Buckbox Move Out Kit

@passingnotes The answer here has a few prongs. Firstly, we make sure to get quality tools in each box to ensure all of your fixes go smoothly. We also source and pack almost exclusively domestically. Finally, we provide a set of dead-simple instructions that are tuned for the tools and materials included, in order to quell the biggest points of anxiety in the normal DIY process. Most importantly though, we also have found that the average renter loses far more on a security deposit than the price of the box. Ultimately, it has the potential to really save people lots of money!

@passingnotes @moesalama Think lowering price would capture first time renters. Who is your target? First time renters would be a good capture because you can have them input move in/move out dates or just allow an annual billable shipment. If you are targeting premium renters this isn't exactly a good fit- they don't mind spending the money, but in all honesty aren't super DIY and probably wouldn't fix the issues well themselves- you'd then want the box to be "tricks" that would help escape a walkthrough but are not solutions.

@passingnotes @matt_dba We've actually found that first time renters place very little value on their security deposit (having never been hit on it before) and thus we're targeting more of a second to third time renter. The interesting thing is, that up to a certain income level people living in more premium level rentals are still interesting in DIY, moreso than anything else because of the level of empowerment and satisfaction that it begets. Ultimately, most of these fixes (prime example being wood repair oil) are more "tricks" that are there to get you through the walkthrough, and help you walk out of your rental like a champ.

@passingnotes @moesalama oooh. Smart, makes sense. Premium renters do love DIY albeit there is some risk in them trying to "fix" things. Totally get it and great idea

@gooderdle Hey Andrew, that’s a really great question. We supply plain white eggshell in the kits, as we’ve found that to be a great starting point. Most property managers/landlords repaint their units between tenants anyways, so the paint’s main function is more to cap off the patching project, and less leave the wall in finished condition.

@moesalama you could include some cheap color pencils for surface tinting

@matt_dba Thats a really great idea Matt. We've gotten some similar feedback already, so we're planning to implement some of that information it into the cards with the next batch that goes out!