weirdstuffinmydesk Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 http://www.marketoutsidethebox.comI just did my first month. Boxes went out last week. I have had a couple of orders so far. So, that paid for the investment!Wondering if anybody has experience with this or other boxes.?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annareeb Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 never heard of it, but looks interesting.. keep us updated on your success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StacysScentsations(DH) Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 If i read it right I give them 35.00 to give away 50 of my products? To who? Just people that pay for a box of little stuff? Q: Who wants Market Boxes™?A: Market Outside the Box is currently advertised in over a dozen magazines, as well as through radio, print, direct mail and web advertising. A quick review of those magazines should give you a general idea of the audience – but, here is a demographic profile: Primarily women, 25-54, mail order/online shoppers. Median household income $50,000+, 70% are college educated, majority are homeowners. Enjoy crafts, home decorating, do-it-yourself projects, gardening, and cooking. Enjoy shopping for crafts, décor items, pampering products, kitchen gadgets, specialty gourmet, unique gift ideas.Out all all the pics of the magazines there is links to 3 websites that they have banners on. I have never heard of them for all that advertising.Not sure it seems like a neat idea but if its a gimmick its alot of hard earned money and product toi waste every month. You may be better with a targeted marketing list and then sending free samples to that, this way if you want to do boutiques you target them florists you target them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdstuffinmydesk Posted October 11, 2005 Author Share Posted October 11, 2005 Hey there,Great thoughts and feedback! I have to say it is definately not a scam. I just sent in 100 samples the boxes went out and I have already gotten orders.The target market is the average consumer, who is interested in shopping either online or trying new things. Here's one snippet from the FAQhttp://www.marketoutsidethebox.com/faq.htmQ: Who wants Market Boxes™?A: Market Outside the Box is currently advertised in over a dozen magazines, as well as through radio, print, direct mail and web advertising. A quick review of those magazines should give you a general idea of the audience – but, here is a demographic profile: Primarily women, 25-54, mail order/online shoppers. Median household income $50,000+, 70% are college educated, majority are homeowners. Enjoy crafts, home decorating, do-it-yourself projects, gardening, and cooking. Enjoy shopping for crafts, décor items, pampering products, kitchen gadgets, specialty gourmet, unique gift ideas.******Anyways, we have been talking about these on several forums. I guess I am the guniea pig so far. LOLJust wondered if anybody had done them here.I personally think that the more diverse products the boxes get, the more popular they become with consumers. Thus providing more leads for us to a yet untapped market share.The few orders I have gotten have more than paid for the fee and 3/4 of the product I sent, so that is pretty darn good for a first time and it has only been a week.The thing I like about these is that the consumer has to pay something to get a box to try, they have an investment, no mater how small. So, they are probably really look at the box. Where as if you sent free samples, people may just toss them aside and see them as potentially with no value.I like the fact that they screen participants too. If a person/company have a poorly presented product, they can't get in. So, the items hopefully will all be attractive enough to make each other look good.Really compared the print advertising that i have done this is cheap in comparison.Will keep you posted on the progress through the next month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StacysScentsations(DH) Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 See I saw your banner there but didnt want to mention it. Aslong as you know it isnt a scam it is genious marketing. as long as your products are going to people who would buy them but it sounds like you are doing good with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdstuffinmydesk Posted October 11, 2005 Author Share Posted October 11, 2005 Yep, I paid to have my button there. That way when consumers come to sign up they see it.Hopefully they will conect the two when the see the genie in the box. Too bad they couldn't send her in a lamp like the old days. heheWe will see, I am going to do some other sample boxes too. Will keep ya posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gottabt Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 I can vouch for the Marketing Box and Traci. I have been doing the box off and on for about 6 months. I have also taken part in some of the other advertising campaigns. Traci is one of the most dynamic people I know. She has very creative ways to get your product out there. I would highly recommend seeing if you can take part in her efforts. They do pay off. Traci also helped in the complete re-design of my website. I would not have been able to do it without her. She understood my vision and ran with it. It is very hard to find someone who shares your vision and can interpret it so well. I am happy to see someone else here who has found her and the wonderful things that she can do for you. I am proud to say that I am Traci's (and her staffs) number one fan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinesShower Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 I would be interested in seeing what your website looks like. May I have the link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdstuffinmydesk Posted October 12, 2005 Author Share Posted October 12, 2005 Hey Jenny!I didn't know you were here too. Good to see a familiar face!Especially one attached to awesome bath bombs. he heAre you doing the box or a BETA member? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinesShower Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 I haven't decided what I want to do yet, but I am digging around to find out more information right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdstuffinmydesk Posted October 12, 2005 Author Share Posted October 12, 2005 That makes sense. I really wish we had some soy candle people and of course bath bombs!Can you tell, I am waiting to find out who's going to be in the box before ordering mine. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gottabt Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 I am sorry it seems that I did not reference my site in my last post and I have had a couple of ppl ask about it. It is www.aburningdesire.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdstuffinmydesk Posted October 13, 2005 Author Share Posted October 13, 2005 Theresa, I LOVE your site! Candles look really pretty. Wish we had scratch & sniff on the screen. Did you send candles for the market box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gottabt Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 Yes, I did. I actually scent 2 tealights in an acetate box. I did this for 3 months running with different scents each month. Because of the slow season I have not participated in about 3 months. I plan on doing it again come the new year. I know that I should be focused on Holiday sales but I am way too busy to take on a project of this size right now. I sent about 60 little boxes each month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdstuffinmydesk Posted October 17, 2005 Author Share Posted October 17, 2005 Okay update 10 orders in 15 days. not bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdstuffinmydesk Posted November 5, 2005 Author Share Posted November 5, 2005 update from last month's market box - october17 orders 30 newsletter subscribers wohoo! This month I sent shea samples so we will see what happens. Thought you might like to have the update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieM Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 and what lovely shea it is!!! yummah!! I have no idea what this is scented with....but I love it! And I normally can not stand unrefined shea. I am really impressed with my box! This is my first one, I signed up for three months to get a look-see. We got a fab link bracelet and gorgeous keychain! These two items alone were worth the three months to me!Plus, I got to try Rachel's shea moi butter! Also included:Rose Water CremePower Balm Natural Pain Relief balm StickA cute little scarecrown pin paintedRudolf's Revenge Soap Ball (lol)Grapefruit Herbal Replenshing creamBath TeaMicrowave Recipe Bookand a few catalogs and coupons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinesShower Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Now are all the boxes different? I didn't get a keychain lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieM Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 It is from amypetersstudio.com and I really love it! Hmm....well what all was in your box Kristine? Did you get something else that I did not list? I thought they would all be the same , too!? I was just looking on the site at this month's featured vendors, and I did not get things from some of them that are listed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinesShower Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Ok, now this is the best of my knowledge as I have given things out to my nieces already :tiptoe: Shea moi sample, pin and business cardsSpices for chicken, recipe includedReindeer PoopItalian bracelet, catalogEye cream, face cream and another cream, business cardAcorn/leaf pinRose water creamMagazinePen & PencilRing, business cardMicrowave recipe bookCoupons, post card w/ couponVotiveI think that is it - what did you get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieM Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 so, maybe you got a ring instead of the keychain? My list is above, so we did get a few things different. Well, I can not wait to see your products in there Kristine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breanna Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 This sounds pretty good!!!! May have to try it:grin2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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