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Advertising or Information? 14-Jul-2005 At 12:02:57 AM armyiain

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My 2 quick cents

I've posted a couple of times before on different forums letting people know about big sales that some local shops have had - I am a poor uni student (sniff sniff) and dont work for them - I've just been trying to, um, 'share the love' so to speak. Its going to become pretty obviously quickly if someone is abusing this system just to advertise their goods. Big companies like MD and Paddies I dont think could be bothered. And I know many people (inc myself) who shop from all over the place, normally wherever they can get what they want cheapest. Normally that is one of the big stores like Rock Hardware or Pinnacle (or a local MD/Paddies) If someone asks the question 'What about XYZ' most people with an opinion will reply with it, and also where they purchased the kit.

There's nothing wrong with climbers letting fellow climbers know about specials. And the community should be able to keep a surreptitious eye on the sponsored climbers - how many are there really???