Is AG going to carry BlackFire?

dwengier77

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Any word on if AG is going to carry BF. I really want to try bfwd, but i really don't want to stray from AG. If they are going to carry the BF line when can we expect to see it here on AG.
 
AG doesn't carry it but the the other store that is owned by them does. It's over at Autopiaforums.com. Click on the store and its there. They own Blackfire now.
 
If you buy Blackfire from Autopia car care, you're buying from the same company that owns AG. :)
 
I like to make $100 plus orders so i don't have to pay for shipping, so i thought it would be easier if they had it on AG, that way i could just order everything from AG in one order...:xyxthumbs:
 
With the acquisition of Blackfire, Palm Beach Motoring Group is going through a transition with the manufacturing of the line of products, labeling, etc. It's no small feat to take over and entire line of car care products, so it may be a while before it's available through Autogeek.

Until then, you're more than welcome to visit Autopia-CarCare.com where you can find the complete line of Blackfire car care products. If you have any questions regarding the products and their application, visit AutopiaForums.com and Todd Helme will be more than happy to assist you. :props:
 
Nick@Autogeek said:
With the acquisition of Blackfire, Palm Beach Motoring Group is going through a transition with the manufacturing of the line of products, labeling, etc. It's no small feat to take over and entire line of car care products, so it may be a while before it's available through Autogeek.

Until then, you're more than welcome to visit Autopia-CarCare.com where you can find the complete line of Blackfire car care products. If you have any questions regarding the products and their application, visit AutopiaForums.com and Todd Helme will be more than happy to assist you. :props:
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Is it the same setup with shipping in Florida ? free shipping on orders over $95 ?
 
dwengier77 said:
Is it the same setup with shipping in Florida ? free shipping on orders over $95 ?
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Autopia runs their own specials and promotions, and Todd is the go to guy if you have any questions regarding the products that they carry or the current specials that are going on. :dblthumb2:
 
dwengier77 said:
Is it the same setup with shipping in Florida ? free shipping on orders over $95 ?
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Autopia has 2 different things that you can choose. 15% your entire order (no limit) or you can choose Free shipping on all orders over $95.
 
IOMCAMARO said:
Autopia has 2 different things that you can choose. 15% your entire order (no limit) or you can choose Free shipping on all orders over $95.
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Thanks i will have to check them out foe the next order i am thinking:props:
 
Nick@Autogeek said:
With the acquisition of Blackfire, Palm Beach Motoring Group is going through a transition with the manufacturing of the line of products, labeling, etc. It's no small feat to take over and entire line of car care products, so it may be a while before it's available through Autogeek.

Until then, you're more than welcome to visit Autopia-CarCare.com where you can find the complete line of Blackfire car care products. If you have any questions regarding the products and their application, visit AutopiaForums.com and Todd Helme will be more than happy to assist you. :props:
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So they WILL be sold through Autogeek eventually.

Seems a bit strange that the two stores have very little differentiation, kinda makes one wonder "what's the point" of the other store? Just saying....
 
Shiny Lil Detlr said:
So they WILL be sold through Autogeek eventually.
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It's certainly a possibility, but again, it takes time. Currently there is no ETA for when Blackfire will be on the Autogeek store. As soon as more information is available, you guys will be the first to know.

Shiny Lil Detlr said:
Seems a bit strange that the two stores have very little differentiation, kinda makes one wonder "what's the point" of the other store? Just saying....
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Besides the unique layout of the Autopia store, you will find certain items that are not available on Geek, along with How-To Articles that are unique to Autopia. And that's just the store! On the Autopia Forum you will find Todd Helme, who is not only extremely helpful with product and tech questions, but he also posts his own How-To Articles.

With the support of Palm Beach Motoring Group and their vast resources, the Autopia Store (and forum) will continue to grow and be even more differentiated from Autogeek.

If you don't see something on Autogeek (ie: Blackfire), head over to the Autopia store. If you ask me, when it comes to shopping for anything, the more selection the better. :xyxthumbs:
 
Nick@Autogeek said:
Besides the unique layout of the Autopia store, you will find certain items that are not available on Geek, along with How-To Articles that are unique to Autopia. And that's just the store! On the Autopia Forum you will find Todd Helme, who is not only extremely helpful with product and tech questions, but he also posts his own How-To Articles.

With the support of Palm Beach Motoring Group and their vast resources, the Autopia Store (and forum) will continue to grow and be even more differentiated from Autogeek.

If you don't see something on Autogeek (ie: Blackfire), head over to the Autopia store. If you ask me, when it comes to shopping for anything, the more selection the better. :xyxthumbs:
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Nick, I already post on both forums (in fact I was on AutopiaForums long before it was AutopiaForums)... so I know what's on their forum. My point was simply that I don't see enough differentiation to call it differentiation (the sole exception being that they don't uphold an iron curtain on product discussion like AGO does), that's all. Maybe I'm the only one who feels that way, who knows.
 
Shiny Lil Detlr said:
Nick, I already post on both forums (in fact I was on AutopiaForums long before it was AutopiaForums)... so I know what's on their forum. My point was simply that I don't see enough differentiation to call it differentiation (the sole exception being that they don't uphold an iron curtain on product discussion like AGO does), that's all. Maybe I'm the only one who feels that way, who knows.
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Here's an analogy for you:

What's the point of the GMC Sierra when you have the Chevrolet Silverado? They're both manufactured by the same company, General Motors, they both share the same architecture, power train, etc, but the styling and available features makes the GMC Sierra an alternative to the Silverado. Selection.

Look at the driving characteristics of each vehicle as the shopping experience of Autopia and Autogeek. The GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado drive the same, just as Autogeek and Autopia both provide an excellent shopping experience, but the GMC caters to a different crowd than the Silverado. The GMC has its own option packages and available features to go along with the different styling. Autopia has its own unique online store, open discussion forum, and products that are not available on Autogeek. Autogeek has Mike Phillips and Autopia has Todd Helme. Selection.

General Motors has the resources to take one excellent vehicle - the Chevrolet Silverado - and tweak it enough to cater to a different group of people. You may look at the Silverado and Sierra and think "What's the point? Why not just make ONE vehicle?". When a company has the resources to expand on an already outstanding foundation, and offer something for everyone, it's only obvious to do so. That way, everyone finds something that they like.

You have Autogeek, and you have Autopia. You have the Chevrolet Silverado, and you have the GMC Sierra. You have AutogeekOnline and you have AutopiaForums.

If you have a suggestion for how we can improve on either website or forum, our ears are always open. :props:
 
Nick@Autogeek said:
Here's an analogy for you:

What's the point of the GMC Sierra when you have the Chevrolet Silverado? They're both manufactured by the same company, General Motors, they both share the same architecture, power train, etc, but the styling and available features makes the GMC Sierra an alternative to the Silverado. Selection.

Look at the driving characteristics of each vehicle as the shopping experience of Autopia and Autogeek. The GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado drive the same, just as Autogeek and Autopia both provide an excellent shopping experience, but the GMC caters to a different crowd than the Silverado. The GMC has its own option packages and available features to go along with the different styling. Autopia has its own unique online store, open discussion forum, and products that are not available on Autogeek. Autogeek has Mike Phillips and Autopia has Todd Helme. Selection.

General Motors has the resources to take one excellent vehicle - the Chevrolet Silverado - and tweak it enough to cater to a different group of people. You may look at the Silverado and Sierra and think "What's the point? Why not just make ONE vehicle?". When a company has the resources to expand on an already outstanding foundation, and offer something for everyone, it's only obvious to do so. That way, everyone finds something that they like.

You have Autogeek, and you have Autopia. You have the Chevrolet Silverado, and you have the GMC Sierra. You have AutogeekOnline and you have AutopiaForums.

If you have a suggestion for how we can improve on either website or forum, our ears are always open. :props:
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Spot on!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Bunky said:
My guess is Max is trying to build AF and giving it an exclusive could help that along.
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That was my point exactly. If Blackfire were an ACC exclusive line, that would draw people over to that store. It doesn't make sense to bring it to AG too, especially considering Todd Helme is the Blackfire product lead and is on AF to provide support.

Nick@Autogeek said:
Here's an analogy for you:

What's the point of the GMC Sierra when you have the Chevrolet Silverado? They're both manufactured by the same company, General Motors, they both share the same architecture, power train, etc, but the styling and available features makes the GMC Sierra an alternative to the Silverado. Selection.
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You do realize the flaw in your analogy, right? Styling and available features.... Graphics colors and available product lines... Blackfire (or whatever other major product line) being at AG and ACC both means there's no differentiation between the "Chevy" (AG) and the "GMC" (ACC).

In essence what you're saying is "GMC has the Denali package but Chevy buyers want it too, so we'll offer a Silverado Denali in addition to the Sierra Denali." Suddenly the Denali package isn't so special anymore, nor does it drive traffic into GMC dealerships because people can get it at the Chevy dealership instead for the same price or cheaper.

You may look at the Silverado and Sierra and think "What's the point? Why not just make ONE vehicle?"
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Worst. Analogy. Ever.

Incidentally, I own a GMC Sierra.
 
IOMCAMARO said:
Autopia has 2 different things that you can choose. 15% your entire order (no limit) or you can choose Free shipping on all orders over $95.
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I know Autopia code gets you 10% off. What is the code for 15% off no limit or free shipping over $95?
 
Shiny Lil Detlr said:
That was my point exactly. If Blackfire were an ACC exclusive line, that would draw people over to that store. It doesn't make sense to bring it to AG too, especially considering Todd Helme is the Blackfire product lead and is on AF to provide support.



You do realize the flaw in your analogy, right? Styling and available features.... Graphics colors and available product lines... Blackfire (or whatever other major product line) being at AG and ACC both means there's no differentiation between the "Chevy" (AG) and the "GMC" (ACC).

In essence what you're saying is "GMC has the Denali package but Chevy buyers want it too, so we'll offer a Silverado Denali in addition to the Sierra Denali." Suddenly the Denali package isn't so special anymore, nor does it drive traffic into GMC dealerships because people can get it at the Chevy dealership instead for the same price or cheaper.



Worst. Analogy. Ever.

Incidentally, I own a GMC Sierra.
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I hope you didn't take my post the wrong way, or in a condescending manner, because it wasn't intended that way. When it all comes down to it, we're just trying to provide the absolute best shopping experience for our customers by offering the largest selection of products and services available, through every means possible. :props:

The Autopia store has only been under PBMG's corporate umbrella for a couple months now. With PBMG's vast resources, both the Autopia store and the forum will continue to grow and be more differentiated from Autogeek. Good things take time, so stay tuned.
 
I've been wanting BF WD and Griot's PP (i missed the BOGO) but have held off buying because I would have to buy from 2 sites and pay double shipping because I don't need $95 worth of other stuff right now. Luckily a member sent me a sample of BF WD and I already have a bottle of Dawn.
 
Here is an alternative idea. Since internet shopping for many consumers is just chance, this gives them another storefront for google so rather than seeing just autogeek via google they can have acc show up as well. If you have more storefronts that are listed at the top then someone else is not being shown.
 
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