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[arnhem44mad]

Heuy Andy just wanted to say thanks for producing lots of great products they really do keep improving!

Looking forward to adding some more to my collection!

Scott

 

[spartan71]

I have to greatly agree, That is why I am coming back to buying K&C products. It has been getting better and better, I stopped because of the influence of reviews of fellow Forum Members. But, that will not stop me anymore.

 

[mr colt 45]

Spartan 71: Do not worry about the reviews of other collectors. You need to judge on Your own. I do not pay attention to the reviews or views of others. Alot of collectors always say that this figure or that figure does not go with this or that figure. I find this out to not true. I mix and match this and that. I am into ACW collecting and dios. Good collecting: "Mr Colt"

 

[Larry Allen]

I will always be a K&C guy ... first and foremost.

But, what I find interesting is ..... If you look at the TFT Forum "logon statistics" at any one time there seems to be a range of 375 to 600 people logged into the TFT site ... BUT ... only 35 - 50 of those are registered. The rest are guests and don't or can't comment.

That works out to be only 6% to 11%.

However, if you take the number of those members who are actual matte metal buyers or K&C buyers (i.e. not the plastic folks or the glossy only folks) then you have a very small sampling of 1% or 2% of THIS FORUM.

THEN when you take into consideration the number of collectors / buyers who are unaware of the TFT forum or just don't really care then we have even a smaller percentage.

So my (long-winded) message is ... the folks who criticize K&C, JJD, TG, FL, WB, Conte, or any other manufacturers are a tiny insignificant fraction of the collecting community and really should have NO bearing on anyone's decision to buy or not. There is only one person that has any real say into purchasing an item and that is YOU.

--- Larry

--- Just an observation

 

[Phantom Warrior]

I will always be a K&C guy ... first and foremost.

But, what I find interesting is ..... If you look at the TFT Forum "logon statistics" at any one time there seems to be a range of 375 to 600 people logged into the TFT site ... BUT ... only 35 - 50 of those are registered. The rest are guests and don't or can't comment.

That works out to be only 6% to 11%.

However, if you take the number of those members who are actual matte metal buyers or K&C buyers (i.e. not the plastic folks or the glossy only folks) then you have a very small sampling of 1% or 2% of THIS FORUM.

THEN when you take into consideration the number of collectors / buyers who are unaware of the TFT forum or just don't really care then we have even a smaller percentage.

So my (long-winded) message is ... the folks who criticize K&C, JJD, TG, FL, WB, Conte, or any other manufacturers are a tiny insignificant fraction of the collecting community and really should have NO bearing on anyone's decision to buy or not. There is only one person that has any real say into purchasing an item and that is YOU.

--- Larry

--- Just an observation

Now I feel soooo insignificant I should go back to Pleasantville where everything is just so :rolleyes2:^&grin^&grin

Terry

 

[jazzeum]

I will always be a K&C guy ... first and foremost.

But, what I find interesting is ..... If you look at the TFT Forum "logon statistics" at any one time there seems to be a range of 375 to 600 people logged into the TFT site ... BUT ... only 35 - 50 of those are registered. The rest are guests and don't or can't comment.

That works out to be only 6% to 11%.

However, if you take the number of those members who are actual matte metal buyers or K&C buyers (i.e. not the plastic folks or the glossy only folks) then you have a very small sampling of 1% or 2% of THIS FORUM.

THEN when you take into consideration the number of collectors / buyers who are unaware of the TFT forum or just don't really care then we have even a smaller percentage.

So my (long-winded) message is ... the folks who criticize K&C, JJD, TG, FL, WB, Conte, or any other manufacturers are a tiny insignificant fraction of the collecting community and really should have NO bearing on anyone's decision to buy or not. There is only one person that has any real say into purchasing an item and that is YOU.

--- Larry

--- Just an observation

Larry,

With all due respect, I think your conclusions are flawed.

That this Forum may have a large number of guests as compared to actually logged in members doesn't detract from the impact this Forum that have. If this Forum was insignificant, the number of guests would be insignificant as well.

Since we can assume that most readers of this Forum are interested in the brands you mentioned, the reach, in fact, is quite large.0

Similarly, we can't assume that the people who make observations about models are an insignificant number. Looking it in a different way, the number of literary critics who evaluate written works are small compared to the base of potential readers. However, just because the numbers are small that doesn't limit their impact.

Although, as I have stated in the Dispatches thread, it is up to each person to make their own decision as to what to purchase, as an educated consumer, I like to have the benefit of the knowledge of the critics who know more about a topic than I do.

Brad

 

[bradleyl30]

Larry,

With all due respect, I think your conclusions are flawed.

That this Forum may have a large number of guests as compared to actually logged in members doesn't detract from the impact this Forum that have. If this Forum was insignificant, the number of guests would be insignificant as well.

Since we can assume that most readers of this Forum are interested in the brands you mentioned, the reach, in fact, is quite large.0

Similarly, we can't assume that the people who make observations about models are an insignificant number. Looking it in a different way, the number of literary critics who evaluate written works are small compared to the base of potential readers. However, just because the numbers are small that doesn't limit their impact.

Although, as I have stated in the Dispatches thread, it is up to each person to make their own decision as to what to purchase, as an educated consumer, I like to have the benefit of the knowledge of the critics who know more about a topic than I do.

Brad

I agree. One of the main reasons I join forums is to get differing opinions, assessments and critiques. I may not agree with them all or the way they are delivered, but it is helped me focus my collecting and make better choices. I hope people keep expressing their opinions, insights and dioramas. All of which help me learn and make better decisions.

 

[Larry Allen]

Larry,

With all due respect, I think your conclusions are flawed.

That this Forum may have a large number of guests as compared to actually logged in members doesn't detract from the impact this Forum that have. If this Forum was insignificant, the number of guests would be insignificant as well.

Since we can assume that most readers of this Forum are interested in the brands you mentioned, the reach, in fact, is quite large.0

Similarly, we can't assume that the people who make observations about models are an insignificant number. Looking it in a different way, the number of literary critics who evaluate written works are small compared to the base of potential readers. However, just because the numbers are small that doesn't limit their impact.

Although, as I have stated in the Dispatches thread, it is up to each person to make their own decision as to what to purchase, as an educated consumer, I like to have the benefit of the knowledge of the critics who know more about a topic than I do.

Brad

Afternoon Brad .... I never said that I didn't believe that folks shouldn't express an opinion [GOOD or BAD] on any item, it is just that everyone has different tastes, focuses, likes/dislikes / financial status and many more distinctions. They are only representative of the people like you and me who join these types of forums and contribute and not of the industry.

No, this forum is by far not insignificant, nor the opinions expressed here by very smart and knowledgeable historians and collectors, but it does not necessarily represent the total number of people who buy from any manufacturer.

I do believe that the numbers here are insignificant in the total number of sales from any vendor and that Andy; Ken; John; Mike or whoever may look at what is said here and many get ideas but I don't it drives any decisions beyond adding one more point of information.

You can't expect anyone to believe that the 100 or so constant contributors found here make up any more than a tiny percentage of the number of people who collect or buy from the manufactures ....

I also believe that book critics; movie critics and other similar writers have smaller impact than you may think. I have seen reviews on (movies, books, songs) differ from on critic to another and seldom to I see them total agree. And movies that are given a poor review end up with huge attendance. For example you have never see the Critics give any SyFy a good review or for that matter many War dramas.

Simply stated .... like Bradleyl30 mentioned, use this ONLY one source of input but DON'T use what is stated here as anything else than a few peoples opinion.

No TERRY ... you are NOT insignificant but, Pleasantville is a lovely place ....{sm2}

But the great thing is that you and I can be 180 degrees opposite and still have a fun time here.

Good collecting my friend ..
--- Larry

 

[Larry Allen]

Now I feel soooo insignificant I should go back to Pleasantville where everything is just so :rolleyes2:^&grin^&grin

Terry

Actually Terry ... I just watch the latest episode of the mini-series COSMOS with Neil Tyson, and I am sorry to say that we are ALL rather insignificant. {sm2}

But if it helps ..... your star is probably brighter than most! {sm4}

--- Larry

 

[spartan71]

.... At the end of the day, buy what you like. Do not let the critics sway you not to. Reason for a critic to respond, to give an opinion, to always be right to feed their ego, so they can say:" I am right heed my words". And if you do listen to what they say, are they being fair to all manufacturers, or do they criticize just one or two manufacturers constantly. And if they are just doing that, why are they even reading anything that the manufacturers make?, is it to find something wrong with it, and say "Aha!! Something is wrong" then they are here just to be a critic not for the great things that manufacturers have made, but to criticize. To fill their ego, Read their posts, find out for yourself. Are we here for the fun of collecting, or worry about that the piece that we have. May be criticized in the future, if you do the former, it might be filling an egotist, they might not admit it. But its obvious isn't it?? So are we giving them the power to change what we want or do we follow our heart. Do not feed into an egotists world, do not give them that power. Follow your heart....and now more than likely a word from the critics.

 

[jazzeum]

No, this forum is by far not insignificant, nor the opinions expressed here by very smart and knowledgeable historians and collectors, but it does not necessarily represent the total number of people who buy from any manufacturer.

I do believe that the numbers here are insignificant in the total number of sales from any vendor and that Andy; Ken; John; Mike or whoever may look at what is said here and many get ideas but I don't it drives any decisions beyond adding one more point of information.

You can't expect anyone to believe that the 100 or so constant contributors found here make up any more than a tiny percentage of the number of people who collect or buy from the manufactures ....

Larry,

If what you say is true, why do all the big manufacturers come here to post their dispatches or new releases. They simply could do that solely from their own website and let potential purchasers look at the product there.

Why does Andy, John, Matt or Vicki post their dispatches here? Because they like Shannon and Pete (and they are great people, make no mistake about it)? No, because people come to this site; it draws the traffic. When you're drawing the traffic, you want to advertise your product on that site. That is why they come here. Traffic means sales.

You need to look beyond the actual numbers.

When a poster makes a criticism about a product, why might a manufacturer reply, indicating why the poster may not be correct in their assessment. Because people come to this site and what may be said here may affect sales. It's all about sales. If it didn't affect sales do you think they would bother? Not in the least. It's like what the late George Young, the GM of the New York Giants said: when they say it's not about the money, it's about the money.

In a way, this site is like Facebook. People maintain pages on Facebook because, yes, Facebook makes them money; I've had people tell me what a difference Facebook has made to their income. This Forum is not that dissimilar in that regard.

Brad

 

[uksubs]

.... At the end of the day, buy what you like. Do not let the critics sway you not to. Reason for a critic to respond, to give an opinion, to always be right to feed their ego, so they can say:" I am right heed my words". And if you do listen to what they say, are they being fair to all manufacturers, or do they criticize just one or two manufacturers constantly. And if they are just doing that, why are they even reading anything that the manufacturers make?, is it to find something wrong with it, and say "Aha!! Something is wrong" then they are here just to be a critic not for the great things that manufacturers have made, but to criticize. To fill their ego, Read their posts, find out for yourself. Are we here for the fun of collecting, or worry about that the piece that we have. May be criticized in the future, if you do the former, it might be filling an egotist, they might not admit it. But its obvious isn't it?? So are we giving them the power to change what we want or do we follow our heart. Do not feed into an egotists world, do not give them that power. Follow your heart....and now more than likely a word from the critics.

Funny a thread talking about the great stuff KC make and you have to turn it back onto critic topic again maybe your no better then them going by your above postv:wink2: I thought the forum was about toy soldiers ^&confuse

 

[Raider]

I swear you guys just like listening to yourselves talk.The man gives King and Country a nice compliment,and here we go,time for the self proclaimed experts to mount up on their soap boxes!!!Back on subject,King and Country continues to impress with every release!!

 

[uksubs]

I swear you guys just like listening to yourselves talk.The man gives King and Country a nice compliment,and here we go,time for the self proclaimed experts to mount up on their soap boxes!!!Back on subject,King and Country continues to impress with every release!!

Here you go

 

[spartan71]

Funny a thread talking about the great stuff KC make and you have to turn it back onto critic topic again maybe your no better then them going by your above postv:wink2: I thought the forum was about toy soldiers ^&confuse

It is about toy soldiers, just saying that if you like something buy it, do not let the critics sway you differently. Did you miss that point?

 

[spartan71]

I swear you guys just like listening to yourselves talk.The man gives King and Country a nice compliment,and here we go,time for the self proclaimed experts to mount up on their soap boxes!!!Back on subject,King and Country continues to impress with every release!!

They do impress, so follow your gut. Whatever anyone says including me.

 

[uksubs]

It is about toy soldiers, just saying that if you like something buy it, do not let the critics sway you differently. Did you miss that point?

Think you missed my pointbut let move on ^&grin happy collecting:salute::

 

[spartan71]

Think you missed my pointbut let move on ^&grin happy collecting:salute::

Moving on and happy collecting to you, have fun.

 

[Larry Allen]

Larry,

If what you say is true,
Brad

Good Evening Brad ... the CHICAGO TS show is now about 90 days away (or so) ... {sm4}
How about we pick up our interesting conversation over a couple of beers and chicken wings?

Until then post more pics of that incredible collection ... especially the AK guys ....

--- Larry

 

[Warrior]

Good Evening Brad ... the CHICAGO TS show is now about 90 days away (or so) ... {sm4}
How about we pick up our interesting conversation over a couple of beers and chicken wings?

Beer and chicken wings; for what I pay you for coming to Chicago with me, it should be champagne and caviar................:wink2:

Well actually, if it's really based on what I pay you, it's a cup of water and some saltines.......