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Old 03-13-14, 12:54 PM  
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Lightbulb collage reviews & bar graphs

i had a thought. i wonder if collage would be willing to bequeath the reviews and the color bar graphs to VF? perhaps we can't add to it, but at least the reviews posted by the end of the store closure could be kept intact.

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Old 03-13-14, 01:43 PM  
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That's a GREAT idea, Jeannine!

Has anyone heard was is going to happen to all of Collage's data? It really is a vast resource. It'd be a shame if it all disappears...
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Old 03-13-14, 01:44 PM  
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i had a thought. i wonder if collage would be willing to bequeath the reviews and the color bar graphs to VF? perhaps we can't add to it, but at least the reviews posted by the end of the store closure could be kept intact.

it's only fitting.
Great idea. I was just thinking today how I go to Collage to read the reviews before I buy a DVD. So sad they are going out of business.
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Old 03-13-14, 02:02 PM  
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I would LOVE it if all the data Collage has could be preserved somehow, especially the bar graphs. I've noticed that they are already taking down pages as they sell out of items.
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Old 03-13-14, 02:34 PM  
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I will miss that the most! I loved knowing how long a workout was, as well as the emphasis details. I wonder what they will do with that wealth of info.
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Old 03-13-14, 03:46 PM  
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You can technically still get info from videos that were on Collage (even older ones) by doing a Google search. Just type in the name of the video or instructor and collagevideo and you will get a link to the original page. You can still view all the info, bar graph, everything.

Here is an example:

Jessica Smith Barre Fitness

So, just look up the video you want to keep info on and save the page on your computer or you can copy and paste info.
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Old 03-13-14, 03:57 PM  
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You can technically still get info from videos that were on Collage (even older ones) by doing a Google search. Just type in the name of the video or instructor and collagevideo and you will get a link to the original page. You can still view all the info, bar graph, everything.

Here is an example:

Jessica Smith Barre Fitness

So, just look up the video you want to keep info on and save the page on your computer or you can copy and paste info.
yes, i use them a lot, but they're launched from Collage's server. it might disappear when they fully close.
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Old 03-13-14, 04:08 PM  
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yes, i use them a lot, but they're launched from Collage's server. it might disappear when they fully close.
That is true, so maybe start getting copies now.
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Old 03-13-14, 04:09 PM  
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Great idea. I was just thinking today how I go to Collage to read the reviews before I buy a DVD.
...from somewhere else probably, right? That's what many of us did.
In recent years I probably made only a couple of purchases a year from them, more in continued loyalty and as a way of thanking them for their website. I really wish they'd made their prices more competitive. I lost several jobs within the past 6 years and am making far, far less these days. Honestly, price is THE main consideration for me in deciding where to spend my money.

But yes, it would be great to archive that info somehow.
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I will miss that the most! I loved knowing how long a workout was, as well as the emphasis details. I wonder what they will do with that wealth of info.
Yes, it would be a shame if all this info was lost. I also love the time graphs and emphasis details.
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