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  1. chdot
    Admin

    I have just renewed the domain name and web space for another year - grand total of £46.98.

    I have also added an Amazon Affiliates link on the left. This highlights Haynes Bike Book which is great for anyone doing basic or advanced repairs.

    If you ever buy via the link (not just that book) I will get some pennies. CCE is obviously not about making money, but an Amazon link means people could give a small amount to the cost of CCE - it comes off the money you pay Amazon NOT an extra charge.

    Posted 13 years ago #
  2. steveo
    Member

    I'll try and remember to go through your link though i can't promise any thing i'm for ever forgetting about quidco and that's putting cash in my pocket which i'm rarely forgetful about :D

    Posted 13 years ago #
  3. chdot
    Admin

    "I'll try and remember"

    Thanks

    No pressure!

    Posted 13 years ago #
  4. kaputnik
    Moderator

    if there's a wiggle affiliates program I'll make you a fortune in commission!

    Posted 13 years ago #
  5. Cyclingmollie
    Member

    Thanks chdot. It is much appreciated.

    Posted 13 years ago #
  6. Min
    Member

    Yes, thank you.

    Posted 13 years ago #
  7. Arellcat
    Moderator

    Seconded; thank you, chdot. The Amazon link will be no doubt feature highly when Christmas shopping time approaches. CCE is developing quite nicely into a community.

    Posted 13 years ago #
  8. chdot
    Admin

    "CCE is developing quite nicely into a community."

    Yes - though perhaps communities? - under an 'umbrella'?

    As long as people don't feel left out I'd they don't do MMW every day!

    Posted 13 years ago #
  9. PS
    Member

    Yeah - boo hiss to the Southside bias!

    [joking - I am entirely free of any compass-direction prejudice]

    Posted 13 years ago #
  10. chdot
    Admin

    "Yeah - boo hiss to the Southside bias!"

    Perhaps need some more Fife members - think last one moved to Edinburgh...

    Posted 13 years ago #
  11. steveo
    Member

    How is this working out Chdot?

    I ordered from Amazon for the first time this year I think but I remembered!

    Posted 12 years ago #
  12. Smudge
    Member

    Also (cue slight tangent) any progress on the CCE "shop"?

    Posted 12 years ago #
  13. DaveC
    Member

    I'm now living in Fife, (and so is my wife... pythonesque), also Baldcyclist has moved to Fife though from one OOT to another OOT.

    Just to help the balance, you understand.

    Thanks chdot. I have frequented a couple of forums, not all as open as this one, and one which has gotten so large they took voluntary subscriptions at one point before later opening up to advertising.

    Posted 12 years ago #
  14. Its_Me_Knees
    Member

    Just to add my 'thank you', Chdot. Your efforts are much appreciated. This is a pleasant, friendly, and very helpful community we have here.

    Posted 12 years ago #
  15. custard
    Member

    bumpo to remind folks of the Amazon link
    I hope you made a fortune from my recent Buzz lightyear purchase :D

    Posted 12 years ago #
  16. chdot
    Admin

    After four years the Amazon search box on the left has paid for about half the domain name and hosting costs.

    With the gradual increase in members, the amount over the past year is more than the annual cost - so thanks to all those spending money via this site.

    Of course Amazon is 'controversial' - perhaps more so than when this forum started.

    I don't suppose Amazon has caused too many bike shops to close, and they employ lots of people in Fife...

    Other forms of retail are available, but there's only one CCE.

    Personal choice...

    Posted 10 years ago #
  17. steveo
    Member

    Probably less controversial than CRC though I'd expect less "profitable" given the demographic.

    I do wonder how many Edinburgh bike shops have gone out of business in last 20 years due to retailing rather then the owner operator getting bored or wanting a change.

    Posted 10 years ago #
  18. chdot
    Admin

    "Probably less controversial than CRC"

    Yes, decided against joining on-line bike affiliate schemes. (Haven't even looked at which sites have them).

    "I do wonder how many Edinburgh bike shops have gone out of business in last 20 years"

    In terms of numbers definitely a lot more.

    Not sure if more or less than 20 years, but the only ones I can think of are David's (secondhand in Argyle Place) and Thomas Piper which started in Morningside and then had a branch in South Clerk Street. (I think the bicycle wheel 'sign' is still there!)

    Posted 10 years ago #
  19. Arellcat
    Moderator

    Thomas Piper's shop in Morningside is the one I remember. I think the last thing I bought there was a pair of ODI Mushrooms for my Grifter. But after then I probably frequented Edinburgh Bicycle (when its grey-and-green livery was still going strong).

    I also remember City Cycles in Rodney Street, when Falcon actually made some half-decent mountain bikes. I don't know if t'internet was the reason the shop disappeared though.

    Williamson's of course became Alpine Bikes and Robin is now the man behind Biketrax, though didn't Biketrax grow out of The New Bike Shop?

    Posted 10 years ago #
  20. chdot
    Admin

    All true.

    Highlights the changes of names/ownerships - but still bike shops (apart from the Pipers).

    Posted 10 years ago #
  21. LaidBack
    Member

    Good work chdot. Forum has grown well under your care and that of 'content providers'. Here's to next four years.

    Posted 10 years ago #

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