Beautiful. The site really made me feel like this is something I need. I’m also confused about whether it's `Manpack` or `ManPack`; I see both. I recommend you stick to one.
The latter looks better imo.
ManPacks.com - a different kind of startup
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#42Earlier quoted context omitted.
Why? In case I need to come out and say it - My underwear is clean! It's just not new . Sounds like typical consumerist propaganda.
I wonder about that too. Maybe people are not washing theirs properly (hot)?
All of mine recommend washing in warm water.
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#43This is a great idea, but they need to expand to american apparel gear as well. I really dislike Hanes undergarments
Hanes has a great wholesale program which made it the most logical choice for launching our business. The brand offers great value, but not for everyone -- we are looking to expand our offerings in the coming weeks.
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#44Your site is really slow for me and quite a few times has thrown up error pages for php though I didn't screenshot them. edit: here you go http://imgur.com/fFQ4G.png I might have given it a try if these were available as boxers: http://www.hanes.com/Hanes/Products/Men-Hanes/Men_ShopByCate... some of us just prefer buttons
I don't know about the owner of the site, but I would not have appreciated that screenshot. Then again, if you're letting your site spit out detailed errors, you're doing it wrong.
We appreciate the screenshot -- issue should be fixed.
Re: ManPacks.com - a different kind of startup
#45This is a great idea, but they need to expand to american apparel gear as well. I really dislike Hanes undergarments
Hanes has a great wholesale program which made it the most logical choice for launching our business. The brand offers great value, but not for everyone -- we are looking to expand our offerings in the coming weeks.
Have you looked into the American Apparel wholesale pricing? I bought from them a few years ago (only tshirts) and yes, their prices were higher than Hanes, and while the quality was only marginally better, customers assumed they were much higher quality and were willing to pay much higher prices.
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#46Earlier quoted context omitted.
I wonder about that too. Maybe people are not washing theirs properly (hot)?
Maybe you buy more expensive stuff than I do, but mine would always end up getting holes near the seams just from washing them (yes, hot).
That might be, I try to buy from manufacturers that do not exploit.
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#47Earlier quoted context omitted.
I wonder about that too. Maybe people are not washing theirs properly (hot)?
All of mine recommend washing in warm water.
Mine say that too (40°C, a bit over body temperature, in case you are used to Fahrenheit). I wash them with 60°C though, which is the normal "near body clothing" washing temperature one should use.
Re: ManPacks.com - a different kind of startup
#48There could be a market for monthly pack, including a pair of socks, t-shirt, toothbrush, underwear etc. in other customer segments.
I'm thinking of all of those over-protective moms, whose offspring leave home for good (or for extended periods). There's plenty of recurring occasions where this could apply. Summer job away...
This would be an alternative to usual "sending food & money". Mothers could be a sizeable market and since they often can't get to you, sending stuff is the only option. This could be easily outsourced (both options lead to mailing packages). The package can even include a personal note from mom, if that's needed to make it as good as DIY-option. For the user himself ordering mail-in packs instead of buying stuff locally is much more drastic choice. In this case the other option has nothing to do with mail packages.
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#49Earlier quoted context omitted.
"How often do you need to buy new underwear?" If you're asking that question, the answer is yesterday!
Why? In case I need to come out and say it - My underwear is clean! It's just not new . Sounds like typical consumerist propaganda.
Consumerist propaganda? I can't imagine many people taking it that seriously. I do, in fact, buy new underclothes every 2-3 months only because I prefer the unworn feel. I'm sure many would agree. Looks like a startup with a not-so-novel idea, but a nice ordering interface and hopefully nice ordering process that will succeed.
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#50I think this is a brilliant. You know how many goofy girlfriends there are out there who would find this to be a unique, funny, yet functional gift for their boyfriends? Lots.