New Firm tapes v. New FitPrime Tapes

Patti S. · 11-30-01, 02:42 PM

Is anyone getting BOTH sets?

Initially, I was just going to get the new Firm tapes. However, allegedly the new Fit Prime tapes will come out on DVD sometime next year, and Anna has been so responsive on her forum. The Firm? Well, let's just say they haven't been very responsive lately. :rolleyes:

Now I'm considering just getting the FitPrime tapes, and not getting the Firm tapes at all!

Opinions?

kimjo · 11-30-01, 03:00 PM

I think I am going to get both sets. Since I do mostly the Firm for my workouts, I will of course get the new ones and I am also very curious about the FitPrime workouts and what they are all about. I will probably pre-order both too!

Messe · 11-30-01, 03:08 PM

I'm willing to order the new Firms sight unseen based on what the infomercial people said, plus I've been happy with almost every Firm I've ever bought. The FitPrimes do sound intriguing, and they have instructors I've liked in Firm videos, but I think I'll wait until I see what others think of them before I take the plunge, because I'm not ready to spend $48 including shipping without some feedback.

Regarding responsiveness, yes, many of us have had issues with the Firm's way of doing business in the past, and yes, things seem to be a bit chaotic there right now. But as someone who's had to shepherd moves from one service provider to another twice since 1993 (print products in my case) and deal with a couple of major management changes as well, I can attest to the impact that big changes can have on being able to provide the level of customer service that you'd like to. And selling through a third party, whether it's BMG or Goodtimes, involves a lot of things that the Firm can't control, no matter how hard they try. In the case of FitPrime or anyone else who's self-marketing, especially when the product being offered is new, it's easier (never mind essential) to be responsive when you're a one- or two-person business with a limited offering, because you're trying to sell yourself and your products so you'll turn a profit or at least break even the first time out. I'm not saying one way is better than the other--both ways are a fact of life in business, and producing and marketing fitness videos is a business that gets more and more complicated as the number of videos an individual or a company produces increases.

Mary W · 11-30-01, 03:10 PM

I heard there were not going to be any background exercisers. I saw it somewhere at VF, but I can't find it anywhere else. Anyone know?

At any rate, I'm getting both. I don't think I could stand to wait for reviews...I'm sure they'll be easy enough to get rid of for a time anyway!

Helen S · 11-30-01, 03:15 PM

I was going to order both FitPrime and the new Firms right now. But with the CIA sales and other sales going on, I decided to wait for FitPrime to be on DVD. Then I can also read VFers' reviews of these videos.

I'm pre-ordering the new Firm videos.

Helen

Crescent Moon · 11-30-01, 03:40 PM

but Anna Benson has been around for quite some time.

I find no excuse for The Firm's sometimes gross negligence towards their loyal customers to be satisfactory.

I will buy the FitPrime videos when they are released on dvd. We'll see about The Firm videos.

Chris T. · 11-30-01, 03:45 PM

Well, I started being a serious vidiot with the Firm way back in '92, when all 6 Classics were $44.95 - $49.95, so they were my first love. And now, I use so many other videos - Cathe, CIA, Mindy, Gin, Kari, etc. that I don't use the Firms as much. However, I wouldn't be able to sleep knowing that the Firm and/or Anna is putting out new videos that I wouldn't see. I guess I have no self control

. But, I sell and/or trade a lot of my videos that don't get good use, so if I absolutely don't like them, then I will make sure they find good homes elsewhere!

Chris T.

kimmie2191 · 11-30-01, 03:45 PM

Actually, I might have a chance to get a DVD and if I do, I will wait until the FitPrime comes out on DVD format., regardless I will be getting the Firm Tapes.
kim

SharonH · 11-30-01, 05:33 PM

If the reviews on the Fit Prime series are very positive, I will get them on DVD. I'm not sure whether or not I will miss the fact that they will have no background exercisers.

I want the Firm tapes, too, but since they will not be put out on DVD, I will probably buy all the DVDs I want first and then trade the ones I don't want for the Firm tapes.

Apryl · 12-01-01, 09:30 AM

I can't wait for both sets. Whether TheFIRM or FitPrime, I have no doubt I'll love them both.

It's going to be a Happy New Rear!

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11-30-01, 02:42 PM
Patti S. VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Orange County, CA	New Firm tapes v. New FitPrime Tapes Is anyone getting BOTH sets? Initially, I was just going to get the new Firm tapes. However, allegedly the new Fit Prime tapes will come out on DVD sometime next year, and Anna has been so responsive on her forum. The Firm? Well, let's just say they haven't been very responsive lately. :rolleyes: Now I'm considering just getting the FitPrime tapes, and not getting the Firm tapes at all! Opinions? __________________ "We are so fortunate we get to exercise" - Erin O' Brien

11-30-01, 03:00 PM
kimjo VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Madison, AL	I think I am going to get both sets. Since I do mostly the Firm for my workouts, I will of course get the new ones and I am also very curious about the FitPrime workouts and what they are all about. I will probably pre-order both too! __________________ Kimberly

11-30-01, 03:08 PM
Messe Join Date: Nov 2001	Firms now, FitPrimes later I'm willing to order the new Firms sight unseen based on what the infomercial people said, plus I've been happy with almost every Firm I've ever bought. The FitPrimes do sound intriguing, and they have instructors I've liked in Firm videos, but I think I'll wait until I see what others think of them before I take the plunge, because I'm not ready to spend $48 including shipping without some feedback. Regarding responsiveness, yes, many of us have had issues with the Firm's way of doing business in the past, and yes, things seem to be a bit chaotic there right now. But as someone who's had to shepherd moves from one service provider to another twice since 1993 (print products in my case) and deal with a couple of major management changes as well, I can attest to the impact that big changes can have on being able to provide the level of customer service that you'd like to. And selling through a third party, whether it's BMG or Goodtimes, involves a lot of things that the Firm can't control, no matter how hard they try. In the case of FitPrime or anyone else who's self-marketing, especially when the product being offered is new, it's easier (never mind essential) to be responsive when you're a one- or two-person business with a limited offering, because you're trying to sell yourself and your products so you'll turn a profit or at least break even the first time out. I'm not saying one way is better than the other--both ways are a fact of life in business, and producing and marketing fitness videos is a business that gets more and more complicated as the number of videos an individual or a company produces increases. __________________ Martha You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have. — Maya Angelou

11-30-01, 03:10 PM
Mary W VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Cypress, TX	I'm curious about the FitPrime videos I heard there were not going to be any background exercisers. I saw it somewhere at VF, but I can't find it anywhere else. Anyone know? At any rate, I'm getting both. I don't think I could stand to wait for reviews...I'm sure they'll be easy enough to get rid of for a time anyway!

11-30-01, 03:15 PM
Helen S VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Utah	Waiting I was going to order both FitPrime and the new Firms right now. But with the CIA sales and other sales going on, I decided to wait for FitPrime to be on DVD. Then I can also read VFers' reviews of these videos. I'm pre-ordering the new Firm videos. Helen

11-30-01, 03:40 PM
Crescent Moon VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	FitPrime may be new... but Anna Benson has been around for quite some time. I find no excuse for The Firm's sometimes gross negligence towards their loyal customers to be satisfactory. I will buy the FitPrime videos when they are released on dvd. We'll see about The Firm videos.

11-30-01, 03:45 PM
Chris T. VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Thornton, Colorado	Ordering both Well, I started being a serious vidiot with the Firm way back in '92, when all 6 Classics were $44.95 - $49.95, so they were my first love. And now, I use so many other videos - Cathe, CIA, Mindy, Gin, Kari, etc. that I don't use the Firms as much. However, I wouldn't be able to sleep knowing that the Firm and/or Anna is putting out new videos that I wouldn't see. I guess I have no self control . But, I sell and/or trade a lot of my videos that don't get good use, so if I absolutely don't like them, then I will make sure they find good homes elsewhere! Chris T.

11-30-01, 03:45 PM
kimmie2191 VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: North Carolina	Actually, I might have a chance to get a DVD and if I do, I will wait until the FitPrime comes out on DVD format., regardless I will be getting the Firm Tapes. kim

11-30-01, 05:33 PM
SharonH VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Illinois	If the reviews on the Fit Prime series are very positive, I will get them on DVD. I'm not sure whether or not I will miss the fact that they will have no background exercisers. I want the Firm tapes, too, but since they will not be put out on DVD, I will probably buy all the DVDs I want first and then trade the ones I don't want for the Firm tapes.

12-01-01, 09:30 AM
Apryl Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: OH	Getting both! I can't wait for both sets. Whether TheFIRM or FitPrime, I have no doubt I'll love them both. It's going to be a Happy New Rear! __________________ Apryl