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Title: I am famous now!!!!
Post by: Martin_1962 on 26 February 2009, 13:37:46
http://www.vectra-c.com/forum/showthread.php?t=69829

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Title: Re: I am famous now!!!!
Post by: nick v6 on 26 February 2009, 13:47:57
clever boy
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

you should be getting more work your way soon now your being advertised more :y
Title: Re: I am famous now!!!!
Post by: Jimbob on 26 February 2009, 13:49:05
Surely thats what you want?
Title: Re: I am famous now!!!!
Post by: stuart30 on 26 February 2009, 13:56:39
Id have thought a quick post on there too introduce yourself would have been a good idea.

Or maybe members who use other forums with car sections could post a link for your service.
Title: Re: I am famous now!!!!
Post by: Martin_1962 on 26 February 2009, 13:58:20
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Surely thats what you want?

Yes but it is a little embarrasing getting praised
Title: Re: I am famous now!!!!
Post by: TheBoy on 26 February 2009, 13:59:19
You could always set up a webpage Mr Imber, then point to it from other forums ;)

Obviously, a nice link from said site to OOF would always be appreciated :y
Title: Re: I am famous now!!!!
Post by: stuart30 on 26 February 2009, 14:02:53
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You could always set up a webpage Mr Imber, then point to it from other forums ;)

Obviously, a nice link from said site to OOF would always be appreciated :y

Would a sticky work in sale section or similar be an idea....?
Title: Re: I am famous now!!!!
Post by: Martin_1962 on 26 February 2009, 14:05:57
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You could always set up a webpage Mr Imber, then point to it from other forums ;)

Obviously, a nice link from said site to OOF would always be appreciated :y

http://www.martinimber.co.uk/keyfob.htm

Yes it does need tidying!

The link is on my index page, which was originally an advert for my DVDs

Title: Re: I am famous now!!!!
Post by: Debs. on 26 February 2009, 14:06:04
 :y It also was nice to read your well-deserved OOF attestations in your eBay listing, Martin. ;)
Title: Re: I am famous now!!!!
Post by: TheBoy on 26 February 2009, 14:07:00
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You could always set up a webpage Mr Imber, then point to it from other forums ;)

Obviously, a nice link from said site to OOF would always be appreciated :y

Would a sticky work in sale section or similar be an idea....?
Oh boy, would that cause trouble ::)
Title: Re: I am famous now!!!!
Post by: Martin_1962 on 26 February 2009, 14:08:39
The money - apart from paying Ebay (about 15%), Paypal, 5%, RS quite a bit, the rest gets spent on

Steering idler
Body panels
Wishbones
Cams

Got enough for about half the gaskets for the rebuild.

Then I need a cam belt kit.

Not wasting!
Title: Re: I am famous now!!!!
Post by: stuart30 on 26 February 2009, 14:11:10
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You could always set up a webpage Mr Imber, then point to it from other forums ;)

Obviously, a nice link from said site to OOF would always be appreciated :y

Would a sticky work in sale section or similar be an idea....?
Oh boy, would that cause trouble ::)

Ummm ok..... :)
Title: Re: I am famous now!!!!
Post by: TheBoy on 26 February 2009, 14:11:57
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You could always set up a webpage Mr Imber, then point to it from other forums ;)

Obviously, a nice link from said site to OOF would always be appreciated :y

http://www.martinimber.co.uk/keyfob.htm

Yes it does need tidying!

The link is on my index page, which was originally an advert for my DVDs

I see there is a link part way down that page. Thank you.
Title: Re: I am famous now!!!!
Post by: Martin_1962 on 26 February 2009, 14:57:06
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You could always set up a webpage Mr Imber, then point to it from other forums ;)

Obviously, a nice link from said site to OOF would always be appreciated :y

http://www.martinimber.co.uk/keyfob.htm

Yes it does need tidying!

The link is on my index page, which was originally an advert for my DVDs

I see there is a link part way down that page. Thank you.


Bit slow - its been there since not long after the forum started ;D
Title: Re: I am famous now!!!!
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 26 February 2009, 18:46:07
Nice one Martin.  Comments like that on other websites go a long way.  Possitive word of mouth is the bast business advertising going.  Costs nothing  and people are getting feedback about your services in the process. :y :y

Well done, Nice webpage/link as well. :y :y
Title: Re: I am famous now!!!!
Post by: Jay w on 26 February 2009, 19:31:58
Well done for getting the recognition you deserve  :y

one small point though Martin, HMRC regularly keep an eye on ebay traders, i know that yours is a small concern but it theses that they are targeting currently
Title: Re: I am famous now!!!!
Post by: TheBoy on 26 February 2009, 19:32:36
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Well done for getting the recognition you deserve  :y

one small point though Martin, HMRC regularly keep an eye on ebay traders, i know that yours is a small concern but it theses that they are targeting currently
Paypal grass you up after a while anyway...
Title: Re: I am famous now!!!!
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 26 February 2009, 19:33:45
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Well done for getting the recognition you deserve  :y

one small point though Martin, HMRC regularly keep an eye on ebay traders, i know that yours is a small concern but it theses that they are targeting currently

Mine is also a very small concern - eg, one or two jobs a month max - but I've been sure to register with HMRC, and I also keep them informed of when I am and am not doing it. Can't really afford not to...
Title: Re: I am famous now!!!!
Post by: Martin_1962 on 26 February 2009, 20:11:45
Take away ebay and paypal fees, RS money ect - I think £20 would deal with them.

Anyway if you are selling things you own I don't think you are tax liable - fobs are only a small part
Title: Re: I am famous now!!!!
Post by: Jay w on 26 February 2009, 20:45:40
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Take away ebay and paypal fees, RS money ect - I think £20 would deal with them.

Anyway if you are selling things you own I don't think you are tax liable - fobs are only a small part

you could be right but if egay/paypal spot a lot of activity of a domestic account they will be in touch.
As you say it is all yours, but in the meantime you then have the inconvienence of a lot of question....

Don't get me wrong, i am all for free enterprise and you have found a niche market, but i would also be looking at posting on forums and dealing direct rather than having ebay rob me blind.....
Title: Re: I am famous now!!!!
Post by: Martin_1962 on 26 February 2009, 20:53:49
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Take away ebay and paypal fees, RS money ect - I think £20 would deal with them.

Anyway if you are selling things you own I don't think you are tax liable - fobs are only a small part

you could be right but if egay/paypal spot a lot of activity of a domestic account they will be in touch.
As you say it is all yours, but in the meantime you then have the inconvienence of a lot of question....

Don't get me wrong, i am all for free enterprise and you have found a niche market, but i would also be looking at posting on forums and dealing direct rather than having ebay rob me blind.....


I will be!
Title: Re: I am famous now!!!!
Post by: mantagte on 26 February 2009, 23:11:22
i see you have competition
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAUXHALL-ASTRA-VECTRA-ZAFIRA-OMEGA-REMOTE-KEY-FOB-RPAIR_W0QQitemZ220320608180QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item220320608180&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A4%7C65%3A1%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
Title: Re: I am famous now!!!!
Post by: Martin_1962 on 26 February 2009, 23:36:03
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i see you have competition



I notice the prices have dropped but I am still cheaper by £8 but don't replace the battery.
Title: Re: I am famous now!!!!
Post by: Searcher on 28 February 2009, 04:49:53
"May I publicly thank Martin Imber for the fantastic service he gives refurbishing Facelift keyfobs. I sent one in Friday's post and it arrived back this morning !!! It is so much better than before that i have already packaged up my other key for similar treatment, it will be in the post this afternoon !!"

I couldn't have put it better myself...I posted one on Tuesday and it arrived back this morning.

Thank you Martin! :y