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lifeoffbi
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Comment #3568569
Wow, an actual scientific approach. Very cool.
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Comment #2460415
this is our general landing page, there's an email collection point at the top right http://hello.blank-label.com/hi-5/
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Comment #2459186
Re link in e-gift cert of designed shirt - that's actually a great suggestion; have just loaded it up to the team. We don't currently have a gallery feature, although will be addin…
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Comment #2458002
depending on which route you take, https is not forced. will be fixed on the next release. thanks for the feedback.
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Comment #2457996
We have a how-to sizing guide here ( http://bit.ly/e7q8La ) and we do free remakes if your shirt doesn't fit as you'd like :) Free returns, remakes and even refunds on a custom pro…
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Comment #2457988
Got it, that's great feedback. Everything is in USD, and we do international shipping for $17 including duties.
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Comment #2457984
Thanks, that's something that we're fixing on the next release.
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Comment #2457982
thanks for the clarification, that helps. getting the sizing right online is a concern for any e-commerce apparel company. we have an online sizing guide here ( http://bit.ly/e7q8L…
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Comment #2457980
That's great feedback; to optimize pricing, we buy fabrics in bulk, so as we grow, we'll definitely be building our fabric inventory. Look out for some really awesome choices this …
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Comment #2457541
agree that it is very interesting; and something we are thinking about. if anyone happens to want to help us work on it, we're definitely hiring!
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Comment #2457539
thanks, that is massively helpful. so our core value proposition is providing an affordable option for the various long-tails; skinny tall guy, french cuff guy, monogram guy, etc. …
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Comment #2457524
agreed, but isn't part of the point of the web to allow you to do things at your own convenience? i agree that some definitely prefer the physical tailor visit, we're just providin…
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Comment #2457093
haha, thanks chris :)
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Comment #2457091
thanks - for a 23 and a 19 year old, we think it's decent for our first year online. we should be able to triple that in year 2.
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Comment #2457050
have thought about it, but am not sure there is a significant overlap between dress shirt owner and kinect owner?
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Comment #2457031
they really specialize in two-piece suits. blanklabel.com more on dress shirts
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Comment #2457026
we have a microsite for big and tall - http://www.blanklabelbigandtall.com hopefully that should help
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Comment #1811989
however, once a consumer web start-up in boston does get some initial traction and raise money, it has incredible access to talent. gemvara.com and SCVNGR are two great examples. t…
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Comment #1715867
awesome piece and great lessons learned. a word of advice, from personal experience of having a start-up featured in NYT, Forbes, Businessweek, RWW, etc launch news to pubs is abou…
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Comment #1714806
wonder if this influx of NYC bankers will be better or worse for the consumer internet world - don't know if the ethics and values of banking translate to those of web startups.
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Comment #1714801
is it possible that this is another case of lifestyle entrepreneurs who enjoyed the product but never really wanted to get caught up in the SV/ VC model? and without them there to …
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