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Re: Show HN: Destroyer.io – The easiest way to destroy your hard drive

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Post by yellowapple » Thu, Jul 24, 2014, 4:17 PM UTC

alexnucci wrote: post #14

s9ix wrote: post #11

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Might be a random dream, but could you place magnets in the box or bag it's shipped in? As in, here - start the process / rub magnets against it while shipping and then degauss it again once it gets there?

Yes! This idea had actually come up before. I'll definitely give it an in depth look, this could make the whole process safer. Thanks for the suggestion!

Do that, and I'll be much more comfortable with the idea of recommending your service, since it helps to alleviate the issues of things being lost/stolen during transit.

Re: Show HN: Destroyer.io – The easiest way to destroy your hard drive

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Post by alexnucci » Thu, Jul 24, 2014, 6:30 PM UTC

yellowapple wrote: post #29

alexnucci wrote: post #23

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The problem isn't in connecting our site to an extra shipping carrier, it's in getting the required volume for our rates and service to be excellent. Also about receiving three different batch deliveries daily. So, once volume picks up, we'll offer FedEx or UPS along with our standard USPS service. Thanks for the feedback and recommendation. Cheers!

Wait, the site already says you're using UPS for this. Is that a typo (like the HIPAA one I pointed out earlier)? If it's a typo, then I guess there's another stumbling block until you do eventually offer UPS...

Wow, two for two. You will be our new proofreader.

Yes, that's a typo as well, we only deal with USPS at the moment.

There are two main reasons for this: 1. Every person would be be able to use the service from their home or place of business. 2. They offer free package pick up service.

We use USPS Priority Mail, which takes 2 to 3 days from the majority of the country.

Re: Show HN: Destroyer.io – The easiest way to destroy your hard drive

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Post by alexnucci » Thu, Jul 24, 2014, 6:34 PM UTC

yellowapple wrote: post #31

alexnucci wrote: post #14

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Yes! This idea had actually come up before. I'll definitely give it an in depth look, this could make the whole process safer. Thanks for the suggestion!

Do that, and I'll be much more comfortable with the idea of recommending your service, since it helps to alleviate the issues of things being lost/stolen during transit.

Excellent, point taken.

We're really looking at giving customers the option of doing something to the drive before it ships out. It seems that there's enough demand for it (based on comments we've gotten over the past two days).

Re: Show HN: Destroyer.io – The easiest way to destroy your hard drive

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Post by alexnucci » Fri, Jul 25, 2014, 3:02 AM UTC

Gals and guys, thanks a lot for all of your comments.

We just launched 2 days ago, and it really means a lot to get this amount of feedback so soon. It helps us make the product better right away (it already did).

Giving you more information and clearing up our messaging will be the first thing to tackle, we already got started. Followed by additional shipping carriers, video feed of our facility (or the destruction of your drive) and better packaging. These things will all make our product more attractive and make our customers feel more confidence towards our service.

We want to help all of you destroy your drives, give us a shot (some of you already did, thanks!)

Please let me know if you have any other questions. Cheers!