Why are consumer electronics a bad idea?

[Athena]

I have an idea for an electric hair tool and receiving proposals for design.
I am going through the forum and it seems the general consensus is to stay away from consumer electronics .

Can someone in the industry explain some more?
Thanks

 

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[amp0193]

The short answer for why you may have seen that here: Because it is difficult.

Failure rates, engineering, quality control, certifications.

Upside potential is certainly there for the right product.

Don't give up on you idea... just make sure you find someone to help you through the manufacturing step, if you aren't sure what you're doing.

 

[Athena]

The short answer for why you may have seen that here: Because it is difficult.

Failure rates, engineering, quality control, certifications.

Upside potential is certainly there for the right product.

Don't give up on you idea... just make sure you find someone to help you through the manufacturing step, if you aren't sure what you're doing.

Thank you for your reply

 

[Athena]

@MJ DeMarco please move outside.

 

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[MJ DeMarco]

@MJ DeMarco please move outside.

Done.

I am going through the forum and it seems the general consensus is to stay away from consumer electronics .

My opinion might be rudimentary, but it strikes me as very hard for someone not versed in electronics to invent something, yet very easy for China to knock it off and have your product undercut in a matter of months, if not years.

 

[Kid]

1. Have a less risky fastlane.
2. Develop your idea when you have cash.

That's how i'd summarize it.

 

[Athena]

Thank you! Sometimes you need experienced eyes and ears . I will move onto my other more straightforward idea and will hopefully do this later on as I really would like to use this product myself.

 

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[Leo Hendrix]

Hey Athena any. updates...?

 

[Athena]

Hey Athena any. updates...?

Hey, I moved on to another idea. So glad I did not go into this .