Bottom Dealin Mike, SASS #22273 Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 I got some great news today. As you know Harris Publications went out of business, taking "Guns of the Old West" magazine and "American Frontiersman" magazine with them. The good news is that Harris sold most of its titles, including "Guns of the Old West" to Athlon Media Group in Nashville. I don't know publication dates, but I just signed contributor agreements with Athlon today, so it looks like we'll be getting things going soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Sin Nombre Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 That's great news. I wonder if our subscriptions will roll over or if we have to subscribe again. I know I paid for the two years and only got one new issue. I'll be subscribing either way I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fingers McGee Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Great news Mike. I know you'll keep us informed Fingers (Show Me MO smoke) McGee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottom Dealin Mike, SASS #22273 Posted July 18, 2016 Author Share Posted July 18, 2016 I'm not tied in to the business end, so I can't provide info on subscriptions, but, it looks promising. They need circulation to attract advertisers. Subcription money basivally covers printing cost, the profit is in the advertising. So having a subscriber base is pretty important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailrider #896 Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 That's outstanding news! Hope to see some great articles from you and others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Pepper Kid, SASS #60463 Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 I'll look for it at the local news/magazine stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Tex Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Thank you much for that update Mike, that is indeed fantastic news and I will be a subscriber for sure...I hope you keep us posted with whatever you hear. Obviously, signing an agreement today pretty much says everything is still in its infancy, but it may get off the ground sooner than we all expect hopefully due to demand. They knew you were a writer for them, so if they are getting all of the other writers signed on, maybe they have already been in touch with the other advertisers to get them signed on as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indian Jack. Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Good...I will subscribe to keep things rolling...I may have lost money with Harris but it was a good magazine and I looked forward to it and read it cover to cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jed I. Knight, SASS #36423 Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 That's good news. Thanks for the info BDM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Ron Wayne Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Im in :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin Gun For Hire Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Me tooooooooooooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee Trapper Tom Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Great news. Looking forward to getting my subscription Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Brasse, SASS #3562 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Good news! (and lately we can use all the good news we can get.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Green Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Fantastic news! If they are not able to transfer existing subscriptions please let us know when we can sign back up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I'm in. I enjoy the magazine, and believe it or not, my wife does too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Sounds like good news, but I will take a wait and SEE attitude ,,, been stung more than once ... I do wish them well and hope to see the mag at stores near to me soon ... Jabez Cowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pay Dirt Norvelle #90056 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I do hope it comes back as I really liked all of the articles, especially yours. It is a great magazine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Well, I guess I'll have to subscribe, otherwise, I'll never see a magazine, being offered for sale around here, that mentions them demon guns. Jabez, you're lucky you're living in God's Country. I'm still stuck here in La-La Land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curley Cole, SASS #56849 Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 I doubt that we can count on subs, I am just glad we might still have a mag to look at... Mike keep us posted.... curley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackey Cole Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Hopefully they will have a digital subscription as that's the only type of subscription I pay for any more I have one paper subscription from a few years ago before I quit buying paper products and saw that I need to contact them to transfer my subscription to their new digital format. For books I prefer kindle, magazines I prefer Zinio but will accept PDF as a last resort as in the case of the cowboy chronical which I paid extra for the digital subscription back when they first bought the founders ranch. I get paperbacks as audiobooks through audible to listen to while inm on trips out of time and when I'm working out. My favorite authors are tom Clancy and Louis L'Amour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Thats great to hear! And hopes of more articles on antiques than replicas to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin Gun For Hire Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 I'm eager to add to my collection of GOW. Have most back issues. Yahoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boothill Bandit, SASS# 48598 Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 Good News! Let's Keep our fingers crossed. If it comes to pass, I'm in. Boothill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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