Just gonna throw my 2 bits in here...

Canadian distributors have a completely screwed up notion of sponsorship... "we'll give you everything at dealer cost" is not a sponsorship, because it costs the distributor nothing.

Canadian distributors also have a terrible track record of following through with sponsorships, I know of a couple of people who wree sponsored, and then went back to the canadian distributor and told them to keep the gear, because they had waited for months and it never arrived, and the persons in question had to start building.

If you can go straight to the manufacturer, go for it, bypass the useless canadian distributor.

That said, not all canadian distributors are useless... Kankar sponsored the entire concepts on wheels show series, that cost them something, and it paid off for them.

Exactly :appl: I just couldnt say that any better myself.

I dont think they were trying to get me off the phone because there isnt to many Canadians doing something for Soundstream..... but. we were farting with alot of ideas and it sounded pretty promising but he wanted me to find out what i want and crap But "ZZZZZZZ" said this "$ + my time" how much and stuff. i have a good idea what everything is worth and how much should i am for??? and what about installes maybe have the labour???

Feedback please?

So it has to cost the distributor something, or it's not considered a sponsorship? :bs:

The idea of a sponsorship is to give the person a break on equipment (be it either discounted or free) in exchange for a bit of advertising.

So where is the line? If they give it to you for less than dealer cost, how much is enough to make it a 'sponsorship'? Why are competitors the one's who should decide? Shouldn't we be greatful for any sort of discount that can be offered?

It's not like people are being taken advantage of by getting things at dealer cost. It's still cheaper than they would have gotten otherwise.

The expectation that it has to cost them is what's ruining sponsorships in general. Sponsored competitors thinks they're owed something when, in reality, they're very fortunate to be in the position they're in. (god knows there are plenty of dedicated competitors on here that have never even come close to a sponsorship)

Btw, going straight to the manuf instead of the distro is, as Rob said, a slap in the face to dealers.

For the system of manufs/distros/dealers to work there HAS to be a set of rules that they all follow. If one of them doesn't play by these rules, they all suffer.

You know, I had a nice long post written up but it is basically pointless to talk to someone that cannot see the other side of a pane of glass. No offence intended dude.

Sassmaster, even at dealer cost it still costs the distributor $$$. Warehousing, importing, warranties, wages etc. all do not cost $0.00. I don't work for free and I'm sure you don't either....why do you think that the distributor should?

Ok lets just say this if you dont have anything usesfully to say and always going agaisnt what others say (even i asked for it) IF you dnot have nothing good to say or usefull dont say it Its just going to close this thread and i need this help.

Lets just help each other out on this instead of the otherway. just stay on topic.

Thank you.

You still don't get it yet, do you? This is why I asked you to look at the other perspective which you still have not. (same with the pane of glass comment). And again, no offence intended. Talk is good.

There is a proper method of doing this. Talk to Soundstream and get them to set up the deal with the CDN importer and a local authorized dealer. You are happy, the CDN side of the business is happy and Soundstream doesn't get their a$$ sued off by breaking their dealer agreement with the CDN distributor. Now, since the local shop is also in the mix now, perhaps then you are going to do a little something for the shop in the form of advertising etc......then you might find a deal on labour.

I can't think of one shop that will deal on labour when you went outside of the CDN market to buy the gear.

Everyone wants something for free........

I agree both with Jordy O and MR2NR. You want to promote Soundstream in Canada when you bought it from where........the US. Dont think it will happen. The Canadian market is not only somewhat seasonal here but also much smaller. So this is also why Canadian Distributors and dealers do not do too much in the way of sponsorship. And usually when it is done people have brand new vehicles totally customized and it also has to be something different usually also friends of people in the companies. Your getting a bit upset at the fact that your not getting positive feedback. You have already saved 1000's of dollars over and beyond the Canadian prices according to you and now your trying to figure out what you want for free. Not sure what help or anwser your looking for?

Finally i got something usefully on the otherside but who are the canadian Distributors to say where i can and cant buy i live right on the board and that way is the closest city to me.

Everyone is looking for bang for the buck.

Ok but this is what i think now I think the vender are mad that i didnt buy nothing from them. and iits only the Venders getting on my case no one else.

ok what would be a good deal for a sponsorship in canada ?

how does the deal work here in canada (who can give you a sponsorship/and what would it look like as a deal?")

Uhh.... no, not at all. But the depths of your ignorance is pretty impressive. :stroke:

No one said you weren't justified in buying your stuff from the states. Hell, if you were able to save a few bucks then more power to you.

The part I disagree with is SoundStream bypassing the Canadian distributors and retailers and dealing directly with the consumer.

There are RULES to how business should be performed (also know as business ethics) and, in this case, SoundStream is not being very ethical.

It has nothing to do with you personally.