guy is posting about a SMB, not a laptop, campfire, or someother random gear that has absolutely nothing to do with a SMB. I say let the guy post his ad, and if someone is interested in buying his SMB, they can. No harm no foul. Its tough to be a high pressure car salesman over a forum. JMO.

Hey Man, Just wanted to sell expedition stuff that I used in my Rig (Except the Notebook since I sold the rig way sooner than expected). By the way Im not a used expedition gear dealer. :a2: :b8: :b1:

 

[billwilson-THOR]

Maybe check out the way TheSamba.com is set up

The PAID FOR ads are well seperated from the forum

Personaly it would be nice to have some "trusted" vendors
that have reviews as to service and quality

I like surfing the web but proven vendors would give me more time to use my SMB !