Myopiccoog

But I'll continue to share what I feel passionate about and encourage others to share their POV (including you). I do not feel the need to have everyone agree with me and it is refreshing for me to hear alternative perspectives. I also do not feel...

It has to be a 360 degree approach. But at the end of the day, I can buy from chrono24. I don't need to "support" my AD. I have choices of which brand to buy. It would be great for communities to be proactive with brands I agree. But who needs who...

You are thinking quite literally ... security, product vs consumable etc etc. Forget about all that for a second ..(yes, come back to it for logistics planning and such) but keep your mind open. There is a problem today ... many collectors feel...

Again, events don't all need to be fancy. I have seen brands organize informal events at local bars. 6 pm to 8 pm. Drinks discounted by the bar. Win-win. The main point is the AD/Brands/Collectors want to have face time with each other. This is what...

"Still, none of that nullifies the negative criticism the RedBar chapter(s) have attracted from professionals and collectors I know. All it does is present a way out for me. But that's not really my concern and neither is it the concern of the post:...

1. Thanks for you extended responses. I am one to encourage discourse as I want to hear what is on the minds of other collectors. 2. I lived and worked in Silicon Valley in tech and saw 3 companies I was with go public. All three were disruptors and...

This is exactly what I'm advocating that brands do more of. Win the heart and minds of the current and future collectors via direct and indirect engagement. 🤝