Team Shelby at Shelby American Just announced that they have 80,000 PAYING members worldwide. That's huge!
Congratulations to all involved 👍
Whoooi hoooo.
I prefer the exclusivity of SAAC
That would be over 50% penetration of the ownership base - I doubt it's true. They brought TS inhouse because it was failing badly and they wanted to save money.
But then ownership does come with a free membership - so they are just moving some of your purchase money to a different accounting list.
Quote from: Coralsnake on June 03, 2022, 07:29:32 PM
Whoooi hoooo.
I prefer the exclusivity of SAAC
Not exclusive if just anyone can join & participate
Quote from: 98SVT - was 06GT on June 03, 2022, 07:51:44 PM
That would be over 50% penetration of the ownership base - I doubt it's true. They brought TS inhouse because it was failing badly and they wanted to save money.
But then ownership does come with a free membership - so they are just moving some of your purchase money to a different accounting list.
Before Jim Cowles died he told me that paid SAAC membership was in the hundreds not the thousands like it used to be in the past decades. One club is growing and the other is shrinking
And I am not a member of either club so no favoritism on my end.
Quote from: stephen_becker on June 03, 2022, 08:04:30 PMBefore Jim Cowles died he told me that paid SAAC membership was in the hundreds not the thousands like it used to be in the past decades. One club is growing and the other is shrinking
Far fewer owners than in the 70s and 80s. I think SAAC hit about 6,000 members at one point. Today with so many people owning multiple cars and the huge number that have gone into private collections and museums where they are just another Marque there are fewer people to attract. When I joined 1975 90% worked on their own cars today it's probably switched and 90% have someone else work on their trailer queen investment.
Quote from: stephen_becker on June 03, 2022, 08:09:20 PM
And I am not a member of either club so no favoritism on my end.
So, you peddle your cars on both and don't support either? Sad
True Dat
Roy
I have been a member of both SAAC and Team Shelby for a number years. Much longer with SAAC, of course. The cars are great, but the people in both clubs are even greater. So many wonderful conversations, events and enjoyment of the Shelby named vehicles. They may have different philosophical directions but I enjoy both organizations and members. As fot TS membership, it is based on social media sign ups and not necessarily paid memberships. 8)
Knowledge IS power,so... ;)
Quote from: KR Convertible on June 03, 2022, 09:59:42 PM
Quote from: stephen_becker on June 03, 2022, 08:09:20 PM
And I am not a member of either club so no favoritism on my end.
So, you peddle your cars on both and don't support either? Sad
You are correct. Membership is not required to "peddle" cars on either site.
Quote from: Don Johnston on June 03, 2022, 10:27:55 PM
I have been a member of both SAAC and Team Shelby for a number years. Much longer with SAAC, of course. The cars are great, but the people in both clubs are even greater. So many wonderful conversations, events and enjoyment of the Shelby named vehicles. They may have different philosophical directions but I enjoy both organizations and members. As fot TS membership, it is based on social media sign ups and not necessarily paid memberships. 8)
Traci Smith who is the director of Team Shelby stated paid memberships at that number not social media sign-ups
Two stellar American organizations
SAAC for old original Shelby products. Team Shelby for new ones.
Quote from: KR Convertible on June 03, 2022, 09:59:42 PM
Quote from: stephen_becker on June 03, 2022, 08:09:20 PM
And I am not a member of either club so no favoritism on my end.
So, you peddle your cars on both and don't support either? Sad
Membership here is a cheap form of advertising...........no paid membership probably would mean no forum
Quote from: SCJSTU on June 04, 2022, 04:46:05 PM
Quote from: KR Convertible on June 03, 2022, 09:59:42 PM
Quote from: stephen_becker on June 03, 2022, 08:09:20 PM
And I am not a member of either club so no favoritism on my end.
So, you peddle your cars on both and don't support either? Sad
Membership here is a cheap form of advertising...........no paid membership probably would mean no forum
Exactly, and probably the best targeted advertising you can get.
Plus, if you're in the automotive industry, professional memberships and subscriptions are tax deductible. Give your money to Uncle Sam or SAAC, your choice. I'm guessing most here give plenty to our needy uncle!
My understanding has always been that the saacforum.com (ownership or management thereof) has nothing to do with the (ownership or management thereof) the Shelby American automobile club.
There is nowhere on this website to be able to financially support the website for doing such things as listing cars or parts.
$50! LOL
Stephen Becker does participate on a level unseen by most. SAAC does appreciate him as does this forum.