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    I am still waiting on my developer to finish up on the Classifieds Control Panel so I can use it to encourage members into becoming paying members. Google Adsense has become a real burden on the viewing of this site, but honestly it is the ONLY source of income now that keeps it afloat. I tried offering disabling the ads being viewed by paying members, but apparently that is not enough incentive. Quite frankly, Google Adsense has dropped down to where it barely brings in enough daily to match even a single paid member per day. But it still gets the bills paid. But at what cost?

    So even without the classifieds control panel being complete, I believe I am going to have to disable those Google ads completely and likely disable some options here that have been free since going to the new platform. Like classified ad bumping, member name changes, and anything else I can use to encourage this site to be supported by the members instead of the Google Adsense ads.

    But there is risk involved. I will not pay out of pocket for very long during this last ditch experimental effort. If I find that the membership does not want to support this site with memberships, then I cannot support your being able to post your classified ads here for free. No, I am not intending to start charging for your posting ads here. I will just shut the site down and that will be it. I will be done with FaunaClassifieds. I certainly don't need this, and can live the rest of my life just fine without it. If I see that no one else really wants it to survive neither, then so be it. It goes away and you all can just go elsewhere to advertise your animals and merchandise.

    Not sure when this will take place, and I don't intend to give any further warning concerning the disabling of the Google Adsense. Just as there probably won't be any warning if I decide to close down this site. You will just come here and there will be some sort of message that the site is gone, and you have a nice day.

    I have been trying to make a go of this site for a very long time. And quite frankly, I am just tired of trying. I had hoped that enough people would be willing to help me help you all have a free outlet to offer your stuff for sale. But every year I see less and less people coming to this site, much less supporting it financially. That is fine. I tried. I retired the SerpenCo business about 14 years ago, so retiring out of this business completely is not that big if a step for me, nor will it be especially painful to do. When I was in Thailand, I did not check in here for three weeks. I didn't miss it even a little bit. So if you all want it to remain, it will be in your hands. I really don't care either way.

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    Some people have indicated that finding the method to contribute is rather difficult. And I have to admit, that it is not all that obvious. So to help, here is a thread to help as a quide. How to become a contributing member of FaunaClassifieds.

    And for the record, I will be shutting down the Google Adsense ads on January 1, 2025.

STEEL CITY REPTILE EXPO! September 12, 2009!

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I'm not an organizer or affiliated in any way---but some very good friends of mine are whipping up a new REPTILE EXPO in Washington, PA.

Check it out at http://www.steelcityreptileexpo.com

Paul Wyble and Ben Corcetti are the promoters putting the show together and they are doing it first class--and the old fashioned way--by inviting vendors personally.

Paul and Ben have been hoofing it all over the Eastern US personally inviting some of the biggest names in the business--YES, INCLUDING ME! :rofl:

It's OFFICIAL! For all you rodent meat lovers, RODENT PRO has just signed on and will be there with fine furry frozen friends!

The policy is "pay first and then you will be listed on the site" so check the site there are new additions almost every day!

It's no secret that PA has one of the largest reptile hobbiest bases in the country. There are shows that come and go all the time.

The Steel City guys are working hard and realize that it's their job to make it worthwhile to visit the show. There are 2 entire buildings that can be filled. Paul and Ben have already had breezeways constructed to connect the two buildings from the weather.

There will be radio ads hitting any day--and possibly live radio broadcasts from the show.

The venue seems farther than other "local" Pittsburgh area shows---but it's much closer to the major highways--allowing vendors from the Midwest to consider attending.

I'm excited for the first show and hope to see you there. Especially if you are hot. :yesnod:
 
I'm not hot, but I look forward to being there. Sounds like it's gonna be a killer show. Much easier for me to get to than the Pittsburgh ones, and much closer.
 
MagickalMorphs said:
I'm not hot, but I look forward to being there. Sounds like it's gonna be a killer show. Much easier for me to get to than the Pittsburgh ones, and much closer.
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I received a text message from your hubby that proves otherwise!

You betta be there---and bring my bro Shawn--I know the snakes are growin' on him.
 
Check out the current vendor list!

http://www.steelcityreptileexpo.com/index-1.cfm

And remember--all of these vendors have COMMITTED to being there by paying their fees in advance. There's no chance of no-shows from that list---they've already paid.

Keep checking back!
 
I am not a hottie but I will be there.

Up to 27 vendors when I checked the site. Sounds like it is going to be a pretty good show.

I am very excited it is about 30 minutes from my house :) I hope to have a good stock of frogs by then :)

So are certain people going to end up having "exclusives" like they do at other shows? Some times that annoys me
 
As far as I know -- there won't be any exclusive arrangements with vendors.

From what I understand, Paul & Ben want to make this a hobbyists' show and are focusing on packing the house so that we can all buy what we need--and grow the hobby at the same time. It seems like every time I log on here their banner ad is at the top of the page!

I keep seeing Paul lurking here---he's probably too shy to post because I give him a hard time about his grammar and spelling. :D
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I'm nearly positive that there won't be exclusive vendors---there are already a few "frozen rodent sellers"--and that's usually the part that people want to be exclusive.
 
mvite said:
As far as I know -- there won't be any exclusive arrangements with vendors.

From what I understand, Paul & Ben want to make this a hobbyists' show and are focusing on packing the house so that we can all buy what we need--and grow the hobby at the same time. It seems like every time I log on here their banner ad is at the top of the page!

I keep seeing Paul lurking here---he's probably too shy to post because I give him a hard time about his grammar and spelling. :D
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I'm nearly positive that there won't be exclusive vendors---there are already a few "frozen rodent sellers"--and that's usually the part that people want to be exclusive.
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Good to hear. I really do dislike when only one person has crickets and then they don't have what I need, yada yada yada. :shrug01:

I ran off some copies of the fliers and have them posted at work and a couple of the places I frequent :)
The more people the merrier.

:wavey: Hi Paul :wavey:
 
And ladies--stop with the not hot stuff. No one likes how they look--plus you will be dissuading attendees.

I on the other hand will gladly shake my money maker to attract people.

Edit: added--I'm doing it right now. You just cain't see me.
 
And for those who haven't met him, Mark IS hot. :thumbsup: I vote for a booth to tuck a buck for usark or pijac or something like that. :rofl:

I've only been to one show in the area, is there a tortoise person around PGH that will be vending? I'll be attending in hopes of finding a redfoot or a yellowfoot.
 
Will he wear a man-tini?

I got a couple bucks I can spare :) For a good cause anyways.

32 vendors listed on the site today :)
 
porkchop48 said:
Will he wear a man-tini?

I got a couple bucks I can spare :) For a good cause anyways.

32 vendors listed on the site today :)
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Who says I'm not always wearing one?

I will consider some trades as well.

I'm glad to see it growing! The vendor list, I mean!
 
OMG--I'm getting a little ticklish downstairs trying to keep secrets about the newest potential vendors!

Paulie's phone is ringin' like he's working at a telethon! People are talking about The Steel City!

Just wait and see--one they commit and pay they will be listed!
 
Agghhh you are killing me..
First the suspense of not know if you wear a banana hammock daily
and then you throw out this .... not fair.
 
porkchop48 said:
Agghhh you are killing me..
First the suspense of not know if you wear a banana hammock daily
and then you throw out this .... not fair.
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LOL! I am glad that you are enjoying it--at least you and I are. I am cracking myself up.

It's nice to see these guys working like this. Wait and see--I hope it happens in the next few days. The problems lie in that there is a White Plains show the next day. It's a pretty far travel from our place to that one.

Tell all your friends to come to the show!

banana hammock--:eek:
 
Mike Shaffer Reptiles said:
I don't know if I'm hot enough but I already paid for a table Mark, haha!:yesnod:
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Are you going to be wearing some kind of exotic gutchies? if not I am no longer concerned about you having a table :toetap05:


They are def busting some ass to get people there. I think it is great.

I have been spreading the word :yesnod:
 
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