This whole attempt is futile,
Ive been told(via email) from TRA(Tripoli Rocketry Association) I am being denied access to the forums because there are some unpleasant things that have been said about me and they are afraid I will cause trouble. I am also being told access to the forum is not a membership benefit even though it is listed as one on their site(see link in first post)
So basically it is a free for all forum that Vendors can be bashed on and you can never defend yourself on. Seems they are all take and no give. They never had a problem accepting the numerous free kits I have donated to their events in the last almost 3 years.
In fact, the remarks in question on their forum came from one of their(TRA) members who won a free kit at one of their events I sponsored and then had the nerve to complain about how long it took him to get his free kit.
I would advise anyone who is thinking of Joining Tripoli to reconsider . For the $70 all you get is a membership card. no access to the forum, even their magazine costs extra. NAR includes the magazine and costs less, etc. My dealings with the NAR staff have been outstanding and very professional. I donate $5,000-$10,000 a year in free kits to events, schools and other organizations annually. All I ask in return is to be treated professionally and given recognition for the donation, it's that simple.
Save your money and join NAR!!! I will be cancelling my membership, sending back their Card and requesting a refund for the dues paid.
The above post is based on my personal and factual experience and is no different than anyone else who has posted an opinion about a retailer ,vendor,etc. I am relating my experience because I know others have had the same problems and those who have not should be made aware of these issues.
Needless to say, I will not support anymore TRA events. If this is the way they treat supporting vendors then it is not for me!!