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Old Jul 14, 2012 | 08:08 AM
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"hey guys, not sure if you've ever heard of amsoil but I used it in my 1000 mile service yesterday (all 3 holes). Wow what a difference. Bike runs cooler and shift so smooth. I love it. Never knew my Harley could run so smooth. Pm me for a link and discount"

Stuff like that isn't traditional marketing. It's targeting people too stupid to understand it. I come here for advice and opinions by Harley riders and wrenchers, Not to read advertisements disguised as posts. I'll never buy because of that.
 
Old Jul 14, 2012 | 08:54 AM
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They marketed it so good to me that I became a dealer!! Now I buy it at cost for me and my buddies. Good oil too!!
 
Old Jul 14, 2012 | 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by xwhyz1959
They marketed it so good to me that I became a dealer!! Now I buy it at cost for me and my buddies. Good oil too!!

And you, in turn, come on here to promote and sell it. It's shameful really.
 
Old Jul 15, 2012 | 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Warmasheen
And you, in turn, come on here to promote and sell it. It's shameful really.
You know sir you need to get over yourself, you basically openned this thread and seem to be all by yourself in your complaint.
How about this you just go around anywhere you see Amsoil and let them run their business like this great country America has let any one else run their business which is however they want.

Geez I don't get it why people rant and rant like they would change any part of the process ny ranting
 
Old Jul 15, 2012 | 08:01 AM
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Do what I did...go to the Amsoil website, find a local dealer, buy/pay & leave...no marketing/questions/promotions...easy fix.
 
Old Jul 15, 2012 | 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Warmasheen
And you, in turn, come on here to promote and sell it. It's shameful really.
Did I try to sell you any?? I became a dealer so I could purchase it at below retail cost. Made perfect sense to me to become a dealer so I could save money on it since it's my preferred oil. The cost difference between my price and the retail price is %25.
 
Old Jul 15, 2012 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Andy@AMSOIL
You know sir you need to get over yourself, you basically openned this thread and seem to be all by yourself in your complaint.
How about this you just go around anywhere you see Amsoil and let them run their business like this great country America has let any one else run their business which is however they want.

Geez I don't get it why people rant and rant like they would change any part of the process ny ranting
Sir,honestly I don't like your patronizing manners.If what the guy says about your subtle ways of promoting your product (no matter how good it might be) is true,then I must agree with him and steer clear of it.Other vendors who advertise on the Forum (Fuelmoto,ProPad,NoMoreFriedThighs,EZUp,Ricor,J&P etc.)have a much more professional approach in order to sell their products without having to resort to such practices......and they've been getting my business!

P.S. Pushing the patriotic button ,....this great country America..., shows naivete' on your part and doesn't work.
 
Old Jul 15, 2012 | 08:47 AM
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Well...at least Amsoil picked the right logo colors for our great nation...

Give them some credit, but the fluids are good too...
 
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Old Jul 15, 2012 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Iceman24
Well...at least Amsoil picked the right logo colors for our great nation...

Give them some credit, but the fluids are good too...
Hey,I don't need some oil seller to remind me about the greatness of our Nation,which was founded on moral and ethical principles and NOT on deceit.Their oils might be good(I'm not a chemical engineer to dispute that) but I'm happy with the Extra Virgin Olive Oil that I'm using now (in all 3 holes)!
 
Old Jul 15, 2012 | 09:53 AM
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I forgot about the patriotic heart strings the Amsoil posters use. I've a few, "i like Amsoil. It's made right here in the good ole USA". Everything about thier marketing is sleazy and offensive.



Just thought as a new member I'd point it out.
 



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