@kieran_danielsThe price issue is a good point, but maybe a lot more went into producing this one than the the other one. I mean, just from first glance, ZERA looks better and has an app. To me, it feels like a brand + a product, while the example give is just a product (not saying it doesn't get the job done, just comparing the two). That's why it costs more. I'm not saying I can afford it 😆, but I can see why the price for ZERA is more than your example.
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@im_mimijae@kieran_danielsthe Well, for a "brand" that is starting off and don't have pricing power, it could be the reason why they fail. Afterall a brand is built over time, with consistency in delivering on their promises - this is still a no-name brand, where the early users are taking the risk. At the least they will have to match the pricing (call it introductory offer if they must) and over time, if the reviews are amazing, then they can always take off the discount and offer fullprice.
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Interesting that this is being solicited via Indiegogo, but the site says it's a product of Whirlpool Corporation. So much for crowdfunding being used to launch small startups, now it's just an advertising platform for megacorps!
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@iota I wonder if PH can have that info filled on the "Makers" section. I genuinely thought this was a startup. Honestly, this is why I am losing interest in PH. It is becoming another list of gadgets and products launched by big corporations who won't care what feedback you give them anyways. *le sigh*
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@iota Yeah, I've been noticing that too! Bigger companies are looking to compete with the startups...
This is a great idea to help combat food waste! $1200 MSRP seems...steep...to get into the whole sphere of it all. The site cites "The average family produces over 400 pounds of food waste per year" - how many average families can afford it though? 🤔😐
How long does it to take to turn into fertilizer? My concern would be that it would fill up with food waste much faster than it can process it?
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I think this is great! I've looked for items similar to this but most have an industrial look to them. The look and design of this one is perfect. The price is too steep! I would never invest in this at $1200 or $900(Indigogo discount.)
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The 24-hour turnaround once-per-week is a cool concept; but to do that, you're gonna need a *LOT* of heat for the compost cycle. In addition to the hefty price tag, there is going to be a ton of energy cost associated with it. Reminds me of the "brew beer in one unit" concepts... nice idea, but ill-fated.
For those who like the idea of kitchen compost for cheap, vermicomposting can be done in-kitchen with an old rubbermaid tub + some starter worms. The resulting compost will be much, much better for your plants...
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Seems to be whirpool behind it. Nice product but hard to imagine how they will reach their market without being able to try the product first iRL.
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