2023 Member Stickers

Submitted: Thursday, Nov 17, 2022 at 15:02
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Looking for feedback from existing Members... relating to the annual Member sticker. Do you like receiving an annual sticker? Do you display your sticker on your vehicles? Do you think it is worthwhile to you (pride/sense of belonging/conversation starter/attract other members for a chat). Have your say here. The question is: should we continue annual Member stickers in 2023? The question stems from a review of costs so we need to justify its worth to you. Yes/No. Give reasons if you wish.

PS: We don't envisage any change to Lifetime Members who receive a parcel containing a Polo Shirt, Cap, Stubby Holder and 2 stickers (Lifetime Sticker and a windscreen sticker).
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Reply By: Member - Steve R (NSW) - Thursday, Nov 17, 2022 at 15:41

Thursday, Nov 17, 2022 at 15:41
Hi David & Michelle

I don't use the sticker as I prefer not to put stickers of any kind on my vehicle. Perhaps those who do not want stickers could elect somehow not to receive one with membership renewal.
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Follow Up By: ExplorOz - David & Michelle - Thursday, Nov 17, 2022 at 15:44

Thursday, Nov 17, 2022 at 15:44
Thanks for your reply Steve. Yes that is one of the considerations - offering an opt in for the sticker during the checkout process. Will be interesting to see what other responses we get.
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Follow Up By: Member - Core420 - Thursday, Nov 17, 2022 at 18:59

Thursday, Nov 17, 2022 at 18:59
I share Steve's opinion.
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Follow Up By: Member - McLaren3030 - Friday, Nov 18, 2022 at 07:21

Friday, Nov 18, 2022 at 07:21
I also share Steve’s sentiments regarding stickers.

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Follow Up By: Member - Warren H - Friday, Nov 18, 2022 at 22:12

Friday, Nov 18, 2022 at 22:12
I am also of a similar opinion, I do have an ExplorOz spare wheel cover on the camper.
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Follow Up By: Member - silkwood - Saturday, Nov 19, 2022 at 10:44

Saturday, Nov 19, 2022 at 10:44
I'm with Steve...
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Reply By: Member - wicket - Thursday, Nov 17, 2022 at 15:54

Thursday, Nov 17, 2022 at 15:54
We stuck ours on when first joined several years ago it’s still there but in all the years it’s been there no one ever commented.
I say cut the cost and don’t bother with them in future.
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Reply By: Member - johnc_50 - Thursday, Nov 17, 2022 at 15:55

Thursday, Nov 17, 2022 at 15:55
Hi David and Michelle

Re stickers, I am quite happy not to receive one as I never use stickers on my vehicle, so maybe an opt in option at renewal is the way to go.

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Reply By: Allan B (Sunshine Coast) - Thursday, Nov 17, 2022 at 17:17

Thursday, Nov 17, 2022 at 17:17
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Hi David and Michelle,
I think having a Member sticker on the vehicle is good as it identifies you to other members.
I have met several other EO members through my sticker.
However, I see no need for annual membership currency stickers. Save your costs.


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Reply By: Nomadic Navara - Thursday, Nov 17, 2022 at 17:24

Thursday, Nov 17, 2022 at 17:24
I can not remember receiving any annual stickers so it will not mean any difference to me. However, the last one I remember receiving is on a previous vehicle, I would appreciate a new one for my current vehicle.

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Follow Up By: ExplorOz - David & Michelle - Thursday, Nov 17, 2022 at 18:43

Thursday, Nov 17, 2022 at 18:43
Hi Peter,
As a Member with a "Lifetime" account it doesn't expire so you don't renew and therefore you should have a sticker that says "Lifetime Member" whereas the annual members on subscription just get one with the currency of the year in which they are financial.

We have a system to allow you to get replacements stickers if required. Follow this link to the ExplorOz online shop and towards the bottom if you are logged in you will see the option to order your Replacement Lifetime Member sticker. Please order your replacement via this method.
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Reply By: Member - Bigfish - Thursday, Nov 17, 2022 at 19:02

Thursday, Nov 17, 2022 at 19:02
Sticker for me please. I overlap them on the rear window so only the current face is showing with all the years lined up underneath. I,ve met a couple of other members via the stickers. Keep sending them. No one forces you to put them on your vehicle.
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Follow Up By: ExplorOz - David & Michelle - Thursday, Nov 17, 2022 at 20:10

Thursday, Nov 17, 2022 at 20:10
Would love to see a photo of that if you don't mind sharing please! Thanks for your support - that would look impressive.
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Follow Up By: Member - Bigfish - Friday, Nov 18, 2022 at 07:14

Friday, Nov 18, 2022 at 07:14
Photo of rear of Pajero
rear of Pajero

rear of Pajero

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Follow Up By: Member - Kia1 - Friday, Nov 18, 2022 at 14:37

Friday, Nov 18, 2022 at 14:37
I do like that idea of overlapping, I will be doing that.
Maybe consider just printing the year date.
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Reply By: Member - torro - Thursday, Nov 17, 2022 at 19:15

Thursday, Nov 17, 2022 at 19:15
Hi, I don’t use it. Wouldn’t miss it.
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Follow Up By: Member - bbuzz (NSW) - Friday, Nov 18, 2022 at 07:44

Friday, Nov 18, 2022 at 07:44
Only use them as they disintegrate.

Opt in would be the better way to go. My spare tire advertises EO as well.

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Reply By: Member - nickb boab - Thursday, Nov 17, 2022 at 19:48

Thursday, Nov 17, 2022 at 19:48
Yes for me &
Yes to all your questions..
Your don't need to attach to your car

What stickers

What stickers

Back of camper trailer gas bayonet

Back of camper trailer gas bayonet

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Follow Up By: ExplorOz - David & Michelle - Thursday, Nov 17, 2022 at 20:10

Thursday, Nov 17, 2022 at 20:10
Wow Nick that's impressive! Thanks for sharing. I've taken a copy of your photo too and think that might make an appearance on social media somewhere sometime if you don't mind please!
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Follow Up By: John Baas - Friday, Nov 18, 2022 at 01:39

Friday, Nov 18, 2022 at 01:39
So, re impressive, does EO wish to associate with the sticker at central LHS...?... Disgusting.


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Follow Up By: Member - nickb boab - Friday, Nov 18, 2022 at 08:55

Friday, Nov 18, 2022 at 08:55
One of my many stickers. Michelle you are more than welcome to share any of my photos ..
exploreoz has come a very long way since I joined many years ago something to be very proud of !!
This website is and always has been a wealth of information knowledge and wisdom for many of us over the years .
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P.S John baas you really need to get yourself out of the gutter thinking like that I don't see anything offensive about cu in the NT :)))
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Follow Up By: John Baas - Friday, Nov 18, 2022 at 21:24

Friday, Nov 18, 2022 at 21:24
...of course you don't...
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Follow Up By: Allan B (Sunshine Coast) - Saturday, Nov 19, 2022 at 08:02

Saturday, Nov 19, 2022 at 08:02
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Nick, some of us 'older' members still hold to our social standards. Some of today's advertising is clever and crude.
And it is not John Baas that I see "in the gutter". A cheap shot!
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Follow Up By: Member - nickb boab - Saturday, Nov 19, 2022 at 16:08

Saturday, Nov 19, 2022 at 16:08
Allan : you absolutely correct clever but crude ..
Not that the stick here mentioned is..its only the fact that we have seen some of there others , i wouldn't display even in my outhouse.
And also Alan you did see my smiling face after the " cheap shop " comment i.e joke..
I wud never seriously make a suggestion that John's mind was in the gutter just a joke haha
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Follow Up By: Allan B (Sunshine Coast) - Saturday, Nov 19, 2022 at 16:22

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Nick, are you now calling ME "crude"?
Or maybe all your spelling and grammar mistakes suggest an excessive intake of lemonade?
Let's both quit while one of us is ahead. LOL
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Follow Up By: Member - nickb boab - Saturday, Nov 19, 2022 at 16:57

Saturday, Nov 19, 2022 at 16:57
Alan one thing we both can agree on ..quiet while we are ahead . :))
I like to blame Google for my spelling & grammar mistakes hahaha not my strong point :)))
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Reply By: Member - Ringo - Thursday, Nov 17, 2022 at 20:41

Thursday, Nov 17, 2022 at 20:41
Hi guys I’m a no. Don’t bother. Cost and waste in my view. I will always talk Exploroz without a sticker.
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Reply By: Member - Phillip F5 - Thursday, Nov 17, 2022 at 20:43

Thursday, Nov 17, 2022 at 20:43
I don’t use the annual stickers, so happy not receive as a way of cutting costs.
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Reply By: Member - Peter & Anne - Thursday, Nov 17, 2022 at 21:32

Thursday, Nov 17, 2022 at 21:32
Most Definitely i think a sticker is a good idea for others to see as a talking point and could help in either yourself reaching out to others or other people reaching out to you to to talk about the exploreoz experience and learn from each other if you see the sticker say in a caravan park, also it is good advertising for exploreoz i have one on my truck im also a life member
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Reply By: Member - Suzuki LJ50 Bt50 - Thursday, Nov 17, 2022 at 22:16

Thursday, Nov 17, 2022 at 22:16
Yes, we proudly display ours on the rear window of the ute. The system works extremely well. It is the best navigation system used so far.
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Reply By: Member - Roger K (NSW) - Thursday, Nov 17, 2022 at 22:25

Thursday, Nov 17, 2022 at 22:25
Like many other members who have commented so far, I never put stickers of any kind on my vehicle, so I would not miss them. However, in fairness to those who do use them, I favour the "opt in" suggestion.

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Reply By: Member - Bailey Cheshire - Friday, Nov 18, 2022 at 00:43

Friday, Nov 18, 2022 at 00:43
Personally I love my explore Oz sticker, or any sticker on my car to be honest, I've only got the one exploreoz sticker on at the moment as it's my first year being a member but it would be great to put member stickers on each year! I vote yes for annual stickers
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Reply By: Member - Jeremy S5 - Friday, Nov 18, 2022 at 06:09

Friday, Nov 18, 2022 at 06:09
Promotion of the business and a sense of community an important thing. Not sure stickers help there.

Other merch, especially caps, we’ve found really do. Branded mugs prompt discussion also around the maps of a morning!

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Follow Up By: Member - nickb boab - Friday, Nov 18, 2022 at 08:59

Friday, Nov 18, 2022 at 08:59
Many years ago when I was running a small business and was always looking for good advertising opportunities I found stickers and pins were very useful tool of advertising and very popular for customers to pick up off the counter
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Reply By: Member - Racey - Friday, Nov 18, 2022 at 08:22

Friday, Nov 18, 2022 at 08:22
Hi, I also don't apply any stickers to our car, save your money.
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Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Friday, Nov 18, 2022 at 08:46

Friday, Nov 18, 2022 at 08:46
I always display an ExplorOz sticker on my vehicle, but don't believe a sticker with year identification is necessary. A sticker should have an indefinite "period of currency" subject to weather exposure.
A sticker displaying ExplorOz association is all that should be required and whether members are current, or otherwise, in a particular year is irreverent to the promotion and recognition of ExplorOz "community".

Drop the member/year identification to save money.
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Reply By: Slopokin - Friday, Nov 18, 2022 at 12:00

Friday, Nov 18, 2022 at 12:00
Yes for the sticker.
My fist sticker is old and needs replacing and attracts attention from both other member and new people who are interested in ExplorOz
I am a lifetime member and do not receive anything.
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Follow Up By: ExplorOz - David & Michelle - Friday, Nov 18, 2022 at 13:57

Friday, Nov 18, 2022 at 13:57
Hi if your Lifetime Member sticker needs replacing, please go to the shop page on our website, scroll down near the bottom of the list of items and if you are logged into your ExplorOz account, you will see an option to order a Replacement Lifetime Members sticker.

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Reply By: Member - Rowdy6032 (WA) - Friday, Nov 18, 2022 at 12:02

Friday, Nov 18, 2022 at 12:02
The only sticker I have on the vehicle rear window is the Royal Flying Doctor and their contact number.

Have always had the member ExplorOz sticker on the wheel cover on the rear of the van.

I would be happy to continue to receive the sticker but if costs come into it I am happy either way.

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Reply By: Member - Howezit - Friday, Nov 18, 2022 at 16:22

Friday, Nov 18, 2022 at 16:22
I always have the sticker on my 4WD.
For ages I've had all the mainstream navigation apps on my phone/tablet, and have always admitted to preferring ExplorOz over the rest.
The sticker has helped to start that conversation when others ask what this "ExplorOz" is all about.
Being WA based has always been a good conversation starter as well.
But.. really.. I'd be happy to have just one non-date-satmped sticker that can just stay on my truck. It would achieve the same result.
Maybe have the option to request a replacement at renewal time.
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Reply By: Member - Cuppa - Friday, Nov 18, 2022 at 19:11

Friday, Nov 18, 2022 at 19:11
Not for me thanks, have never stuck one on yet.
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Reply By: Member - Outback Gazz - Friday, Nov 18, 2022 at 19:20

Friday, Nov 18, 2022 at 19:20
I'm a no sticker man !

When my mechanic puts that little your next service is due at sticker on the top rh corner of the windshield - I will remove it before I leave the workshop !!!

So that's a big NO for me Michelle lol

Happy safe and sticker free travels

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Reply By: Member - Mark (Tamworth NSW) - Saturday, Nov 19, 2022 at 09:09

Saturday, Nov 19, 2022 at 09:09
No for me thank you.
I did apply one a dozen years ago to our CT but it started to fray and became "ugly", never bothered since
Suggest you make it part of a new members kit but optional on people renewing membership, so you hopefully save some money.
Postage probably costs you more than the sticker, but that's still 5% or so of rejoining.
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Reply By: Member - DickyBeach - Saturday, Nov 19, 2022 at 11:04

Saturday, Nov 19, 2022 at 11:04
No thanks.
I've sold the 'Cruiser, am about to sell the K/Kamper so probably not much more "outback" adventurous travel for yours truly, however I still enjoy the chit-chat in EO and will continue to subscribe.
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Reply By: Member - Wooly - Saturday, Nov 19, 2022 at 14:25

Saturday, Nov 19, 2022 at 14:25
Maybe just give one to new members on joining up for the first time?

After that provide the option to ask for one upon renewal.
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Reply By: mepvic - Saturday, Nov 19, 2022 at 14:34

Saturday, Nov 19, 2022 at 14:34
Think the majority are saying save the costs. If people want one they can contact you. No for us.
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Reply By: ExplorOz - David & Michelle - Monday, Nov 21, 2022 at 14:39

Monday, Nov 21, 2022 at 14:39
Thanks for all the feedback folks!
We would like to keep offering stickers but also don't wish to contribute to unnecessary plastics, paper and cost wastage. So going forward we will setup a system in your Member account where you can opt in/out of receiving a renewal sticker. We will send a Member newsletter with instructions when we have added this option.
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