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HaaaS (Haas Avocados as a Service)

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Re: HaaaS (Haas Avocados as a Service)

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You probably don't realize this but "cago" in Spanish means "I shit" or "I shit myself", depending on context. If you accent the "o", "cagó" it means "he shit" or "she shit". So "avocago" could mean that someone named "Avo" took a shit. Not the kind of thing you want to associate with fresh produce. I would seriously consider pivoting to a different name.

We'll change it if it gets to be an issue, thanks for the tip!

Re: HaaaS (Haas Avocados as a Service)

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post #9

An avocado fan here. How do I return the avocados if they are bad when delivered? Is there a charge for returns? How much are the prices of the avocados? You should put that on the site.

Our avocados are handpicked by an expert avocado picker :) There is currently no price for returns as satisfaction is guaranteed! Pricing is dependent on the delivery location and the number ordered.

But as a buyer, I'd like to know the prices upfront before ordering so that I am not shocked when quoted a price upon delivery. "Our avocados are hand picked by an avocado expert"? Woooo..

What exactly is an "avocado expert"?

Re: HaaaS (Haas Avocados as a Service)

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post #9

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Our avocados are handpicked by an expert avocado picker :) There is currently no price for returns as satisfaction is guaranteed! Pricing is dependent on the delivery location and the number ordered.

But as a buyer, I'd like to know the prices upfront before ordering so that I am not shocked when quoted a price upon delivery. "Our avocados are hand picked by an avocado expert"? Woooo.. What exactly is an "avocado expert"?

We do text the prices upon confirming an order, it depends on quantity and location. We wouldn't show up at your door before letting you know the price!

Re: HaaaS (Haas Avocados as a Service)

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I actually can't tell whether this is a joke or serious.

Neither can I. Nor can I tell if it's some referendum on the state of the tech industry.

But it definitely makes me hungry for some avocados. Perhaps I will go eat one now. Or spend hours googling how to cultivate an avocado tree.

Re: HaaaS (Haas Avocados as a Service)

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post #15

Earlier quoted context omitted.

But as a buyer, I'd like to know the prices upfront before ordering so that I am not shocked when quoted a price upon delivery. "Our avocados are hand picked by an avocado expert"? Woooo.. What exactly is an "avocado expert"?

We do text the prices upon confirming an order, it depends on quantity and location. We wouldn't show up at your door before letting you know the price!

I don't understand. Why place the order before confirming the prices? Why not just put it on the site and save the text? A service like this refusing to give me a price until an order is placed will make me a bit suspicious and leery from a consumer's perspective.

Why the secrecy on the prices of these avocados? I don't get it.

Re: HaaaS (Haas Avocados as a Service)

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post #11
post #6

This is the epitome of America's appreciation for avocados :)

Yeah! :)

So, a tip for you - Chilean avos are Counter Seasonal. So, when they're not ripe here in CA, they are down in the Southern Hemisphere. ;)

(Avos are so good I just took four camping this weekend.)

Re: HaaaS (Haas Avocados as a Service)

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post #9

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Our avocados are handpicked by an expert avocado picker :) There is currently no price for returns as satisfaction is guaranteed! Pricing is dependent on the delivery location and the number ordered.

But as a buyer, I'd like to know the prices upfront before ordering so that I am not shocked when quoted a price upon delivery. "Our avocados are hand picked by an avocado expert"? Woooo.. What exactly is an "avocado expert"?

Why not just include a bid with your order? If you know you can get avocados for $2 each at the store near you, and you want to buy 10 near-ripe avocados, why not include a bid with your request? Eg. "I want to buy 10 near ripe avocados, can you do that for If they aren't listing prices, you should take that as an opportunity to haggle and get a deal.
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