Awards and customer testimonials : the Ultimate Space Place

Awards
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Testimonials

It's nice to know that our peers and competitors believe we have an excellent site but it is equally important that our visitors and customers do also. We endeavor to achieve 100% customer satisfaction and, so far, we have maintained that goal. This is really your site for information and updates on space flights, spinoffs, history and memorabilia. Please keep your comments and suggestions coming. Below is a list of just some of the awards we have won and comments our visitors and customers have sent. Thank you all for your kind words. It makes it all worthwhile knowing that people appreciate what we are doing.

Visitor's and customer's comments

"I have shown the slide (of the Comet Hale-Bopp photograph) at a few talks already, and your photo always brings a gasp! Thanks for...allowing me to share it with others." - One of the STS-83 astronauts

"I was enthused to bring the existence of your photography to a meeting and a vote last night. We decided to purchase the discussed image for inclusion in the MSAS Science Center. An image of this uniqueness belongs on display" - The President of Mountain Skies Astronomical Society.

"Thank you for including information on spinoffs on your website. I appreciate your response and the work you are doing to promote NASA Spinoffs." - The Senior Editor/Outreach Coordinator for the NASA Spinoff publication.

"Great page! I could not find a single historical mistake in any of your copy. You really know about what your selling unlike some others I've found on the web. I get the feeling you like this stuff as much as I do." - Ronald S.

"Your site impressed me with its frank discussion of Autopens, and false auctioneered items. Just last year I caught a major auction house passing a 'Yeager' autograph that was actually a PHOTOGRAPH of an autographed yeager photo! You seem to be rather honest about such frauds, and I appreciate that. It is one reason I trust you with a large initial order. I look forward to finding other items from you in the future!" - Jim L.

"I think that you have an absolutely fantastic web site. Not only do you have a nice overall historical perspective but you have a very good selection of memorabilia as well." - Greg S.

"Awesome, inspiring site people! I love it. In my favorites as soon as I found the home page, before I even looked at it closely. By looking so far it seems to be separate from NASA, but very professional." - Chris V.

"Yesterday I managed to reach your Web site, and very interesting it is too! At last I've found people who talk the same language." - Carl W.

"I am very impressed with the material which you have for sale - I only wish that I was a lot richer!" - Phil V.

"What a wonderful web site. I don't know what link got me to your site but I have bookmarked it and will be back." - Garry L.

Awards we have won

"Our editors have selected your site as one of the best on the Internet when reviewed for quality, accuracy of content, presentation and usability. Congratulations on being a selected member of the Britannica Internet Guide." Thanks to The Staff at Britannica.com.

"The "ODS Award" (Official Distant Suns) is a very popular award, which is somewhat very difficult to achieve. So, by having this award on your website, you can be sure you did a tremendous job. You have a very nice and functional website. Good layout, very interesting reading, easy navigating, and stunning graphics." Thanks Michael.

Starting Point Hot Site selected the Ultimate Space Place as their newest member of the exclusive Business Hot Sites category on October 27, 1997. We are especially pleased because this award is based on voting by web users, as opposed to an awards review panel of judges. We appreciate the many Ultimate Space Place visitors who took the time to vote for us. This is really your award. Thanks!

"Congratulations! Your Site has been named our "Spotlight Site of the Week". This honor is bestowed on very few sites. Historically, sites that are our Spotlight Site of the Week, win our Platinum 100 award also. Once Again Congratulations, Keep Up The Good Work." Thanks, Kevin. We will.

The Droctor prescribed us as "a truly fascinating site devoted to the story of space travel, rockets and NASA. The Ultimate Space Place also sells an impressive collection of space-related memorabilia. But even if you're not interested in buying anything, there's a great deal of interesting content here to explore. I particularly enjoyed the "Space History" section that tells the colorful story of space flight, a saga that can be traced back to the pioneering efforts of German and Russian scientists in the early part of this century. The Ultimate Space Place is a great site for teachers, students and space enthusiasts." Thanks Doc!

Rates websites on their content, navigation of site, appearance, and ease of reading. Each category is rated from one to five, then an average of the overall score is given. "This site is easy to load and open. The graphics are great. The lay out of the site is great. There are lots of great links on this site. A great deal of time and effort has been put in to this site. It is informative and a very good reference site." Thanks for your 5 star rating! It's...uh...great!

"Congratulations! We here at Surfer's Choice have selected your site to receive the Surfer's Choice Select Site Award! Your page was great and we all enjoyed it! Surfers Choice gives it's award with pride. It is not a token award or one that should be taken with any frivolity." We really appreciate your comments and award. Thanks Kimberly and the entire Surfer's Choice Review Team.

"Congratulations!!......Your site definitely qualifies for the "Critical Mass Award". A very nice site, good design, clever original graphics, and your content is informative, entertaining, presented well and easy to access. A worthy enterprise and a positive contribution to the Web. Thanks for helping make the Web a more interesting, fun and attractive place to visit. I really enjoyed my visit to your site and will return again when time permits." Hope you visit often. Thanks Chris for your supportive words.

Once a week 5 business sites are selected that are truly "Magical Web Sites"; combining the best in online design and content in the author's attempt to realistically represent his business to the general public. Content is primary, but rate of loading time, layout, graphics, good navigation, interactivity, and originality are evaluated as well. "Congratulations - and may you have many successes in your internet endeavors!" Thanks Denny, we hope so too.

The Medaille d'Or for Web Site Excellence criteria range from, "Does it instantly impress; and does it seem to convey an enthusiasm for its subject?" to "Does the content make the site worth exploring? Is it attractive? Is it fun?" "It's clear that the effort's gone into the remarkable content. There's a great deal here about space collectables, memorabilia, autographs, history and more. A must-see site for anyone with an interest in space. Congratulations on being awarded the Medaille d'Or for it!" Thank you very much Ken and Maureen.

Given in recognition for all the hard work and time people have spent to make a great site for our enjoyment and information. "We have visited your site, and found it to be very informative, with eye appeal, fast loading, easy to navigate and links in working order. We would like to thank you for applying, and for your hard work and time, that goes into a site like, The Ultimate Space Place." Thanks Sandy. We are working hard to make this site informative to our visitors.

"Your web site has been chosen by our staff as useful, fun, exciting, looks great, or is just plain good to know about. As a result, we have chosen to put a link to your site from ours. We have also AWARDED you the WINGS award! This is a highly sought after, and very flashy award...Thank you for developing this page for all of the world to see." No, thank you Robert.

"I am pleased to inform you have been chosen for the Best of the Planet PEOPLE'S CHOICE Awards, 1998." Thanks, John.

We Don't Pick The People's Choice 500, You do! "Congratulations! Your Site has been listed on the People's Choice WebSite 500 and awarded CyberTeddy's Top 500 WebSite award." Thanks for choosing us!

Prestigious offering presented to web sites which shine above the rest. To receive this award, a site must have all of the elements of fine HTML coding including style, continuity, reliability, ease of use, and a good solid theme. "I just got back from visiting your site and thought it was great! So...Congratulations!!!! You have been selected to receive the "King Of The Jungle" award for outstanding excellence in your web page design. Please wear our award with pride as your page deserves it!" Thanks, George. We will.

"Well done in your site. This site is dedicated to providing information to teachers, students and space enthusiast about NASA spinoffs, acquiring space memorabilia and anything associated with space. An useful information resource regarding space history (Apollo,Gemini...), up to date information about past, present and future missions and articles to explain how space exploration is important to all the people of the world. Purchase space memorabilia from them and you will get single best selection in the world, international recognition, geniune autographs and .... You want more, then visit their site." Since you're reading this, you have!.

"Your site has been selected as a Featured Site at the Internet Treasure Hunt Bureau! Through careful deliberation, mouse-moving, and head-nodding, we all agreed that your site was incredibly cool and that it should be shown off to all of our internet treasure hunters. Think of it as an award with a guided tour! Congratulations again on being selected as a Featured Site at the Internet Treasure Hunt Bureau." Thanks Gary and happy hunting! Many you always find what you're looking for!

"Congratulations! Your site will be the Cool Central Site of the Hour for the next hour. Cool Central is devoted exclusively to the best sites the Web has to offer, and yours is definitely one of them." Who said you only get 15 minutes of fame? We received an extra 45 minutes. Their sister site webreference.com has been teaching webmasters how to create great sites for a long time. Thanks for your award.

"Congrats! You've earned the "Ultimate Links and Sites" Award! Display this award with the pride of knowing that your site is both original in content and aesthetically pleasing!" That's what we try to do. Thanks John.

Given to pages that make a positive effect on the internet. Look at content, graphics, the purpose of the page, and the experience of the page writer. "Congratulations! After reviewing the site, we are pleased to present you with the Market-Tek Design Award!" Thanks John. For those of you interested, Market-tek has a page for you to submit your site to over 200 Award sites (some good, some bad, some easy, some hard to get) but don't do it until you're finished visiting our site!

Looks for original work, easy navigation, fast loading, good content, and more. They must be enjoyable and interesting writings with more than just just links. "Congratulations!! Your site has won our award!!! Very nice site. Super Info...graphics, etc!! Much success with your business!!" Thanks, Robyn.

This award is given to sites that satisfy the learning needs of visitors in anyone of the four classifications: REFERRERS, INFORMERS, ADVISORS, and CONTEXT PROVIDERS. Must be Fast Loading. , Visitor-Centric, a Learning Catalyst, Focused, Thorough, and Transaction Enabling! "Congratulations!!" Thanks, Paul.

"Congratulations. Your site has won! I am impressed with the overall design of your site as well as the ease of navigation. All in all it is a pleasure to visit. We need more quality on the net and I am happy to say that I have found some here." Thanks , Bruce.

"Being close to White Sands Missile Range, I have always found space and the stars very interesting. I'm so glad you submitted your site for my award. I enjoyed the display of photos in your page...and especially how quickly they downloaded! The range of information was very interesting, and truly entertaining! Congratulations, I would like to award your site with the Lyon Pride Award...bestowed only upon a select few sites that really make a difference on the web." Thanks, Amanda. We're glad you liked it.

"Our 3 judges made a final conclusion that there was no way we could get by without you on our awards list. Congradulations. Not everyone gets the 5 Star. Your site showed appreciation for the web with great content, great graphics, and all around greatness." Thanks Jeremy.

All links and images within site must work. Don't go too heavy on the graphics. Sites with frames should offer an option for people without frames-supporting browsers. The first page must have an end! They do. Thanks, Jan.

"Congratulations, your homepage meets definitivly the criterions for a Prime Navigator Site. You've been added to our winners list." SITE CRITERIONS: High HTML and graphics quality, easy navegation, fast download. Site contents: Travel, tourism, history, culture, society, entertainment, WWW - World.Web.Wisdom. Thanks for your award.

"Congratulations!! Your site has been reviewed and awarded the Cameo Services Creative Inspiration award. You will be added to our December winners list." We appreciate you 'inspiring' words Marita.

Goes to the very few pages that show great design and layout, control of graphics and bandwidth and an overall aesthetic. "Congratulations, You have won our Cool Site Of The Day award. We find that Your site has good graphics, content, navigation and overall feel. Keep it up." We will and thanks Andrus!

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