I didn't see anything on the website that explains why this is better than other bedding. Specifically where the "Never Make Your Bed Again" bit comes in.
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@avizuber Agree that a short video showing how that part "works" would make it easier to convince myself that $399 is worth it.
@avizuber I think I found the answer on this page: http://smartbedding.com/pages/de... "By introducing a snap system along the left and right edges of the duvet cover and top sheet, the two pieces will always stay aligned." I agree it should be on the very first page of the site. Still not sure that convenient snap system strikes me as 'reinvention' or 'smart'. It more looks like that some guys try make Moleskin among bedding. It's not that Moleskin is not worth it, it is just overhyped.
@avizuber Yes, I was looking around for the same thing. @gubarev found it buried in a "Story". Would be nice if they moved that to the front of their site.
@avizuber Hey Avi, co-founder here.
It’s two things. Our top sheet and duvet cover are cut to be the same size and they’re connected together using snaps. This means that during sleep the top sheet doesn’t become misaligned or bunched up at your feet. It also means that making your bed in the morning is as simple as fluffing your comforter. There’s no need to spend time walk around your bed, tucking in the top sheet.
We also use super high quality stoned washed linen which lends itself to looking good when it’s a little ruffled.
This is super valuable feedback though thank you! We'll definitely work on updating the copy on the website to make this more clear.
Hey all, this is our newest product from Need/Want. We have a whole backstory to this that involves losing $100,000 with a bad manufacturer. We'll be putting together a blog post today about that. I'm happy to answer any questions!
@marshal That sucks about the manufacturer. I'd love to read that post. Anything you think we can do at Flexport to help you and others avoid that situation?
@marshal Looking forward for the story! Losing 100k sounds absolutely awful tho'!
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@marshal Hi Marshall -- I am very interested in learning a little bit more about your need/want site. I am an entrepreneur working on a startup home product company. And would love to learn about what constitutes a "need/want" product for you, and what you look for in a company worth posting. Thank you so much!
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Product kinda confused me at first, wasn't sure if it was satire of 'smart products' but looks awesome and love the design!
@rickats Thanks Rick!
It’s two things. Our top sheet and duvet cover are cut to be the same size and they’re connected together using snaps. This means that during sleep the top sheet doesn’t become misaligned or bunched up at your feet. It also means that making your bed in the morning is as simple as fluffing your comforter. There’s no need to spend time walk around your bed, tucking in the top sheet.
We also use super high quality stoned washed linen which lends itself to looking good when it’s a little ruffled.
@jon@rickats didn't you guys have a video on the kickstarter? seemed like a good way to explain the concept then - why not use that video now? https://www.kickstarter.com/proj... congrats on the 2.0 launch - interested to hear the story that @marshal alluded to
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Congratulations on the launch and what an amazing website! That alone makes me want to buy it. :)
Love the product & website! Smashed the product imagery/lookbook too. Found myself searched the site for an explainer video, I think that'd go a long way.
@marty +1 for video. Not sure why I should be excited about this.
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I think the product is great and can help all us of a lot on our daily routines. I have actually just to tried to place an order and was surprisingly repelled by the $262–340 shipping cost range for the UK. I have to say guys, the product is great, but pricing that much for shipping shouldn't even be considered as a viable option at all, where you should have pondered about not offering international shipping at all if it comes attached with that sort of cost. The outcome of the experience here shouldn’t be: “if there is someone that is willing to pay for it, kudos!”, but instead, “we don't think that the actual overseas shipping costs would be fair with our customers so we have decided to NOT ship internationally until we have better logistic deals in place, sorry for the inconvenience”. – After all, it’s French linen
@mrzanona TOTALLY with you. This is actually something we discovered right at the last minute last night just before launch. We're going to work on getting international shipping price down ASAP. $260 for shipping is completely insane.
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