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Old 10-24-2019, 02:48 PM
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Instaship refers to requesting the item via email, then paying upon delivery/inspection instead of paying up front like we usually do. It doesn't refer to how quick it actually arrives after the order is placed.

Oh whatever... like that is sssooooo obvious... sheesh...
I looked at the site, and it doesn't quite say that. It seems misleading to me. "Insta" plus "ship."
"We do not promise shipping dates. ."
Instaship... yeah right...
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Old 10-24-2019, 02:58 PM
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Ad looks fine. It would be nice to get a real URL for your business, and at least put some real pictures on all your kits listed on your web page.


+1 to both points.

Jerry ....

Use the usrockets.com domain name (or have something simple like usrockets.com/store that redirects to the store). People very rarely type a URL verbatim into the address bar. Most of the time they enter what they remember into the address bar or Google. So, they actually do a search for the web site. A simple URL is easier to recall and more likely get the person to the site if they do a search.

Photos are a big issue with small manufacturers. I know from experience that it takes some effort to get good photos (and, of course, you have to have good models to photograph). But, good photos are important. (And, you might "cheat" by using 3D renderings.)
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Old 10-24-2019, 03:25 PM
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Oh whatever... like that is sssooooo obvious... sheesh...

I'm just stating what he has advertised in the past. You need to relax.
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Old 10-24-2019, 07:55 PM
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I would make the InstaShip banner smaller and include pictures of the finished rockets that are in the ad. Also, try to set up and advertise a simpler url like USRockets.com

If you can work out a deal with K'Tesh from TRF, he could make up some really good 3D renderings using OpenRocket.
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Old 10-24-2019, 08:39 PM
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See, this is why I seek feedback from folks I respect.

K'Tesh hired on request.

To Wolfram v. Kiparski I respond we do not require advance payment and we do not promise ship dates but the average shipment goes out in 2-3 days. Average. I remember you from rmr.

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Old 10-28-2019, 08:51 PM
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Instaship refers to requesting the item via email, then paying upon delivery/inspection instead of paying up front like we usually do. It doesn't refer to how quick it actually arrives after the order is placed.
I did not get that from the ad, but it's certainly a unique method, which would stand out from the competition. Perhaps this could be more clear in in the ad.
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Old 10-29-2019, 07:39 AM
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I did not get that from the ad, but it's certainly a unique method, which would stand out from the competition. Perhaps this could be more clear in in the ad.

It's not in that particular ad, but Jerry has posted the terms and it also says it on his website.
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