Lifetime Membership discussion - Page 5 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

WVZR-1 · 01-19-2014

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dynomite

So....I will UP my offer to $225 for ten years with a Tag that says Gold Member and maybe Two Gold Stars.......

And.....i do not need any free stuff every year or password for Members only (which is a plus for board members as that reduces their Headaches)

I had to recalculate as I have just been told annual membership is $35 rather than $45

A NEW membership is $45 and renewals are $35 I believe - Should there be a reinstatement fee for a lapse of several years of "no participation". I'd think it maybe deserves a conversation. Could or should such a fee be waived "for circumstances"? Might deserve a conversation also!

Franke · 01-20-2014

Dyno, are you an accountant by chance?

edram454 · 01-21-2014

Lots of interesting points of views. I think there should be a LM available to those who really want to commit and simplify there life without having to renew every year. I think there should be a 20 yr dedication exemption of dues for those whom have posted over 1,000 times and maintained a 20 membership seniority. I think maybe a two tier ZR-1/zr1 forum might be a viable option if you want the forum to grow. you log in and select which of the two you want to go into, C4 or C6. The C6 Zr1 is the new benchmark of performance and the flagship car currently thrusting the ZR1 moniker worldwide.

It is certainly keeping the Zr1 brand up there in quality and performance. We must not forget, these are cars worth over 100k that require owners that can pay for them. It would increase membership as a whole and also attract current zr1 owners who want a place to talk and share information. It just depends how big you want the forum to get. As it currently is, there probably wont be much growth since the cars are not increasing in volume and more and more go by the wayside..(accidents etc..). We can keep it only LT5 and let it roll on like it is for a very few selected owners of the c4 lt5.

It just depends on how big do we want this club to be?? I can see the good points and the bad by including the c6 zr1 into the forum.

Harvie · 09-13-2014

It has been done before, and they are gone.

Kevin · 09-13-2014

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harvie

It has been done before, and they are gone.

and there's a reason for that.

Harvie · 09-13-2014

Everybody has a reason for everything, I have a lifetime charter membership paid in full that is worth about what the paper this statement is printed on.... oh that right there is no paper here...so NOTHING...

very expensive decal/window sticker.

MickeyD · 09-18-2014

I would do LM just because it is easier. I actively am on the site but have not been a paid member for 2 years for no other reason than I just forget to re-up. I know I need to do it, but I guess it's so far down on list of things to do that it gets put off. Just my thoughts. Maybe a 3 or 5 year membership?

Tripler · 10-10-2015

The reason I am voting no is that I feel the club needs the yearly renewal to keep the club in a positive financial income . Each season will bring new members and some will opt out at some time or another and being a yearly member will help the opt out individual to do so easily . I will probably be a member till my end but having the option to stop being a member at some point just seems easier .

Mike

-=Jeff=- · 11-02-2015

So maybe instead of Lifetime you offer a special price/deal for 5 year renewal..

DRM500RUBYZR-1 · 11-01-2016

So, let's see if I understand this.
I am older.
You are younger.
Either you are paying less because my "lifetime" buys less time.
or
I am paying more for my shorter "lifetime" to cover your longer time.

This sounds a lot like some healthcare plan that I keep hearing about.

Why not a medicare type option( although I am not there yet) where you younger fellas respectfully pay my share, because, .... uhh becuase.....
Well I don't know, the government does it so it must be right, right?

FREE MEMBERSHIP FOR OLD GUYS FOR LIFE!!!!!!

Boy, you young guys would really be screwed!

I plan to live to 90+, and drive too! (watch out)

Hey, but in a few years I can whine about "being on a fixed income"

Thanks for playing along!

Marty

View Poll Results: Would you opt for a Lifetime Membership if it were available?
Yes	23	28.05%
No	29	35.37%
Maybe (more info needed or depending on price)	30	36.59%
Voters: 82. You may not vote on this poll

01-20-2014	#42
Franke Join Date: May 2013 Location: Beaver, PA Posts: 516	Re: Lifetime Membership discussion Dyno, are you an accountant by chance?

01-21-2014	#43
edram454 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: .. Posts: 693	Re: Lifetime Membership discussion Lots of interesting points of views. I think there should be a LM available to those who really want to commit and simplify there life without having to renew every year. I think there should be a 20 yr dedication exemption of dues for those whom have posted over 1,000 times and maintained a 20 membership seniority. I think maybe a two tier ZR-1/zr1 forum might be a viable option if you want the forum to grow. you log in and select which of the two you want to go into, C4 or C6. The C6 Zr1 is the new benchmark of performance and the flagship car currently thrusting the ZR1 moniker worldwide. It is certainly keeping the Zr1 brand up there in quality and performance. We must not forget, these are cars worth over 100k that require owners that can pay for them. It would increase membership as a whole and also attract current zr1 owners who want a place to talk and share information. It just depends how big you want the forum to get. As it currently is, there probably wont be much growth since the cars are not increasing in volume and more and more go by the wayside..(accidents etc..). We can keep it only LT5 and let it roll on like it is for a very few selected owners of the c4 lt5. It just depends on how big do we want this club to be?? I can see the good points and the bad by including the c6 zr1 into the forum.

09-13-2014	#44
Harvie Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: In my house Posts: 103	Re: Lifetime Membership discussion It has been done before, and they are gone. __________________ Charter Member (since the 91) of the 1ST ZR1 Registry 1st vet $157.59. mo for 3 years new 2nd new 1 check & STILL eating funds years later [-X show poodles & trailer queens :-({\|= Fast and fun not pretty in pink.

09-13-2014	#46
Harvie Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: In my house Posts: 103	Re: Lifetime Membership discussion Everybody has a reason for everything, I have a lifetime charter membership paid in full that is worth about what the paper this statement is printed on.... oh that right there is no paper here...so NOTHING... very expensive decal/window sticker. __________________ Charter Member (since the 91) of the 1ST ZR1 Registry 1st vet $157.59. mo for 3 years new 2nd new 1 check & STILL eating funds years later [-X show poodles & trailer queens :-({\|= Fast and fun not pretty in pink. Last edited by Harvie; 09-13-2014 at 08:51 PM.

09-18-2014	#47
MickeyD Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Conroe Texas Posts: 315	Re: Lifetime Membership discussion I would do LM just because it is easier. I actively am on the site but have not been a paid member for 2 years for no other reason than I just forget to re-up. I know I need to do it, but I guess it's so far down on list of things to do that it gets put off. Just my thoughts. Maybe a 3 or 5 year membership? __________________ 1990 ZR1 Red/Black #2469 1990 ZR1 Black/Black #843 1993 ZR1 Ruby 40th Anniversary #112

10-10-2015	#48
Tripler Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Toronto Posts: 716	Re: Lifetime Membership discussion The reason I am voting no is that I feel the club needs the yearly renewal to keep the club in a positive financial income . Each season will bring new members and some will opt out at some time or another and being a yearly member will help the opt out individual to do so easily . I will probably be a member till my end but having the option to stop being a member at some point just seems easier . Mike

11-02-2015	#49
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,169	Re: Lifetime Membership discussion So maybe instead of Lifetime you offer a special price/deal for 5 year renewal.. __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

11-01-2016	#50
DRM500RUBYZR-1 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mullica Hill, New Jersey Posts: 2,595	Re: Lifetime Membership discussion So, let's see if I understand this. I am older. You are younger. Either you are paying less because my "lifetime" buys less time. or I am paying more for my shorter "lifetime" to cover your longer time. This sounds a lot like some healthcare plan that I keep hearing about. Why not a medicare type option( although I am not there yet) where you younger fellas respectfully pay my share, because, .... uhh becuase..... Well I don't know, the government does it so it must be right, right? FREE MEMBERSHIP FOR OLD GUYS FOR LIFE!!!!!! Boy, you young guys would really be screwed! I plan to live to 90+, and drive too! (watch out) Hey, but in a few years I can whine about "being on a fixed income" Thanks for playing along! Marty Last edited by DRM500RUBYZR-1; 11-01-2016 at 08:05 PM. Reason: splinc