Dear Forum Members,
Firstly, I want to say a massive, heartfelt thank you to all of you. We have been running ATG Shaving for approximately 10 years now and looking back, it has been an incredible journey. Over the last decade, I’ve met so many great friends, shared unforgettable memories at our get-togethers and been part of some thrilling group buys. All on top of the invaluable knowledge we've gained from each other's experiences.
Unfortunately, it is becoming increasingly difficult to sustain the costs of keeping the community online. At present, we only have one paying vendor, which sadly doesn't cover the baseline expenses for our hosting and domain renewals. In the past, when there was more time to dedicate to marketing the site, we had more vendors on board and any surplus funds were always donated to charitable causes. Over the last couple of years, I have been paying the shortfall out of my own pocket, with a bit of help from a couple of our vendors.
The reality is that it currently costs approxiamtely £350 a year to keep the site running.
Because of this, I am likely going to have to close the site next year unless I can ask for your help through donations to cover these running costs. If you are in a position to make a contribution, I would be incredibly grateful, as it will allow us to keep ATG Shaving alive.
For any donations, please pay to:
Account Name: A T SOOD
Sort Code: 20-29-37
Account Number: 83574806
PayPal: Avnishsood0@gmail.com
However, I completely understand that money is tight for many people in the current financial climate, so please do not feel any pressure whatsoever.
If we do ultimately have to close the site, I promise to give everyone ample notice. No matter what happens, I deeply wish to maintain the friendships and connections we’ve built over the last decade.
To all the moderators: words don't do justice to how superb you have been and I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
Thank you again for an amazing 10 years and for taking the time to read this.
Yours Kindly,
Avnish
Firstly, I want to say a massive, heartfelt thank you to all of you. We have been running ATG Shaving for approximately 10 years now and looking back, it has been an incredible journey. Over the last decade, I’ve met so many great friends, shared unforgettable memories at our get-togethers and been part of some thrilling group buys. All on top of the invaluable knowledge we've gained from each other's experiences.
Unfortunately, it is becoming increasingly difficult to sustain the costs of keeping the community online. At present, we only have one paying vendor, which sadly doesn't cover the baseline expenses for our hosting and domain renewals. In the past, when there was more time to dedicate to marketing the site, we had more vendors on board and any surplus funds were always donated to charitable causes. Over the last couple of years, I have been paying the shortfall out of my own pocket, with a bit of help from a couple of our vendors.
The reality is that it currently costs approxiamtely £350 a year to keep the site running.
Because of this, I am likely going to have to close the site next year unless I can ask for your help through donations to cover these running costs. If you are in a position to make a contribution, I would be incredibly grateful, as it will allow us to keep ATG Shaving alive.
For any donations, please pay to:
Account Name: A T SOOD
Sort Code: 20-29-37
Account Number: 83574806
PayPal: Avnishsood0@gmail.com
However, I completely understand that money is tight for many people in the current financial climate, so please do not feel any pressure whatsoever.
If we do ultimately have to close the site, I promise to give everyone ample notice. No matter what happens, I deeply wish to maintain the friendships and connections we’ve built over the last decade.
To all the moderators: words don't do justice to how superb you have been and I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
Thank you again for an amazing 10 years and for taking the time to read this.
Yours Kindly,
Avnish
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