Originally Posted by
Chris P. Bacon
So you take their money for the sale and hand them a pamphlet? Sounds inviting. How exactly are you saving money? Did you really save money if that person becomes a life-long AMA member?
What ever happened to:
Who said we don't hand them the information? We just don't bother submitting paperwork to the AMA using that program. Here's the scenario.
A individual walks in the store and asks about flying models. We discuss the the options. We talk about the local clubs were they can get flight instruction. Our club does not make anyone join the AMA or pay club dues until they come fly with us ( flights done with a instructor) to be sure the hobby is for them.
If the individual finds the hobby is next step is AMA ( there's a link on our club website) to do this. Then lastly Club Dues. Hitting a newbie with all that expense right off the bat will kill a prospective flyer at the point of sale. I'm sure every club is different but we are not by any means a normal club.
Now since the AMA does not have to issue our store a "kickback" we're saving the AMA (us) money.
Clear enough?
Mike