@Anna- Even if my product is not this weeks winner you will see it in stores eventually. I have patented a product once before so I am familiar with the process and as I'm sure you can imagine, production of this product will be very simple (huge sheets with dozens of each design costing cents per sheet). Look for on line then eventually in stores.
Thanks again.
@Anna Bolden- Hi Anna. Thanks for your support these last 2 weeks. I really don't know how much marketing Quirky does outside of the community and it is a valid concern. The potential success for this product is huge and worldwide. Going into this, I assumed that the winning products are marketed everywhere. After all, Quirky benefits from sales also. I can't imagine that sales are limited to the Quirky community. There are resellers listed on the Home page.
I personally think it's a great idea, but it probably needs to manifest quickly. It seems to me this would appeal very strongly now with fashion trends. That could change quickly however.
I don't think focusing on the best possible adhesive is necessary. I see a more disposable and cheap approach. Stickers that kids/young people buy REGULARLY of to suit their moods etc. Reusable? maybe a few times but not really a focus of the product.
great idea... has long legs! companies, bands, movies, tv shows and websites would love to have the ability to sell their logo-ed versions of this....in fact, they'd probably offer them at no charge just for the 'toe advertising' (Did I really say toe advertising?)
May want to consider using adhesive similar to 3M "command" products so it will stick...but can be removed.
We've all seen kids write all over their sneakers...so, how about a toe cap that's like a whiteboard we use in business. they can write on it and then remove it.
great idea... has long legs! companies, bands, movies, tv shows and websites would love to have the ability to sell their logo-ed versions of this....in fact, they'd probably offer them at no charge just for the 'toe advertising' (Did I really say toe advertising?)
May want to consider using adhesive similar to 3M "command" products so it will stick...but can be removed.
We've all seen kids write all over their sneakers...so, how about a toe cap that's like a whiteboard we use in business. they can write on it and then remove it.
@loo say hien- Thanks for the feedback. I must defend Jayson Elliot. While many of us here in the Quirky community are excited about creating and inventing, some of us like Mr. Elliot also understand business. Using your logic, no one would ever invest in anything they don't personally use. I don't wear bras but I wish I could have been in on the ground floor of Victoria's Secret because I would be a wealthy man today. I think Chia Pets are ugly as sin but 100 bucks invested in that company 30 years ago would make me a millionaire today.
Success lies in recognizing markets. Your particular line of thinking is extremely limiting.
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@Anna- Even if my product is not this weeks winner you will see it in stores eventually. I have patented a product once before so I am familiar with the process and as I'm sure you can imagine, production of this product will be very simple (huge sheets with dozens of each design costing cents per sheet). Look for on line then eventually in stores.
Thanks again.
@Anna Bolden- Hi Anna. Thanks for your support these last 2 weeks. I really don't know how much marketing Quirky does outside of the community and it is a valid concern. The potential success for this product is huge and worldwide. Going into this, I assumed that the winning products are marketed everywhere. After all, Quirky benefits from sales also. I can't imagine that sales are limited to the Quirky community. There are resellers listed on the Home page.
Looks fun.
@susan schaffer- The 3M product is exactly what I use. thanks for the great feedback. Toe Advertising!
@Nathan Morris- You are right on target. Thanks for the great feedback.
I personally think it's a great idea, but it probably needs to manifest quickly. It seems to me this would appeal very strongly now with fashion trends. That could change quickly however.
I don't think focusing on the best possible adhesive is necessary. I see a more disposable and cheap approach. Stickers that kids/young people buy REGULARLY of to suit their moods etc. Reusable? maybe a few times but not really a focus of the product.
great idea... has long legs! companies, bands, movies, tv shows and websites would love to have the ability to sell their logo-ed versions of this....in fact, they'd probably offer them at no charge just for the 'toe advertising' (Did I really say toe advertising?)
May want to consider using adhesive similar to 3M "command" products so it will stick...but can be removed.
We've all seen kids write all over their sneakers...so, how about a toe cap that's like a whiteboard we use in business. they can write on it and then remove it.
great idea... has long legs! companies, bands, movies, tv shows and websites would love to have the ability to sell their logo-ed versions of this....in fact, they'd probably offer them at no charge just for the 'toe advertising' (Did I really say toe advertising?)
May want to consider using adhesive similar to 3M "command" products so it will stick...but can be removed.
We've all seen kids write all over their sneakers...so, how about a toe cap that's like a whiteboard we use in business. they can write on it and then remove it.
cool
@Jim Young- Thanks for the feedback Jim. I'm guessing you quickly skimmed the info.
@loo say hien- Thanks for the feedback. I must defend Jayson Elliot. While many of us here in the Quirky community are excited about creating and inventing, some of us like Mr. Elliot also understand business. Using your logic, no one would ever invest in anything they don't personally use. I don't wear bras but I wish I could have been in on the ground floor of Victoria's Secret because I would be a wealthy man today. I think Chia Pets are ugly as sin but 100 bucks invested in that company 30 years ago would make me a millionaire today.
Success lies in recognizing markets. Your particular line of thinking is extremely limiting.
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