> So here's an idea: Why not have a Stooge page on the MOTM site? It
> seems to me this would be a good selling point. Knowing that some of
> the best designs from other manufacturers are available in MOTM
> format could prove to be a real "deal maker" for people considering
> whether or not to buy a MOTM system.
And a serious deal killer to buying the harder to get MOTM equivalent.
I don't mean to sound callous, but that doesn't sound like a very smart
business decision to be advertising your competition. True, Paul's
lineup has some large holes, and this page probably would only cover
modules that fill those holes, but I suspect that Joe Modular buyer
would probably look at the particular companies modular format in
question as well.
Larry's service appeals to a limited subset of the Modular buying
public in general, an already microscopic market. I think a better spot
for this would be on Larry's site (which it is, I wish it had more
pictures of finished conversions ^_^)
I don't want to discredit the service the Stooges do here, just to
point out that advertising MOTM panels for 3rd parties on the Synthtech
site could have some unintended consequences. I certainly won't argue
that being able to get a panel for any 3rd party format is pretty
attractive!
I think efforts would better be spent just evangelizing the MOTM format
in general, (if the goal is to expand the MOTM user base and there-by
keep Paul in the business of making and selling cool stuff.) The truly
die hard will find the Stooges and this list soon enough (as Paul sent
me here after I bought my system.) The past is littered with small
Modular system manufactures for a reason, it's a very small,
competitive submarket of an already small market. Quick: name a modular
maker from the 70's who still makes modulars.
I think better "deal makers" would be next day shipping and better
availability. ^_^
--mikes