Superbike Toy Store Partner Program

[Toy Store]

We've been trying to figure out how to help everybody with their gear and apparel purchases. Originally, we looked at a traditional sponsorship or contingency but have come to the conclusion "that system's broken." And if we went that route, it would have only been for a select few riders. We have come up with a design that will include anybody that wants in. Here are the details;

Superbike Toy Store Partner Program

We've created a Partner program to help you all fund your addiction. Here's how it works;

You give people a card that has a discount code that is assigned to you only. When people use that code, they receive a 5% discount on their purchases. That also tells us that you referred a customer to us, and we then issue a store credit of 5% of the purchase price to you. You can then use the credit towards your personal product purchases, or let it build-up for larger purchases.

o Pays a 5% commission in store credit to use for anything we sell
o Receive a 10% discount for personal purchases*
o We supply you with personalized cards, stickers, and T-shirts (upon availability)

What are your thoughts on this? Good, bad, indifferent? Let me know.

Here's a link if anybody wants to sign up;http://www.superbiketoystore.com/sport/shop.php/accessories/superbike-toy-store-partner-program/p_4067.html

[wolf44]

linky no worky

[Toy Store]

Thanks for that! Linky worky now.

[gixxer188]

I've used programs very similar to this in the past and while they sound good they haven't worked out very well.

1. ridegear.com does this type of program already, currently under revision.
2. A 5% discount isn't enough to entice someone to buy from you online, and then have to pay for shipping.  They can go to their local shop and probably buy it for less with or without a discount from the local shop and not have to pay shipping. I know that the local shops in my area regularly give my 800+ members a 10% discount.

[Toy Store]

I've used programs very similar to this in the past and while they sound good they haven't worked out very well.

1. ridegear.com does this type of program already, currently under revision.
2. A 5% discount isn't enough to entice someone to buy from you online, and then have to pay for shipping.  They can go to their local shop and probably buy it for less with or without a discount from the local shop and not have to pay shipping. I know that the local shops in my area regularly give my 800+ members a 10% discount.

The difference is that we are already discounted 10-30%. Our everyday prices are far better than any local dealer. Besides, most dealerships don't have the expertise or service that we offer. This is a great deal that leaves me selling some product at or just below cost; there isn't any way on gods green earth local dealers are going that deep. Thanks for the input though.

Isn't Ridegear out of business?

[gixxer188]

Well, if ridegear is out of business what does that say about this type of program/marketing?  I signed up for your program and I am more than willing to give it a try and I hope it is more successful than ridegear ever was.

[LongDogRacing]

Well, for what it's worth, I've seen better prices from superbiketoystore than the CCS series sponsor.

That's right.  I said it.

[cbr-racer]

I signed up . Sounds good to me

[Toy Store]

Thanks for signing up! I truly believe this program will work if you work at it. The bottom line is this; putting a sticker on your bike by itself doesn't help anybody. But a sticker, handing-out referral cards, and actually talking to people about the Superbike Toy Store will produce results. If you direct somebody to our website by letting them know what we offer, they WILL check it out. If they need something, our prices are competitive enough for most people to make a purchase. Now add an extra 5% off and you have a winner!

The program helps everybody involved, but YOU have to get involved. We will hold-up our end of the bargain and continue to update the site with the latest products, and issue credits as earned. Lets create a partnership 

[Jeff]

Not to mention that it's refreshing to see someone on these forums (STS is on *MANY* forums) interacting with people and asking "how can I help you!".

It's good to have that relationship.

Now here's the catch-22..  If the answer to "how can I help you" is "provide parts faster & cheaper than anyone else with better service", you will see them go out of business.  I've seen it a dozen times if not more.

Simply put, when you're on a cell phone driving to the track and frantically trying to get a brake lever, set of boots, etc to make your weekend; you want that reliability of "I've got you covered" and then seeing that they DO indeed have you covered.  That's worth a lot.  It's a premium so to speak...

JMHO...

[Toy Store]

Thanks, I appreciate that!

[gixxer188]

Is there any way to get a file of your products so that we can display them on our websites?