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This is very cool idea, but the whole thing gives me the impression that it was developed without customer feedback. Is anyone using it? Group buying is somet
by akamaka 17y ago
This is very cool idea, but the whole thing gives me the impression that it was developed without customer feedback.
Is anyone using it? Group buying is something that can be done without any special tools. If people are already doing it, then there are probably group buying forums out there that could use your support in making them more efficient.
If people aren't already doing group buying, then the real work is in convincing people to do it! If you don't already have connections to merchants who are doing this, then you need to find them, or start doing it yourself.
I hope this works out for you, because it seems like an awesome idea. The app looks good, but comes across as being a technical tool, rather than something that generates sales.
- dejan 17y agoIf people are already doing it, that is no reason not to try something different =) Currently, major group buying happens on GroupOn and Buywithme, as well on their European copycats. However, they are pretty much limited to services, as the prices are easiest to rip-off a percentage cut. BuyWithMe e.g. takes 20-50% of the price for them. That doesn't seem right to me? Sure, the biggest challenge is in convincing merchants to actually use it. However, I think I will start with own goods first (3 retailing companies here). I will see to change that to be a more sales feature instead of technical. Thanks for the great advices!
- akamaka 17y agoSounds fantastic, it's great that you have some early customers. I'm sure they'll give you some good feedback. I hope you post again in a year or two to report where you business is at!