Author Topic: I Support this site (BYOAC) do you? (Read 11005 times)

extendedplayarcade · « **on:** January 20, 2011, 02:29:23 pm »

I been staring at the "support this site at no cost to you" banner for awhile. I didn't notice it through out the Christmas season or I would of clicked it a whole lot sooner but I just bought another copy of Black Ops for Xbox360 (i already had bought it for ps3 and through the prestige and looking to do it on both consoles) through the Amazon affiliate link for this site

Here is the link link if anyone doesn't notice http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/047089153X/buildyourowna-20

I haven't noticed a thread for this but if there is I appologize. Just my Opinion that there should be one and post what everyone bought to show their support.

Thanks
Brent

visit http://www.thekongoff.com if you can share the support =)

yotsuya · « **Reply #1 on:** January 20, 2011, 04:02:46 pm »

Using the link, I bought some stuff around Xmas time, I preordered Saint's new book, and once I get my $20 for $10 gift card (as seen here), I'll spend it through that link as well. It's the least I can do.

WhereEaglesDare · « **Reply #2 on:** January 20, 2011, 05:26:51 pm »

Not only that, when you buy something through a vendor advertised here, in the comments of the purchase, let them know you are a member of BYOAC so that they will no their ad money is well spent.

Bender · « **Reply #3 on:** January 20, 2011, 05:33:23 pm »

Quote from: yotsuya on January 20, 2011, 04:02:46 pm

I preordered Saint's new book, and once I get my $20 for $10 gift card (as seen here)

Wha???

yotsuya · « **Reply #4 on:** January 20, 2011, 05:36:57 pm »

Quote from: Bender on January 20, 2011, 05:33:23 pm

Quote from: yotsuya on January 20, 2011, 04:02:46 pm
I preordered Saint's new book, and once I get my $20 for $10 gift card (as seen here)

Wha???

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=108688.0

danny_galaga · « **Reply #5 on:** January 21, 2011, 07:12:46 am »

Cool, been meaning to buy a book from there- Punching out, One year in the closing of an auto plant.

Job done (through that link). And a few shekels for Saint (",)

CheffoJeffo · « **Reply #6 on:** January 21, 2011, 08:38:42 am »

A related read:

Want to help support this site? Find out how here!

saint · « **Reply #7 on:** January 21, 2011, 08:59:08 am »

Thanks everyone - much appreciated! No more Ramen Noodles for me! (I kid, we're in good shape)

Donkbaca · « **Reply #8 on:** January 21, 2011, 09:36:53 am »

Bought the new book and a woodworking book.

Bender · « **Reply #9 on:** January 21, 2011, 11:06:44 am »

ok I changed my Amazon book mark to the one for BYOAC,
Now does anyone know of a way to automatically set it up so that when I do a search through google and click a link to amazon it will go thru the BYOAC link?
A large % of my amazon purchases are made thru google searches

extendedplayarcade · « **Reply #10 on:** January 21, 2011, 04:34:10 pm »

If the thread gets popular maybe it can be stickyed?

Quote from: saint on January 21, 2011, 08:59:08 am

Thanks everyone - much appreciated! No more Ramen Noodles for me! (I kid, we're in good shape)

danny_galaga · « **Reply #11 on:** January 21, 2011, 07:00:33 pm »

While I was at it, I bought your book through the link too Saint. After seeing the prices for second hand first editions, I figured I'd better or I'd regret it

Paul Olson · « **Reply #12 on:** January 21, 2011, 07:04:08 pm »

I will use the link from now on as long as it is up. Does anyone know if it still supports the site if you leave the objects in your cart for a while? I tend to pre-shop quite a bit on Amazon.

extendedplayarcade · « **Reply #13 on:** January 21, 2011, 08:06:55 pm »

To my knowledge you would have to re-search it from the link from the web site banner. Then ad to cart. I think amazon has a 30 day cookie too. I sell from amazon as well but if I buy from my account i get no commission so I am happy to buy from Saint to support seeing i just love this forum.

b

Quote from: Paul Olson on January 21, 2011, 07:04:08 pm

I will use the link from now on as long as it is up. Does anyone know if it still supports the site if you leave the objects in your cart for a while? I tend to pre-shop quite a bit on Amazon.

GibsonRiddler · « **Reply #14 on:** January 21, 2011, 09:22:33 pm »

I just bought my copy of the book!!!!

SammyWI · « **Reply #15 on:** January 22, 2011, 09:06:02 am »

Just got this update from Amazon:

John St. Clair "Project Arcade: Build Your Own Arcade Machine (ExtremeTech)"
Previous estimated arrival date: February 04 2011 - February 08 2011
New estimated arrival date: January 27 2011

ETA: Just got another email saying that the book has shipped!

Ed_McCarron · « **Reply #16 on:** January 22, 2011, 11:08:11 pm »

Quote from: saint on January 21, 2011, 08:59:08 am

(I kid, we're in good shape)

Well, except for the bum leg...

armi0024 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 22, 2011, 11:36:24 pm »

We did Coinopspace last month and I just didn't get off my butt to set up a new thing on our home page, but for every order of 25 or more from our site, we'll pitch in $1 for BYOAC. Last month we raised $75 for coinopspace, and I threw in some extra for an even $100.

CheffoJeffo · « **Reply #18 on:** January 23, 2011, 09:24:20 am »

Quote from: armi0024 on January 22, 2011, 11:36:24 pm

We did Coinopspace last month and I just didn't get off my butt to set up a new thing on our home page, but for every order of 25 or more from our site, we'll pitch in $1 for BYOAC. Last month we raised $75 for coinopspace, and I threw in some extra for an even $100.

DirtyDachshunds · « **Reply #19 on:** January 24, 2011, 02:18:19 pm »

Just ordered the book through the BYOAC link.

Circo · « **Reply #20 on:** January 24, 2011, 11:28:31 pm »

I did all my black friday shopping at amazon through the link

CheffoJeffo · « **Reply #21 on:** January 30, 2011, 10:32:30 am »

I just wanted to bump this back to the top so more people can see Paradise Arcade Shop's promotion ...

http://www.paradisearcadeshop.com/index.php

Quote

$70 dollars raised for CoinOpSpace in December!!

(Happy Holidays CoinOpSpace)

And it was so much fun we are doing it again! This time $1 for every order over 25 in Jan and Feb will go to BYOAC!

We thought about auctions, but to us these communities are much more important than a raffle or auction. Check out www.klov.com, www.coinopspace.com, forum.arcadecontrols.com, shoryuken.com/forum/ and many more! These places are amazing resources we want to support.

extendedplayarcade · « **Reply #22 on:** January 31, 2011, 03:18:41 pm »

I just bought some antec computer fans through the link. Bling bling. I love to help this site.

B

CheffoJeffo · « **Reply #23 on:** February 04, 2011, 11:52:28 am »

Just bought PAV2 for my shiny new Kindle using the link.

saint -- nice pic!

EDIT: Basement fittage FTW!

saint · « **Reply #24 on:** February 04, 2011, 12:41:29 pm »

Heh, you found it!

Homer41 · « **Reply #25 on:** February 04, 2011, 01:37:35 pm »

Just ordered my book! I'm a contributor

extendedplayarcade · « **Reply #26 on:** February 04, 2011, 03:53:18 pm »

I just ordered a new power supply from paradise so hopefully they donate a buck to byoac =)

Quote from: CheffoJeffo on January 30, 2011, 10:32:30 am

I just wanted to bump this back to the top so more people can see Paradise Arcade Shop's promotion ...

http://www.paradisearcadeshop.com/index.php

Quote
$70 dollars raised for CoinOpSpace in December!!

(Happy Holidays CoinOpSpace)

And it was so much fun we are doing it again! This time $1 for every order over 25 in Jan and Feb will go to BYOAC!

We thought about auctions, but to us these communities are much more important than a raffle or auction. Check out www.klov.com, www.coinopspace.com, forum.arcadecontrols.com, shoryuken.com/forum/ and many more! These places are amazing resources we want to support.

CheffoJeffo · « **Reply #27 on:** February 04, 2011, 03:56:34 pm »

Quote from: saint on February 04, 2011, 12:41:29 pm

Heh, you found it!

armi0024 · « **Reply #28 on:** February 04, 2011, 04:28:17 pm »

Definitely a buck for the games you crave! I'll do a Jan count this weekend sometime.

Quote from: extendedplayarcade on February 04, 2011, 03:53:18 pm

I just ordered a new power supply from paradise so hopefully they donate a buck to byoac =)

Quote from: CheffoJeffo on January 30, 2011, 10:32:30 am
I just wanted to bump this back to the top so more people can see Paradise Arcade Shop's promotion ...

http://www.paradisearcadeshop.com/index.php

Quote
$70 dollars raised for CoinOpSpace in December!!

(Happy Holidays CoinOpSpace)

And it was so much fun we are doing it again! This time $1 for every order over 25 in Jan and Feb will go to BYOAC!

We thought about auctions, but to us these communities are much more important than a raffle or auction. Check out www.klov.com, www.coinopspace.com, forum.arcadecontrols.com, shoryuken.com/forum/ and many more! These places are amazing resources we want to support.

extendedplayarcade · « **Reply #29 on:** February 04, 2011, 04:39:23 pm »

Awesome! I am happy to order from your website. I can't wait to get my power supply so I can get back to playing my golden tee. Nice to meet ya on the forum. I love keeping this hobby alive. Oh yeah speaking of which my friend and I are running thekongoff.com (shameless plug) check it out. It is going to be huge. Lots of stuff in the works i can't speak of but when i can i will

Quote from: armi0024 on February 04, 2011, 04:28:17 pm

Definitely a buck for the games you crave! I'll do a Jan count this weekend sometime.

extendedplayarcade · « **Reply #30 on:** February 06, 2011, 02:48:21 pm »

just ordered more stuff from amazon! I might single handedly help Saint retire hahahhaha

I hope you are getting all these commissions. I got screwed a few times from amazon in commission but never buying stuff. I have an account too but i never sell anything.

Hituro · « **Reply #31 on:** February 07, 2011, 04:15:13 am »

Just ordered my copy of the book through Amazon

garnerb350 · « **Reply #32 on:** February 08, 2011, 02:34:33 pm »

Quote from: Hituro on February 07, 2011, 04:15:13 am

Just ordered my copy of the book through Amazon

+1 here

Currently in transit from KY via UPS

armi0024 · « **Reply #33 on:** February 08, 2011, 02:55:43 pm »

$92 dollars from Jan! Thank you! We will be doing the same promotion for Feb, but we will be closed for a little for web site maintenance.

March we will be fundraising for Funspot.

CheffoJeffo · « **Reply #34 on:** February 08, 2011, 02:58:40 pm »

yotsuya · « **Reply #35 on:** February 08, 2011, 03:27:32 pm »

Solid work there, Bryan!

RandyT · « **Reply #36 on:** February 08, 2011, 04:37:33 pm »

Quote from: WhereEaglesDare on January 20, 2011, 05:26:51 pm

Not only that, when you buy something through a vendor advertised here, in the comments of the purchase, let them know you are a member of BYOAC so that they will know their ad money is well spent.

Thanks for bringing that up. I don't think folks understand what it costs advertisers to have those Google ads at the top of their screen. Aside from the normal stuff I, like other long-time members, try to do here to support users of this site, we have also had an ongoing $250 - $300 a month budget with Google for quite some time. The vast majority of that amount is targeted directly to this site. So as long as it looks like the order volume is being sustained, then we know that the advertising is doing what it should, and the money stays here. We don't do this contingent upon orders, but in advance of them, with the hopes that the money is being well spent. At current, we get very, very few folks who come to our site as a result of the ads here, give us a heads up in this regard. So a note in the order comments that you did so, would go a long way toward helping us know that what we are doing is working out for all involved.

Thanks in advance,
RandyT

armi0024 · « **Reply #37 on:** March 10, 2011, 03:03:53 pm »

Orders Tallied, 173 total raised for BYOAC in Jan and Feb.

CheffoJeffo · « **Reply #38 on:** March 10, 2011, 03:36:31 pm »

Nephasth · « **Reply #39 on:** March 10, 2011, 03:43:19 pm »

Quote from: RandyT on February 08, 2011, 04:37:33 pm

Quote from: WhereEaglesDare on January 20, 2011, 05:26:51 pm
Not only that, when you buy something through a vendor advertised here, in the comments of the purchase, let them know you are a member of BYOAC so that they will know their ad money is well spent.

Thanks for bringing that up. I don't think folks understand what it costs advertisers to have those Google ads at the top of their screen. Aside from the normal stuff I, like other long-time members, try to do here to support users of this site, we have also had an ongoing $250 - $300 a month budget with Google for quite some time. The vast majority of that amount is targeted directly to this site. So as long as it looks like the order volume is being sustained, then we know that the advertising is doing what it should, and the money stays here. We don't do this contingent upon orders, but in advance of them, with the hopes that the money is being well spent. At current, we get very, very few folks who come to our site as a result of the ads here, give us a heads up in this regard. So a note in the order comments that you did so, would go a long way toward helping us know that what we are doing is working out for all involved.

Thanks in advance,
RandyT

This may just be me, but I NEVER click on any banner ads regardless of what is being advertised. But I am more than willing to click a link in a vendor's signature. I think the best advertising for any vendor around here are posts from other people's experiences with certain products and vendors' posts offering support for their products and posts about new products. Knowing that a product will perform in a certain way by reading about other people's experiences will make me more likely to consider that product in the future. The forums themselves are great advertising.

tommyinajar · « **Reply #40 on:** March 10, 2011, 07:21:03 pm »

How come no one posted any reviews (Hopefully Positive

) on Amazon yet?
I would and will, but I just ordered it now. A couple good. honest reviews wouldn't hurt for an "attract mode"

RandyT · « **Reply #41 on:** March 10, 2011, 07:40:10 pm »

Quote from: Nephasth on March 10, 2011, 03:43:19 pm

I think the best advertising for any vendor around here are posts from other people's experiences with certain products and vendors' posts offering support for their products and posts about new products. Knowing that a product will perform in a certain way by reading about other people's experiences will make me more likely to consider that product in the future. The forums themselves are great advertising.

I agree completely. The problem, however, is that to ensure that the site stays around to host all of this great info, the site's owner and caretakers need to be compensated for the time, effort and expense it takes to keep it going. I am mindful of that, and as this site has been one of the few sites where I have spent a lot of time in the past ~10 years, it's great that I can give more back than just "content", while at the same time helping to sustain GroovyGameGear's operation. So as long as that dynamic continues, I am happy to contribute through the advertisements. Me thinks it makes Saint happy too

RandyT

saint · « **Reply #42 on:** March 17, 2011, 07:04:05 pm »

Quote from: armi0024 on March 10, 2011, 03:03:53 pm

Orders Tallied, 173 total raised for BYOAC in Jan and Feb.

Thank you everyone for the support! Paradise Arcade and I have mutually agreed to donate the $173 to the Red Cross for earthquake disaster relief. They need it more than I do

If you've been thinking of donating to this site, please instead consider a donation to the Red Cross (http://american.redcross.org/Earthquake).

Thanks!

--- saint

yotsuya · « **Reply #43 on:** March 17, 2011, 07:32:37 pm »

Kudos, as always, to you and Bryan, Saint!

BELLcadia · « **Reply #44 on:** March 18, 2011, 02:16:30 pm »

Just bought the book with the link.
Just to let you all know I found this site with Google. When I started building my cab I had no idea there were sites like this to help me out. So I turned to Google for all the answers. And here I am. I am very new to this arcade thing but I love it, and would like to continue to help support this web site any way I can.

soyeux28 · « **Reply #45 on:** March 25, 2011, 06:14:53 pm »

i just bought the book with the link!!!

i wanted to add an idea/suggestion! Dont be shy to make SURE that the support link is visible!! if it wasnt for this post , id never seen it !! the site is free and its normal to ask for support!!im not even sure who run this board but anyway, just an idea, make the link more visible!

tommyinajar · « **Reply #46 on:** March 26, 2011, 12:16:14 pm »

I agree with the opinion that you could make the support link a little more noticeable. I would have clicked the Amazon page though here a lot more, if I'd know it was there. Everyone gets a little oblivious to what is actually on their high speed internet screen without a little "flash" to draw attention. Maybe a sticky ??

I'm sure 99% of the people here wouldn't mind doing a little something to support BYOAC.

extendedplayarcade · « **Reply #47 on:** April 04, 2011, 10:45:56 am »

Just order a game for my daughter from this link.

I hope you are getting all these commission.

Erik · « **Reply #48 on:** April 04, 2011, 02:10:42 pm »

I was going to use the link but then I worried that someone here might see what I order. What if it's a little risque or socially inappropriate?? how long before my order history is distributed across BYOAC?!?? Then I fear that when I post something Saint is peering at his screen, squinting at my post with a look of disgust, and mumbling things like "oh now it begins to make sense." Dont judge me Saint! DONT JUDGE ME!!11~!`~!!!!!

saint · « **Reply #49 on:** April 04, 2011, 09:52:43 pm »

For what it's worth, I would see the order, but not who ordered it. I would see something like:

1 giant anatomically correct inflatable wildabeast with cleaning kit. $25. Your commission is $0.02.

Thanks again to everyone whose been supporting the site! It's much appreciated!

amendonz · « **Reply #50 on:** April 04, 2011, 10:51:52 pm »

extendedplayarcade · « **Reply #51 on:** April 06, 2011, 11:05:48 am »

Just ordered again.

yotsuya · « **Reply #52 on:** April 06, 2011, 01:30:15 pm »

Quote from: saint on April 04, 2011, 09:52:43 pm

For what it's worth, I would see the order, but not who ordered it. I would see something like:

1 giant anatomically correct inflatable wildabeast with cleaning kit. $25. Your commission is $0.02.

Thanks again to everyone whose been supporting the site! It's much appreciated!

This raises the question- what's the most unusual/interesting thing you have received a commission from?

saint · « **Reply #53 on:** April 06, 2011, 03:01:12 pm »

Quote from: yotsuya on April 06, 2011, 01:30:15 pm

Quote from: saint on April 04, 2011, 09:52:43 pm
For what it's worth, I would see the order, but not who ordered it. I would see something like:

1 giant anatomically correct inflatable wildabeast with cleaning kit. $25. Your commission is $0.02.

Thanks again to everyone whose been supporting the site! It's much appreciated!

This raises the question- what's the most unusual/interesting thing you have received a commission from?

I'll never tell

yotsuya · « **Reply #54 on:** April 06, 2011, 03:04:43 pm »

[Swiper] Aw, maaaaan! [/Swiper]

extendedplayarcade · « **Reply #55 on:** May 01, 2011, 12:49:25 pm »

I ordered two other items from Amazon.com from this link.

I hope you are getting the funds. I love amazon.com but i got hosed a few times on my affiliate account. But i still love um.

My buddies and I are trying to get a sub culture online TV show started called Arcade Culture. I do the website (in beta stage right now) and we are trying to sells some swag along the way to help promote and have us afford to run more of the shows.

it is an ebay auction if anyone is interested

Thanks for the support back.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Arcade-Culture-Webshow-Souvenir-Package-1-/190527030628?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c5c4bc564#ht_500wt_949

Brent

Hoopz · « **Reply #56 on:** July 10, 2011, 11:43:19 am »

Bump.

Can we get a mod to sticky this please?

Hoopz · « **Reply #57 on:** July 10, 2011, 11:52:36 am »

Paypal sent. Maybe that covers some of your time recently of resetting my password multiple times.... Can we get that feature re-enabled on the forums?

extendedplayarcade · « **Reply #58 on:** July 11, 2011, 10:46:00 am »

I second that motion!

Quote from: Hoopz on July 10, 2011, 11:43:19 am

Bump.

Can we get a mod to sticky this please?


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