Hi everyone. I posted this in the "services" subforum, it seems like the general marketplace forum gets more traffic.
I've been looking for a smart way to get some bitcoins. Here's my idea:
Recently I've been talking to one of my friends, who owns a small publishing press, about getting exposure for his business. We thought about various mediums, and decided that vehicular advertising might be a smart way to get word of his press out there.
Currently I drive a minimum of 125 miles a week just to get to work and back. I'm very active on the weekends
(clock at least 50 miles) and even throughout the week, so there's a huge potential for exposure.
However, why stop at his business? I haven't started with this advertising, but I'd like to ask the bitcoin community if anyone who owns a business is interested in paying me to advertise their business on my car.
First off,
some information about my vehicle (
https://i.imgur.com/czZBkL0.jpg):
-2001 Gold Toyota Highlander, no damage or blemishes.
-Currently there are no advertisements on the vehicle (friend's ad is on its way in the mail)
-Currently I have 128,500 miles (as of 8/7/13), but it was at less than 100k when I got it in 2011.
Some information on where I drive: -I live in the Manchester NH area. Manchester has a population of 109,830, so it is not too big but it is not small either. It is the 241st largest city in the US.
-I commute from Manchester, through Bedford and Merrimack to Nashua. Nashua is right on the border with Massachussetts.
-I currently live in an apartment complex near the Manchester Airport.
-I go to Boston quite often.
I've looked at some advertising services, and most pay in the $250-$500 range per month. With this in mind, here's how I would set my base price.
Small* bitcoin related business: .5 BTC per month.
Small* business, unrelated to bitcoin: .75 BTC per month.
Large business, related to bitcoin: 1.00 BTC per month.
Large business, unrelated to bitcoin: 1.25 BTC per month.
*EU definition.
In addition, I will charge more for larger ads. The pricing is based on the individual ad in question. The owner of the business decides the size of the ad.
I do have some restrictions:
-You must be a legitimate business. I will not accept any business who has evidence of fraud.
-No pornography, tobacco, alcohol, or drugs. I won't put a green camel on my car.
-I'm willing to advertise for gambling sites, but I need to check the legality within NH. As far as I know it's legal.
-I really don't care if I advertise competitors, but I'm sure others would so unless both parties agree I will not advertise opposing businesses.
-Unless you are going to pay me for at least 6 months, the sticker/ad must be removable after the month is up!
So, how would this work?
Step 1: Interested parties should post in this thread.
-This is the best place to post questions, too.
Step 2: I'll research your company and make sure its legitimate, and also get a notion of its size.
-Any information you can give me is helpful.
Step 3: You must provide the ad to put on my car. I will PM you my address and then you can mail it.
-If you find a really good site to get it off of, let me know.
-I want the link so that I can confirm that the ad is either removable or not.
Step 4: Prior to putting the ad on my car, I want a down payment. 50% for removable ads, 25% for removable.
-This is negotiable with trusted members.
Step 5: After I get the down payment, I'll put the ad on my car and post a picture of it in this thread, so that there's proof that I follow through.
Terms and Conditions: -You have to pay for at least 1 month. After the month is up, I'll contact you to ask whether or not you want to pay for another month.
-If the ad gets defaced, or I have to remove it for whatever reason, I will refund you completely.
-If I get into an accident that is my fault (I never have) I will refund you.
-If you want more than a month, you can pay me monthly if you are a trusted member.
-If your business becomes revealed as a fraud, or you use shady business practices I reserve the right to remove the ad. No refunds.
Well, there's my idea. I would appreciate feedback, and of course customers.
Thanks in advance!
