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Ask HN: Ideas for how to sell 10,000 pairs of Flip Flops in 2 weeks?

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Re: Ask HN: Ideas for how to sell 10,000 pairs of Flip Flops in 2 weeks?

#11
Apply for restitution from BP

If you have a little more money for stickers you could sell them with Dubya or Obama's face on them to areas that hate each of them.

Sell them as a back-to-school item form drom-dwelling college kids

If nothing else, you could donate them to charity for the tax write off

Re: Ask HN: Ideas for how to sell 10,000 pairs of Flip Flops in 2 weeks?

#13
I agree with applying to BP for compensation.

Sell them at an airport- If you are able to convince someone there to let you sell them for a few weeks, Im sure you could get $5 each.

A clever idea may be to highlight that it is for charity, and ask for a "donation". Have a sign saying the recommended donation is £2 and I bet you will get plenty of $5-10 donations.

This will also raise awareness

Re: Ask HN: Ideas for how to sell 10,000 pairs of Flip Flops in 2 weeks?

#14
I read a story about how some government organization in the UK was giving them to drunk girls outside clubs to help them get home. Apparently, at the end of boozy night, it's a lot easier to get home in a pair of flip flops. Maybe that's a market.

Re: Ask HN: Ideas for how to sell 10,000 pairs of Flip Flops in 2 weeks?

#15
post #8

A thought but perhaps a well-crafted Kickstarter campaign could be an option? It wouldn't be people 'buying' into your business but they might be inclined to help given the less than ideal situation. Good luck.

For any $5 donation you could give the person a pair of sandals. Not a bad idea!

Re: Ask HN: Ideas for how to sell 10,000 pairs of Flip Flops in 2 weeks?

#18
post #17

Apparently Flip Flops are in great demand for Haiti assistance. Raise money to get them donated? http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2010-07-18/news/os-lk-ha...

This sounds like a great idea:

Make a site that allows people to order a pair of flip flops, and simultaneously donate a pair (like Tom's Shoes). Give them some kind of social badge they can use on facebook etc., when they make the donation/purchase so they can spread the word.

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