MUHUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! part 2

[selector]

Mellow Mike's advice is well meant, and Aggro says it is well taken. A good end to that slant on things.

Joe, that is a good story about Roman generals. I wonder if slaves were ever permitted to whisper in Ceasar's ear. He was in the same boat... [;)]

"Sic semper tyrannis."
(Thus ever to tyrants.)

[Anonymous]

Now, what a great chance this is for all of the art critics on this forum to show their stuff. I personally am still doing paint by numbers so will have to get back to you when the paint dries. Aggro, you are a talented modeler.

[ereimer]

QUOTE: Originally posted by AggroJones

QUOTE: Originally posted by ereimer

you're getting good prices for really nice work , now the big question , are the profits going to pay for the rest of your model railroading habit , or are you trying to make a living weathering cars ?

With the time it takes per car (6-10 hours) , it wouldn't be possible to 'make a living' from it. I don't really have to, I still live at my parents house. [(-D] [sigh]

Actually, I'm saving the profit money to buy an Ionic Breeze. You know, that air purifier machine you see on TV. Then mabey I can breathe better.

working at it as if it were your job would mean you'd make about $75-$100 a day , certainly more than you'd make flipping burgers somewhere , and more fun . and i'm sure if you worked it out so you could do some parts on an assembly line you could get the time down . that's not too bad for someone living with his parents , careful they may start charging you rent !

realistically though , turning yourself into a model factory might take a lot of the fun out of it . maybe 4 or 5 a month would be better after all [:)]

[hminky]

QUOTE: I know you're jazzed and all - but posting final auction prices on a forum next to your pictures - is tacky.

When I first saw this I thought it was a "fool and his money soon parted" E-bay thread.

Nice work though

Go figure what people will pay
Harold

[AggroJones]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Mellow-Mike

Actually, Aggro... this sort of thread falls along the line of gloating. Not advertising.

I know you're jazzed and all - but posting final auction prices on a forum next to your pictures - is tacky.

It's one thing for a third party to bring up your success, and/or prices.... but to author a thread essentially proclaiming "Look how I kicked *** on eBay!" is not something most readers over the age of 20 want to see. Take it from a fellow Seller. If you want to come across as professional in this endeavor - avoid sounding your own trumpet whenever possible.

Okay. As I said in the beginning, I won't mention ending prices again. [|)]

And I didn't take it as a slam.

[Anonymous]

Thanks Joe,

It wasn't meant to be a slam, but as you said - advice from a compatriot.

[jfugate]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Mellow-Mike

Actually, Aggro... this sort of thread falls along the line of gloating. Not advertising.

I know you're jazzed and all - but posting final auction prices on a forum next to your pictures - is tacky.

... Take it from a fellow Seller. If you want to come across as professional in this endeavor - avoid sounding your own trumpet whenever possible.

Ouch ... but then I appreciate Mellow Mike willing to be honest. Aggro, don't take Mike's post to be a slam, just some advice for you to take and learn from. You do good work and no one wants to detract from that. However, there is a place for some good old fashioned humility ...

That's one reason why I'm refraining from posting to the recent "Joe Fugates's DVD ..." topic thread. It would be tacky and unprofessional for me to keep tooting my own horn in that thread.

I figure I'll just let the thread run its course. It means more if the thread and comments are completely unsolicited by me.

And one thing I like that the Romans did with their Generals that returned from a great conquest ... they had a slave ride with them in the chariot, and as they waved to the cheering crowds, the slave would ocassionally lean over and wisper in the General's ear, "Remember, all glory is fleeting ...". [8)]

[Anonymous]

Actually, Aggro... this sort of thread falls along the line of gloating. Not advertising.

I know you're jazzed and all - but posting final auction prices on a forum next to your pictures - is tacky.

It's one thing for a third party to bring up your success, and/or prices.... but to author a thread essentially proclaiming "Look how I kicked *** on eBay!" is not something most readers over the age of 20 want to see. Take it from a fellow Seller. If you want to come across as professional in this endeavor - avoid sounding your own trumpet whenever possible.

[rrinker]

QUOTE: Originally posted by skiloff

Those are fantastic, aggro. My wife is quite artistic and if I could talk her into doing some work like that after seeing what yours go for, I might have a way for her to get excited about it and finance the railroad!

And about the Ionic Breeze, we tried one very similar out for a few weeks for free. It actually made my wife and son worse. I didn't notice a difference, but they were both noticeably stuffier and got better when we gave it back. The sales lady thought we were nuts, but we had far more improvement when we put laminate flooring in the bedrooms for about the same cost.

Good point! No matter how much to vacuum, and how good your vacuum is, and how many allergen filters the vacuum has, carpet is going to forever be a source of contaminants. A solid floor like laminate offers far less places for pesky allergens to hide and breed. Not to mention possible reactons to the materials used in the carpet and padding themselves (that 'new carpet' smell that is just annoying to some of us can be near deadly to others). The best thing anyone with severe allergies or other serious respiratory problems can do is replace carpets with solid flooring materials.

--Randy

[cefinkjr]

Geez, Aggro! Not bad enough that you post prototype photos on this forum but then you go and sell prototype cars on eBay! You're gonna be in big trouble now. [swg]

Seriously though, great work! I'll pay you my absolute highest compliment: I wish I could say I had done that work.

[bow] [bow] [bow]

Chuck

[skiloff]

Those are fantastic, aggro. My wife is quite artistic and if I could talk her into doing some work like that after seeing what yours go for, I might have a way for her to get excited about it and finance the railroad!

And about the Ionic Breeze, we tried one very similar out for a few weeks for free. It actually made my wife and son worse. I didn't notice a difference, but they were both noticeably stuffier and got better when we gave it back. The sales lady thought we were nuts, but we had far more improvement when we put laminate flooring in the bedrooms for about the same cost.

[andrechapelon]

QUOTE: Originally posted by AggroJones

Oh Crickey! Andre, please erase that link to that eBay page!
Thats a no-no and may cause Bergie to nix this thread!

Done.

Andre

[AggroJones]

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!! Too bad about the Ionic Breeze. [V]
I've want one of those for quite some time.

I guess I have to stick to my filter utilizing purifiers.

[AggroJones]

Oh Crickey! Andre, please erase that link to that eBay page!
Thats a no-no and may cause Bergie to nix this thread!

[Tracklayer]

QUOTE: Originally posted by alco_fan

I know you guys are just trying to help Aggro, a good forum citizen, but by sneaking in the tinyurl to his auctions you are opening the door to others to make for-sale posts. And that's a slippery slope. This whole thread is turning into a shill for his weathered cars, which is not so bad in his case becasue he makes a contribution. But less community-minded jerks will start doing the same thing and claim that this precedent makes it OK.

And those of you posting your email address in the forum should be prepared for an onslaught of SPAM. The bad guys scrape these forums for email addresses to add to their lists. Aggro's got an email link on his forum posts, just email him direct and don't put yourself at risk.

Aggro, I understand that you're excited. But this is really veering off into self-promotion that's not so cool.

Jon

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Tracklayer

[selector]

Aggro, ozone is a powerful oxidizer, and binds itself readily to cellular material in your lungs causing damage. It has to be in significant concentrations to do that, and exposure would have to be over some time. I wonder if these machines are such a problem...? Would be worth checking it out.

Also, ozone is VERY hard on plastics and rubber, so keep the concentrations down in your home if you want electrical cords, appliances, rolling stock, etc. to last more than a couple of years.

[howmus]

QUOTE: Originally posted by alco_fan

And those of you posting your email address in the forum should be prepared for an onslaught of SPAM. The bad guys scrape these forums for email addresses to add to their lists. Aggro's got an email link on his forum posts, just email him direct and don't put yourself at risk.

Jon

Thanks! What was I thinking?????? I know better! Should not post in the AM when I am still asleep... LOL

[Anonymous]

I know you guys are just trying to help Aggro, a good forum citizen, but by sneaking in the tinyurl to his auctions you are opening the door to others to make for-sale posts. And that's a slippery slope. This whole thread is turning into a shill for his weathered cars, which is not so bad in his case becasue he makes a contribution. But less community-minded jerks will start doing the same thing and claim that this precedent makes it OK.

And those of you posting your email address in the forum should be prepared for an onslaught of SPAM. The bad guys scrape these forums for email addresses to add to their lists. Aggro's got an email link on his forum posts, just email him direct and don't put yourself at risk.

Aggro, I understand that you're excited. But this is really veering off into self-promotion that's not so cool.

Jon

[jfugate]

Aggro, permit me an observation ...

Notice the cars with the photos taken from an oblique angle sold for far better prices and the one with the low oblique angle sold for the best price of all.

I think there's a message in there somewhere on how to present your work to generate the most interest and garner the best prices.

Very interesting ...

[Pruitt]

QUOTE: Originally posted by DigitalGriffin

You may want to nix the idea on the ionic breeze. Consumer reports posted that they were inferior to filter based models and that they produced a harmful level of Ozone. (Ozone is non-breathable)

Actually, ozone is breathable - it's just poisonous! But there is controversy as to what level is really harmful.

I've had a couple of ionic breezes in my house for several years. They have done a great deal to calm my breathing problems. I used to get bronchitis at least once a year, and it hung on for weeks each time! With the ionic breezes the bronchitis is much less frequent, and much less intense when I do get it.

[DigitalGriffin]

You may want to nix the idea on the ionic breeze. Consumer reports posted that they were inferior to filter based models and that they produced a harmful level of Ozone. (Ozone is non-breathable)

Sharper Image of course launched a HUGE lawsuit soon as the article ran. (Would make sense they would as this is their biggest profit item by far.)

(Sorry to be the bearer of bad news...I just want you to be healthy.)

On the good news side, I'm looking for your cars. When you start weathering C&O, I'll be right there cash in hand. :-D

Great work Aggro

[lupo]

Congrats! [tup]
your work is worth it,
I also got outbid though
but, keep me on your list, one day I might be lucky !

[howmus]

Hey Aggro, put me on your want to know list as well.

Of course I am only looking for USRA cars (1920's) for my layout (hint, hint [:D] ) But who knows, I have friends who model using those modern diseasals and stuff and I may pass info on or look for some giftd for friends too. Keep up the fantastic work!

[electrolove]

I want to be on the contact list.

[e-mail]

QUOTE: Originally posted by AggroJones

QUOTE: Originally posted by loathar

Like I said before, you can always put some of us on an E-mail list and let us know when your art work is up for auction.[8D][8D][8D]

You are on the contact list.

Now does anyone else want to be on it? Answer quickly, as someone may delete this thread for no real reason! [V]

[Anonymous]

6-10 hours per car?

OK man, you have to get that time down so you're making $50/hr. Seriously.

Unless, of course, you're just doing this "for fun". There's nothing wrong with that either.

[twhite]

I know that none of your steam era PFE's will go up, but I can dream, can't I?
Tom [:D][:D]

[AggroJones]

QUOTE: Originally posted by loathar

Like I said before, you can always put some of us on an E-mail list and let us know when your art work is up for auction.[8D][8D][8D]

You are on the contact list.

Now does anyone else want to be on it? Answer quickly, as someone may delete this thread for no real reason! [V]

[AggroJones]

QUOTE: Originally posted by ereimer

you're getting good prices for really nice work , now the big question , are the profits going to pay for the rest of your model railroading habit , or are you trying to make a living weathering cars ?

With the time it takes per car (6-10 hours) , it wouldn't be possible to 'make a living' from it. I don't really have to, I still live at my parents house. [(-D] [sigh]

Actually, I'm saving the profit money to buy an Ionic Breeze. You know, that air purifier machine you see on TV. Then mabey I can breathe better.

[ereimer]

you're getting good prices for really nice work , now the big question , are the profits going to pay for the rest of your model railroading habit , or are you trying to make a living weathering cars ?