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    #92
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    tacofries wrote: »
    Thanks everyone for the comments and I will be sending an email looking for reviews in a week or two Sleeper!

    In fairness to Gloomtastic I would have avoided this if it was more obvious before people paid so thanks for pointing it out. Realistically Gloomtastic you will have your order by the end of next week or early the following week so we are nearly there and there is a small treat in the box to help make up for the wait which I do apologise for :)

    Sean

    Does he get the model thrown is a well?

    Is there one for us all?


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    #93
    pedroeibar1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,108 ✭✭✭pedroeibar1


    Taco,
    Are you thinking about or working on the next product?
    P.


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    #94
    StupidLikeAFox
    Registered Users Posts: 7,699 ✭✭✭StupidLikeAFox


    I think there could be some value in the glue as a standalone product. I think you mentioned that you developed that yourself. If it is very strong but also easily removed it could be used for a whole host of other purposes


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    #95
    Jb1989
    Registered Users Posts: 2,432 ✭✭✭Jb1989


    Site works great and good idea of a product often wanted one but be never seen one will be a buyer ASAP good luck


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    #96
    Sleeper12
    Registered Users Posts: 16,907 ✭✭✭✭Sleeper12


    StupidLikeAFox wrote:
    I think there could be some value in the glue as a standalone product. I think you mentioned that you developed that yourself. If it is very strong but also easily removed it could be used for a whole host of other purposes


    It wou be nice to be able to buy the glue in case you move the product or want to retile


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    #97
    tacofries
    Registered Users Posts: 854 ✭✭✭tacofries


    Have a few more products lined up but The ShowerGem is the big focus for the next while. The glue does form a basis for some of these products.

    You can actually buy the glue separate in the FAQ section of the website Sleeper :)

    Good to hear JB and thank you!


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    #98
    RMC10
    Registered Users Posts: 100 ✭✭RMC10


    Stumbled upon this thread randomly a few weeks ago. Just placed an order and will likely be back for another set if happy. Best of luck - always happy to support Irish businesses.


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    #99
    pedroeibar1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,108 ✭✭✭pedroeibar1


    tacofries wrote: »
    Have a few more products lined up but The ShowerGem is the big focus for the next while...............
    Good, but one product does not a business make, except in exceptional circumstances. Develop/perfect the new ones; typically sales of your product will dwindle quickly so you need something ready to go - how compliant are you with GDPR for targetting past buyers? (Always cheaper/easier to sell to an existing customer than to a new one!)


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    #100
    antiskeptic
    Registered Users Posts: 9,555 ✭✭✭antiskeptic


    Hi Op,

    Someone recommended the product on another thread (where someone was embarking on drilling tiles to mount a traditional steel unit) and I had a look.

    Impressed with its clean lines and food ergonomics.

    My question queried whether there'd be a risk of mould growth behind it - that area remaining wetter for longer presumably


    Any feedback on that score from the field?

    (I figured you could include large vent holes in the backplate, but of course that would involve retooling, which I understand wouldn't be desirable.)

    Best of luck with it in any case


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    #101
    Sleeper12
    Registered Users Posts: 16,907 ✭✭✭✭Sleeper12


    Op I heard you on Newstalk on Saturday. I'm curious if you noticed any significant spike that day or over the following few days? My own guess is that any increase would have been tiny.

    I noticed a Facebook advert for the Shower Gem and I'm living in Dublin. Just in case you wondered does anyone see these things


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    #102
    Jeff2
    Registered Users Posts: 6,990 ✭✭✭Jeff2


    antiskeptic wrote: »
    Hi Op,

    Someone recommended the product on another thread (where someone was embarking on drilling tiles to mount a traditional steel unit) and I had a look.

    Impressed with its clean lines and food ergonomics.

    My question queried whether there'd be a risk of mould growth behind it - that area remaining wetter for longer presumably


    Any feedback on that score from the field?

    (I figured you could include large vent holes in the backplate, but of course that would involve retooling, which I understand wouldn't be desirable.)

    Best of luck with it in any case

    It mounts on a bracket glued to the tiles.

    It's easy to dismount it to clean.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhGrCXC9Qgk


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    #103
    tacofries
    Registered Users Posts: 854 ✭✭✭tacofries


    No issues with mold whatsoever and there are slots on the unit so no water is retained. As Jeff pointed out, it can also be clipped on/off you wall!

    Any link to the other thread out of interest!? Sleeper, there was a pretty big increase in site visitors after the show!

    Here is the Newstalk interview: https://www.newstalk.com/podcasts/down-to-business/the-shower-gem
    antiskeptic wrote: »
    Hi Op,

    Someone recommended the product on another thread (where someone was embarking on drilling tiles to mount a traditional steel unit) and I had a look.

    Impressed with its clean lines and food ergonomics.

    My question queried whether there'd be a risk of mould growth behind it - that area remaining wetter for longer presumably


    Any feedback on that score from the field?

    (I figured you could include large vent holes in the backplate, but of course that would involve retooling, which I understand wouldn't be desirable.)

    Best of luck with it in any case


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    #104
    Sleeper12
    Registered Users Posts: 16,907 ✭✭✭✭Sleeper12


    tacofries wrote:
    Any link to the other thread out of interest!? Sleeper, there was a pretty big increase in site visitors after the show!


    That's good to know. I honestly didn't think radio would do much for sales. It's a difficult product to describe and do it justice over the radio

    other thread https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057964497


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    #105
    Axwell
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,461 Mod ✭✭✭✭Axwell


    Mod: Folks any further questions relating to the product please direct them over pm or via the website or FB page for the product, this is not a sales thread or official "talk to" thread on boards so please direct them through those methods.

    Thanks - Axwell


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    #106
    tacofries
    Registered Users Posts: 854 ✭✭✭tacofries


    Hi Everyone,

    I received great advice here last time and I have now changed my website again as we have better statistics on who is buying and on what devices.

    Would you be able to take another look at my website to see what you think? It would be great if you could screenshot anything that doesn't look to good https://showergem.com

    To keep this on topic as per Axwell's post above, if you have any questions on the product itself please direct them to me through the website contact form.

    Thanks and hopefully I get advice which is as good as last time!
    Taco


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    #107
    vintagecosmos
    Registered Users Posts: 851 ✭✭✭vintagecosmos


    Verified spelt wrong on the product page.


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    #108
    Feets
    Registered Users Posts: 271 ✭✭Feets


    Looks like a professional website and simple to use. Maybe have a fresh eye look over spelling etc. Good luck!


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    #109
    mugsymugsy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,569 ✭✭✭mugsymugsy


    In the UK at the moment and when I use that link it temporarily shows the price in euros then almost refreshes immediately to show it in pounds. Not that big a deal


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    #110
    khalessi
    Registered Users Posts: 6,215 ✭✭✭khalessi


    I came upon this thread by accident and have spent last while checking out website looks good, easy to move through links. Good luck with product


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    #111
    davo2001
    Registered Users Posts: 3,317 ✭✭✭davo2001


    You have a price wrong on all pages, should be €20 not €50 ;-)


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    #112
    Nevermindnow
    Registered Users Posts: 42 ✭Nevermindnow


    On the UK dragons den right now? Nice


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    #113
    captivo
    Registered Users Posts: 50 ✭✭captivo


    100k, fair play


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    #114
    dudara
    Registered Users Posts: 33,519 ✭✭✭✭dudara


    Well done on the investment


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    #115
    TCP/IP
    Subscribers Posts: 3,698 ✭✭✭TCP/IP


    Excellent stuff well done three dragons.


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    #116
    Darc19
    Registered Users Posts: 3,817 ✭✭✭Darc19


    I think you should have been more retail friendly with your dragons den offer.

    I'd have gone €39.99/2, €69.99/4 and €99.99 for pack 6.

    Once something goes over a key price point, a certain number of customers pass over it.

    The €100 price point is a major barrier and I reckon if the six pack was under €100, sales would be higher for this option.


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    #117
    tacofries
    Registered Users Posts: 854 ✭✭✭tacofries


    Thanks Everyone, exciting times :)


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    #118
    jimmii
    Registered Users Posts: 14,810 ✭✭✭✭jimmii


    How bad was the due diligence? Seems a lot of the deals fall pretty early then. Fair play to you for standing your ground on the glue!


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    #119
    tacofries
    Registered Users Posts: 854 ✭✭✭tacofries


    Mods, can I reply here if the question is about the Den experience and not the business?

    Jimmii, they initially asked for about 100 pieces of due diligence. I said no chance am I doing it and then they reduced it to 10 things.

    The Dragons were really easy about the DD, it was their staff that were pushing for it but once I told the Dragons and showed them what I was being asked for they agreed it was ridiculous.

    The Dragons themselves were so down to Earth and the show was highly edited as the actual pitch lasted two hours. Deborah was actually very very close to investing and I got on really well with her.


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    #120
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    Missed the dragons. Who do you have with you?


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    #121
    Gloomtastic!
    Registered Users Posts: 8,337 ✭✭✭Gloomtastic!


    Very rarely seen the mean bitch Debra put her hand in her pocket for anyone. I reckon she’s just on the show for the tea and biscuits! :rolleyes:


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