Impulse buyers---what makes you haul out your wallet?
suse1023 said
08:38 AM Sep 24, 2014
I have an idea for an impulse item to sell at rv parks and truck stops.
Retail it will sell for under 2$ if I can manage it, after buying in bulk, repackaging and distribution.
(While this remains to be seen, I am fairly certain I can get this into stores for under 5$ retail no matter what, though I am hoping for much less.)
It weighs next to nothing and fits in a back pocket, is a 'feel good' and 'green' product, with zero care and feeding and the packaging is easily recycled.
So if you are a nature lover with 2-5 bucks to spend on something which makes you feel good about your contribution,
please tell me---- what makes you reach for your change purse or visa?
btw, if it proves popular I will be able to hire people to repackage the product and hope to tap into the vast resource of seniors and disabled people in this country who need to augment their incomes.
el Rojo and Pam said
09:43 AM Sep 24, 2014
Beer.
J/K pm sent.
Red
cherylbrv said
10:37 AM Sep 24, 2014
Love it, Red!
For me, nowadays I've conditioned myself to ask 2 questions: 1) do I REALLY, REALLY need it, and 2) where will I put it? Although I admit we are suckers for unusual foods and booze. For example, while in SC, I just had to buy a 1 oz package of specialty tea and 2 oz of a unique spice blend, as well as a jar of moonshine apple cider!
Can you be more specific about the type of product you plan to sell? It'd be easier to respond as to whether it would be an impulse item for me.
suse1023 said
10:41 AM Sep 24, 2014
it's good for our environment, does not need to be stored as it can be used right away--even while driving down the road. or it can sit in a drawer for years and still be ok to use.
no special skills needed, just the urge to make our world a little better off.
is that enough detail?
cause if I give you more, well you know the rest of THAT story!
cherylbrv said
11:08 AM Sep 24, 2014
Not really enough info for me to make a decision, although I'm sure the price point wouldn't have me thinking too hard about it. It would come down to whether I really had a need to use it, and not knowing what it is, I can't answer that question.
Good luck! I hope it all works out well for you. Let us know how you make out!
The Junkman said
01:11 PM Sep 24, 2014
If it's in a store. and it's under $5.. and if there is even a chance I will use it rving.. I will buy it.. Don't care about the nature thing, or the green thing.. Everything out there uses that to try a snag a customer..
I think you have some stiff competition.. though.. Many time I bought stuff at truck stops.. and walmart. Haven't hit a campworld yet..non here.. but that will be several hundreds.. Somewhere along the line, though.. buying will stop for me.... I hope..lol
SnowGypsy said
01:28 PM Sep 24, 2014
"Need"? That is sort of what it comes down to. I have heard that if you are going to start a business, you find a "need" and fill it. I buy very little on impulse and will buy less when we leave our S/B. Maybe a rain hat during the monsoons? I read once that planning to sell to the RVing community, those like me with limited funds and space, isn't the best idea. Flea markets and such would probably be a better venue since it appears from what I have seen that people will buy just about anything there.
Lucky Mike said
03:21 PM Sep 24, 2014
Small Items for the RV market seem to have to have"Necessity"written all over it or be that one item in the gotta have niche.
moving product is tough , if you have a good one it wont be long before its seen and competition gouges the price or moves it to china to mass produce!
your answer: quality..Eye catching display!!......fast marketing disbursement and most of all with new product , start with close to the lowest price point and make your money by product volume.....doing it this way will keep the competition at bay!!
NWescapee said
04:19 PM Sep 24, 2014
If it was something we felt we would really use, a $5 or less price point wouldn't be an issue. The biggest choices would be do we need it, do we have room for it, will it replace anything else we have?
poncho62 said
04:58 PM Sep 24, 2014
Whatever it is, for under $5, I bet its made in China
The Junkman said
05:50 PM Sep 24, 2014
poncho62 wrote:
Whatever it is, for under $5, I bet its made in China
Of course it is.. But it's better than nothing at all..
suse1023 said
07:57 PM Sep 24, 2014
lol, that will be great for marketing--it's purely American made.
thanks for your responses, they helped!
and when I have product ready i'll be back to run it by you again.
-- Edited by suse1023 on Wednesday 24th of September 2014 07:58:06 PM
I have an idea for an impulse item to sell at rv parks and truck stops.
Retail it will sell for under 2$ if I can manage it, after buying in bulk, repackaging and distribution.
(While this remains to be seen, I am fairly certain I can get this into stores for under 5$ retail no matter what, though I am hoping for much less.)
It weighs next to nothing and fits in a back pocket, is a 'feel good' and 'green' product, with zero care and feeding and the packaging is easily recycled.
So if you are a nature lover with 2-5 bucks to spend on something which makes you feel good about your contribution,
please tell me---- what makes you reach for your change purse or visa?
btw, if it proves popular I will be able to hire people to repackage the product and hope to tap into the vast resource of seniors and disabled people in this country who need to augment their incomes.
J/K pm sent.
Red
For me, nowadays I've conditioned myself to ask 2 questions: 1) do I REALLY, REALLY need it, and 2) where will I put it? Although I admit we are suckers for unusual foods and booze. For example, while in SC, I just had to buy a 1 oz package of specialty tea and 2 oz of a unique spice blend, as well as a jar of moonshine apple cider!
Can you be more specific about the type of product you plan to sell? It'd be easier to respond as to whether it would be an impulse item for me.
no special skills needed, just the urge to make our world a little better off.
is that enough detail?
cause if I give you more, well you know the rest of THAT story!
Not really enough info for me to make a decision, although I'm sure the price point wouldn't have me thinking too hard about it. It would come down to whether I really had a need to use it, and not knowing what it is, I can't answer that question.
Good luck! I hope it all works out well for you. Let us know how you make out!
I think you have some stiff competition.. though.. Many time I bought stuff at truck stops.. and walmart. Haven't hit a campworld yet..non here.. but that will be several hundreds.. Somewhere along the line, though.. buying will stop for me.... I hope..lol
moving product is tough , if you have a good one it wont be long before its seen and competition gouges the price or moves it to china to mass produce!
your answer: quality..Eye catching display!!......fast marketing disbursement and most of all with new product , start with close to the lowest price point and make your money by product volume.....doing it this way will keep the competition at bay!!
Of course it is.. But it's better than nothing at all..
lol, that will be great for marketing--it's purely American made.
thanks for your responses, they helped!
and when I have product ready i'll be back to run it by you again.
-- Edited by suse1023 on Wednesday 24th of September 2014 07:58:06 PM