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OT: Do you like this name?, Naming my business... |
McMark |
Dec 31 2004, 04:02 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I've had some very mixed reactions from people who've reviewed my new business name. I originally had MarkD Metal & Stereos, which I never liked and nobody else has ever liked. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) But some people don't like the word Subtle in Subtle Customs. I respect everyone's opinion here. Let me have it straight and unfiltered. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) Thanks.
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SirAndy |
Dec 31 2004, 04:10 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
don't like it. the "subtle" sounds, hum, downgrading/derogatory? just me, english is not my first language tho, so i might be getting it wrong ... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) Andy |
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Rhodes71/914 |
Dec 31 2004, 04:11 PM
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Glacier Group: Members Posts: 1,374 Joined: 8-August 04 From: End of the Road, Alaska Member No.: 2,482 |
I like the idea of Subtle customization but the word doesn't work well in a business name. IMHO
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type47fan |
Dec 31 2004, 04:38 PM
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It Looks Better In Person. . . Group: Members Posts: 860 Joined: 17-September 03 From: Carlsbad, CA Member No.: 1,170 Region Association: Southern California |
It's your decision (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif) . . .however, a quick browse through Roget's using "subtle" as an adjective, as you have, yields both positive and negative results: when used as with "structures/things constructed/built" one sees synonyms such as "fine, delicate, coarse, homespun." When used as an adjective for a trait like "cunning", you see ingenious, clever, skillful, sharp", etc.
You hope that your potential customers translate your business name as "Ingenious and Clever Customs" rather than "Coarse and Homespun Customs." Tough call. . .you have to know your potential customers. If you don't get an overwhelming positive response, your chosen name could be too sophisticated for your target group (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/unsure.gif) . |
eeyore |
Dec 31 2004, 04:47 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 889 Joined: 8-January 04 From: meridian, id Member No.: 1,533 Region Association: None |
'Subtle' seems a little... off. Not quite sure why.
Going through MS Word I get: discreet, unfussy, unassuming, unobtrusive, unpretentious. I prefer 'simple', 'low key' or 'no bling' |
TimT |
Dec 31 2004, 04:47 PM
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retired Group: Members Posts: 4,033 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Wantagh, NY Member No.: 313 |
Sorry it just didnt ring my bell.. I cant really explain why either (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)
it was my first impression |
rhodyguy |
Dec 31 2004, 04:48 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,188 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
sort of depends how you want "subtle" interpreted.
1 a : DELICATE. ELUSIVE subtle enough for ya? kevin |
robert21old |
Dec 31 2004, 04:50 PM
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Don't like it - I would never think to search for custom engine/stereo work under the word 'Subtle', it just doesn't describe anything. Sorry.
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Part Pricer |
Dec 31 2004, 04:56 PM
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Believe everything I post Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,825 Joined: 28-December 02 From: Danbury, CT Member No.: 35 |
I don't dig it either. You might want to go more along the lines of:
Detailed Customs Intriguing Customs Precise Customs BTW, those are all synonyms for subtle. |
seanery |
Dec 31 2004, 05:00 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
subtle doesn't work either...searching for synonyms(sp?) might be a good idea, but try something with character, or something describing YOU the owner/operator.
I kinda like McCustoms (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) |
McMark |
Dec 31 2004, 05:15 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Hmm, McCustoms. Well that's exactly what I needed to hear. It's hard to decide something like this from only talking to 4 or 5 of your closest friends. It was split down the middle before today. Back to the drawing board. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif)
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Ray Warren |
Dec 31 2004, 05:16 PM
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Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 415 Joined: 1-October 03 From: Canada Member No.: 1,214 Region Association: None |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) Ya that was my first thought too. |
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Ray Warren |
Dec 31 2004, 05:18 PM
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Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 415 Joined: 1-October 03 From: Canada Member No.: 1,214 Region Association: None |
How about McMark Customs?
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p914 |
Dec 31 2004, 05:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 518 Joined: 7-September 03 From: Sunny South Florida Member No.: 1,117 Region Association: None |
Customs Unlimited
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airsix |
Dec 31 2004, 05:54 PM
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I have bees in my epiglotis Group: Members Posts: 2,196 Joined: 7-February 03 From: Kennewick Man (E. WA State) Member No.: 266 |
Mark,
I don't like the word subtle but I DO like the idea behind it. Sounds like you're trying to say "Customs that don't look like hideous drug-induced spawn of people with lots of money and no taste". I'm just brainstorming words that sound high-end, tasteful, etc. Discreet Refined Fine Precision Conservative Non-mullet -Ben M. |
Qarl |
Dec 31 2004, 05:56 PM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None |
Kick-ass Customs... or if you are
Kick-ass Kustoms..... McModified Cars McModified Rides |
URY914 |
Dec 31 2004, 06:02 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 123,027 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Keep trying.
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Trekkor |
Dec 31 2004, 06:05 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
Napa Valley Customs
Complete Automotive Restorations ( c.a.r. ) Precision Restoration Services Tasty Rides (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) KT |
DuckRyder |
Dec 31 2004, 06:14 PM
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Avatars Mode: OFF because of the recalcitrant few. Group: Benefactors Posts: 767 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Georgia Member No.: 110 |
I think you should name it McBarf customs so that when McDonalds sends you a letter that says they are the sole owner of McBarf, I can post it on the internet. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
BTW, Subtle doesn't seem to work for me either. |
JeffBowlsby |
Dec 31 2004, 06:29 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,663 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
There is little about the business card or your business name that describes what you do...
Custom what...? Custom bar stools? Custom whistles? Custom...Subtles? Restoring what...? etc... Be sure whatever you select describes something about what you offer. |
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