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I certainly mean no disrespect, but you agreed to a price of purchase for a product/service. I've never seen someone purchase a car, week later car on sale, owner take car back because it's now at a cheaper price.Bottom line, you agreed with the price of purchase.
Most retailers do in fact have a price-matching window. If you go to, say, Banana Republic or J.Crew and buy something that goes on sale up to 30 days later, you can get a price adjustment. Maybe not a car, but those aren't set prices anyway - it's all about a negotiation. And in the case of clothes or other seasonal goods, they are typically going to charge you more to get it sooner. In this case, we've basically pre-paid sooner... the service isn't even active yet.Just saying.All that said, I can't say enough how good this service is (unless you're in one of my leagues, in which case it sucks, don't bother).
 
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:goodposting:the s*** is going to hit the fan!so I'll ask the question again, regarding those of us in yr 2 of a previous 3yr deal....can we reup w/3 more, for a total of 5 paid in advance?and can those poor shlubs already in for '07 add on a 3 yr, to take them thru '07-10 season, into Super Bowl '11?
Here's the scoop for anyone that bought the subscription in the offseason (March 2007 until now, before the earlybird announcement).We will offer two choices: 1. We can refund the $25.95 and you can decide whether you wish to purchase the one-year or three year packages (or neither).2. You can pay the difference ($35) and we will add another two years (Three years total). This requires us to manually change our tracking database so we will need people to paypal the $35 to dodds@footballguys.com and then send a note to subscription@footballguys.com with your name so we can adjust the database.David
 
:scared:the s*** is going to hit the fan!so I'll ask the question again, regarding those of us in yr 2 of a previous 3yr deal....can we reup w/3 more, for a total of 5 paid in advance?and can those poor shlubs already in for '07 add on a 3 yr, to take them thru '07-10 season, into Super Bowl '11?
Here's the scoop for anyone that bought the subscription in the offseason (March 2007 until now, before the earlybird announcement).We will offer two choices: 1. We can refund the $25.95 and you can decide whether you wish to purchase the one-year or three year packages (or neither).2. You can pay the difference ($35) and we will add another two years (Three years total). This requires us to manually change our tracking database so we will need people to paypal the $35 to dodds@footballguys.com and then send a note to subscription@footballguys.com with your name so we can adjust the database.David
:lmao: :thumbup: :thumbup: Sending my $35 now :)
 
FBG is now taking subscriptions:

Earlybird Pricing:

1 year ($20.95), 3 year ($60.95)

Earlybird pricing will remain until June 1st. Price will then be $26.95 for one year. We will sell 2,000 three-year subscriptions and then eliminate that option.

Big Efforts for 2007:

MyFootballguys - Possibly the most exciting project we have ever developed. This area will allow users to define multiple profiles based on each of their leagues. These profiles will then allow you to create custom SOS, custom Top 200 lists, Forward lists (looking at week 7 when it's only week 4), custom projections / rankings and view past stats all catered to your scoring criteria. Players that are on your roster (or you are targeting for trades, etc) can be assigned to the MyTeam against said profiles. This is likely to become the most important page of the Footballguys.com subscription.

MyFBGMail - Is your mailbox getting stuffed with too much info? You will now be able to select the following features (Breaking News, Cheatsheets, Players in the News, Monday Injury Report, Upgrades/Downgrades, Waiver Wire report, Sleepers, Rushing/Passing Matchups, Random Shots) and decide which ones you want delivered to your inbox.

Full redesign of the website - The new layout will not debut until late June/early July, but efforts are already underway to get Footballguys.com a new professional looking website. The goal is easier navigation and tighter integration of content while updating the look.
:thumbup: In before the 2000 cut-off :lmao:

 
I love FBG and have subscribed every year. And I will do so again this year.

That said, I'm not sure what is compelling about the 3 year price. One year is $21 and three years is $61. That is theoretical savings of $2. I suppose it just comes down to a hedge against rising prices in the future. :)

 
:lmao:the s*** is going to hit the fan!so I'll ask the question again, regarding those of us in yr 2 of a previous 3yr deal....can we reup w/3 more, for a total of 5 paid in advance?and can those poor shlubs already in for '07 add on a 3 yr, to take them thru '07-10 season, into Super Bowl '11?
Here's the scoop for anyone that bought the subscription in the offseason (March 2007 until now, before the earlybird announcement).We will offer two choices: 1. We can refund the $25.95 and you can decide whether you wish to purchase the one-year or three year packages (or neither).2. You can pay the difference ($35) and we will add another two years (Three years total). This requires us to manually change our tracking database so we will need people to paypal the $35 to dodds@footballguys.com and then send a note to subscription@footballguys.com with your name so we can adjust the database.David
Not one to kowtow, but I just want to say this is a real stand-up way to address the situation. :bye:
 
Customer service keeps customers and FBG does it again..

As far as 3 year deal, I would call it a hedge for me, plus a bigger savings than a couple bucks if you look at original pricing.

Can't wait for new features :shrug:

Ckev

 
I love FBG and have subscribed every year. And I will do so again this year.That said, I'm not sure what is compelling about the 3 year price. One year is $21 and three years is $61. That is theoretical savings of $2. I suppose it just comes down to a hedge against rising prices in the future. :lmao:
:shrug: I was just wondering the same thing??? Is FBG going to quit the early bird deals in the future?
 
I love FBG and have subscribed every year. And I will do so again this year.

That said, I'm not sure what is compelling about the 3 year price. One year is $21 and three years is $61. That is theoretical savings of $2. I suppose it just comes down to a hedge against rising prices in the future. :nerd:
earlybird yr1 price is $21...then $26signing on for the 3yr deal locks down the $20.32 price/yr for 3 yrs--of course, if there is no price increase over that time, there is no big deal

but with the upgraded, super-duper deluxe model being unleashed, I'd suspect a 1yr price pushing $29.95 in the not so distant future, and a 3yr plan in the area of $74.95

I mean really, w/all the bells and whistles, $29.95 to customize the content for "inbox emails" and "league scoring/FF team info"...dirt cheap!

 
FBG is now taking subscriptions:

Earlybird Pricing:

1 year ($20.95), 3 year ($60.95)

Earlybird pricing will remain until June 1st. Price will then be $26.95 for one year. We will sell 2,000 three-year subscriptions and then eliminate that option.

Big Efforts for 2007:

MyFootballguys - Possibly the most exciting project we have ever developed. This area will allow users to define multiple profiles based on each of their leagues. These profiles will then allow you to create custom SOS, custom Top 200 lists, Forward lists (looking at week 7 when it's only week 4), custom projections / rankings and view past stats all catered to your scoring criteria. Players that are on your roster (or you are targeting for trades, etc) can be assigned to the MyTeam against said profiles. This is likely to become the most important page of the Footballguys.com subscription.

MyFBGMail - Is your mailbox getting stuffed with too much info? You will now be able to select the following features (Breaking News, Cheatsheets, Players in the News, Monday Injury Report, Upgrades/Downgrades, Waiver Wire report, Sleepers, Rushing/Passing Matchups, Random Shots) and decide which ones you want delivered to your inbox.

Full redesign of the website - The new layout will not debut until late June/early July, but efforts are already underway to get Footballguys.com a new professional looking website. The goal is easier navigation and tighter integration of content while updating the look.
Why would you limit the 3 year membership option to 2,000? What's the reason behind that? Why not get as many paying customers as possible?
 
FBG is now taking subscriptions:

Earlybird Pricing:

1 year ($20.95), 3 year ($60.95)

Earlybird pricing will remain until June 1st. Price will then be $26.95 for one year. We will sell 2,000 three-year subscriptions and then eliminate that option.

Big Efforts for 2007:

MyFootballguys - Possibly the most exciting project we have ever developed. This area will allow users to define multiple profiles based on each of their leagues. These profiles will then allow you to create custom SOS, custom Top 200 lists, Forward lists (looking at week 7 when it's only week 4), custom projections / rankings and view past stats all catered to your scoring criteria. Players that are on your roster (or you are targeting for trades, etc) can be assigned to the MyTeam against said profiles. This is likely to become the most important page of the Footballguys.com subscription.

MyFBGMail - Is your mailbox getting stuffed with too much info? You will now be able to select the following features (Breaking News, Cheatsheets, Players in the News, Monday Injury Report, Upgrades/Downgrades, Waiver Wire report, Sleepers, Rushing/Passing Matchups, Random Shots) and decide which ones you want delivered to your inbox.

Full redesign of the website - The new layout will not debut until late June/early July, but efforts are already underway to get Footballguys.com a new professional looking website. The goal is easier navigation and tighter integration of content while updating the look.
Vastly Improved "Search" Function? :lmao:

 
Just so I understand the MyFootballGuys option..

I have a team with Yahoo and one with MFL, obvisouly they both have different scoring systems. This option will allow you to customize scoring system for both teams CORRECT ?? Of course, if that is the case then all the stats presented wil be based on your own individual scoring sytem for each team ?

How many teams can you have in your MyFootballGuys account ?

The reason I ask, I've seen some sites let you put in mulitple teams but with only one scoring system. Which is useless..

Ckev
It works like this:1. You go to an admin area, where you can define up to 5 "profiles."

2. With each profile, you associate a scoring system. This includes the money positions, as well as PK, TD, and IDP.

3. With each profile, you name the players (and/or Team Ds) that you want be associated with that profile.

4. You then set a "default" profile if you want. Or you can opt to have FBG scoring be your default.

5. Now when you go to, say, look at the current year's stats, they will be sorted according to your default scoring system and your default players will be highlighted so you can easily find them. There will be a menu at the top that will allow you to switch the same page from one profile to another.

I think you're going to like it.
That is an understatement if its as great as it sounds.
:goodposting: I think you guys are going to love this.J

 
Those Day 2 draft guys are going to be hooked for sure. :lmao: It's like baiting the hook with coke and then following Paris Hilton into a club.

 
Coolness!I assume the big contest is coming back, too?
Yes it will be $35,000 this year (We are eliminating the $10,000 part 2 of the contest going forward). The contest should be a lot better too as we are not dictating how many of each position you must take (just constrained by salary and total roster spots so one team may have 2 QBs and another might have 5). We are also tweaking the scoring to create more variability between the lineups. Full contest rules will be posted soon.
Can you talk your attorneys into lifting the prize ban in Florida?
 
I bought the 3 year deal.

I was not planning on buying any mags this year, however, I thought the FBG mag comes with subscription. Am I wrong here. I noticed somewhere that it says you need a seperate subscription for the mag? Just curious

 
I bought the 3 year deal. I was not planning on buying any mags this year, however, I thought the FBG mag comes with subscription. Am I wrong here. I noticed somewhere that it says you need a seperate subscription for the mag? Just curious
Hi Acer,Thanks for signing up for the 3 year deal. The Footballguys magazine has always been a completely separate thing from the online subscription. It's much of the same content, just easier to take to the bathroom... :goodposting:J
 
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I bought the 3 year deal. I was not planning on buying any mags this year, however, I thought the FBG mag comes with subscription. Am I wrong here. I noticed somewhere that it says you need a seperate subscription for the mag? Just curious
Hi Acer,Thanks for signing up for the 3 year deal. The Footballguys magazine has always been a completely separate thing from the online subscription. It's much of the same content, just easier to take to the bathroom... :blackdot:J
Go wireless :wall:
 
:thumbup:

I bought the 3 year deal. I was not planning on buying any mags this year, however, I thought the FBG mag comes with subscription. Am I wrong here. I noticed somewhere that it says you need a seperate subscription for the mag? Just curious
Hi Acer,Thanks for signing up for the 3 year deal. The Footballguys magazine has always been a completely separate thing from the online subscription. It's much of the same content, just easier to take to the bathroom... ;)J
Go wireless ;)
I keep saying I am not going to buy the magazine because paper is outdated and everthing is on the site anyway, the Joe and David keep promising me they are going to put the winning ticket in with my magazine. :( And I keep buying it year after year. :bag: :lmao:
 
Coolness!I assume the big contest is coming back, too?
Yes it will be $35,000 this year (We are eliminating the $10,000 part 2 of the contest going forward). The contest should be a lot better too as we are not dictating how many of each position you must take (just constrained by salary and total roster spots so one team may have 2 QBs and another might have 5). We are also tweaking the scoring to create more variability between the lineups. Full contest rules will be posted soon.
Can you talk your attorneys into lifting the prize ban in Florida?
I think Florida is legal these days. Still a few other states that are not, but I think Florida is a good one now (although I need to check up on that)
 
:pickle:

I bought the 3 year deal.

I was not planning on buying any mags this year, however, I thought the FBG mag comes with subscription. Am I wrong here. I noticed somewhere that it says you need a seperate subscription for the mag? Just curious
Hi Acer,Thanks for signing up for the 3 year deal. The Footballguys magazine has always been a completely separate thing from the online subscription. It's much of the same content, just easier to take to the bathroom... ;)

J
Go wireless ;)
I keep saying I am not going to buy the magazine because paper is outdated and everthing is on the site anyway, the Joe and David keep promising me they are going to put the winning ticket in with my magazine. :missing: And I keep buying it year after year. :bag: :fro:
Not in the bathroom...
 
Any thoughts on creating a "referral discount" (i.e., give an existing FBG a ~$5 membership discount for referring a new subscribing member to the site)? This referral discount could even be offered after the early bird discount, therefore making the discount effectively free.

The key to growth is to remove the barriers to growth. The primary barrier to FBG growth is that there is a competetive advantage in keeping the site and its value hidden from others. As a result, I currently don't tell some 60+ other fantasy footballers about FBG since I don't get anything in return. Of these 60+ people, 30 would almost certainly become new subscribers who wouldn't even notice the $20 per year fee. Just looking at my example, there is ~$600/year in unrealized potential revenue for FBG. If FBG can provide an incentive to current members to spread the word about FBG to new potential members, the net result can only be very positive to the site's bottom line.

 
Any thoughts on creating a "referral discount" (i.e., give an existing FBG a ~$5 membership discount for referring a new subscribing member to the site)? This referral discount could even be offered after the early bird discount, therefore making the discount effectively free.The key to growth is to remove the barriers to growth. The primary barrier to FBG growth is that there is a competetive advantage in keeping the site and its value hidden from others. As a result, I currently don't tell some 60+ other fantasy footballers about FBG since I don't get anything in return. Of these 60+ people, 30 would almost certainly become new subscribers who wouldn't even notice the $20 per year fee. Just looking at my example, there is ~$600/year in unrealized potential revenue for FBG. If FBG can provide an incentive to current members to spread the word about FBG to new potential members, the net result can only be very positive to the site's bottom line.
Also, referring the people in your leagues that are having a little trouble, and not your main competitors is a good strategy (if they keep it to themselves.) Chances are the guys that do poorly will improve some, but not put the effort in to become dominant (or they might, have you to thank for it, and that is even more fun to have another guy to talk to as opposed to just telling them what you think they should do.)PS. I think leagues become more fun when everyone knows more.
 
Purchased the subscription again.

Why? Cause I love the site!!

My only gripe (and again, this is coming from a guy that loves the FBG site) is that every single year I submit whatever I have to to be in one of the staff vs message board leagues...haikus, essays, answers to questions about how you do in FF, etc. Whatever is asked of the message board to get considered into one of the leagues - I do.

And I have never been selected. Not once.

Now before someone tells me to quit my whining b/c the %s are against getting invited into one of them, my response would be: then why do they tend to take the same guys every year? Seriously, there are guys (I won't mention names) that seem to be in these leagues year after year - and not b/c they won the previous year.)

So I love the site, the rankings, the up to date info, the articles, the analysis, the forums, etc.

But I would also love to get into one of the staff vs. message board leagues (or at the very least - at least see guys make it into those leagues that never have been in before - before giving it to repeat guys).

 
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David,

I refuse to use paypal, (an impotent protest i admit) I sent emails yesterday asking to "RE up" my previous 3yr, to the current...

please inform as to where paper checks get mailed to...

 
Any chance of to see or add to my controls "Manage Account"? This would be useful so we can track what we have paid for (ie - paid through 2009 etc).

Example: I won a 3 year subscription last year after I had already paid for 2006 so I would like to see under my controls validation for this. Another example, I pay for 3 years now, so I could see the years paid.

Just a thought for user accounting purposes.

 
Any chance of to see or add to my controls "Manage Account"? This would be useful so we can track what we have paid for (ie - paid through 2009 etc). Example: I won a 3 year subscription last year after I had already paid for 2006 so I would like to see under my controls validation for this. Another example, I pay for 3 years now, so I could see the years paid. Just a thought for user accounting purposes.
go to your account details section after you login.. it should say when the end date of all your subscriptions is.my lifetime sub ends 3/31/2017.. guess they know something we don't. ;)
 
I mailed my check today. If you dont get it by June 1st do I still get the discount rate? I figured as long at it was postmarked before June 1st I was ok.

TIA

 
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Any chance of to see or add to my controls "Manage Account"? This would be useful so we can track what we have paid for (ie - paid through 2009 etc). Example: I won a 3 year subscription last year after I had already paid for 2006 so I would like to see under my controls validation for this. Another example, I pay for 3 years now, so I could see the years paid. Just a thought for user accounting purposes.
go to your account details section after you login.. it should say when the end date of all your subscriptions is.my lifetime sub ends 3/31/2017.. guess they know something we don't. :boxing:
Funny, I go to the login and end up in 2006 ... great to be groovin' with the oldies .. and I don't see anything refering to my account details?? ... although it should show a new extension thru to Feb/2010 ... very strange stuff this! :football:
 
Full redesign of the website - The new layout will not debut until late June/early July, but efforts are already underway to get Footballguys.com a new professional looking website. The goal is easier navigation and tighter integration of content while updating the look.
Are you saying it wasn't professional before? :boxing:
 
Got the early bird for one year, should have just bought the three year, since I know I will be getting it the next three years anyways... :football:

More money for FBGs I guess.... :boxing:

 
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Coolness!I assume the big contest is coming back, too?
Yes it will be $35,000 this year (We are eliminating the $10,000 part 2 of the contest going forward). The contest should be a lot better too as we are not dictating how many of each position you must take (just constrained by salary and total roster spots so one team may have 2 QBs and another might have 5). We are also tweaking the scoring to create more variability between the lineups. Full contest rules will be posted soon.
Can you talk your attorneys into lifting the prize ban in Florida?
I think Florida is legal these days. Still a few other states that are not, but I think Florida is a good one now (although I need to check up on that)
Which states are not legal? (I live in Michigan)
 
Residents of Arizona, Louisiana, Arkansas, Montana, Iowa, Vermont, North Dakota and the province of Quebec may play and have their places noted in the standings, but are not eligible to win any prizes.
MI is :lmao:
Coolness!I assume the big contest is coming back, too?
Yes it will be $35,000 this year (We are eliminating the $10,000 part 2 of the contest going forward). The contest should be a lot better too as we are not dictating how many of each position you must take (just constrained by salary and total roster spots so one team may have 2 QBs and another might have 5). We are also tweaking the scoring to create more variability between the lineups. Full contest rules will be posted soon.
Can you talk your attorneys into lifting the prize ban in Florida?
I think Florida is legal these days. Still a few other states that are not, but I think Florida is a good one now (although I need to check up on that)
Which states are not legal? (I live in Michigan)
 
Could I get one cheaper if I do not want the cover or the interview? :lmao:

Ill be ordering ASAP.

 
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FBG is now taking subscriptions:

Earlybird Pricing:

1 year ($20.95), 3 year ($60.95)

Earlybird pricing will remain until June 1st. Price will then be $26.95 for one year. We will sell 2,000 three-year subscriptions and then eliminate that option.

Big Efforts for 2007:

MyFootballguys - Possibly the most exciting project we have ever developed. This area will allow users to define multiple profiles based on each of their leagues. These profiles will then allow you to create custom SOS, custom Top 200 lists, Forward lists (looking at week 7 when it's only week 4), custom projections / rankings and view past stats all catered to your scoring criteria. Players that are on your roster (or you are targeting for trades, etc) can be assigned to the MyTeam against said profiles. This is likely to become the most important page of the Footballguys.com subscription.

MyFBGMail - Is your mailbox getting stuffed with too much info? You will now be able to select the following features (Breaking News, Cheatsheets, Players in the News, Monday Injury Report, Upgrades/Downgrades, Waiver Wire report, Sleepers, Rushing/Passing Matchups, Random Shots) and decide which ones you want delivered to your inbox.

Full redesign of the website - The new layout will not debut until late June/early July, but efforts are already underway to get Footballguys.com a new professional looking website. The goal is easier navigation and tighter integration of content while updating the look.
Any updates on where this stuff stands? Not trying to stir the pot or anything, just curious.
 
Big Efforts for 2007:

MyFootballguys - Possibly the most exciting project we have ever developed. This area will allow users to define multiple profiles based on each of their leagues. These profiles will then allow you to create custom SOS, custom Top 200 lists, Forward lists (looking at week 7 when it's only week 4), custom projections / rankings and view past stats all catered to your scoring criteria. Players that are on your roster (or you are targeting for trades, etc) can be assigned to the MyTeam against said profiles. This is likely to become the most important page of the Footballguys.com subscription.

MyFBGMail - Is your mailbox getting stuffed with too much info? You will now be able to select the following features (Breaking News, Cheatsheets, Players in the News, Monday Injury Report, Upgrades/Downgrades, Waiver Wire report, Sleepers, Rushing/Passing Matchups, Random Shots) and decide which ones you want delivered to your inbox.

Full redesign of the website - The new layout will not debut until late June/early July, but efforts are already underway to get Footballguys.com a new professional looking website. The goal is easier navigation and tighter integration of content while updating the look.
Any updates on where this stuff stands? Not trying to stir the pot or anything, just curious.
MyFBGMail is an in-season feature, so you won't see that until the season starts.The redesign is, as people have mentioned in this thread, a major project. We have been working hard on it for awhile and are on the home stretch right now. I do not want to make any promises, but I would guess that you'll start to see the new design within a week or 10 days.

MyFBG is fully written, but is just waiting on the re-design to make it look pretty. I'd estimate (not guarantee, mind you, but estimate) that you'll be able to dig into it around July 4. You're going to like it.

 
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Big Efforts for 2007:

MyFootballguys - Possibly the most exciting project we have ever developed. This area will allow users to define multiple profiles based on each of their leagues. These profiles will then allow you to create custom SOS, custom Top 200 lists, Forward lists (looking at week 7 when it's only week 4), custom projections / rankings and view past stats all catered to your scoring criteria. Players that are on your roster (or you are targeting for trades, etc) can be assigned to the MyTeam against said profiles. This is likely to become the most important page of the Footballguys.com subscription.

MyFBGMail - Is your mailbox getting stuffed with too much info? You will now be able to select the following features (Breaking News, Cheatsheets, Players in the News, Monday Injury Report, Upgrades/Downgrades, Waiver Wire report, Sleepers, Rushing/Passing Matchups, Random Shots) and decide which ones you want delivered to your inbox.

Full redesign of the website - The new layout will not debut until late June/early July, but efforts are already underway to get Footballguys.com a new professional looking website. The goal is easier navigation and tighter integration of content while updating the look.
Any updates on where this stuff stands? Not trying to stir the pot or anything, just curious.
MyFBGMail is an in-season feature, so you won't see that until the season starts.The redesign is, as people have mentioned in this thread, a major project. We have been working hard on it for awhile and are on the home stretch right now. I do not want to make any promises, but I would guess that you'll start to see the new design within a week or 10 days.

MyFBG is fully written, but is just waiting on the re-design to make it look pretty. I'd estimate (not guarantee, mind you, but estimate) that you'll be able to dig into it around July 4. You're going to like it.
i have a feeling i'm going to like it, that is why i asked :thumbup: thanks for the update. sounds good to me, plenty of time before the season. no firm times needed or expected.

in the meantime - :ptts:

 

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