Online Pro Team – Dixon R.

Saturday, December 6, 2008 - Dixon R

One of the features that I enjoy most about UltimateBet’s RAI$E program is the auctions site at ubauctions.com . I have the page bookmarked and check it nearly every day for updates. I love the idea since it allows for unique items and opportunities to be available to UB customers that are difficult to find in a traditional points store on sites like FTP and PokerStars. I feel that it is important to continue access to the UB pro team, even though I understand scheduling conflicts often arise. The personal touch of a heads-up match with a pro or even just an autographed shirt will keep customers brand loyal to UB. Since I participated in so many auctions at Aruba, I feel I should also comment on these special opportunities. Basically, ubauctions in Aruba made the trip for me. Being able to spend time golfing and having dinner with Phil and hanging out with the marketing team made my time there unforgettable. I also appreciated how responsive your team was, even when I was busy running around the Radisson trying to catch all the action.

Having football tickets available is a great idea. People love talking about sports with their friends, family, and coworkers. When someone wins tickets to their favorite sporting event, they are most likely going to tell people about how they got them. This could spark conversation about UltimateBet and its unique RAI$E program, which is obviously a great thing for all of us. Experiences like the trip to the Final Four last March should motivate people to play as much as possible to compete in the auctions and have a shot at these special event tickets. I hope you are planning an auction for Super Bowl XLIII this year, as I assume it will garner a lot of attention and hype.

As far as new ideas go for auction items, I can’t really contribute too much. Part of the reason why I love the auctions is because of the random things I can find that I would’ve never thought of myself. For example, I now have a cool LED nightlight for my hallway that gets compliments from everyone who comes over. They all ask where I got it and I can proudly say ubauctions.com . I also won a Joe Namath autographed football, which I am giving to my friend as a present since he is a big fan. One thing that I would like to see a little more of is items tailored for poker players. Last time there was an auction for a UB branded poker table I believe it had a successful bidding turnout. If there was an auction for a special table with black felt (like the ones used in Aruba) and cupholders I feel it might be a big hit. I’m not sure how many other patrons feel my sense of brand loyalty to UB, but I enjoy wearing the UB logo. If you look at Full Tilt’s store, they have a huge section devoted to random items branded with their logo from bar stools to slippers. This is something you may want to consider to stay competitive with other poker sites.

I appreciate what your team has done and continues to do for UltimateBet. Our goals are similar in that I would like to see the site grow and prosper for years to come (let’s cross our fingers about U.S. legislation).

Have a great day,
Dixon R.

Tags: Dixon R, Online Team, UB Auctions

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