Sterling Gameing Acquires insidepool.com

Alexa is good for showing trends in traffic, assuming that the #s are not being manipulated. It is a shame that there is no central registry for this sort of thing, but the logistics would be a complete nightmare.

Aah, CSI. One of my favorite shows.

Mike
 
wasn't gonna comment anymore,,,,think I see the problem now,,,,can't spell a customer's name right,,,,even when it's right before you !

maybe this is why 'inside pool' customers can't get their items,,,,name spelled wrong and the mail gets returned,,,,LOL
 
ScottTaylor said:
Mr. Flannigan,
I do not believe we have ever met, but if you taske issue with me or anything that I have said, I would appreciate you contacting me directly.

Also, can latent fingerprints be taken from either crust or filling? Sounds like a CSI episode in the making!

Mike,
Thanks for enlightening me on the unreliability of Alexa. I still think it is a good barometer for measuring traffic, albeit with certain caveats.

Best regards,

Scott
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I use Alexa for some of the info when it comes to marketing, but not traffic ratings because it is not dependable as it is a relative value. Also, I would not take offense to Jack. Everybody takes a ribbing on this forum. It's just part of the fun. If you were ignored, I would then be worried. I think this past transition for Inside-Pool is a terrific one and I look forward to its many benefits to the growth of pool.
 
I think that the fact that Sterling Gaming has acquired Inside Pool Mag is one of the greatest ideas that Scott has come up with. He always has good ideas any way but this is fantastic because now the mag can reach its full potential. The players who order things will now get their orders in a timely manner. As for Sterling Gaming being connected to Inside Pool prior to this. I believe it when Scott said earlier that there was no connection other than in the past where he was an advisor and currently as IP had a store that carried the Sterling Gamining product. This is a good business move for Scott and his crew and is a fantastic idea. Scott will be able to take the IP mag and get it back on track. I am 100% behind him and this endeavor. I hope that you will give him a chance to make a difference just a you would a new player that is learning to play. You have to give them a chance at the table to see what they can do.
Kay
 
vapoolplayer said:
first let me say that Inside pool is by far my FAVORITE magazine.

that being said.............

i bought my subscription off of the t.v. add that advertised the free video by henning..........

well i still have not recieved this video.

i have called several times and not talked to ANYONE.

it is now the 16 of april.........and my issue isn't here(although this could be the month that they combine it, since its only a 10 issue deal)

the same thing happend last month, well after the middle of the month before i got my mag by that time i already knew everything that was in there except for the articles by the players (i know most that write, so by that time i could have already asked them :rolleyes: )

the ONLY reason i've been going to inside pool's site is to find out where the hell my magazine and video are(could this be a trend among other people)

so, if i don't start getting answers soon.........i'm going to start asking myself why i'm spending money on this..........

and coming from a service background........its a common fact that for every dissatisfied customer, they will tell around 10 people, who usually tell a few people themselves.

hopefully things will get better, but as of right now, it seems i would have been better off to take my subscription money, ball it up in a little wad, put it in a pipe and smoke it............ :rolleyes:

thanks

VAP
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Sometimes its a deadline and print issue and it cannot be helped. Sometimes there is a lot of info coming in that has to be sorted, gone through, edited and etc. There is a lot more to putting out a mag than just sticking it together especially with them covering the whole US and foreign events
Kay
 
its just information

The way I look at all of this is simply put "this is just business". If you own a business or know anything about how these situations are handled or anything other than playing pool you will understand that until the ink is dry there is no such thing as a deal.

The latest news about the aquisition should put many people at ease. Please give people the benefit of the doubt and call or email IP again. Someone else has had something positive to say about their recent experience.

Everyone is entitled to their opinions, sure, and some may have a different opinion about facts, but with respect your entitled to your opinions. However, I read both sites and I also have not received my April issue. But, I have always received and read my subscriptions that were awarded to me. I also have a subscription to Oprah and Cosmo. Funny....neither of them come on time either. I have called Oprah's place because it doesn't even come......they never write me back or handle my problem. But clearly here someone is reaching out to solve the problems. Please be patient I am sure it will take some time.

As far as reading them all.........when you read IP what are you really looking for or is it who are you looking for. And who cares about what it costs to publish a magazine it was thier choice to go into that business and accept the overhead and return.

I don't think I will return to these forums here on AZ for a while....too many angry people who complain about the stupidist (if that is a word) things.
 
its just information

The way I look at all of this is simply put "this is just business". If you own a business or know anything about how these situations are handled or anything other than playing pool you will understand that until the ink is dry there is no such thing as a deal.

The latest news about the aquisition should put many people at ease. Please give people the benefit of the doubt and call or email IP again. Someone else has had something positive to say about their recent experience.

Everyone is entitled to their opinions, sure, and some may have a different opinion about facts, but with respect your entitled to your opinions. However, I read both sites and I also have not received my April issue. But, I have always received and read my subscriptions that were awarded to me. I also have a subscription to Oprah and Cosmo. Funny....neither of them come on time either. I have called Oprah's place because it doesn't even come......they never write me back or handle my problem. But clearly here someone is reaching out to solve the problems. Please be patient I am sure it will take some time.

As far as reading them all.........when you read IP what are you really looking for or is it who are you looking for. And who cares about what it costs to publish a magazine it was thier choice to go into that business and accept the overhead and return.

I don't think I will return to these forums here on AZ for a while....too many angry people who complain about the stupidist (if that is a word) things.

BTW Congrats! I wish the new owners much success!
 
KBP said:
I think that the fact that Sterling Gaming has acquired Inside Pool Mag is one of the greatest ideas that Scott has come up with. He always has good ideas any way but this is fantastic because now the mag can reach its full potential. The players who order things will now get their orders in a timely manner. As for Sterling Gaming being connected to Inside Pool prior to this. I believe it when Scott said earlier that there was no connection other than in the past where he was an advisor and currently as IP had a store that carried the Sterling Gamining product. This is a good business move for Scott and his crew and is a fantastic idea. Scott will be able to take the IP mag and get it back on track. I am 100% behind him and this endeavor. I hope that you will give him a chance to make a difference just a you would a new player that is learning to play. You have to give them a chance at the table to see what they can do.
Kay
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You are misunderstanding the transaction i think. Sterling has only acquired the Web portion of the Magazine, meaning i think mainly the 'Online Store'. JR will still run the Magazine and furnish the news that appears online from what i gather. Of course double check me as my record isnt perfect.
 
No matter what the issue is with Sterling Gaming in the loop it will only benefit all that was my point. JR knows the magazine business and Scott knows the sales of product. Its a good venture no matter who does what. I have faith in both of them to make it bigger and better.
Kay
 
Downloads of IP mag issues are $1.00--not free. Totally worth it, if you're comfortable putting your credit or debit card info on the net...(which I am NOT, just yet).

I was relieved to hear that the problems IP is having are getting resolved. It is a great magazine. I suspected that there was a big business transaction in the air. I hope they can resolve the issues with their angry customers.
 
I tried to read through this whole thing but my ADD kicked in, so does this mean i'm gonna start getting my magazines from them or am i still out my 33 bucks!?!
 
newtopool said:
Check out insidepools website

http://www.insidepool.com/article1607.html
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On April 13th Scott claimed while "Setting Things Straight" that Sterling Games had nothing to do with Insidepool.com.

Seem like Scott has a problem with knowing what straight is...
What does this mean for Insidepool.com in the future....
I would be very careful in my dealings with them, trust is an easy thing to lose and a very difficult thing to regain once lost.
 
BigRigTom said:
On April 13th Scott claimed while "Setting Things Straight" that Sterling Games had nothing to do with Insidepool.com.

Seem like Scott has a problem with knowing what straight is...
What does this mean for Insidepool.com in the future....
I would be very careful in my dealings with them, trust is an easy thing to lose and a very difficult thing to regain once lost.
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I dont see it that way at all. At the time, he was not part of the company and was not responsible for the problems. That was the point being made.

Now he has stepped in and appears ready to 'save the day'. This is good. I wish him well.
 
Nostroke said:
I dont see it that way at all. At the time, he was not part of the company and was not responsible for the problems. That was the point being made.

Now he has stepped in and appears ready to 'save the day'. This is good. I wish him well.
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Read that news release....
It says that talks have been in progress for months.
 
That is what is annonying, Scott takes the trouble to post here on the 14th to specifically state "Neither Sterling Gaming, Inc. nor Fury Cues have ANYTHING to do with InsidePOOL or InsidePOOL.com" (Note the ANYTHING in caps, original emphasis) and then in the email he sent to IP.com customers on the 17th Scott says "Sterling and Spheragon had been discussing the advantages of the proposed transfer of the online asset for over six months." Having business discussions to buy out a major part of someone's business counts as an ANYTHING in my opinion.

Both Scott and JR have businesses to run and the right to hold their cards close to their chest if they believe it will be better for their interests in the long run, and this is standard operating procedure during most business deals. However why bother telling everyone on the 14th there was no connection between them if he knew the deal was soon to be completed?

Having said all that all I really care about is 2 things:

1) When will I be getting my April and subsequent editions of IP magazine?The email sent by Sterling talks about shipping orders to InsidePool.com customers but gives no indication if this covers magazine subscription customers or only people who have ordered cues and accessories.

2) Will IP magazine continue to be written to the same standards? If so I will continue my subscription as long as I actually start getting it delivered again. There has been talk here of major staff changes at IP, does this include the editorial and journalistic staff or just the admin staff?
 
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BigRigTom said:
Read that news release....
It says that talks have been in progress for months.
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For those of you who don't want to take the time to read the whole article:
Excerpt.........
"Sterling and Spheragon had been discussing the advantages of the proposed transfer of the o*nline asset for over six months. “It was hard to make the decision to grow the magazine at the expense of the site; however, after reflecting o*n the opportunity, it was definitely the best route to take to keep with my original mission,” JR replied when asked about his motives"

Scott will save the day OK! ;)
 
Let me take this time to tell you what I think about this situation. First off I talked with Sterling Gaming for several months before the deal was final about the sponsorship. There are a lot of details to work out. And just because you are negotiating is does not mean you are affliated or have anything to do with each other at that time. I have done business with Sterling Gaming prior to the sponsorship and never had any problems. The only thing that I saw that IP had anything to do with SG was that they had a store online that sold SG merchandise as do many other sites.That does not mean they are connnected. Why must people take a good idea and try to tear it apart? If you have a question then do like Scott said call or email him. He is an honest guy and really good person to work with.
Kay
 
AuntyDan said:
That is what is annonying, Scott takes the trouble to post here on the 14th to specifically state "Neither Sterling Gaming, Inc. nor Fury Cues have ANYTHING to do with InsidePOOL or InsidePOOL.com" (Note the ANYTHING in caps, original emphasis) and then in the email he sent to IP.com customers on the 17th Scott says "Sterling and Spheragon had been discussing the advantages of the proposed transfer of the online asset for over six months." Having business discussions to buy out a major part of someone's business counts as an ANYTHING in my opinion.

Both Scott and JR have businesses to run and the right to hold their cards close to their chest if they believe it will be better for their interests in the long run, and this is standard operating procedure during most business deals. However why bother telling everyone on the 14th there was no connection between them if he knew the deal was soon to be completed?

Having said all that all I really care about is 2 things:

1) When will I be getting my April and subsequent editions of IP magazine?The email sent by Sterling talks about shipping orders to InsidePool.com customers but gives no indication if this covers magazine subscription customers or only people who have ordered cues and accessories.

2) Will IP magazine continue to be written to the same standards? If so I will continue my subscription as long as I actually start getting it delivered again. There has been talk here of major staff changes at IP, does this include the editorial and journalistic staff or just the admin staff?
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The email on the 14th stated as fact that Sterling had nothing to do with underwriting Inside Pool's business in any way. Yes, aquisition talks were in process but nothing ever came of it until now. This still does not mean that Sterling had any ownership position in Inside Pool before this aquisition.

Sterling did not take over the magazine and has nothing to do with it. The phone number that works for the magazine is 724-543-2635. The magazine will continue to be published as far as I know but Sterling will have NO EQUITY or INFLUENCE over it.

John Barton
Sterling Gaming
 
onepocketchump said:
The email on the 14th stated as fact that Sterling had nothing to do with underwriting Inside Pool's business in any way. Yes, aquisition talks were in process but nothing ever came of it until now. This still does not mean that Sterling had any ownership position in Inside Pool before this aquisition.

Sterling did not take over the magazine and has nothing to do with it. The phone number that works for the magazine is 724-543-2635. The magazine will continue to be published as far as I know but Sterling will have NO EQUITY or INFLUENCE over it.

John Barton
Sterling Gaming
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Sounds like a lot more double talk to me.
There is no good reason for that post by Scott of Sterling Games
There is no good reason InsidePool.com to continue accepting orders and not shipping them if the site was in process of being sold.
There is no good reason for anyone to believe these guys after all the BS they have been dishing out for the past couple of weeks while the negotiated behind closed doors and ignored customers request for info regarding their paid orders and subscriptions.

Get Real!
I run a website and a Brick and Mortar Business and I don't have any of these problems because I am a habitually honest businessman.
These guys are looking out for them selves and that is ALL they are concerned with.
 
BigRigTom said:
Sounds like a lot more double talk to me.
There is no good reason for that post by Scott of Sterling Games
There is no good reason InsidePool.com to continue accepting orders and not shipping them if the site was in process of being sold.
There is no good reason for anyone to believe these guys after all the BS they have been dishing out for the past couple of weeks while the negotiated behind closed doors and ignored customers request for info regarding their paid orders and subscriptions.

Get Real!
I run a website and a Brick and Mortar Business and I don't have any of these problems because I am a habitually honest businessman.
These guys are looking out for them selves and that is ALL they are concerned with.
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I would only say there is "no good reason" for anyone to pay any attention to your ranting. You have obviously made your judgement, and do not want to hear any facts. The fact that Scott/Sterling has taken over the web site only means that a lot of previously unhappy customers will get that which they should have gotten already. Seems like a good thing to me. you sound like a very bitter, suspicious and closed minded person to me. You are entitled to your opinion...but you know what they say about opinions!
 
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