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    The Launch Of Carving Magazine!!!

    It is finally out!!!
    And as the first copies are already on their way, I cannot describe the feeling of having the magazine come to life. After all the work and the countless hours in front of the computer screen we get to have a magazine dedicated to our community. Will it be successful in bringing our community together and promoting it in the right way? Thats for all of you to judge and evaluate. Personally I am happy that I decide to do it and went through with it even if the economics of the project prove to be unsustainable.
    Hopefully people can use this thread to post their comments.

    Here are some facts about the magazine that everyone should know.

    - Not a single ad that is included in the magazine was charged. All the ads were free. The goal is to break even only with the sales of the magazine.
    - All or at least most of the manufacturers (globally) were contacted to provide material for the magazine (ad or company profile). The ones that are included in this issue were the ones that submitted material. Nobody was excluded.
    - The price of the magazine is not what we were hoping for. Unfortunately our intention to produce a luxurious publication ended up with a magazine (book more likely) that weighs 800 gr. As a result we made the postal service very happy since half of the price is shipping. Still, I would not go for something less (in terms of printing quality and paper) than what it is since it is an annual publication even if it affect the sales.

    I hope you enjoy it!!!
    Thanks for the support.
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    Payment sent! Can't wait for it to arrive. Thanks for taking on this project. I'm sure the mag is going to rock!

    Thanks,
    Paul

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    Just bought one too!

    A link to the site would help

    http://carvingmag.com/#buy_now

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    Sweet!!

    Im in for two, money sent. Plans for another in the works at all

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    Yeahhhh! Payment sent as well! Probably be one of those mags I'll keep around for years that are always great to look back on. Can't wait

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    Fantastic

    Been waiting forever.

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    Congrats! Mine was ordered!
    Ben (the tall one)

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    We probably should have planned this out ourselves, but how much cheaper would it be for you to send 10-15 to somebody in a given city (Calgary, Canada)?

    Looks worth every penny! Can't wait!

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    Thumbs up

    Quote Originally Posted by nekdut View Post
    Just bought one too!

    A link to the site would help

    http://carvingmag.com/#buy_now
    Thanks for the link! I just ordered my copy.
    "Problems cannot be solved at the same level of awareness that created them" -Albert Einstein

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    Congrats with he mag. Just ordered one.

    Pitty the shippingcosts turned out that way. Nevertheless thanks for the time and effort.

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    +100. Ordered one. Looking forward to it.
    "At one point I was seeing my bootfitter so much my wife was begining to think I was having an affair with him."

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    Thanks!!

    Just ordered one as well!

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    Yes!

    Every year, somebody here says they want to do this. Congratulations on being the first to actually make it happen!
    new here? check out our Welcome Center and FAQs

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    It is so overwelming to see people responding to the magazine. Within the first 24 hours from the launch of the website we have gone over the 100 barrier with orders coming from all over the world. US, Canada, Russia, Switzerland, Germany, Finland, Sweden, The Netherlands, Japan, Australia...etc. We have a long way to go yet in terms of sales but I would like to thank everyone for their trust, going forward and buying something that they don't know exactly what it is and if it is worth it. BIG, BIG THANKS!!!! I hope what you will be holding in your hands in a few days will meet your expectations!!!!
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    Fantastic. Just ordered. Thanks Alex.

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    Received!!!! Will ship first thing on Monday. Thank you Colin!!! I have a soft spot for SanFra, I wish I could crowl into the package!!!
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    I think its funny that i sent a few emails to put an ad in for my clothing line that is some what dedicated to alpine/racers riders, and was going to made a nice donation to help the magazine out.. Yet to this day have not heard back from anyone creating this MAG....

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    I think I had received 1 email from you and answered right back that we will accept any ad for free. Apart from that I have received nothing else. Please send me an email so we can figure out what happened. Whatever the problem is it is not intentional and we will definitely make it up for you.
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    Quote Originally Posted by alexgforce View Post
    It is finally out!!!
    And as the first copies are already on their way, .......
    I hope you enjoy it!!! Thanks for the support.
    Alexis, email sent.

    Email: carvingchanel at yahoo dot ca

    LMK, thx.
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    I just buy it for the articles.

    Might read ok, but I'm really wondering how well it performs. Does it turn tight for a GS sized magazine? I mean can I expect to get it into the space I could fit your average tabloid? Is it going to be damp, or very lively feeling. Narrow or a wide spine, and how does that affect my ability to handle it?
    Last edited by Puddy Tat; December 18th, 2011 at 10:37 PM.
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    Congrats!
    Payment sent, and I'll spread the word!!!
    Life is riding; everything else is waiting.

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    Great!
    Ordered mine and waiting it as a child.
    http://www.carvers.it/

    You take the red pill - you stay in Wonderland and I show you how deep the rabbit-hole goes.

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    Well done Alex for taking the initiative and producing this annual. I've placed my order and am waiting with bated breath for its arrival!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stef1 View Post
    Well done Alex for taking the initiative and producing this annual. I've placed my order and am waiting with bated breath for its arrival!
    Hehehe!!! Imagine my state of mind when I went to the publisher to pick up the first print. Just taking it in my hand and smelling the ink and paper...I cannot describe this.
    The weight of the responsibility however is pretty heavy. Making the first magazine to express, describe, represent our community!!!!
    We will see!!!!
    Alexis Angelides
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    Alex - when I click on "Buy Now" - nothing happens.

    Am I the only one experiencing this?

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    Quote Originally Posted by John E View Post
    Alex - when I click on "Buy Now" - nothing happens.

    Am I the only one experiencing this?
    John,
    In the website? I just checked and you are re-directed to the paypal page. I didn't have this problem before with anyone. Try again and if not send me an email and we can figure this out.
    Thanks
    Alexis Angelides
    SNBRD CARVING MAGAZINE
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    Thumbs up ordered

    Alex, Just ordered Mag.#001, No issue with PayPal here. It will be my Christmas present .
    More Smiles per mile :)
    765 grams = 1.6865 lbs. or 26.985 oz.

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    Just placed my order. Thanks for doing this Alex!

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    Got one on the way. Thanks!
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    Payment sent yesterday; 5 issues for YVR Carvers.

    Thx for making it real
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    2011 60 Days
    2010 60+ Days

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