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Re: Another person wanting to buy Trapperman
[Re: Bob Jameson]
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02/04/24 04:45 PM
02/04/24 04:45 PM
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Posts: 2,717
PA
w side rd 151
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In a perfect world that would be the best way for Tman to continue to thrive It is worth it's weight in gold just for it's wealth of free information that can be found And even though we do not always agree we are a family and it would not be anyone's interest to mess with us Just my 2 cents.
If you would sell, I hope you would consider the character and intent of the individual. Get an audit of this individual(s) for the last 5 years as to his activity, investments and political history.
Not just someone to buy and flip it to some liberal to shut the site down or shut us down as to what we say and discuss. That is what is happening in this country now. It is all about control of the narrative. We are one of the few sites left that has no controls basically.
If you plan to sell and are in that mind set, we can talk also. I wouldn't buy it for profit, only to maintain its spirit and the original intent. Then when my days are about over, hopefully we can have another like-minded individual or group with the same standards and values at heart to pick up from there, etc. The talent and willingness of the people that are using this site make it so valuable to the people that post here It was created to honor Charlie Dobbins and Paul and his staff of hard working ;people that are sincere in keeping it a beacon of all that is good and important when it comes to Tman Keeping it at the front of promoting the trapping / outdoor life style I am glad that It is free but I say this with little doubt I Would pay to be a member And there are very very few that I feel that same way about .
Last edited by w side rd 151; 02/04/24 05:22 PM.
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Re: Another person wanting to buy Trapperman
[Re: Paul Dobbins]
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02/04/24 04:45 PM
02/04/24 04:45 PM
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Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 867
Indiana
cattails
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Posts: 867
Indiana
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I would start at 1,000,000 take it or leave it
Unless you sell it to Bob Jameson......Then $30,000 sounds about right. lol
Last edited by cattails; 02/04/24 04:48 PM.
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Re: Another person wanting to buy Trapperman
[Re: Eagleye]
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02/04/24 05:09 PM
02/04/24 05:09 PM
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Posts: 2,231
Missouri
HayDay
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Missouri
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Eagleye, for my own edification, is there a reason you would go to 10x-15x net yearly profit? I've always heard 4x-5x yearly net profit for a small business, and I'm curious if the higher valuation is based on the fact it's an internet site, or if there is other reasoning. Thank you. There’s a lot that goes into creating a multiple, a large portion of my career was in M&A, buying and selling Fortune 100 companies, not uncommon to see 20x-50x multiples in that arena, even with small businesses. The higher the multiples are all driven by compelling value proposition and rapid growth. If you’re in a commodity based small business where the threshold to entry is low, ie; cleaning or landscaping business the multiple would be 5x, the business model is easily replicated. Have heard of these multiples often, but for clarification, is that X gross or net? Seems it would make a big difference.
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Re: Another person wanting to buy Trapperman
[Re: yotetrapper30]
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02/04/24 08:25 PM
02/04/24 08:25 PM
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Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 9,236
Alaska and Washington State
waggler
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Posts: 9,236
Alaska and Washington State
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In the past week or so, there was a thread on here asking our age. Based on the results of that poll, if representative, there won't be many left on here in a decade or so. The problem is we are competing with other social media platforms that don't require reading, writing, or any other thought that requires more than about 5 seconds of the viewers short attention span.
Take some time to observe a Gen X or Z's viewing habits. Non-stop scrolling through Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, etc.. They rarely pause on a particular post for more than a couple of seconds. It's sort of depressing seeing where people are headed.
Based on the above, I doubt that this Forum is of considerable monetary value. Sorry, but maybe that's a good thing.
I think you mean Gen Z and Millennials. Leave us Gen Xers out of it, lol. You are correct, I misspoke.
"My life is better than your vacation"
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Re: Another person wanting to buy Trapperman
[Re: Sharon]
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02/04/24 08:36 PM
02/04/24 08:36 PM
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Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 16,383
Iowa
~ADC~
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Posts: 16,383
Iowa
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My thought exactly, Sir Ken.
There is not another forum like Mr. Paul's. Therefore, any speculation of the forum worth is just that. Actually, IowaTrappersTalk.com is set up nearly identical to this forum. It was designed after it by the same man who built this current version of trapperman for Paul. But it's the vast diversity and shear numbers of members that makes this place unique. I choose to not have as many different forums on it but they could be added. I like trapperman right here as it is. If trapperman for whatever reason ceased to exist it would be a terrible shame. I don't know what I'd do if I had to deal with the volume of members trapperman has, and I'm happy I don't have to.
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Re: Another person wanting to buy Trapperman
[Re: Paul Dobbins]
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02/04/24 08:43 PM
02/04/24 08:43 PM
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Posts: 1,317
PA
panaxman
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This is the only site I post on as well. Never did Face Crook, or others. I’m just not interested in people’s non-sense - just an energy zap and popularity contest. I watch my wife do that non-sense; likes, dislikes ect…. Ain’t for me. T - Man works for my style. Appreciate all of you, well MOST 
Last edited by panaxman; 02/04/24 08:44 PM.
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Re: Another person wanting to buy Trapperman
[Re: Paul Dobbins]
#8069167
02/04/24 10:02 PM
02/04/24 10:02 PM
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Posts: 3,619
N. Carolina
Scout1
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Posts: 3,619
N. Carolina
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Tell them to add a couple of zero’s to that 30K-60K. Also refer the potential buyers to CoonMan and James for further negotiations. Boco had the best suggestion of selling and starting another site. But remember Boss, the image and likeness of my screen name is copy righted…..
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DJT & MTG in 2024!
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Re: Another person wanting to buy Trapperman
[Re: Paul Dobbins]
#8069215
02/04/24 11:03 PM
02/04/24 11:03 PM
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Posts: 7,396
western mn
bucksnbears
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trapper
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western mn
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Unless you need the $$ Paul...., don't you dare!
However, being your getting up there ( age) may wanna think ahead and try n figger out a future plan.
This forum really needs to continue in the way you've developed it. By far, the best there is.
swampgas chili and schmidt beer makes for a deadly combo
You have to remember that 1 out of 3 Democratic Voters is just as dumb as the other two.
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Re: Another person wanting to buy Trapperman
[Re: Paul Dobbins]
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02/04/24 11:16 PM
02/04/24 11:16 PM
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Posts: 2,132
Lufkin, Tx.
Lufkin Trapper
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trapper
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Posts: 2,132
Lufkin, Tx.
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If you ever do decide to sell, I think you would really ramp up the price by adding a " LIKE" button to see how many people really would respond without having to type out a message. "LIKE's" are good'
Billy
Member # 16.
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Re: Another person wanting to buy Trapperman
[Re: white17]
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02/04/24 11:20 PM
02/04/24 11:20 PM
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Posts: 3,519
Moved to Fbks, Ak.
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When trying to value Tman..........remember there is nothing like it anywhere on the web. It is one of a kind.
Demographics certainly could be a drag going forward but no one is going to create anything that competes with this forum I'll agree partly. However there are many Facebook groups that are similar to this sight. ATA has a group. There is another one that deals with Alaska trapping, maybe 2 or 3 others. There is a FB group for just about anything you can think. Of course they all come with rules, but so does this sight. I'll venture to say it could be beneficial to this sight to have a "Trapperman" Facebook group. ATA created their group to reach out to other alaska trappers and the group has increased ATA membership I believe.
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Re: Another person wanting to buy Trapperman
[Re: Lufkin Trapper]
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02/04/24 11:34 PM
02/04/24 11:34 PM
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Posts: 123
central Ohio
mfergu8
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Posts: 123
central Ohio
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If you ever do decide to sell, I think you would really ramp up the price by adding a " LIKE" button to see how many people really would respond without having to type out a message. "LIKE's" are good' I wish we did have a like button. Sometimes I see something I really like but don't want to take the time to write something.
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Re: Another person wanting to buy Trapperman
[Re: Paul Dobbins]
#8069244
02/04/24 11:35 PM
02/04/24 11:35 PM
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Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 7,396
western mn
bucksnbears
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Posts: 7,396
western mn
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" likes" suck!.
This ain't facebook.
swampgas chili and schmidt beer makes for a deadly combo
You have to remember that 1 out of 3 Democratic Voters is just as dumb as the other two.
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