News bot Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 Entries for the ever-popular Bestmed Satellite Classic close at midnight on Tuesday.Click here to view the article
Wez-O Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 It will be interesting to see what the entries are like after the great organisation of having this and Amashova on the same weekend.Also good to see that ASG are whoring out the entry process by pushing ASG products on you at every mouse click...**Sarcasm off** Underachiever, IceCreamMan, Bianchisti and 2 others 5
Underachiever Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 It will be interesting to see what the entries are like after the great organisation of having this and Amashova on the same weekend.Also good to see that ASG are whoring out the entry process by pushing ASG products on you at every mouse click...**Sarcasm off**Hear you, nearly ordered the Rudy's!! Will wait for the auction a little later!!! Bianchisti 1
Patchelicious Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 I must admit, that when I entered today, having about 15 different products pushed on me didn't sit well. I understand and respect the need to cross sell, but this should be done tactfully. Like Estate Lawyers hanging out at funeral houses Bianchisti 1
ASG Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 It will be interesting to see what the entries are like after the great organisation of having this and Amashova on the same weekend.Also good to see that ASG are whoring out the entry process by pushing ASG products on you at every mouse click...**Sarcasm off**That's not nice ... soooo many people have asked for more good deals at point of entry ... now its there you are not happy. Â Is it really that bad? Â Seriously, any ideas on how to handle it better?
Patchelicious Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 (edited) That's not nice ... soooo many people have asked for more good deals at point of entry ... now its there you are not happy. Is it really that bad? Seriously, any ideas on how to handle it better?I think it's great that you are asking. Yes, simply push less. Run your events business as such. Cross sell a few products, event specific makes sense. But do not make people feel like you are pushing everything on them. You already have such a strong marketing drive across all your businesses ( I get tons of mails from you guys) you don't need to over sell. It might make logical sense, but it just doesn't feel right and can results in brand perception alterations. Edited October 5, 2015 by Patchelicious HBO, TALUS and Underachiever 3
ASG Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 Do you want a job ????????. Will provide the feedback to the powers that be!! Enjoy the race!
shaper Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 (edited) That's not nice ... soooo many people have asked for more good deals at point of entry ... now its there you are not happy. Is it really that bad? Seriously, any ideas on how to handle it better?Perhaps an opt out option at the start of event registration? Edited October 5, 2015 by shaper HBO, Wez-O, ASG and 2 others 5
ASG Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 (edited) Perhaps an opt out option at the start of event registration?Opt out option sounds like a workable solution!! Thanks - great idea...We can call it 'Shaper's Opt Out option' ???? Edited October 5, 2015 by ASG
Lusiad Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 Does the 80km qualify as a seeding event for the Argus or just the 106km? Not sure the legs are ready for the 106km!Â
Wez-O Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 That's not nice ... soooo many people have asked for more good deals at point of entry ... now its there you are not happy.  Is it really that bad?  Seriously, any ideas on how to handle it better?  Perhaps an opt out option at the start of event registration?What he said... ASG, Patchelicious, Baaisikilist and 1 other 4
shaper Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 Opt out option sounds like a workable solution!! Thanks - great idea...We can call it 'Shaper's Opt Out option' ????Up until you said We can call it... I actually thought it a comment you would consider but if you want to make light of the matter then I guess any feedback given will likely be treated suchÂ
Jensie Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 IS the parking issue and venue over crowding sorted for this edition?
Patchelicious Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 Also, please make sure those pesky protesters are not there this year, put a real damper on the mood last time
boredgirl Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 I looked at entering but then I noticed the entry is R300 for 80km. Is this because it's a seeding event? Â 947 was R385 and that's full road closure.I used to do Satellite classic for years, it was one of my first ever road events back in the day of Telkom Satellite and I was so eager I did it in the rain. I found that doing the 90km option always gave me a clear indication of my 947 time. They were always pretty much the same so I really liked to do it so I knew what to aim for at 947. But at these prices I can no longer do road events. As i'd like to do 947 for as long as I can, I am prepared to spend the money so it will have to be my only seeding event.
Honkdonk Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 I really enjoyed this last year. Had no issues whatsoever with the venue. The race itself was great. Fast and flat with only the climb at Hekpoort to get over. I did the 80k and it worked VERY well as a seeding for this years Argus lite, so my advice would be that if you are not fully prepared for the long distance, give the 80km a bash. Do it well and you will be in a good position for the CTCT, but then make sure you put in the effort!
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