Everybody welcome Finless Bob, the How-To guy!!

[WillJames]

Please welcome Bob (Finless) to his new How To forum!!! Everybody knows Bob as a great supporter of the hobby and the people who fly, lets all give him a warm welcome!!!

Thanks for all you do to help us more fully enjoy the hobby Bob!!

You ROCK!!

Will

[tnreefguy]

great, I can't wait for some more vids

[Finless]

They will be coming SOON!

How about a full set for the HDX 450 build?

Bob

[Laurens]

How about a story like "Hi all, I'm finless, I'm XXX year addicted to this" etc

[DebianDog]

Oh that Bob! T-Rex vid Bob. OK I am on-board now! Welcome Finless :hug:

[Gary O]

Cool, I love "How To" vids. :hug:

[OzarkCopterBum]

Greets Bob!

Out of curiosity, how did that thing where the guy was ripping off your videos and selling them on Ebay turn out? I read the first part of it and was amazed that somebody thought they could get away with something like that. Ever think about doind a dvd compilation and marketing them yourself?

[Finless]

Greets Bob!

Out of curiosity, how did that thing where the guy was ripping off your videos and selling them on Ebay turn out? I read the first part of it and was amazed that somebody thought they could get away with something like that. Ever think about doind a dvd compilation and marketing them yourself?

The HUGE amount of people that complained to Ebay and to the seller caused him to pull the videos he was selling. What a chump! Absolutly amazed me that someone would do that.

I was thinking of doing a DVD compilation but I dont have the time to burn DVD's myself and getting them pressed requires a buy of a large amount and up front money spent with no idea how well they will sell! So at this point I would prefer to just give them away ;)
The downloadable ones are really low quality as I had to compress them for bandwidth and space reasons. My original masters are DVD quality. Maybe one day I will take a shot at making DVDs!

Thanks,
Bob

[DebianDog]

I was thinking of doing a DVD compilation but I dont have the time to burn DVD's myself and getting them pressed requires a buy of a large amount and up front money spent with no idea how well they will sell! So at this point I would prefer to just give them away ;)
The downloadable ones are really low quality as I had to compress them for bandwidth and space reasons. My original masters are DVD quality. Maybe one day I will take a shot at making DVDs!

The EASY solution: http://www.customflix.com/Services/DVDOnDemandOverview.jsp cost to you $50 they print cut and ship the DVD's then cut you a check monthly.

[OzarkCopterBum]

I'd buy one. Then I might be able to actually watch a few without the phone ringing or some other distraction. I've always said this would be a great job if it wasnt for the customers always wanting something....

Anyway, welcome to the Freak!

[rstacy]

Hey Bob, Hello from Rochester!

Ray

[Finless]

Cool I checked that out a litte bit but what I didnt see was what your % of the deal is on a sale? I will poke around that site a little more but they should have some details about pricing, mark up, and profit.

Bob



I was thinking of doing a DVD compilation but I dont have the time to burn DVD's myself and getting them pressed requires a buy of a large amount and up front money spent with no idea how well they will sell! So at this point I would prefer to just give them away ;)
The downloadable ones are really low quality as I had to compress them for bandwidth and space reasons. My original masters are DVD quality. Maybe one day I will take a shot at making DVDs!

The EASY solution: http://www.customflix.com/Services/DVDOnDemandOverview.jsp cost to you $50 they print cut and ship the DVD's then cut you a check monthly.

[Finless]

Hey Bob, Hello from Rochester!

Ray

Yo Ray, Hello from El Segundo ;)

Bob

[DebianDog]

Cool I checked that out a litte bit but what I didnt see was what your % of the deal is on a sale? I will poke around that site a little more but they should have some details about pricing, mark up, and profit.

It is not a percentage they charge a flat rate. You charge whatever you want and they take like $8 per. i.e. you sell the DVD for $28 they give you $20 per 1 sold.

http://www.customflix.com/Services/Prices.jsp

[Finless]

Hmm I only was thinking of selling the thing for like $10.... I dont think my videos are that good to get even $19.95! I mean they certainly arent professional or anything..... $9 wont leave me much....

I will have to think about it but what do people think they are worth?

Oh and... I did not intend to turn this into a "help Bob make money" thread! It's not what I am about but if I can sell a few to those that dont have broadband or want DVDs, I am willing.... But I want it to be fair....

Bob


Cool I checked that out a litte bit but what I didnt see was what your % of the deal is on a sale? I will poke around that site a little more but they should have some details about pricing, mark up, and profit.

It is not a percentage they charge a flat rate. You charge whatever you want and they take like $8 per. i.e. you sell the DVD for $28 they give you $20 per 1 sold.

http://www.customflix.com/Services/Prices.jsp

[Foxden]

Hey Bob,

One of the guys that works with me lives out in El Segundo, beautiful area. I've been to Orange County and San Diego a few times on business travel.

BTW the vids have been extremely helpful, great job :cheers

[eheliflyer]

Sweet. I found it. Freaking Ryder won't let Bob post a link.

[falconea45]

BOB, its not the quality of your performance that they would be paying for , its your knoledge and ability to explains things so everybody can understand. Dont sell yourself short.
I'd buy a DVD quality one just so I dont have to sit at the computer to watch

[eheliflyer]

BOB, its not the quality of your performance that they would be paying for , its your knoledge and ability to explains things so everybody can understand. Dont sell yourself short.
I'd buy a DVD quality one just so I dont have to sit at the computer to watch
Ditto on that. Alot of people are cluless of where to begin and even if you have been doing this for a while you will always learn something new.
Go for it and make some DVDs

[Finless]

BOB, its not the quality of your performance that they would be paying for , its your knoledge and ability to explains things so everybody can understand. Dont sell yourself short.
I'd buy a DVD quality one just so I dont have to sit at the computer to watch


falconea45,
Thanks and believe it or not I am kind of embarassed...... I will think about putting DVDs together but for now I prefer to just give them away for download! I am sure I am missing an opportunity but I like to teach so for now I will continue doing what I love..... Maybe later.....

Thanks!
Bob

[DebianDog]

Thanks and believe it or not I am kind of embarassed...... I will think about putting DVDs together but for now I prefer to just give them away for download! I am sure I am missing an opportunity but I like to teach so for now I will continue doing what I love..... Maybe later.....


Bob I have seen a few of your videos and all of them together on a DVD would be worth at least $10.

[gkoutsis]

Bob,

I just read what happened and I am shocked! After all the hard work you've put in the RR forum, you receive this! This SUCKS big time!

Anyway, off to bigger and better things and this forums is certainly fresh and very friendly.

PS, we need to bring willy here :lol:

[falconea45]

Yes don't forget Willy

[WillJames]

Bob I have seen a few of your videos and all of them together on a DVD would be worth at least $10.


From the ones I have seen, the DVD should be worth 20!

[lennydude]

Nice to find you again Bob :)

You have been an enormous help to many peeps including me!

I must admitt these are much nicer digs here anyway.........LOL

Lenny