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Someone commented on that article, that whomever pushed through this deal was worth their weight in gold. Or ~4700 pounds. $100,000,000 / ($1,500/oz * 14 oz/l

by jld 14y ago

Someone commented on that article, that whomever pushed through this deal was worth their weight in gold. Or ~4700 pounds. $100,000,000 / ($1,500/oz * 14 oz/lb) = 4700 lbs

mariusz331 14y ago
~4200
Arelius 14y ago
Well if the deal pusher was worth his weight in gold, and let's say he's about 150 lbs 150 lbs * 14 oz/lb * $1,500/oz = $3,150,000 Yeah, I'd say that whomever pushed the deal through may be worth $3mil
joering2 14y ago
Mail had too much hype from day #1; something like RIP Airtime on steroids. Usually when it happens it means the board/owners/executive managment is very deeply connected to the media world (like with Color). For that reason alone, it doesn't surprise me they sold it to a large player. Such a quick sale may mean they were dissapointed with their growth but thats speculation. I could be a favor from one exec to another; something like board members of both FB and Instagram selling one to another. I wouldn't be surprised if Mail will share the faith of Color, Airtime or many others...
- stinky613 14y ago
  Personally, the hype was what pushed me past the Ambivalence Tipping Point. The last time anyone really tried to get me excited about email was when Google had a mysterious beta webmail that was invite only. It was a good five years before there was anything in the market that gave me any second thought on switching away from gmail as my email browser. That said, Mailbox is sleek but gimmicky, and I have doubts about its long-term value. Finally getting accepted for Mailbox was exciting. I wouldn't want everyone to do the same thing, but I'm glad that they did.
  - Arelius 14y ago
    > It was a good five years before there was anything in the market that gave me any second thought on switching away from gmail as my email browser. What was it that gave you a second thought, if you don't mind me asking.
joeguilmette 14y ago
I hate to be that guy, but isn't 1lb 16oz?
- letney 14y ago
  Gold is traditionally measured in Troy Ounces. There are exactly 14.58333... troy oz./lb

by jld 14y ago

Someone commented on that article, that whomever pushed through this deal was worth their weight in gold. Or ~4700 pounds. $100,000,000 / ($1,500/oz * 14 oz/lb) = 4700 lbs

mariusz331 14y ago

~4200

Arelius 14y ago

Well if the deal pusher was worth his weight in gold, and let's say he's about 150 lbs 150 lbs * 14 oz/lb * $1,500/oz = $3,150,000 Yeah, I'd say that whomever pushed the deal through may be worth $3mil

joering2 14y ago

Mail had too much hype from day #1; something like RIP Airtime on steroids. Usually when it happens it means the board/owners/executive managment is very deeply connected to the media world (like with Color). For that reason alone, it doesn't surprise me they sold it to a large player. Such a quick sale may mean they were dissapointed with their growth but thats speculation. I could be a favor from one exec to another; something like board members of both FB and Instagram selling one to another. I wouldn't be surprised if Mail will share the faith of Color, Airtime or many others...

stinky613 14y ago
Personally, the hype was what pushed me past the Ambivalence Tipping Point. The last time anyone really tried to get me excited about email was when Google had a mysterious beta webmail that was invite only. It was a good five years before there was anything in the market that gave me any second thought on switching away from gmail as my email browser. That said, Mailbox is sleek but gimmicky, and I have doubts about its long-term value. Finally getting accepted for Mailbox was exciting. I wouldn't want everyone to do the same thing, but I'm glad that they did.
- Arelius 14y ago
  > It was a good five years before there was anything in the market that gave me any second thought on switching away from gmail as my email browser. What was it that gave you a second thought, if you don't mind me asking.

joeguilmette 14y ago

I hate to be that guy, but isn't 1lb 16oz?

letney 14y ago
Gold is traditionally measured in Troy Ounces. There are exactly 14.58333... troy oz./lb