... It's probably just human nature not to value things that are free, and personal integrity seems to be an outdated concept. I don't really see that you...
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Ben Toombs
by-design@...
Aug 1, 2001 11:24 am
<I'm currently considering requiring a credit card number and signed agreement be provided the manufacturer by each tester before the tester can receive the...
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kahley
kahley7@...
Aug 1, 2001 11:48 am
... Actually, I'd take it a step further and require testers to pay for the gear, up front, via Paypal, and have the money, minus any transaction fees,...
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Amy Friends Stone
coelura@...
Aug 1, 2001 11:53 am
Both ideas sound good to me, Jerry! I know I've been promising a review of the WR Katmai Rose fleece tights.... I'm training all day today & tomorrow, but...
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Amy Friends Stone
coelura@...
Aug 1, 2001 11:54 am
... Man, that'd be cool!! I'll vote for that.... Sandpiper _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN...
3876
mpaggiol@...
Aug 1, 2001 1:11 pm
While I understand the problem of noncompliance, I'd prefer some other method than credit cards. Some of us just don't buy on-line. Several members here...
3877
FireflyinVA@...
Aug 1, 2001 2:42 pm
The fate of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is going to likely be decided today! The House of Representatives is expected to vote on a bill to allow oil...
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Keith T. Hooks
KeithHooks@...
Aug 1, 2001 3:01 pm
The credit card idea is a good one, provided that security isn't a problem. I like the owner review idea also, and would participate. Keith ...
3879
cstarnes@...
Aug 1, 2001 4:17 pm
Jerry I think that eliminating me a monitor would solve most of the trouble. I've noticed most test series ar fine in this reguard except the Janspert pack...
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Eric Jensen
echristopherjensen@...
Aug 1, 2001 4:42 pm
... I think this might work OK, although maybe some other way to obligate the tester might be just as effective, i.e. noncompliance on the first report (with...
3881
Eric.Kammerer@...
Aug 1, 2001 5:07 pm
If chosen to test something, I would have no problems with the credit card number and agreement. I would expect to receive something of value after performing...
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GearTester
geartester@...
Aug 1, 2001 5:20 pm
I don't think you have anything to do with it....other than the messenger of bad news.... ;o) Jerry http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BackpackGearTest : the most...
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TrailHound
TrailHound@...
Aug 1, 2001 5:33 pm
Last Chance Shorts - Test Status Report ... [ Report Post Dates ] Rick Dreher <Richard.Dreher@...> 1: Wed, July 4, 2001 2: Wed, July 4, 2001 3: [1] Dr....
3884
richard.dreher@...
Aug 1, 2001 5:42 pm
Jerry, Issue #1 is a toughie, I'm not sure that a pay-as-you-don't-go system accomplishes your goal. If someone has to pay for their piece of gear because they...
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GearTester
geartester@...
Aug 1, 2001 6:11 pm
I don't care for the credit card idea either. It is cumbersome and anything that slows the manufacturer down makes it less likely they will come through. A...
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GearTester
geartester@...
Aug 1, 2001 6:45 pm
Done. I also moved the Bonfire report from Vernon Deal over. Thanks. Jerry http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BackpackGearTest : the most comprehensive interactive...
3887
richard.dreher@...
Aug 1, 2001 7:28 pm
Hi TH, My update: I'm headed out on the trail this weekend and hope to have my third "Destroyer" review posted next week. (The good doctor and I got a bit of a...
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GearTester
geartester@...
Aug 1, 2001 7:43 pm
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BackpackGearTest : the most comprehensive interactive gear reviews and tests on the planet. ... From: <richard.dreher@...>...
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Sonjia Leyva
sonjialeyva@...
Aug 1, 2001 8:59 pm
Regarding requiring a credit card to insure compliance with test reports: I like the idea in theory, but I'm with some of the others who have expressed...
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GearTester
geartester@...
Aug 1, 2001 9:36 pm
Not a problem. I understand. Enjoy. Jerry http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BackpackGearTest : the most comprehensive interactive gear reviews and tests on the...
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GearTester
geartester@...
Aug 1, 2001 10:40 pm
We are requesting owner reports on the GVPGear G4 Pack. We request that these be formal reports to benefit all of us in select...or rejecting...this piece of...
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Sonjia Leyva
sonjialeyva@...
Aug 1, 2001 11:39 pm
I have a really dumb question: When are the Leki final reports due? As a friend of mine says, I'm having a senior moment (I'm starting early to get lots of...
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Don Johnston
d.h.j@...
Aug 1, 2001 11:52 pm
... Sounds good to me. I think we have done some of this in an informal way. I think these should be structured like regular tests and standards for reporting...
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Eric Jensen
echristopherjensen@...
Aug 2, 2001 12:11 am
... When do you need it by? I'm soon to do a hike through the Goat Rocks Wilderness on the PCT and would be happy to provide a report that incorporates the...
3895
GearTester
geartester@...
Aug 2, 2001 12:43 am
According to my records, that test series closed on 6/18/01....... Jerry http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BackpackGearTest : the most comprehensive interactive...
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Francisco Flores
chispa@...
Aug 2, 2001 1:01 am
I will be heading for Portland,Oregon at the end of Sept.,I will be taking the entire month of October and bicycle Hwy 101 and old Hwy 1,destination San...
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GearTester
geartester@...
Aug 2, 2001 1:07 am
All reports must be up to our standards. I may have to come up with an item monitor to periodically check the folder and read new reports. If they feel the...
3898
GearTester
geartester@...
Aug 2, 2001 1:31 am
Ley's shoot for a due date of 9/01/01...does everyone think that 1 month is enough time? Those of you that have enough use to post a report now should, of...
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Ben Toombs
by-design@...
Aug 2, 2001 1:40 am
<It might also be of value to request some reviews of the custom or semi-custom products. buyers may be leery of because they can't see them in a store.> ...
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Ben Toombs
by-design@...
Aug 2, 2001 1:47 am
<Idea #2 leads back to #1: What if we were to require (1,2,3...?) owner test reviews as a qualifier for becoming a new-gear tester? I'll bet dollars to Lil'...
