Your thoughts on DiMa....

[aviationcombr]

We know you have a choice out there for databases and collection systems, but we'd like to hear from you.
-Team DiMA

I love this site! After some issues with W900 and DA.C (especially the lack of model database updates), I decided to keep my collection data just here and in a MS Excel/LibreOffice file.

Just a question: I used to list my wants list on Waffle site, but now I can't access and update it anymore (the site show "You must be logged into Waffle Collectibles
in order to use the Want List." message, even if I'm already logged there). I tought Waffle had moved this wantlists to DIMA databases, but when I receive the weekly e-mail with my want list (with the models available for sale), the list shown is based on Waffle website wantlist, not on DIMA list. Why?

Best regards,
Daniel

[eugenevh]

Love Dima.
Is there maybe a way to tweak the database advanced search with the following (not critical, just a nice to have).

The Boeing customer code for SAA planes are -44. Ex Boeing 747-400 model becomes 747-444.
Now airlines sell their planes after a while and they end up at other operators.
I thus want to search the database for all occurences of a boeing model which ends in 44. Don't mind doing each boeing product individually, but would like an option to type in the full search term "Boeing 707-344" etc.
(oh and I ask this here as I hope it would at least show something else as the top topic other than the one which is currently being shown). Win-win.

[Ops Manager]

Thank you, the logo is fixed. Forgot to do that after an upgrade.

[FireAngelZero]

The DiMA logo was recently changed to VBulletin on the header of the site, is this permanent or are we going to see the DiMA logo come back?

[Ajay1]

Just love the Database and Personal Collection features,just one thing if this could be implemented and that is: If you have a model that is not in the database for some reason or other, and you have to add it manually into the Custom section of your Collection, would the ability to add your own photos into the description list.I'm sure this would be a welcomed addition by all.

[Adrian]

I guess part of the problem is a sort of cultural difference: Most users in Europe will enter the price of a model including VAT (around 20%) because that's how goods are legally offered here. But most users in North America will put in the price exclusive of sales tax (which is typically much lower and doesn't always apply especially when buying)... because that's how goods are legally offered there. It's got little to do with the currency itself.

Now how much attention you really pay to the value depends on you: Do you buy models to enjoy them or do you want to make money off them?

Thanks, DiMA team, for keeping the site up and running.

That's a very good point. Unfortunately here in UK, HM Customs have recently become very proactive in that anything bought from outside the EU with a customs declaration value of £15 or over will be charged an additional 20% VAT tax plus a whopping £8.00 GDP handling fee, all paid before delivery. Therefore the price paid varies between country and makes it no longer viable to buy from outside the EU.

[Siegerflieger]

I guess part of the problem is a sort of cultural difference: Most users in Europe will enter the price of a model including VAT (around 20%) because that's how goods are legally offered here. But most users in North America will put in the price exclusive of sales tax (which is typically much lower and doesn't always apply especially when buying)... because that's how goods are legally offered there. It's got little to do with the currency itself.

Now how much attention you really pay to the value depends on you: Do you buy models to enjoy them or do you want to make money off them?

Thanks, DiMA team, for keeping the site up and running.

[Ops Manager]

I think this is a great site to find any information regarding technical details about my model aircraft collection I have now or,will get in the future. I do, however have one small gripe.You ask us to put up the price we've paid excluding postal charges which have to be entered as a separate item, and then state how much the model is worth, and whether we've paid the right money for it. May I with respect ask you to scrap it. You seem to base your prices on what you would pay in the U.S, and calculate them from there. If I took any notice of that information I've lost a great deal of money because we have to pay a good bit more for our planes here in Europe being as most of us are, in the Eurozone.

Sorry no plans to scrap the value system. Its actually calculated and converted with current exchange rates. Value is based on what people world wide have paid for a model, not just in US

[Geoff]

I think this is a great site to find any information regarding technical details about my model aircraft collection I have now or,will get in the future. I do, however have one small gripe.You ask us to put up the price we've paid excluding postal charges which have to be entered as a separate item, and then state how much the model is worth, and whether we've paid the right money for it. May I with respect ask you to scrap it. You seem to base your prices on what you would pay in the U.S, and calculate them from there. If I took any notice of that information I've lost a great deal of money because we have to pay a good bit more for our planes here in Europe being as most of us are, in the Eurozone.

[Ops Manager]

NO complaints at all! great website and my only suggestion is that you should try to make it so that when a model in your want list becomes available, an email is sent and/or a little tag of some sort is put on the page where it says want list so that you can see that you may be able to add a new model to your collection. Also if you could make models show as available when other retailers have them (though that my hurt business wise) that would be amazing.

Emails are sent when items are in stock at two retailers and if its found on ebay if they are in your want list. They are sent weekly.

If you want other retailers, ask them to contact us.

[GJ5280]

NO complaints at all! great website and my only suggestion is that you should try to make it so that when a model in your want list becomes available, an email is sent and/or a little tag of some sort is put on the page where it says want list so that you can see that you may be able to add a new model to your collection. Also if you could make models show as available when other retailers have them (though that my hurt business wise) that would be amazing.

[eugenevh]

Good to see growth! Almost 700 new users. :-)
Keep the ball rolling and the people will come.

[Ops Manager]

Here is how DiMA has grown in the past year:

Collected Models: 116,850 to 167,200
Photos: 75,20 to 81,670
User photos: 269 to 785
Collectors: 623 to 1,000
DiMA Users: 1,090 to 1,740
Want list: 11,340 to 19,430
Custom Models: 870 to 1,666
User Model Ratings: 6,000 to 12,260
Price Points: 247,120 to 309,750

[eugenevh]

We are out to show that this hobby still has lots of good people in it. There has been turmoil and turnover elsewhere, think of this as a sanctuary, a new place that you can come to, feel refreshed and help build from the ground up!

This is one of the countless achievements you can be proud of at Dima. Other forums don't seem to have moderators at all or, if there are any, they just don't care. You guys obviously care about the hobby and the members here. So I do tip my hat to you.

I am glad you don't allow the hate and anger that is evident on other sites. That spoils the hobby.

What binds us all together is our shared passion we all have for aviation by collecting model aircraft of that which we enjoy so much.
Thank you for providing a civil platform where we are free to share without fear of being trampled on by less civil trolls.

If I may ask: How has Dima grown this past year?
I honestly don't understand why there isn't an explosion of members here. The mind boggles. It appears to me as if people seem to enjoy the conflict and negativity elsewhere.
I am still holding thumbs that Dima will overtake the other forums.

[fleetlordatvar]

Sweet & cool