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

WillJames · 05-10-2006, 07:53 PM

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 · 05-10-2006, 08:39 PM

great, I can't wait for some more vids

Finless · 05-10-2006, 11:04 PM

They will be coming SOON!

How about a full set for the HDX 450 build?

Bob

Laurens · 05-11-2006, 03:09 AM

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

DebianDog · 05-11-2006, 07:07 AM

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

Gary O · 05-11-2006, 09:16 AM

Cool, I love "How To" vids.

OzarkCopterBum · 05-11-2006, 09:29 AM

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 · 05-11-2006, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 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?

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 · 05-11-2006, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by finless

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/D...ndOverview.jsp cost to you $50 they print cut and ship the DVD's then cut you a check monthly.

OzarkCopterBum · 05-11-2006, 01:52 PM

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 · 05-11-2006, 02:21 PM

Hey Bob, Hello from Rochester!

Ray

Finless · 05-11-2006, 06:25 PM

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

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Originally Posted by DebianDog

Quote:

Originally Posted by finless

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/D...ndOverview.jsp cost to you $50 they print cut and ship the DVD's then cut you a check monthly.

Finless · 05-11-2006, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by rstacy

Hey Bob, Hello from Rochester!

Ray

Yo Ray, Hello from El Segundo

Bob

DebianDog · 05-11-2006, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 05-11-2006, 08:03 PM

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

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Originally Posted by DebianDog

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 05-11-2006, 10:23 PM

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

eheliflyer · 05-11-2006, 10:31 PM

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

falconea45 · 05-12-2006, 01:06 AM

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 · 05-12-2006, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 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

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 · 05-12-2006, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 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

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

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DebianDog Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Powhatan, VA	Oh that Bob! T-Rex vid Bob. OK I am on-board now! Welcome Finless __________________ Dan Da Dawg - JR X9303 Hexa F550 on 3S + 6S TREX 500 + 6S TREX 600 + Blade mSR + Blade mCPx2 Brushless + 12S Rave FBL ENV

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Gary O Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Crosby Texas	Cool, I love "How To" vids. __________________ Who says obsession is a bad thing

05-10-2006, 08:39 PM	#2
tnreefguy Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Scotts Hill, Tennessee	great, I can't wait for some more vids

05-11-2006, 09:29 AM	#7
OzarkCopterBum Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Arkansas	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? __________________ "It was either this or a harley davidson...."

05-11-2006, 01:52 PM	#10
OzarkCopterBum Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Arkansas	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! __________________ "It was either this or a harley davidson...."

05-11-2006, 02:21 PM	#11
rstacy Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rochester,NY	Hey Bob, Hello from Rochester! Ray

05-11-2006, 10:23 PM	#16
Foxden Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Port Charlotte, FL	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 __________________ *Clyde Fox* *Port Charlotte, FL.* Team Rotorworkz/Outrage

05-11-2006, 10:31 PM	#17
eheliflyer Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: northern california	Sweet. I found it. Freaking Ryder won't let Bob post a link.

05-12-2006, 01:06 AM	#18
falconea45 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2006 Location: Australia	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

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