by grahamg4 » Tue Sep 30, 2008 7:52 pm
I thought it took too long to get here. I also, as a post above, ordered Frank's recent package and it arrived in a white re-closable box that, by the way now also contains the stse2 products.
As for the actual delivery, well it was laying in my driveway when I got home. Why wasn't it at my front door. I just happened to see an envelope. Glad it wasn't raining. Everything was in very good condition.
I like the content of Net Effect but my main concern is future editions arriving. I really lean away from magazine subscriptions as they don't seem to arrive as much as they should. Or, they don't arrive here. I'll take it month to month but, after not receiving it and if it is a problem to deal with them about it - Cancel.
I know this is slightly off topic but, as an overall grade I would give them a C- / D+. My reasoning:
1. A botched hyped launch. Took days and a lot of peoples time was spent sitting in anticipation.
2. Shipping took too long. Maybe they haven't directly dealt with physical products sold online. I don't know. But, most products ship next day if in stock. They were building to this so, really orders should have started shipping alsmost immediately.
3. I make no complaint about the OTO's or the bonuses requiring a sign-up but, when one of them turns around and offers up an additional free product only if you accept recurring billing - sour taste.
4. After 3 tries I gave up on Trey. Nothing, absolutely nothing happened other than accepting my name and email. The good side is he isn't flooding my in-box.
5. Shawn Casey took 2 tries and a couple of days but eventually arrived.
6. While a month trial membership is a great offer, I will pass on all of those. Don't have the time to take them up on it right now. Too many other stse2 things to do. I still have to start my 30DC. I think the trials should have been for 30 days in the next 6 or 12 months. Just my opinion.
All in all, I'm not bashing any of them. Rather being objective and taking note. We all strive to be in there shoes and sometimes those shoes might not be so much fun to be in.
Al