What would you think about a MaxxFusion cartomizer subscription plan?

[leaford]

Since I'm thinking about the NVCs rather draconian rules, another one that bugs me is that they ban participating suppliers from offering automatic subscription plans.

Now, I KNOW exactly why they made that rule; because there are too many scammers who have ripped consumers off with "Free Trial" offers that obligate them to undisclosed subscriptions which the consumer then finds to be almost impossible to cancel. And of course, they always DO want to cancel because the product they are stuck with SUCKS. (Smoke Assassin anyone?)

But, my feeling is that a good, well run, and above all HONEST subscription plan could be a benefit and a convenience for the customer. So, we're considering starting one. AFTER we get our supply situation stabilized, and get the new website going, of course.

What do you guys think?

 

[pmos69]

I would bite, as long as you could establish a delivery service to Europe without current limitations.

 

[MichelleDen]

hehe ya sign me up to.... if when and IF...

 

[Gardner808]

I have nothing against subscription plans in general but I would never sign up for one. I am too prone to change my mind about what I want and I change the flavors that I vape so often that I would never make the commitment to such a plan.

 

[shooter59]

I gotta agree with Gardner, BUT, I was thinking about a flavor of the month club. Maybe that could be incorporated That would give us a chance to try all the different flavors without having to change our normal vape.

 

[starsong]

Might be OK for some people, but I also never sign up for subscriptions or auto-delivery. I prefer to have control over what and when I buy, which could vary from month to month.

 

[MargaretT]

As long as it is an adjustable plan -- check out how Gevalia Coffee handles theirs -- I would be into it. But what're you gonna do when there are supply issues, such as the one you're having right now (as in being all out of RY4 24 mg)?

 

[MichelleDen]

Ya you know what, you guys are right.. but could be neet not to have to think about carto supply..

 

[redempti0N]

http://www.greenmountaincoffee.com/ Has this CafeExpress which you can set up to deliver coffee from every week to every 12 weeks with the option to edit the shipment before it ships. Might be a feature to include. (Also this might be the same as the Gevalia plan Margaret suggested)

 

[Louie the Rat]

Sounds like something I would like, but it depends on the details.

 

[Frick]

It might be great for some, but I most likely wouldn't use it. As long as cartos are in stock, it's trivial to order what I want when I feel like I need it. Also, sometimes I'm re-filling a bunch; sometimes I don't feel like messing around with it (or get too busy) and just want to open new cartos, saving the empty for later re-filling. So my carto usage isn't consistent.

 

[analog]

I would think some people would like it. People have coffee plans, I can't imagine some wouldn't want nic plans too. Also keep in mind that there are probably bloog customers not like us. I can think of older, non-computer using folks not used to e-commerce, instant shopping, juice whoring etc who would like to just know their cartos show up and never run out. These folks probably aren't refillers either.

Personally I'd never buy it. Sometimes family ask for gift ideas for me, I'd consider the plan for that though. A minimal to moderate supply of cartos would be a nice gift while leaving me flexibility to refill and juice ..... all I want....

Banning any reasonable business model because some people abuse it is absurd.

 

[DeeLeeKay]

I think this would be great for my son. He wants his prefilled cartos and forget about it.

 

[n00b]

I have been thinking a lot about this lately. Right now vaping is a hobby sport. Its not really ready for the masses. It is so easy for people to go out to a 7-11 and buy a pack or two of smokes or a carton.

Buying a PV even a great one look Bloog takes a lot of work and a little research. Not easy.

I have friends that are interested in my Bloog but I know they will never follow thru past the initial starter kit because it is much easier for them to buy a pack at the corner store.

To get to the masses you need to offer something that makes it as easy as buying a carton. Most peeps don't want to go online every week or so and buy new carts. A subscription plan is probably a step in the right direction. But the devil in in the details.

 

[honkytonkmn]

I probably would join a subscription plan. I really think this is a good idea. When I first ordered this was one thing I figured you would already offer and when I didn't see it I was gonna bring it up, but you brought it up first.

 

[Frick]

n00b, that's a good point. If it were some smallish amount for a certain number of cartos to come in every month, I imagine that would be an easier prospect for n00bs to stay supplied than having to keep placing individual orders. No wonder you thought of it.

 

[Xenetic]

Would an "auto re-order" count as a subscription? Even if it emailed the customer for confirmation, it could give peace of mind to many that have busy lives and forget.

 

[starsong]

Well now that the 'pros' have been pointed out, I could see this being a good idea for some folks. My aunt for instance, who is one of those older folks without a PC. I had planned on taking care of her orders, but it she could have an auto-ship one, that would be even better. I'm assuming they would still be linked as our affiliate customers and receive that discount?

 

[Frick]

Oooh, I didn't even think of the affiliate possibilities. WTG star. Now I heartily approve.

 

[caged]

If the product were discounted and the customer had the ability to control the amount of product sent and the ability to put a hold on the plan in times when they don't need more (you'd probably want to have the hold expire after a month or so), it would be a good idea. The key is giving the customer some control.