Definition of a NEWBIE

[highball]

It came up in a recent thread that we have no written definition of a NEWBIE.
I guess I will have to be more specific in my future sales, any thoughts on the subject?

 

[Dustinl]

Mike,

I take it as you are offering a sale to newbies only and someone other than is wanting to buy?


DL

 

[luvmysuper]

Back in the day, crossing the Equator on a Naval Vessel was a big deal. There were tests and ordeals for Pollywogs to go through to prove their fitness as a "Shellback".
At the end of the run, each was asked in turn, "What are you?"
Most got it right away and would answer back - "I am a Shellback!", at which point congrats, pats and handshakes all around.

Some didn't get it though. When asked, they would reply "I am a Pollywog!", and they were then sent to the front of the line again.

Newbie status is kinda like that.
There is no real definition for it, and there is no real end of it.
A guy stops being a newbie when he knows he isn't a newbie anymore.

Because of that, if your sale or PIF is directed toward newer members, it is better suited to say the PIF or sale is to someone with "less than xxx posts" or someone who "has been a member less than xxx months".
No ambiguity there.

 

[dpmtherrien]

I always thought someone was a Newbie until they'd been around awhile. How long one has to be around always seems to be different in almost every case.

Some say weeks, some say months, some say years. As a retired police officer one was considered a rookie, or newbie until they had 5 years on the job. After retirement I was a newbie in sales until I got my first couple of sales. So who's to really say exactly what a newbie is? Its different everywhere.

 

[thirdeye]

Thoughts........ Nope none there!

 

[Pumpkin]

Just self-assessment? I was wondering if there was some arcane initiation ceremony!

 

[TimMechEngr]

Thoughts........ Nope none there!

Ray is a Newbie! He just opened his new shop what, 3 months ago?!

 

[RBE17]

Whenever I've done a PIF I specifically listed the requirements. Usually someone w/ less than a certain number of posts.

 

[*King G*]

In life, you're either a Pro or a Newbie!

newbies....

1) think that they have to achieve BBS every shave
2) think that the Gillette $1.95 Adjustable (fatboy) is the best/only razor Gillette ever made.
3) think feather blades are too sharp to try
4) think straight razors are too difficult to learn, and need to be sent to a "honemeister" for sharpening.
5) think badger brushes and mugs are the only way to lather.

Just my opinion.

Pro's....

1) Know that there are so many options/possibilities/techniques out there and implement which is best for themselves.
2) Can give advice to newbies with their Pro status!