Site Sponsor Question

[jaytex1969]

I've noticed recently some P&C banners in rotation on the site.

I understand that they pulled their sponsorship some time ago. Has that changed?

Thanks.


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[gerryp]

I read a couple vaguely worded but negative posts about P&C. I've ordered from them a couple times, no problems. Others have had a different experience, yes...?

 

[warren]

Isn't that a question for Kevin? Why not PM?

 

[Waning Embers]

I read a couple vaguely worded but negative posts about P&C. I've ordered from them a couple times, no problems. Others have had a different experience, yes...?

The 2017 IPSD debacle is legendary.

 

[mso489]

People voiced some complaints over time and then PC apparently ended its sponsorship. I've always had a good experience with them, their generous sale prices on many pipes and blends, and maybe one minor glitch in packing over many orders from them, so I was sad to see them go. I still get emails and jump on the occasional offer. Their master blender Russ O. has been a member on Forums and always provides authoritative answers as only a seasoned pro could. So I assume they place the occasional ad here, even if they feel reluctant to continue sponsorship. I feel protective of our sponsors since they make this community and its conversation possible -- as in knowing which side your bread is buttered on.

 

[3rdguy]

Placed an order the other day with them and I could not find their banner to click through...

 

[jaytex1969]

I just thought that if I'd like to know, maybe others would, also.



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[captainsousie]

Still getting banner adds from P&C. While I am still somewhat a fan of their business, and wish they were still sponsors, I wonder why they still get ads without sponsorship. I still care about this site even though I am persona non grata here. Therefore I figure it is import to ensure this is brought to the attention of the management so that the site can continue.

 

[mso489]

I assume sponsorship is an ongoing fee whereas ads may be on a one-time fee basis, with no link. This site needs a revenue stream to exist, so that seems reasonable. I was interested that when Iwan Ries was a sponsor, their listing featured Savinelli specifically, and while they certainly sell the brand, even then, their inventory on the Sav page was not extensive, whereas SP has pages and pages of them. I still buy from IR, and miss them as a sponsor.

 

[captainsousie]

I've seen sponsorship pulled several times for having non-sponsor ad banners prioritized. Like I say, I want this site to continue. Therefore if the site owner comes in and says that is the structure, cool. However I don't want to see the same situation of losing sponsorship due to an old code that sends up the wrong ads.

You might have the right of it though mso489.

 

[FurCoat]

I have ordered from P&C with no issues.

 

[anotherbob]

I have ordered from P&C with no issues.

me too. I wonder how many orders get fouled up in some way compared to over all orders? How it really compares to the average.

 

[samuelgawith01]

Have ordered from P&C in the past with no issues.

 

[lelik]

I never had problem with P&C.