Thread: Need Advise

We are revamping the barefoot traveler, I know there are few prices listed but the catalog page is being redone completly.

I would like your opinion on the clear travel bag.....Keep it or lose it.

Thank you in advance.

www.thebarefoottraveler.com

Hi

I am a bag person and I think it is a good looking bag. Also the bag is very functional in this time and day where travelling has been made complex! As a travel bureau/advisors I believe your clients will greatly appreciate your attent to details and the need for you to make traveling a more enjoyable experience.

Some people may or may not like the style, but the idea I am sure they will understand.

Thanks, I like it too. I wanted feedback before I but a ton of them.

Hola Sharon,
I have not yet seen the bag, but saw this on your homepage...disposable "underware" should be "underwear"
and I would suggest on this...
Just in the planning stages of your vacation, visit our Travel pages for some great travel ideas and packages.
taking out the comma and Just in the planning stages of your vacation? Visit our Travel pages for some great travel ideas and packages.
doing this instead... looks good! Now I will look for the bag.
Saludos,
Charles and
kate

and on the catalogue page http://www.thebarefoottraveler.com/cat.html
I like the bag... very good idea for traveling nowadays. And again
underwear.

Cheers,
C&k

Thanks Charles, so glad for people like you......underwear! Got ya

Hi Sharon,
Not sure about the bag. I have enough with the 3oz zip bags already. However, have seen some very fashionable purses that are clear, so never know what consumers will pick up on.

well Sharon i haven't gotten a hold of my feminine self yet so i asked my wife she said that the bag is nice looking but she would never purchase it due to it being clear and doesn't want anyone seeing what she is carrying. cause as she states some not all woman place there personal items and wallets in them for safe keeping, if someone was to see anything it would be disastrous and embarrassing. so she said to lose it.

Sharon - think the bag is a very good idea and the sidposable underwear is great - where were you when i needed some for 21 days in china? - site looks good - safety tips - no expensive jewelry - have seen women get the earrings ripped right out of their ears - no long straps on purses - keep under arm - always let someone know where you are going for the day just a few things i've learned
ann

Thank you Ann, Sorry about the underwear...LOL Get tips, I just getting started on those so keep them coming. The bag will come fully loaded.

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Bumpity-bump-da-bumpster!

Personally? See-thru bags are useful in smaller sizes at the security gate, but that's all. Most people are not inclined to "show-off" all their articles, and they are definitely not suited even for the beach -- most of the time we try to keep things out of the sun, right? This being such a larger size, even the first appearance seems awkward somehow......the novelty of plastic is neat (lightweight, shiny, wipable, etc.) but methinks it would be a viable value if offered in colors instead.

And....for the life of me......I am still tweaking on the disposable underwear. I understand it, but rather odd. Half of me mentally checks off the box "Made in China" and the other half flashes back to the Depends commercials.......sorry!
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It's coming along just fine, Sharon.....good for you!

Vasili, please do not fall off your chair - I agree with everything you just wrote. In it's entirety.

I wouldn't buy the clear bag of that size - but for small bags to use for make-up and toiletries - they would be nice when travelling.

I also think I'd not buy disposable underwear.

Now, what the rest of the world will do - that's another question, so I wouldn't make your decision based on me :)

Sorry Sharon, but I agree with Vasili on the bag. Smaller bags are much more feasible but probably won't even be useful for any extended period of time at security, I'm sure it isn't here, even on foreign carriers. The underwear I think, however shy people are to admit it, it is a viable practical product. Shouldn't even mention the ability to be washed, the disposablity and good price is the main idea...have to buy more or need to replace=good product not to mention profits. Can you get exclusive or territorial rights?
Didn't like the mosquito wristband? Sold well here. but it is okay. Looking forward to the completion or revamping of an already beautiful site.

OK Guys, Thanks this is what I'm looking for and its why I asked......I knew I could count on all of you. I just didn't want to buy a container full until I had this feedback.

On the underwear....This stuff is great...Looks Great, you would never know....Even have thongs. Soft, very comforable...again you would never know you can just take them off and toss them.

Choco, Probably can get exclusive here, if I buy enough. When I get done you are more then welcome to park on my site.

Originally Posted by Bethers

Vasili, please do not fall off your chair - I agree with everything you just wrote. In it's entirety.

I wouldn't buy the clear bag of that size - but for small bags to use for make-up and toiletries - they would be nice when travelling.

I also think I'd not buy disposable underwear.

Now, what the rest of the world will do - that's another question, so I wouldn't make your decision based on me :)

Beth.....you surprise me!
Usually we are on the same page, so I wonder why you would feel I am at the other end of the field when we play??

I still get that funny feeling trying to really give disposable underwear a good consideration! LOL Maybe because I tend to imagine it being like that fake cloth stuff like for **** booties in the hospital, or the thought of buying something and *disposing* it like some dirty rag or something --maybe I was raised too "old school" or something.......and.....what happens if you run out?? LOLOL

I know where Vasili is coming from and I think it is more of Sharon selling not, not from the purchasers view point, of using. Maybe I'm wrong? If you run out Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelllll! Bad planning?????? but the fact that they are disposable is the idea they must reorder at some point or in the future, which is one point in considering a product, I know Vasili understands that if you build a product that never runs out where is the profit...now you're just doing good deeds for others, that is ok too, but ????????

Hi guys,

It is from going through customs coming back from Asia and seeing all of my stuff layed out all over the counter. Thank goodness I hAd my tidy whities in a plastic from the paper. I'm sure I'm not alone!

I had actually even thought it a neat way to suggest a means of "trading weight" for the experienced traveler: rather than bring home dirty laundry, the extra room could be used for the new items purchased while on the trip.

(And running out? You can always buy more whever you are, so ... no disaster....but who wants to spend more to bring back dirty laundry?)

I too, thought about the "privacy" the packaging offers, but honestly....I was thinking of wearer comfort and confidence. Experienced travelers always pack according to a carefully devised plan, and rarely deviate from their expectations of comfort, style, and personal well-being. Ask any concierge!
For those with "lightweight" personal considerations, or those with the thought of truly replacing even portions of luggage weight, it makes sense, and is wholly dual-purposeful. And, actually much less embarrassing than carrying a whole supply of clearly marked "Depends" I suppose.

I wasn't trying to read too much into it, just was commenting on how odd my mind was reacting to the concept. Usually I can zoom through abstracts like jets in fog, but this one was simply noticably different....

>>> If it takes ME this much to explain or evaluate, then it is definitely not an "easy sell" and might be better left off a site that focuses on a small area of online real estate to sell more popularized goods from (smaller space = greater need for top conversion, no matter the volume of visitors).

You don't want to know that the thought of disposable undies reminds me of the edible undies - but I really can't think of any reason I'd want disposable ones- but maybe it is an age thing.

Beth.....you surprise me!
Usually we are on the same page, so I wonder why you would feel I am at the other end of the field when we play??

Yep, we are - but I think some people believe otherwise :) cuz we both are rather voluble (some might say verbose).

Hello! I am sort of half and half on the clear bag. I think the structure and piping are very charming, however, for your demographics it might not work. I did find one incorrect spelling on the homepage. Quaility should be quality.
www.loveitshop.com

Good eye, Tracie!

I really think that if they have colors (even if semi-transparent) they would be better.

And Beth.....you funny girl you! The thought crossed my mind too. Strawberry works best (doesn't taste so fake, and doesn't melt so easily either).
TOASTY!



mmmm....voluble?......

I think it would sell much better in colors also.

But I'm a chocolate kind of gal. :) Now chocolate strawberries - now we're talkin'

Hi Beth,

We do have colors but no chocolate...I have a new tote for you to look at, it won't have all the other stuff in it, but it has a ton of pockets... I would like your thoughts. All of You.

Thanks

No advice by but the bag TG002 is unique and could be very useful. I would consider buying it. Great item!

Sorry, Sweet Sharon......I think I'm brain-dead already.......check with me after January 10th.....

Thank you Choco, I like this one too...all of the pockets, I'm a pocket kind of girl.

To Dear Mr. V Have a great Holiday, I tried to send you a card but couldn't find an e-mail for you.

Well, Sharon....what can I say??
Apparently you have had some wonderful "inspiration" for you to re-color your site and "upgrade" you headers! Hmmmm....is this the emergence of a new trend perhaps??

You need to go back through your pages and add Page titles, Mets, KW, and the rest (you catalog page is missing everything, for instance: a very important page, too!).

And...a word of advise/caution....your use of the JAVA coffee cup is infringement on a trademarked image!
There are so many opportunities to find a suitable substitute, or even to create you own nifty GIF with the many graphical tool sites that you really don't need it anyway, do you?

Looking much better.

I'm flattered!

ME THINKS I HAVE THE PERFECT SELLING PRODUCT................

How about "SEE THROUGH DISPOSABLE UNDERWEAR" lol

I love the concept of traveling and the traveling tips....Really Are Great!!
The products you are selling would appeal to a small market I believe, but a smaller market increases your chances of getting noticed. Make Sure your meta tags contain your products and make sure each page is give a title on the page properties,some are UNTITLED which means your are losing search engine results....you need this for your product!
See how you go with the products,sell a few...buy some more!
Don`t go buying containers yet
Best Wishes, Steve

www.paypal2postalorder.co.uk

Thanks Steve

LoL on the containers....Do you know me! Ha ha I love all of the help that you want to give and I will listen to everyone....I promise....Look now, keep imn mind the catalog will be replace by an e-commerce page, just didn't want it hanging in the wind.