Tigerz apology

[Bloodyaussie]

Did anyone see the apology Tigerz printed in the latest 4wd action... seems they were using photos from ARB and guess what ?? they were not happy Jan!!!!!

Talk about faarrkkin lazy.

[threedogs]

Would have got the free add anyway. will never touch or recommend Tigerz to anyone, I'll only use proven products not some mag that buys a truck load of cr*P to un load on us, just look at all threads of failed products let alone one damaged GU from a roof rack in this forum

[MudRunnerTD]

I understand that many of the current advertisers have abandoned teh mag. The likes of ARB and other big names are very unhappy with the Tigerz brand basically copying their stuff in China and flogging it off back into this market. All the advertising that is currently appearing is due to big Print runs in India. watch the mag and see them all opt out in the coming months as the print runs out.

[MudRunnerTD]

yeah me too Plas, have not had a mag from there for at least 3 years

[Bigrig]

EMG (4WD Action publisher) owns Tiger11 now, so that explains the push - need a return on their investment ... they made a bid for another supplier also and were knocked back. They also informed their current major advertisers (ARB, TJM, Piranha, etc, etc) that they were getting more into the product side of the market to offset company costs, provide 'alternate' options for buyers, and generally I would say, to make some coin out of the whole affair - apparently wasn't received too well by the majors and subsequently, I think you'll see more and more of them retracting (or reducing their advertising at the very least) in the short term future. That's business these days I guess - cant blame them for it - if the market for the lower end items (ripoffs or otherwise) weren't there due to consumer demand, then it would be a moot point and we wouldn't be discussing this currently.

One potential positive though - less ads in the mag and more concentration on topics - paid for by (you guessed it) product sales that go to them and not the other players.

[my third 256]

so why is roo systems heavily involved also with all the cheep shit

[growler2058]

I opted out years ago (purchaser not advertiser).


yeah me too Plas, have not had a mag from there for at least 3 years

Same same been about 2yrs for me

[karol]

EMG has financial interest in roo systems as well. Thats why is roo system selling they own chinese crap now. But its Rooty approved.

[Bigrig]

EMG has financial interest in roo systems as well. Thats why is roo system selliing they own chinese crap now. But its Rooty aproved.

Affirmative - gone are the days or promoting "Aussie made" ... it doesn't pay the bills ...

Sad, but true ...

[BigMav]

Same same been about 2yrs for me

yeah me too, got quite a few boxes of 4wd monthly but stopped buying about 2 or 3 years ago

[my third 256]

i wont be renewing mine either

[taslucas]

I only buy emg mags from the $1 bin out the front of the newsagents these days. The thing is, i have to buy $10 worth of $1 mags, to actually get a full magazines worth of content. I mean, how many times can you repeat the same damn article!?

They used to pride themselves on unbiased product comparisons (although they seemingly leaned towards a few certain brands again and again, but that is my opinion only). It seems these comparisons have stopped and i think its because they cant compare decent products up against cheap c r@p.

On another note, i emailed 4wd action regarding the constant "last chance", "final offer", "super savings" email bombardment and also about me being put back on the email list without my consent and i actually got a very good response. Im not going to post it on here but if anyone is interested PM me.....

[macca]

I gave up on them a few years ago, the mag had a bold highlight on the front cover.. huge 196 pages this month.
Take out the front and back cover I reckon there was 194 pages of adds.
Not realy but you know what I mean.
In the early days I was fool enough to believe what Roothy said and bought some waste of money products or followed dud advice.
Their comparo articles directly related to the adds running in that months edition, the best fridge changed that many times, WTF.
Bought one a year or so ago ( I'm sure it was their mag????) about winches, the Warn was the best according to the test results by my reckoning and they did say it out performed the rest, but, it came 3rd as it was expensive.
The price does not come into it, if its the best thats what it is. Then the consumer can make up their own mind to shell out the readys.
Its like saying a Comadore is better than a Rolls as its cheaper. Maybe it is but you see my point.
I dont wish ill of them but they will not see any of my hard earned for literature, merchandise or products. There is a lot like me so they may be finding it hard to do business the way they have been operating.
Got wise and brushed them.

[growler2058]

I buy Pat Callinans mag occassionally if i want a good read. Quality all the way from the paper through the pics and the writers

[taslucas]

I buy Pat Callinans mag occassionally

Is that pat callihans grandmother?

Tap, crackle, pop

[growler2058]

Dunno smart arse :)
22476

[taslucas]

Lol, you got me there!
Is there a pat callihan or am I just clutching at straws? Lol

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[Jock]

My advice to anyone is don't believe what you read, especially if the publication involved has a vested interest. Do your research and buy quality. If you can't afford it at the time, wait till you can or put on layby. Failure of some product offroad could end up costing more than a few dollars. In general we all know that most of the products have a reputation, good and bad. Choose wisely and be happy or choose cheap and enter the lottery of possible failure.

[nissannewby]

Im the same I use to buy the mag and would read some of the articles now its just overfull with ads and crap. I havent bought one for nearly a year and with what Im seeing wont be in the near future.

[growler2058]

Lol, you got me there!
Is there a pat callihan or am I just clutching at straws? Lol

Tap, crackle, pop

Callihan was Dirty Harry's surname, so i rekon ya clutchin big time :)

[Clunk]

I only started getting the mag 4 months ago, so all the stories are new to me........ Personally, I like the DVD and pretty pictures coz I can't read

Don't stroke it, TAP it!!!!.....

[taslucas]

Callihan was Dirty Harry's surname, so i rekon ya clutchin big time :)

Hahaha....clutching dirty harry......

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[growler2058]

The latest Pat CalliNans one has the re-enactment of the first simmo crossing by vehicle (G60)

[taslucas]

The latest Pat CalliNans one has the re-enactment of the first simmo crossing by vehicle (G60)

Yeah cool, I haven't seen any of that yet.

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[growler2058]

Yeah cool, I haven't seen any of that yet.

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I wanna G60 now :)


AAAANnnnd another thread hijacked hahahhahahahahaa

[taslucas]

AAAANnnnd another thread hijacked hahahhahahahahaa

Congratulations to you sir:-)

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[Clunk]

AAAANnnnd another thread hijacked hahahhahahahahaa

Thats most unlike you Growlers!!!!!!!!! hahahahahahaha..................

[growler2058]

I understand that many of the current advertisers have abandoned teh mag. The likes of ARB and other big names are very unhappy with the Tigerz brand basically copying their stuff in China and flogging it off back into this market. All the advertising that is currently appearing is due to big Print runs in India. watch the mag and see them all opt out in the coming months as the print runs out.


I opted out years ago (purchaser not advertiser).

I didnt start the hijack it was plassy an MR back in post 3 an 4 hahahahahahaha

[Clunk]

I didnt start the hijack it was plassy an MR back in post 3 an 4 hahahahahahaha

and you just had to jump on the band wagon hey!!!!!!! hahahahahahaha

[growler2058]

Sir Tappalot is blaming my measly 5 words??? I'm gobsmacked!

8!! Hahahaha

[Clunk]

8!! Hahahaha

Pedantic!!!!! ;)

Don't stroke it, TAP it!!!!.....