I would like to thank Bob Letterman and the fine folks at VLS for choosing to advertise on the site. Not only did they opt for 2 banners, but they made a commitment to do so for a year! Thanks VLS!
For those of you who may be unfamiliar with VLS (you must be new to the hobby), they were one of the early pioneer companies into the aftermarket and accessory industry that is now taken somewhat for granted. I can remember a day when if you want something that didn't come in the box, you had to figure out how to make it with wire, metal, or balsa wood. Ahh...those were the days! hehe
You can read more about VLS on their site
www.modelmecca.com
Cheers,
Jim
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NEW SPONSOR: VLS Corporation
Posted: Thursday, April 08, 2004 - 04:57 PM UTC
ArmouredSprue
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Posted: Thursday, April 08, 2004 - 05:15 PM UTC
Great news Jim!
Welcome VLS!
Welcome VLS!
zer0_co0l
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Posted: Thursday, April 08, 2004 - 06:07 PM UTC
yeah great news
welcome VLS
welcome VLS
Graywolf
Senior Editor
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Posted: Thursday, April 08, 2004 - 06:20 PM UTC
Having new and good sponsors lately shows that Armorama not only increasing in number of members but also increasing in quality.
Thanks to VLP and congrats Jim.
Thanks to VLP and congrats Jim.
slodder
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Posted: Thursday, April 08, 2004 - 10:36 PM UTC
That is GREAT - another shopping options! I saw thier banner as soon as I got on, it's an eye catcher!
:-)
:-)
Eagle
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Posted: Thursday, April 08, 2004 - 10:43 PM UTC
VLS......an excellent addition to this excellent site.
Thanks VLS fo your support !
Thanks VLS fo your support !
Posted: Thursday, April 08, 2004 - 11:54 PM UTC
Wahooooooooooo
Absolutely great Addition to the site. They won`t regret this
Absolutely great Addition to the site. They won`t regret this
animal
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Posted: Friday, April 09, 2004 - 12:04 AM UTC
Fantastic news Jim. VLS is a great company. I deal with this crew on a regular basis. I am very happy to see them support our site.
Posted: Friday, April 09, 2004 - 07:42 AM UTC
Great news
Welcome VLS
Mal
Welcome VLS
Mal
cfbush2000
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Posted: Friday, April 09, 2004 - 08:13 AM UTC
Great news! I buy from sponsors when I can. Most of the VLS stuff I've got came from MissionModels or Squadron. I'll check out thier site.
Thanks VLS!
Thanks VLS!
Posted: Friday, April 09, 2004 - 08:16 AM UTC
Cool!!!! Thats great news. #:-)
GunTruck
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Posted: Friday, April 09, 2004 - 11:59 AM UTC
This is wonderful news! I'm glad VLS Corp is on-board with us. I buy 98% of all my Internet purchases from VLS - so now I'll be clicking through here on my way to modelmecca.com!
Gunnie
Gunnie
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Posted: Friday, April 09, 2004 - 12:24 PM UTC
Great sponsor -- I particularly like the Custom Dioramics and Warriors lines they carry. I plan to try some the the Trakz stuff soon as well!
viper29_ca
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Posted: Friday, April 09, 2004 - 01:02 PM UTC
Did you guys know that you can buy a membership at VLS? Its called, the Modelers Guild and the Master's Group.
http://www.modelmecca.com/mastersgroup.shtml
As you can see...for a membership fee, you get lots of benifits, first and formost is a discount off of the retail price 18% for the Modeler's Guild and 28% for the Masters. As well you get the VLS catalogue to your door, as well as all the updates through out the year. Also you get access to member exclusive products, that are only available to members of the program.
If you are someone like Gunnie that buys most of his stuff there....you can save a fair amount of change with one of these programs.
There was also a package for $110, and it would give you like 40% off the retail...which brings the prices down to just above cost on most items.....although I don't know if they still offer that package or not anymore.
http://www.modelmecca.com/mastersgroup.shtml
As you can see...for a membership fee, you get lots of benifits, first and formost is a discount off of the retail price 18% for the Modeler's Guild and 28% for the Masters. As well you get the VLS catalogue to your door, as well as all the updates through out the year. Also you get access to member exclusive products, that are only available to members of the program.
If you are someone like Gunnie that buys most of his stuff there....you can save a fair amount of change with one of these programs.
There was also a package for $110, and it would give you like 40% off the retail...which brings the prices down to just above cost on most items.....although I don't know if they still offer that package or not anymore.
GunTruck
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Posted: Friday, April 09, 2004 - 01:08 PM UTC
Yes - Scott is right! I have a Platnium Masters Membership and it quickly pays for itself with the amount of ordering I do. All of their Memberships are a good deal - I've used them for several years with no regrets whatsoever.
Gunnie
Gunnie
Tin_Can
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Posted: Friday, April 09, 2004 - 01:17 PM UTC
Excellent news! It's great to have VLS aboard Big A.
Oberst
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Posted: Friday, April 09, 2004 - 01:30 PM UTC
Great work Jim, Armorama is on the up-and-up!
Thanks VLS,
Andrew
Thanks VLS,
Andrew
modelmecca
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Posted: Monday, April 19, 2004 - 09:51 AM UTC
Hi Jim,
Our thanks for you and your user's kind words. I feel really great when I hear comments such as those. I can add that the one year commitment is just the start and the period we agreed on, I am sure there will be many more! The one fellow who was not very happy with us was, I believe, still thinking VLS and Verlinden Productions are the same company. I sent him an E-mail to explain.
Thanks again,
Bob Letterman
VLS
Our thanks for you and your user's kind words. I feel really great when I hear comments such as those. I can add that the one year commitment is just the start and the period we agreed on, I am sure there will be many more! The one fellow who was not very happy with us was, I believe, still thinking VLS and Verlinden Productions are the same company. I sent him an E-mail to explain.
Thanks again,
Bob Letterman
VLS
Posted: Monday, April 19, 2004 - 03:59 PM UTC
Bob,
You are most welcome. I too look forward to a long working relationship with VLS.
Cheers,
Jim
You are most welcome. I too look forward to a long working relationship with VLS.
Cheers,
Jim
Major_Goose
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Posted: Monday, April 19, 2004 - 07:33 PM UTC
Bravo VLS Corporation BRAVO