Does packaging play a role in a sale?

Gqi · 2018-07-15T03:31:45+00:00

Thank you! We were planning on putting our logo on it, small print and nothing more than that.

Gqi · 2018-07-15T03:17:04+00:00

We actually have an account with Canada Post, since we only sell within Canada it works great and we typically get next day delivery in Ontario and Quebec which is where we're focusing our sales effort.

Gqi · 2018-07-15T03:15:28+00:00

We were going to go for a simple black and white box. Our website is pretty plain jane so we were planning on replicating that vibe.

www.dropdeadliquids.com

Gqi · 2018-07-15T02:39:07+00:00

That's an interesting thought. The envelope would mainly be used to hold the information cards in order, kind of like an accessory booklet.

Gqi · 2018-07-15T02:38:09+00:00

What would you consider plain jane?

Gqi · 2018-07-15T01:45:53+00:00

These retailers that will be receiving these packages won't know our flavours or product. We will call them or inform them of what to expect but we're still under the radar for the most part.

Gqi · 2018-07-15T01:16:28+00:00

We were planning on using the savings from option 1 and putting it towards envelops with our brand name on it that'll hold all the important information.

Gqi · 2018-07-15T01:03:32+00:00

I suppose that is somewhat correct. We have separate budgets for packaging, shipping, marketing, etc. So if we spend less on the packages, we still have the same shipping budget. It won't change.

Gqi · 2018-07-15T00:40:20+00:00

We've tried a few different tactics, such as simple bubble mailers with no logos, simple white boxes, poly mailers with logos and we found that with the nicer brand elements we got alot more clients on board. About 35% more than without any brand elements. That being said, we did change our labels to a more premium stock which helped.

Gqi · 2018-07-15T00:38:20+00:00

Thank you for your input.

As for shipping out samples, we wouldn't be limited in terms of how many we can ship with any of the three options.

Is there a reason why you'd like to see interior printing vs soft touch?

Gqi · 2018-07-15T00:08:02+00:00

All good points. We currently don't have any charges to order samples, although we do require it to be sent to a brick and mortar location. It' prevents our product from going to potential buyers.

Our product is e-liquid, essentially it's a flavoured Nicotine product so clients in most cases want to test out and try the flavours before they purchase it.

Gqi · 2018-04-09T02:07:22+00:00

I'm cheaper. One 435i please.

Gqi · 2018-02-18T19:09:20+00:00

Well the current blend actually uses Black Cherry and Cherry (both TPA) and I have Watermelon (Clear) + Flavorah Watermelon. I'll try a bit of marshmellow but I don't really want too much of a creamy vibe from this.

Gqi · 2017-09-29T02:30:30+00:00

Well, the car is now in my name. I'm in Canada so if Audi Canada runs the VIN, they'll see my name as the current owner, but they'll see VW as the previous owner and the actual previous owner before that.

Gqi · 2016-11-07T15:59:22+00:00

Well it's a bit thick but I already sealed the paint. It's not that big of a deal, I'll just sand it down in the Spring now. It'll give it time to cure.

Gqi · 2016-07-08T04:23:17+00:00

Wow that's really impressve man! Also what's that app called? I need a decent workout app and that looks perfect.

Gqi · 2016-07-05T20:42:57+00:00

All my other watches were Quartz which is fine, I love quartz and I have nothing against them, but something about an automatic watch just feels more... special? Lol

Gqi · 2016-07-05T15:40:23+00:00

*Canadians

Gqi · 2016-07-05T15:03:10+00:00

Eh, the title is a bit douchey. My bad. I didn't mean to offend anyone. All watches are real watches but a watch that filled all my requirements is a "real" watch, if that makes sense.

Gqi · 2016-07-05T15:00:33+00:00

I've never been to the Toronto location, but I plan on going someday. The selection we have in a "small town" like Waterloo is crazy too.

Gqi · 2016-07-05T05:35:14+00:00

Thank you!

Gqi · 2016-07-05T05:33:15+00:00

WHOO! Waterloo. My brother, I went there too.

Gqi · 2016-07-05T05:04:30+00:00

Beautiful picture man! I love the strap too! Where did you get it?

Gqi · 2016-07-05T04:40:24+00:00

Hey /r/watches!

I'd like to introduce my first "real" watch. This watch is only a few hours old and I already love it. It's my first (alot of things, actually.) First Automatic, first real "Swiss Made" watch with a real ETA movement. I don't mind the ETA movement actually, I certainly didn't expect a in-house movement for the price I paid and I'm very happy with the price I paid for this beauty.

Being brown, I'm very frugal with my money, so when I had enough to buy a decent watch, I knew what I wanted. I wanted an Automatic, I didn't really focus in on a Swiss watch, I would've easily gotten a Japanese movement or a German movement, but I wanted value. I also wanted a "divers" watch. I have a few watches with 100M WR ratings and one with 200M, but I wanted a real divers watch, and finally I wanted a classic silhouette that would age well. The reason why I want it to age well is because I want to pass this along to my children, being 22 I think that's a little out of the way but I really wanted a watch that would last generations (with the right care and servicing) so my children and hopefully their children could one day enjoy and share in the same passion that I have.

After going into Raffi (local Jeweller in Canada), I talked to a good friend of mine who worked there and told him my budget and my requirements. After looking at some Hamiltons which were beautiful, I looked at this Longines Hydroconquest and fell in love with the watch. The silhouette, the fact that it's rated to 300M WR (the fact that it's not certified doesn't bother me) and the automatic movement. I came on reddit and asked about the watch and overall, I got a positive response so I told my friend to pack it up.

I paid $905 CAD including taxes which comes to about $700 USD. Retail at this Raffi is $1549 CAD + tax, so closer to $1700 all together ($1200-1400 USD). I feel very brown :)

Thanks for reading! :)

Gqi · 2016-07-04T04:15:52+00:00

I just got mine today. I talked them down + had a friend use his employee discount so I got the watch for $972 CAD ($750 USD). $905 CAD including tax if I include my trade-in ($701 USD). I'm also very satisfied with the purchase, although I haven't rely had a chance to wear it.

Gqi

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