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It’s just not right. I’ve been a subscriber since issue #2 (saw the first one and liked what I saw) I’ve had hints; pictures sent different writers published and even had my Twin Cub on the cover. It seems like I’m losing a friend and not some commercial relationship. Every time I’ve wrote or talked with any of the staff or writers I was treated more like a “flying Buddy” than a customer. I will truly miss this magazine and there will be no asking for a refund from me, consider it a tip for excellent services rendered. Bless you all at RCR, I will not forget.
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Has anyone seen their February or March issue? I have not.
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I recieved the Feb. issue a few days ago. Boy am I going to miss RCR!
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This really hurts. RCR was the best mag out there, and the only one I chose to advertise in for the last six or seven years. In fact, I just tried sending some new ads to Gordon last night. The email bounced back, so I did some investigating which led to this thread. BTE has been a small but loyal advertiser in RCR for ten years, and will continue with them until the bitter end. I wish nothing but the best for Gordon, Mina, and all the columnists and contributors to RCR.
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I got mine a few days ago also. Nothing about what is going to happen. Business as usual, people writing how great the magazine is, people renewing, writers talking about future columns...
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O.K. folks, after some careful consideration and thought, I believe I have come up with a solution to the RC Report situation.
I suggest that everyone here contact Pizza Hut to have them ban Mr. Banks unless he keeps the magazine going. [X(] I know its drastic, but sometimes thats what it takes!!! :) |
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ORIGINAL: P-51B O.K. folks, after some careful consideration and thought, I believe I have come up with a solution to the RC Report situation. I suggest that everyone here contact Pizza Hut to have them ban Mr. Banks unless he keeps the magazine going. [X(] I know its drastic, but sometimes thats what it takes!!! :) |
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ORIGINAL: Scar Has anyone seen their February or March issue? I have not. Dave Olson |
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Mine (Feb. Issue) arrived in OH a couple of days ago.
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ORIGINAL: RCPAUL Mine (Feb. Issue) arrived in OH a couple of days ago. Paul Dave Olson |
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ORIGINAL: Red Scholefield ORIGINAL: P-51B O.K. folks, after some careful consideration and thought, I believe I have come up with a solution to the RC Report situation. I suggest that everyone here contact Pizza Hut to have them ban Mr. Banks unless he keeps the magazine going. [X(] I know its drastic, but sometimes thats what it takes!!! :) |
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How sad, I droped out of r/c for a few years to raise my kids and am back now. I wish I had keep up my rc report subscription, I let a few years go by without getting it.
I really like the honest reports of models and products, I felt like I would get my moneys worth if I followed thier advice and I did. If they said there was some issue with a model and how to fix it, I would do it and wind up happy with the plane or product. conpanys do better when customers wind up happy with thier products. Rc report helped us in buying and enjoying the items we purchased. As far as the kits, I too miss the kits and the reviews. But when I got into rc planes there was a good number of the OLD BOYS that felt , YOU MUST BUILD YOUR OWN RADIO'S to be a true rc'er. Things change, nothing remains constant except CHANGE. What I see in the other mag's is mostly ad's to sell me stuff, with little content to read and mostly no help. Thanks for the many years of R/C REPORT , Gordon - good luck in the future. your friend sticks |
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My issue just arrived. My subscription expires Feb 2010. :(
Another sweet young thing on the cover. Another reason I will miss RCR. |
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OK Everyone its nearly final...RCReport Online!!!!!!!!!!
We are going to AT LEAST!! post articles composed by reviewers and columnists...... we are still working out the particulars of an E-Zine and even perhaps options for mailings.... I have started a new thread to get the publics opinions!! [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_8363338/anchors_8363338/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#8363338]RCReport Online[/link] |
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So, the pizza threat is having an effect..;)
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I'm in full agreement with Gordan about the reliability of software and computers. There is still nothing more portable, instant on and reliable than the paper format of RC Report. It is the most thoroughly read magazine I have ever received. I read every page including ARF reviews that are of low interest to me. They are usually the last articles that I peruse while waiting for the sandman to sprinkle my eyes with dream dust. I won't do that from a display screen. I would pay double to keep it coming in paper. RC Report is the last vestige of the real interests in this hobby (obsession?) in this format. If it ends, perhaps Model Aviation (AMA) can pick up some of the pieces. My currant subscription still has a few months left but I don't want any refund. Thanks for the great magazine.
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Well, I guess I'm late in hearing about this. I just received my Feb issue and was reading it when I decided to go online to renew for a couple of years. I could not get to the rc report site so I did a google search and this thread popped up.
I made a mistake 3 years ago of taking a 3 year subscription to Fly RC. Useless magazine and waste of money. One of the worst IMO. It goes from the post office box to the waste basket in the post office lobby. I am not kidding. I was sitting there reading this Feb issue and saying to myself how nice it was to be reading this mag again. I bought my subscription last July when I just couldn't deal with the other mags any longer. All good things come to an end unfortunately. I certainly enjoyed reading it from cover to cover. All of the writers, editors, models ...everyone who was part of RCR should be proud of the information that they brought to RC modeling community. I found the content useful and enjoyable. Good Job!!! Thank you. |
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ORIGINAL: RJCadet I'm in full agreement with Gordan about the reliability of software and computers. There is still nothing more portable, instant on and reliable than the paper format of RC Report. It is the most thoroughly read magazine I have ever received. I read every page including ARF reviews that are of low interest to me. They are usually the last articles that I peruse while waiting for the sandman to sprinkle my eyes with dream dust. I won't do that from a display screen. I would pay double to keep it coming in paper. RC Report is the last vestige of the real interests in this hobby (obsession?) in this format. If it ends, perhaps Model Aviation (AMA) can pick up some of the pieces. My currant subscription still has a few months left but I don't want any refund. Thanks for the great magazine. I agree with you about the reading from the display screen thing. Not what I would want from the magazine either. |
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ORIGINAL: rsad It goes from the post office box to the waste basket in the post office lobby. I am not kidding. |
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Nothing about this situation makes any sense to me. I count 54 advertisers in the latest February issue, some with multiple ads. Every letter from the readers echoes my sentiments exactly- The magazine is perfect, don't change a thing, we'll do whatever it takes on subscription rates to keep it going. Nothing was even tried! Maybe I just don't understand today's business world.
In any case, I agree with RJCadet. I'll reread my old paper issues rather than squint at the photon tube. Gordon, thank you for the great magazine while it lasted! |
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ORIGINAL: JDHammer Nothing about this situation makes any sense to me. I count 54 advertisers in the latest February issue, some with multiple ads. Every letter from the readers echoes my sentiments exactly- The magazine is perfect, don't change a thing, we'll do whatever it takes on subscription rates to keep it going. Nothing was even tried! Maybe I just don't understand today's business world. There are some magazines that you can get for absolutely no charge at all! You don't have to belong to an association, you don't have to pay subscription fees, nothing. Just work in the "proper" field and you can subscribe to the magazine. They are entirely-supported by their advertising. Many "trade" publications operate just like that. |
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ORIGINAL: Bax ORIGINAL: JDHammer Nothing about this situation makes any sense to me. I count 54 advertisers in the latest February issue, some with multiple ads. Every letter from the readers echoes my sentiments exactly- The magazine is perfect, don't change a thing, we'll do whatever it takes on subscription rates to keep it going. Nothing was even tried! Maybe I just don't understand today's business world. There are some magazines that you can get for absolutely no charge at all! You don't have to belong to an association, you don't have to pay subscription fees, nothing. Just work in the "proper" field and you can subscribe to the magazine. They are entirely-supported by their advertising. Many "trade" publications operate just like that. I, for one, believe the rates were entirely too low. I renewed in March 2008 for 48 months, $64. Figure out the per-issue price there. Dave Olson |
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If you owned a company that imported ARF's in the 15" to 60" wingpsan size would you get more bang for your buck advertising in RC/Report or another ad based magazine like FLY/RC ? Seriously.
Not all RC/Report readers are like this but I'm guessing on average they are less likely to buy an ARF, a small electric plane etc...than readers of the surviving magazines. That's where the ad revenue is coming from. Nobody is selling ads to plan companies, building supplies, kit makers anymore. There are a few, but compare them to the other ads. |
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A dadgum shame, for sure. Just got my final issue of RC Report and that was the first I'd heard about their financial troubles. I guess we've all got them right now, especially us retirees. To say I'm PO'd at t he Federal Government would be the understatment of the Century. They saw it coming and fiddled while Rome burned. I hate 'em all, but especially the RINOs.[:@]
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ORIGINAL: JDHammer Nothing about this situation makes any sense to me. I count 54 advertisers in the latest February issue, some with multiple ads. Every letter from the readers echoes my sentiments exactly- The magazine is perfect, don't change a thing, we'll do whatever it takes on subscription rates to keep it going. Nothing was even tried! Maybe I just don't understand today's business world. In any case, I agree with RJCadet. I'll reread my old paper issues rather than squint at the photon tube. Gordon, thank you for the great magazine while it lasted! I will really miss the articles from my favorite author, Dick Pettit. Dick, I hope you can find a home somewhere soon and keep up your maniac pace of model building and reporting. |
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R/C REPORT dot net is well on the way and I'll be doing some of the same stuff for that medium that I have been doing for the one on the brown paper!
Just give us s little more time. |
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Gordon himself said it best in his March fairwell editorial: RCR failed first and foremost because of his bad management. I've always wondered why Gordon steadfastly refuse to go "glossy". I understand his dedication to maintain his content-to-fluff ratio, but magazines need to be flashy and colorful to attract attention on the newstand - and to succeed. You cannot serve your readers if you go under. Pack with the devil, yes. But it's the nature of the beast.
Having said that, I had at one time subscrbied to ALL the major RC rags. Slowly, I let all of them run out - except RCR. Still, every time I receive an issue of RCR, I wish it were glossy, flashy, chock full of stunning photos and - yes - ads, and still carry the same written content. Love the content - hated the packaging! My sub is supposed to run out in 2012, I think. Gordon need not worry about me asking for refund. Whatever I paid, I've already gotten my money's worth many issues ago. |
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I HATE glossy paper! You need it for good looking photos, but it was hell on the eyes. One of the lesser reasons I stayed with RCR is because he used newsprint. The major reasons were the content and the contributors. And it was often very funny!
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Tony and Heather,
I don't know if this is too soon to ask or not, but will you be able to provide back issues? I still haven't received my Feb issue and folks are already talking about the March issue... I may have lost mine in the mail somehow. Don't mind buying a new one - well worth the price, if they will be available. Best of luck wtih the new venture. I'll support it!! Bob |
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I loved the newsprint issues. It let me know it was content over just showy just that never taught me something.
Too bad many of my R/C flying counterparts wanted flashy "advertiser approved" fluff over real article substance. |
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Bob, the March issue has a list of back issues that are still available.
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ORIGINAL: N1EDM Tony and Heather, I don't know if this is too soon to ask or not, but will you be able to provide back issues? I still haven't received my Feb issue and folks are already talking about the March issue... I may have lost mine in the mail somehow. Don't mind buying a new one - well worth the price, if they will be available. Best of luck wtih the new venture. I'll support it!! Bob |
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My Feb issue arrived Monday...
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Thanks, Guys. I hope that my issue shows. For some reason, the first few months of the year are a very delivery for RCR, but this is even longer than usual. Oh well, I'll just hang on and hope that it arrives.
Thanks guys. Bob |
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ORIGINAL: pettit R/C REPORT dot net is well on the way and I'll be doing some of the same stuff for that medium that I have been doing for the one on the brown paper! Just give us s little more time. |
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Rats ! RC Reports is my favorite RC magazine that tells it like it is. Good planes and equipment get good reviews, faulty ones get the report they deserve. Double rats that I just renewed my two year subscription too.
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ORIGINAL: Daniel-EL ORIGINAL: pettit R/C REPORT dot net is well on the way and I'll be doing some of the same stuff for that medium that I have been doing for the one on the brown paper! Just give us s little more time. That's excellent except for one minor issue... my usual "reading room" does not have a computer but it does have excellent plumbing. I thought last year sucked when I lost my job in February but then I got a new, better job in December and things were looking good for a while. This is the most disheartening news since Nov 4th. :( I would like to wish Gordon and the crew all the best and want to say that you're humor and wit, along with the best damn reviews of any magazine published, made for an excellent magazine and will be sorely missed. I only wish I had the funds personally to assist you during this time of economic downturn, and help you survive as a business and a public trust. |
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I see in the last issue I just received that Gordon is being stiffed on 18,000 in ad revenue.
I'd like to have the names of those advertisers so that I don't spend money with them. I won't support someone who had a part in putting the best R/C mag out of business. |
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[:@]Right ON!
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I got my last issue day before yesterday, and like the many who have posted here, I am saddened by the loss of RC Report. I've subscribed to mags that have folded before, and they just stopped coming. Kudos to Gordon for having the integrity to announce he was ending publication and also offering to refund unused subscriptions of greater than $10. He can keep my subscription money as a thank you for a great mag. I guess I'll just have to cruise the boards and forums to find out what's good and what's not, and not buy anything before it's reviewed by somebody out in cyberland rather than rely on the rubber stamp reviews published by the glossies. So long, Gordon, and thanks for a great magazine!
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