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Slumber Fox

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Hello everybody, I'm looking for some feedback on a project i'm working on and would be most grateful for your feedback on the idea.
The idea is an affordable welcome pack for your guests that would include all you'd expect to see in a hotel.
In your Slumber Fox welcome pack the guest would receive:
Luxury mini shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, shower gel and soap.
A couple of face wipes, mints, toothpaste and a tooth bush.
Additionally it'll include a welcome note with Wifi info, local resteraunts ect.
The box would be priced at £7 for 1 box, 5 boxes for £30.00 and 10 boxes for £60.00.
This is primarily targeted for Airbnb hosts but I feel this could also benefit small guest houses and Bnbs alike.
A) Is this something that would benefit your guests?
B) Do you already provide these items?
C) Would you be comfortable paying these prices?
All feedback (good or bad) is very much appreciated and i'll be sure to give you a free box in return once we're live next month! :)
 
Honestly no I would not pay that price for 2 reasons
(1) not every guest needs a toothbrush and paste - I sell these as an additional item on request for £1 for a kit.
(2) we already provide tissues, handwash, moisturiser in refillable bottles.
 
#1 Our guests travel with what they need
#2 we provide anything they don't have if they need it (individually). We have a quality requirement, so you would have to be willing to send out samples to all of us to see, which would defeat the purpose of you making any $ on it.
As for airbNb I think they would prob let people use their own stuff, or have guest stuff that is easier to buy at the local shop.
I like your thinking, however, and I bet there is something out there that has not been done, or is either a) needed, or b) catchy and a gimmick that people would love.
All the best!
I have often thought that an SD card that has photos and info on local sites (not commercial per se like a visitor center would offer) would be useful. They buy the SD card and pop it in and can do those things. Of course today that would probably be done as an APP.
 
#1 Our guests travel with what they need
#2 we provide anything they don't have if they need it (individually). We have a quality requirement, so you would have to be willing to send out samples to all of us to see, which would defeat the purpose of you making any $ on it.
As for airbNb I think they would prob let people use their own stuff, or have guest stuff that is easier to buy at the local shop.
I like your thinking, however, and I bet there is something out there that has not been done, or is either a) needed, or b) catchy and a gimmick that people would love.
All the best!
I have often thought that an SD card that has photos and info on local sites (not commercial per se like a visitor center would offer) would be useful. They buy the SD card and pop it in and can do those things. Of course today that would probably be done as an APP..
Hijack alert... Speaking of apps, have you seen Clio? It's a historical site app. Built by users so it's not fully loaded for every area. You particularly might want to see what's loaded for your area and if it's not much see if there're any bennies for being the person that adds the info.
 
We already provide shampoo, conditioner, soap and lotion. And tissues, water, wifi info, town tourist info and historical info.
I like the idea of a pretty box or basket, but because of volume and turnover, it may not be practical.
Might work better for the air bb peeps if they don't fill the house every night.
 
In central dispensers for ecological reasons:
Shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, shower gel, mouthwash and make-up removal wipes

Never provide soap, it leaves scum on my beautiful clear glass showers and causes hours of pointless work to get it off. That's the point of shower gel and hand soap gel.
Mints? (Have the mouthwash already)
Toothpaste and a tooth bush - If they ask, they receive but if I don't have the pharmacy is about a 3 minute walk away.
The welcome note with the local info is about the most interesting part of the package. If you could do all my local restaurants, I'm willing to buy. Of course I only have a few thousand within a 15 minute walk from my front door. If we limit ourselves to just a 5 minute walk, it's probably just under 100. (We are a restaurant city, after all and I live in the restaurant neighbourhood.)
 
And storage is an issue - once purchased, I would have to store them. No space now. And as already said, I already provide most of what was listed. Looking at the luggage that gets brought in - even for 1 night - if they do NOT have it, I cannot get it either.
 
It is hard enough to make a profit owning a business.
With mortgage, maintenance, taxes, cleaning room, making breakfast, CC/OTA fees, owner's time, labor, taxes, discounting, vacancies, damage, insurance and other costs...
If my calculation is right,, that is about 9 US$ each, when buying a ten pack. And I assume shipping.
And what if there is 2-3 guests in the room?
I would be more expecting to spend under 1 US$ per customer for basics
 
Noticing the occasional person who the same day they join, have a business idea. I believe this kind of thing should go through the forum as an advertiser? I notice it is ad supported.
 
Most people would make up the kit themselves, and the price point is too expensive. And theres a question about supplying the kit for 1 person, 2 people or 3?
Would guests think its a gift and take the whole kit home with them? Most people currently would use what they needed and leave the rest (maybe steal a few small things like a showercap packet or something)
I think you should move on with another idea
 
Noticing the occasional person who the same day they join, have a business idea. I believe this kind of thing should go through the forum as an advertiser? I notice it is ad supported..
undersea said:
Noticing the occasional person who the same day they join, have a business idea. I believe this kind of thing should go through the forum as an advertiser? I notice it is ad supported.
A bit aggressive to the guy Undersea, people who have a business idea are doing it because they see a need and want to help their customers (us). Business isn't a bad thing.
And paying to advertise a non existent product idea? What are you thinking?
 
We provided all of these and much more at no cost to our guests. Most legitimate B & B's in the US do the same. I don't think there is any need for such a service here. As most are used to buying all their own products..just part of doing business.
 
#1 Our guests travel with what they need
#2 we provide anything they don't have if they need it (individually). We have a quality requirement, so you would have to be willing to send out samples to all of us to see, which would defeat the purpose of you making any $ on it.
As for airbNb I think they would prob let people use their own stuff, or have guest stuff that is easier to buy at the local shop.
I like your thinking, however, and I bet there is something out there that has not been done, or is either a) needed, or b) catchy and a gimmick that people would love.
All the best!
I have often thought that an SD card that has photos and info on local sites (not commercial per se like a visitor center would offer) would be useful. They buy the SD card and pop it in and can do those things. Of course today that would probably be done as an APP..
Hijack alert... Speaking of apps, have you seen Clio? It's a historical site app. Built by users so it's not fully loaded for every area. You particularly might want to see what's loaded for your area and if it's not much see if there're any bennies for being the person that adds the info.
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Morticia said:
Speaking of apps, have you seen Clio?
Thanks. Took a little looking to find it. You want theclio dot com. Google searches for just Clio brought me stuff about law firms and advertising industry awards.
I've registered and will start entering stuff in my area because they currently don't list anything within an hour of me!
 
Noticing the occasional person who the same day they join, have a business idea. I believe this kind of thing should go through the forum as an advertiser? I notice it is ad supported..
undersea said:
Noticing the occasional person who the same day they join, have a business idea. I believe this kind of thing should go through the forum as an advertiser? I notice it is ad supported.
A bit aggressive to the guy Undersea, people who have a business idea are doing it because they see a need and want to help their customers (us). Business isn't a bad thing.
And paying to advertise a non existent product idea? What are you thinking?
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I have been on numerous forums over 20 years, Evan. Responses to someone who is seeking free publicity constantly follows my line. Forums exist on paid advertising, and there is a constant flow of people seeking to get puclicity for free. It is not much different for bandit signs that people put up on phone poles (we buy homes!), trying to fly under the radar.
And as said, perhaps if the person had participated for some time, but it was the standard many marketers do - get an ID, and get their potential offerings in front of others.
 
Noticing the occasional person who the same day they join, have a business idea. I believe this kind of thing should go through the forum as an advertiser? I notice it is ad supported..
undersea said:
Noticing the occasional person who the same day they join, have a business idea. I believe this kind of thing should go through the forum as an advertiser? I notice it is ad supported.
A bit aggressive to the guy Undersea, people who have a business idea are doing it because they see a need and want to help their customers (us). Business isn't a bad thing.
And paying to advertise a non existent product idea? What are you thinking?
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I have been on numerous forums over 20 years, Evan. Responses to someone who is seeking free publicity constantly follows my line. Forums exist on paid advertising, and there is a constant flow of people seeking to get puclicity for free. It is not much different for bandit signs that people put up on phone poles (we buy homes!), trying to fly under the radar.
And as said, perhaps if the person had participated for some time, but it was the standard many marketers do - get an ID, and get their potential offerings in front of others.
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undersea said:
I have been on numerous forums over 20 years, Evan. Responses to someone who is seeking free publicity constantly follows my line. Forums exist on paid advertising, and there is a constant flow of people seeking to get puclicity for free. It is not much different for bandit signs that people put up on phone poles (we buy homes!), trying to fly under the radar.
And as said, perhaps if the person had participated for some time, but it was the standard many marketers do - get an ID, and get their potential offerings in front of others.
Yes this sort of thing happens here every week, many use their signature line as their link dropping, but really the person has nothing to peddle, that we know of, yet and nothing to contribute. So I think it is okay if they ask our opinion and we all say not a great idea.
On the other hand, many are fishing and then they do have something to peddle, we get those as well. Some use what we share here for books and columns and more. I prefer people to be upfront and honest, but that is just me, too many are underhanded and not good people in this world.
 
Noticing the occasional person who the same day they join, have a business idea. I believe this kind of thing should go through the forum as an advertiser? I notice it is ad supported..
undersea said:
Noticing the occasional person who the same day they join, have a business idea. I believe this kind of thing should go through the forum as an advertiser? I notice it is ad supported.
A bit aggressive to the guy Undersea, people who have a business idea are doing it because they see a need and want to help their customers (us). Business isn't a bad thing.
And paying to advertise a non existent product idea? What are you thinking?
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I have been on numerous forums over 20 years, Evan. Responses to someone who is seeking free publicity constantly follows my line. Forums exist on paid advertising, and there is a constant flow of people seeking to get puclicity for free. It is not much different for bandit signs that people put up on phone poles (we buy homes!), trying to fly under the radar.
And as said, perhaps if the person had participated for some time, but it was the standard many marketers do - get an ID, and get their potential offerings in front of others.
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undersea said:
I have been on numerous forums over 20 years, Evan. Responses to someone who is seeking free publicity constantly follows my line. Forums exist on paid advertising, and there is a constant flow of people seeking to get puclicity for free. It is not much different for bandit signs that people put up on phone poles (we buy homes!), trying to fly under the radar.
And as said, perhaps if the person had participated for some time, but it was the standard many marketers do - get an ID, and get their potential offerings in front of others.
Yes this sort of thing happens here every week, many use their signature line as their link dropping, but really the person has nothing to peddle, that we know of, yet and nothing to contribute. So I think it is okay if they ask our opinion and we all say not a great idea.
On the other hand, many are fishing and then they do have something to peddle, we get those as well. Some use what we share here for books and columns and more. I prefer people to be upfront and honest, but that is just me, too many are underhanded and not good people in this world.
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I was surprised Evan was responding, because I believe that is essentially what he did. He created an ID, and started digging for feedback on his template, which I am sure was not free.
There is seeking input for business ideas, but when websites are included, seeking "feedback" about a particular product/service, and there has been no mid to longterm participation by that person, I prefer the "if it smells fishy, it just may be." Advertorials are advertorials.
 
I would never buy it:
1. Way overpriced
2. If I need any of that I could easily put it together at the fraction of the cost
 
Noticing the occasional person who the same day they join, have a business idea. I believe this kind of thing should go through the forum as an advertiser? I notice it is ad supported..
undersea said:
Noticing the occasional person who the same day they join, have a business idea. I believe this kind of thing should go through the forum as an advertiser? I notice it is ad supported.
The forum is ad supported, yes. But not paid ads. You can't pay to list your product here. If the product is relevant and the seller id's themselves as a seller of xyz they can post their product as a resource.
This particular person found a forum where opinions could be gathered for a product they think is useful for the business we are in.
No links were dropped. Just a question asked. That's OK.
If the same person hijacked every thread to promote their idea, you wouldn't have had a chance to read about the idea, the person would have been blocked post haste. We have itchy trigger fingers for spammers.
I've personally hit the flag button 5 or 6 times before breakfast some days.
 
Noticing the occasional person who the same day they join, have a business idea. I believe this kind of thing should go through the forum as an advertiser? I notice it is ad supported..
undersea said:
Noticing the occasional person who the same day they join, have a business idea. I believe this kind of thing should go through the forum as an advertiser? I notice it is ad supported.
A bit aggressive to the guy Undersea, people who have a business idea are doing it because they see a need and want to help their customers (us). Business isn't a bad thing.
And paying to advertise a non existent product idea? What are you thinking?
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I have been on numerous forums over 20 years, Evan. Responses to someone who is seeking free publicity constantly follows my line. Forums exist on paid advertising, and there is a constant flow of people seeking to get puclicity for free. It is not much different for bandit signs that people put up on phone poles (we buy homes!), trying to fly under the radar.
And as said, perhaps if the person had participated for some time, but it was the standard many marketers do - get an ID, and get their potential offerings in front of others.
.
undersea said:
I have been on numerous forums over 20 years, Evan. Responses to someone who is seeking free publicity constantly follows my line. Forums exist on paid advertising, and there is a constant flow of people seeking to get puclicity for free. It is not much different for bandit signs that people put up on phone poles (we buy homes!), trying to fly under the radar.
And as said, perhaps if the person had participated for some time, but it was the standard many marketers do - get an ID, and get their potential offerings in front of others.
Yes this sort of thing happens here every week, many use their signature line as their link dropping, but really the person has nothing to peddle, that we know of, yet and nothing to contribute. So I think it is okay if they ask our opinion and we all say not a great idea.
On the other hand, many are fishing and then they do have something to peddle, we get those as well. Some use what we share here for books and columns and more. I prefer people to be upfront and honest, but that is just me, too many are underhanded and not good people in this world.
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I was surprised Evan was responding, because I believe that is essentially what he did. He created an ID, and started digging for feedback on his template, which I am sure was not free.
There is seeking input for business ideas, but when websites are included, seeking "feedback" about a particular product/service, and there has been no mid to longterm participation by that person, I prefer the "if it smells fishy, it just may be." Advertorials are advertorials.
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undersea said:
I was surprised Evan was responding, because I believe that is essentially what he did. He created an ID, and started digging for feedback on his template, which I am sure was not free.
There is seeking input for business ideas, but when websites are included, seeking "feedback" about a particular product/service, and there has been no mid to longterm participation by that person, I prefer the "if it smells fishy, it just may be." Advertorials are advertorials.
You are welcome to flag any spam content you see. Hit the flag button below the post and explain why you think it's spam. The forum owner (swirt) will review your complaint and take appropriate action.
He's the final arbiter.
He will let posts stand if he believes no harm, no foul.
 
Noticing the occasional person who the same day they join, have a business idea. I believe this kind of thing should go through the forum as an advertiser? I notice it is ad supported..
undersea said:
Noticing the occasional person who the same day they join, have a business idea. I believe this kind of thing should go through the forum as an advertiser? I notice it is ad supported.
A bit aggressive to the guy Undersea, people who have a business idea are doing it because they see a need and want to help their customers (us). Business isn't a bad thing.
And paying to advertise a non existent product idea? What are you thinking?
.
I have been on numerous forums over 20 years, Evan. Responses to someone who is seeking free publicity constantly follows my line. Forums exist on paid advertising, and there is a constant flow of people seeking to get puclicity for free. It is not much different for bandit signs that people put up on phone poles (we buy homes!), trying to fly under the radar.
And as said, perhaps if the person had participated for some time, but it was the standard many marketers do - get an ID, and get their potential offerings in front of others.
.
undersea said:
I have been on numerous forums over 20 years, Evan. Responses to someone who is seeking free publicity constantly follows my line. Forums exist on paid advertising, and there is a constant flow of people seeking to get puclicity for free. It is not much different for bandit signs that people put up on phone poles (we buy homes!), trying to fly under the radar.
And as said, perhaps if the person had participated for some time, but it was the standard many marketers do - get an ID, and get their potential offerings in front of others.
Yes this sort of thing happens here every week, many use their signature line as their link dropping, but really the person has nothing to peddle, that we know of, yet and nothing to contribute. So I think it is okay if they ask our opinion and we all say not a great idea.
On the other hand, many are fishing and then they do have something to peddle, we get those as well. Some use what we share here for books and columns and more. I prefer people to be upfront and honest, but that is just me, too many are underhanded and not good people in this world.
.
I was surprised Evan was responding, because I believe that is essentially what he did. He created an ID, and started digging for feedback on his template, which I am sure was not free.
There is seeking input for business ideas, but when websites are included, seeking "feedback" about a particular product/service, and there has been no mid to longterm participation by that person, I prefer the "if it smells fishy, it just may be." Advertorials are advertorials.
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undersea said:
I was surprised Evan was responding, because I believe that is essentially what he did. He created an ID, and started digging for feedback on his template, which I am sure was not free.
There is seeking input for business ideas, but when websites are included, seeking "feedback" about a particular product/service, and there has been no mid to longterm participation by that person, I prefer the "if it smells fishy, it just may be." Advertorials are advertorials.
I think we all called him on it at first too. Mainly because the name was similar to another we were familiar with but a few letters changed. That is the same however, he was here to show his design to his market, and get some feedback, maybe, I don't think he will deny that.
 
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