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I'm in for one. I'm sure I'd never buy anything from them, so I'll donate mine. Anybody up for finding a worthy BF member we could all donate the $10 cards to, maybe they could do something with it instead of just throwing them in a drawer? Possibly a voting poll thread to elect a worthy member?
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Originally Posted by jj1091
(Post 20186619)
I'm in for one. I'm sure I'd never buy anything from them, so I'll donate mine. Anybody up for finding a worthy BF member we could all donate the $10 cards to, maybe they could do something with it instead of just throwing them in a drawer? Possibly a voting poll thread to elect a worthy member?
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Rivendell has been important for promoting cycling as an adult activity that anyone can enjoy and the steel bikes we love. I hope the gift cards help them through the winter.
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Originally Posted by tyrion
(Post 20186640)
I need 249 more cards to fund my new Atlantis frame. Thank you for your help.
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Originally Posted by bikiola
(Post 20186707)
I've never wanted bikeforums' old-ass phpBB to support "likes" as much as in this thread...:thumb:
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At this point, we should call Rivendell what it really is: a quasi-co-op.
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Originally Posted by gugie
(Post 20186875)
At this point, we should call Rivendell what it really is: a quasi-co-op.
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Originally Posted by bikiola
(Post 20186883)
now thats an idea i can get behind - i'd throw in much more than $10 for some kind of (non-managerial/non-decisionmaking) cooperative role.
Who knows what might happen in the future. There's clearly value to the Rivendell brand. Compare and contrast to the REI model, tell me what the differences are. |
Originally Posted by kingston
(Post 20184574)
I have a Sam Hillborne that I bought used on craigslist and a bunch of other rivish bikes, so I feel like I have benefited at least a little bit from the Petersen philosophy over the years. Interestingly, I have never bought anything directly from Rivendell because everything I have ever been interested in was available cheaper somewhere else. If I ever spend Rivendell money on a frame, it probably won't be another Rivendell, so I'm a little conflicted. I'd like to see Rivendell stay in business, but if I get some of the gift cards it would basically be a donation. I'll have to think about this one.
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Originally Posted by kingston
(Post 20184574)
I feel like I have benefited at least a little bit from the Petersen philosophy over the years. Interestingly, I have never bought anything directly from Rivendell because everything I have ever been interested in was available cheaper somewhere else. I'm a little conflicted. I'd like to see Rivendell stay in business, but if I get some of the gift cards it would basically be a donation.
Didn't want to see that talent lost to the bicycle world like it was for me when Gunnar quit. So I bought one. How many catalogs cost you like a coffee table book anyway. |
Originally Posted by brianmcg123
(Post 20186951)
You can always by some lip balm or s hatchet.
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Originally Posted by kingston
(Post 20187036)
Like I said, it would basically be a donation..... everything else he sells is nearly double what I would normally pay. I recently bought a nitto dirt-drop stem from Outside Outfitters for $37. Riv wants $68 for the same exact stem. Just about everything they sell is like that. It's a bummer they can't make money selling cool retro bikes, but that's the way markets work. Life is hard.
That's why my LBS gets my foot in the door for cables, ends, ferrules, bottom bracket parts, h-bars and more even though I could buy them cheaper on the net. It's a conscious choice some of us make so we can continue to have that resource. |
Originally Posted by TimothyH
(Post 20186537)
$10 gift cards are not the solution to what he admits is a chronic problem.
He needs some outside investment like Niner. |
Originally Posted by n0+4c|u3
(Post 20187052)
Yep, it's too bad the little brick and mortars paying local people have to compete with warehouses on the internet.
That's why my LBS gets my foot in the door for cables, ends, ferrules, bottom bracket parts, h-bars and more even though I could buy them cheaper on the net. It's a conscious choice some of us make so we can continue to have that resource. |
To redeem my card I'd be happy just to receive a print copy of the catalog. I love my old B-stone catalogs and they for sure helped shape my love of traditional bikes.
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Originally Posted by gugie
(Post 20184506)
Alright, alright, take it outside, or PM.
Replace Brian Boitano with Grant Petersen: Don't let me interrupt...continue. |
Originally Posted by clubman
(Post 20187174)
Timely non sequitur...I shot Boitano's post skate network interview straight from the ice after beating Brian Orser for the gold in Calgary. Do I wish it was Grant instead? Hard to say. Best 3 weeks of my life.
Don't let me interrupt...continue. |
Debating whether to go in, or just buy some stuff. Seems like either way would help their cash flow and I'd probably drop more if I buy stuff than if I bought the gift card, but who knows. Have to think on it when I get home from work tonight.
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The first time I ever saw a Rivendell in person was four years ago where there about eight or ten of them lined up on the floor of a LBS. I was very impressed with their grail worthiness. Sadly way out of my budget. It would be a shame to see them disappear from the landscape.
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Originally Posted by jj1091
(Post 20186619)
I'm in for one. I'm sure I'd never buy anything from them, so I'll donate mine. Anybody up for finding a worthy BF member we could all donate the $10 cards to, maybe they could do something with it instead of just throwing them in a drawer? Possibly a voting poll thread to elect a worthy member?
Sounds like it could go in a Box o Crap |
Originally Posted by dedhed
(Post 20187303)
Sounds like it could go in a Box o Crap
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Originally Posted by merziac
(Post 20183722)
In :thumb:
Build a modern XO-1. Or just do the one you did before Grant..... No, I don't want an Atlantis. |
I’d happily donate my $10.00 card to any member voted as worthy, or just one that had a need for that matter. Interesting suggestion that merits consideration.
Bill |
Originally Posted by 9volt
(Post 20184113)
This. And to support the cycling community.
I bought 2. For me it was a small effort to thank them for their outstanding MUSA shorts that are actually accurately sized and well made and comfortable. |
Originally Posted by qcpmsame
(Post 20187424)
I’d happily donate my $10.00 card to any member voted as worthy, or just one that had a need for that matter. Interesting suggestion that merits consideration.
Bill randyjawa, who hosts: My "Ten Speeds". gugie, aka The Crapmaster. |
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