8 Eyewear: From Idea, to Launch, to Growth (And Quitting the Job)

[Guest12120]

Can't wait for the first sale to be reported! All the best!

 

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[Vick]

Already got a sale. paid with Bitcoin too.

 

[MJ DeMarco]

Already got a sale. paid with Bitcoin too.

Big congrats Vic. So exciting to see your hard work validated by a sale. GOLD BABY!

 

[Catalyst]

great work vick, have really enjoyed following the progress!

 

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[JasonR]

Very cool man. Now time to kick the selling machine into gear.

 

[slodki]

Congrats mate! Excellent. Time for a beer, then kick it up a few gears!

 

[throttleforward]

Going to crush it. Time to scale!

How many "moves" are you thinking ahead to? What is your strategy for growing beyond the preorders and innovating for the next round of designs?

 

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[Vick]

Going to crush it. Time to scale!

How many "moves" are you thinking ahead to? What is your strategy for growing beyond the preorders and innovating for the next round of designs?

thanks

i'll answer that in a bit. busy today

 

[GreedyBGoode]

First post - 1 March 2013
First sale - 26 August 2014

18 months of pure process. Well deserved gold and congratulations on your first sale!

 

[ddzc]

Congrats, kill it! $

 

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[TJPB]

I just shared out your post on FB to our KEEPTIGHT page followers. Hopefully you'll get some sales

 

[healthstatus]

ordered...

 

[Eskil]

Lovin' this thread, and lovin' the product!

KICK A$$!

 

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[thorn]

Gotta say it's been pretty cool seeing this project evolve. Congrats on getting things done and getting your first sale! Awesome progress and much luck moving forward.

 

[Eskil]

Tweeted to thousands of followers, and posted on Facebook

 

[Jake]

Ship to Bangkok?

 

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[Vick]

Shipping overseas is insane right now. Even with my 70% discount. Just did an order for Alaska and the shipping was 48$ so we took off alaska Hawaii and Puerto Rico.
I think Bangkok will be ridiculous price.

 

[TJPB]

Shipping overseas is insane right now. Even with my 70% discount. Just did an order for Alaska and the shipping was 48$ so we took off alaska Hawaii and Puerto Rico.
I think Bangkok will be ridiculous price.

If you're presenting live shipping quotes to customers on the site, why not let them choose to pay it or not?

 

[SJMM]

Congrats!!! Very cool to see this happening for you.

 

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[JasonR]

Try USPS. I ship to Alaska and Hawaii for dirt cheap that way.

 

[throttleforward]

Try USPS. I ship to Alaska and Hawaii for dirt cheap that way.

You can call their small business folks and get cheaper than retail USPS rates too.

 

[biophase]

You can call their small business folks and get cheaper than retail USPS rates too.

Remember guys, he's in Canada.

 

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[Vick]

Try USPS. I ship to Alaska and Hawaii for dirt cheap that way.

But your american.

More expensive for canada

 

[JustinBoshans]

Already got a sale. paid with Bitcoin too.

How much bitcoin are you charging per pair?

Also congratulations! I'm sad I just saw this after you already made it through so many bumps in the road. I read the entire thread however, and I must say that I have mad respect for you.

 

[Vick]

whatever 159$ CAD equals, with the discount its 120$ CAD

 

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[Bigguns50]

@Vick !! Just caught up with your thread. CONGRATULATION man ! I've really excited for you. You're going to crush it...I'm positive on that.

BTW...I'm near Detroit, MI. If you need anything at all regarding shipping ... like if you want a location in the U.S. to ship from, contact me. It's really cheap storage and a LOT of companies ship from here.

 

[JasonR]

Oh didn't realize that.

I'd consider a fulfillment company in the states at some point. Shipping across the border sucks

 

[Jake]

Shipping overseas is insane right now. Even with my 70% discount. Just did an order for Alaska and the shipping was 48$ so we took off alaska Hawaii and Puerto Rico.
I think Bangkok will be ridiculous price.

Alright. I may have a pair sent to the U.S then. Figure out how much customs is going to cost me.

whatever 159$ CAD equals, with the discount its 120$ CAD

Are you using bitpay or coinbase? How's the experience been?

 

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[Vick]

Alright. I may have a pair sent to the U.S then. Figure out how much customs is going to cost me.



Are you using bitpay or coinbase? How's the experience been?

So far just 1 order was placed with bitcoin. Went straight to my bank account the next day. The full amount. So far so good. Money is money

 

[Vick]

Oh didn't realize that.

I'd consider a fulfillment company in the states at some point. Shipping across the border sucks

Yup agreed.