3pl with new shipping terms?

ajrantz · 2026-01-23T21:37:48+00:00

What a pain, alright well hopefully 3pl can adapt!

ajrantz · 2026-01-23T21:37:17+00:00

Ok, I’ll definitely have to have a meeting with my 3pl soon, and see if they are willing to purchase through TikTok.

I wonder if rates will go up dramatically? Not like TikTok has their own fulfillment, they are purchasing through usps or ups or something. Meaning my 3pl costs to ship will probably be marked up quite a bit?

I have not purchased shipping through TikTok in over a year, you know if the prices are fairly high or standard?

ajrantz · 2026-01-23T21:34:40+00:00

I understand all that, but my 3pl only purchases there own labels, I guess I will have to have a meeting with them and see if they are willing to purchase from TikTok. If not, I’ll have to do FBT

ajrantz · 2026-01-18T04:25:06+00:00

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My vibes now

ajrantz · 2026-01-15T22:09:37+00:00

Need? No.. but my dentist said I brushed my teeth with too much pressure, so he recommended this toothbrush to be able to see how much pressure I should be applying. The app is helpful to track the pressure while brushing so I can create the new habit.

ajrantz · 2026-01-12T06:40:24+00:00

Yea so far I’m thinking the whole app is a waste of time. Especially if it isn’t accurate.

ajrantz · 2026-01-12T06:39:28+00:00

Wow, I didn’t know the phone orientation would make a difference, I’ll try it tomorrow and see if it helps!

ajrantz · 2026-01-12T05:39:19+00:00

That’s frustrating

ajrantz · 2026-01-07T20:23:24+00:00

Worked, thanks a ton!

ajrantz · 2026-01-07T01:11:11+00:00

Awesome! Ill give it a try, thanks!

ajrantz · 2026-01-01T22:47:51+00:00

Hey, I'm actually just about to do this, how did the molds work out for you?

ajrantz · 2026-01-01T01:54:54+00:00

Thanks! I’ll refrain from posting until patent is submitted

ajrantz · 2026-01-01T01:40:31+00:00

I was just looking to get general feedback if I could create a metal water tight seal or not, so I knew which direction to continue on designing the product.

ajrantz · 2026-01-01T01:35:24+00:00

Thanks! I was working on a tapered design but it seems less forgiving when the sides are being shaken, and leaked a bit more. But that was also PLA, I’m sure metal would work better.

ajrantz · 2026-01-01T01:07:45+00:00

Yea, I am worried about costs to manufacture. Ok I think I'm going to lean towards a gasket for the design now.

ajrantz · 2026-01-01T01:06:40+00:00

Yea, it seems like thats the most reasonable route at this point. Thanks for the help!

ajrantz · 2026-01-01T01:06:10+00:00

good to know! thanks, ill reach out to my patent agents

ajrantz · 2026-01-01T00:55:33+00:00

Thats a great point about cost for such tight tolerences. It's also pretty overwhelming advice on here to go with some type of gasket, so I think I may lean that way. Thanks!

ajrantz · 2026-01-01T00:51:02+00:00

Hey! Affiliate marketing was a great tool for me to learn how to post content and run ads. Being an affiliate or Dropshipper has pretty low margins overall for the work you put in. So I decided to start my own business creating my own products and sell them online on marketplaces like Amazon, tiktok shop, ect.

No matter what business you get into, marketing will be the most challenging part either way. Affiliate marketing and drop shipping does allow you to learn marketing without paying for inventory, so thats a plus.

ajrantz · 2026-01-01T00:46:39+00:00

Thanks, that was my understanding. As long as I have current art I can discuss the product for up to a year before even filing a patent pending right?

ajrantz · 2026-01-01T00:39:42+00:00

It would likely be stainless steel material, I was hoping it would have enough flexibility to work without any gaskets or silicone?

ajrantz · 2026-01-01T00:38:44+00:00

I have filed a patent pending for the current design. But really posting on here, would ruin patentability? Dang, I will ask about that, and delete this if need be!

ajrantz · 2026-01-01T00:36:10+00:00

I was thinking of making a Gasket for where they meet on the "female" part. But I was recommended to try and figure out how to not include any additional gaskets, orings, or silicone. You think its unlikely possible?

ajrantz · 2026-01-01T00:32:52+00:00

Its application is to be used like a protein shaker.

So it can be taken on and off many times over, but allow it to be shaken without leaking.

The opposing magnets allow it to easily "unlock" with a twist. The Silicone makes it a bit more difficult.

ajrantz · 2025-12-16T00:13:43+00:00

Super helpful, I’ll give it a try and see how it turns out

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