The Ford Barn

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 01-24-2015, 01:26 PM

We beat this horse to death every time it surfaces!!

I disagree with most every part of your proposal & thoughts. The biggest reason why they do not need to merge is the same reason why we need two branches of Government in this country. The two opposing views keep everything in cheque. If there were only one club, there would be someone (many??) who did not agree with their motives or goals, and the next thing you know, there would be a 2nd club again.

First off, they teach us in economics that what you are proposing doesn't always prove to be successful. Matter of fact, most will tell you that history shows they fail. Since we are speaking about a car club, name car companies that merged where both marques succeeded. Tom mentioned Packard & Studebaker merging. This merge was to help them save costs and be stronger yet history proved that both succumbed to the merge. Even in recent years, each of the Big 3 auto makers have tried to merge with companies to give them a financial advantage, ...and in all cases, the merge proved to be a Fail.

Second, the two clubs are NOT necessarily competing against each other. They're actively soliciting for a new member(s) which are not members of either club. Some hobbyists see a valve in belonging to both, -some to just one, ...and the kicker, many here are not a member of either club!! THOSE are the ones they are seeking as members.

Now one point I will argue with you to the end does not necessarily apply just to joining a club. Personally, I get so tired of hearing people say they are on fixed incomes. Isn't that really just a fabricated excuse??!! I would venture a guess that better than 95% of this world's citizens are on a "fixed income". I know I am! There are things in this world I say I cannot do/own, ...HOWEVER when the truth is known, the reason that I cannot afford it is simply because it really is not a strong priority of mine. The same applies here, anyone that truly wants to be a club member can find a way to be a club member!! (Get a part-time job, sell an asset, cut back on eating out, etc.) The only reason people are 'opting out' is because membership is not a high enough priority for them.

01-24-2015, 01:26 PM	#9
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,971	Re: Merger again considered, Credible opinions requested We beat this horse to death every time it surfaces!! I disagree with most every part of your proposal & thoughts. The biggest reason why they do not need to merge is the same reason why we need two branches of Government in this country. The two opposing views keep everything in cheque. If there were only one club, there would be someone (many??) who did not agree with their motives or goals, and the next thing you know, there would be a 2nd club again. First off, they teach us in economics that what you are proposing doesn't always prove to be successful. Matter of fact, most will tell you that history shows they fail. Since we are speaking about a car club, name car companies that merged where both marques succeeded. Tom mentioned Packard & Studebaker merging. This merge was to help them save costs and be stronger yet history proved that both succumbed to the merge. Even in recent years, each of the Big 3 auto makers have tried to merge with companies to give them a financial advantage, ...and in all cases, the merge proved to be a Fail. Second, the two clubs are NOT necessarily competing against each other. They're actively soliciting for a new member(s) which are not members of either club. Some hobbyists see a valve in belonging to both, -some to just one, ...and the kicker, many here are not a member of either club!! THOSE are the ones they are seeking as members. Now one point I will argue with you to the end does not necessarily apply just to joining a club. Personally, I get so tired of hearing people say they are on fixed incomes. Isn't that really just a fabricated excuse??!! I would venture a guess that better than 95% of this world's citizens are on a "fixed income". I know I am! There are things in this world I say I cannot do/own, ...HOWEVER when the truth is known, the reason that I cannot afford it is simply because it really is not a strong priority of mine. The same applies here, anyone that truly wants to be a club member can find a way to be a club member!! (Get a part-time job, sell an asset, cut back on eating out, etc.) The only reason people are 'opting out' is because membership is not a high enough priority for them. __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .