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Re: Ask HN: Simple little business - what should I call it?

#81

Post by user24 »

dude, that's a great idea. I've never sold anything on ebay because I can't be bothered with the setup and management. You're providing ebay outsourcing. that's awesome. Where do I sign up? I have a box of crap right next to me waiting for your address. (I'm in the UK)

Re: Ask HN: Simple little business - what should I call it?

#83

Post by eavc »

eavc wrote: post #78

UnPackage.com With spelling of Un-Package in normal copy and also buying Un-Package.com to redirect. Probably get Un-Packages.com and UnPackages.com too until you're sure whether you want the verb or the noun as your main focus. ----begin sample copy---- Introducing Un-Packages -- a greener, easier, and more lucrative way to get rid of things you don't want. It's just as fun and easy as buying something online, but i…

Furthermore, with the "package" concept, you can take it beyond your locale if and when the economics and logistics are right. I'd send you an unpackage tomorrow if you'd take it.

Re: Ask HN: Simple little business - what should I call it?

#85

Post by AlexMuir »

user24 wrote: post #81

dude, that's a great idea. I've never sold anything on ebay because I can't be bothered with the setup and management. You're providing ebay outsourcing. that's awesome. Where do I sign up? I have a box of crap right next to me waiting for your address. (I'm in the UK)

Amazing - I literally had this idea just before lunch. I've dropped you an email with the details.

For anyone else in the UK, I'm happy to order a courier to collect your box from you. Shipping (£6 I think) will be deducted from the proceeds of sale. For now drop me an email - me@alexmuir.com.

At this rate I'll have an IPO on Monday.

Re: Ask HN: Simple little business - what should I call it?

#86

Post by AlexMuir »

eavc wrote: post #83
eavc wrote: post #78

UnPackage.com With spelling of Un-Package in normal copy and also buying Un-Package.com to redirect. Probably get Un-Packages.com and UnPackages.com too until you're sure whether you want the verb or the noun as your main focus. ----begin sample copy---- Introducing Un-Packages -- a greener, easier, and more lucrative way to get rid of things you don't want. It's just as fun and easy as buying something online, but i…

Furthermore, with the "package" concept, you can take it beyond your locale if and when the economics and logistics are right. I'd send you an unpackage tomorrow if you'd take it.

I'll take it if you're in the UK. You don't have to send it - I'll arrange a courier to collect it. Drop me an email: me@alexmuir.com

Re: Ask HN: Simple little business - what should I call it?

#87

Post by AlexMuir »

eavc wrote: post #78

UnPackage.com With spelling of Un-Package in normal copy and also buying Un-Package.com to redirect. Probably get Un-Packages.com and UnPackages.com too until you're sure whether you want the verb or the noun as your main focus. ----begin sample copy---- Introducing Un-Packages -- a greener, easier, and more lucrative way to get rid of things you don't want. It's just as fun and easy as buying something online, but i…

I'm torn here - the branding person in me loves unpackage [though sadly the .com isn't available]. The businessman says box2cash is going to appeal to the mass market and be memorable.

Copy - simply brilliant.

Re: Ask HN: Simple little business - what should I call it?

#88

Post by AlexMuir »

shanes wrote: post #70

Hi Alex Here are my ideas. I apologize for mixing up the good ones with the stupid ones. TossitAndProfit BoxitAndHawkit FillPhilsBox RustyDustyMustyAndBling CashForYourStash OneMansTrash AnotherMansTreasure SloughOffYourToffStuff WrapYourCrap HunkOfPlunkForYourFunkyJunk KnickKnackBricABrac BarmyGitsKaboodles FackYerTackle LesMoore JackDawse LowellWatt SellDeezTingsMon TallyMansBananas MoolaNoFoola DoshForTosh TankitA…

What a list! SloughOffYourToffStuff - I used to live in Slough, that made me chuckle. TossitAndProfit - as a marketing tool like CompareTheMeerkat would work very well.
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