Show HN: A sock service that keeps things simple

Posted by kolemcrae on Wednesday April 06, 2016 @10:04AM
from the show-hn dept.

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Re:Show HN: A sock service that keeps things simple by greenyoda on Wednesday April 06, 2016 @07:04PM (#11443047)

Wouldn't you be competing with Amazon.com, which can deliver any kind of socks to your door (with free two-day shipping for Prime members)? Not to mention that Amazon can send you underwear (or anything else you want) with the same shipment.

I can't see myself maintaining an online account with a separate business just to get one type of item that's easy to get elsewhere. I'm much happier just dealing with Amazon for all my needs (and yes, I do buy socks there).

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Re:Show HN: A sock service that keeps things simple by kolemcrae on Thursday April 07, 2016 @03:52PM (#11450103)

Hey, great point!

the main difference is this one you don't have to go and purchase each time. It auto sends you the socks every couple of months so you never have to worry about going and buying more.

Basically makes it so you never have to even think about socks.

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Re:Show HN: A sock service that keeps things simple by EmptyMoon on Wednesday April 06, 2016 @06:50PM (#11442919)

This may be pedantic, but there's a couple typos on https://bulkblacksocks.com/socks.html which make me think twice about signing up.

'Heals' is a pretty critical one. Even though the service is dead-simple I want to trust my socks source knows the distinction.

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Re:Show HN: A sock service that keeps things simple by kolemcrae on Thursday April 07, 2016 @03:51PM (#11450093)

Good catch!

I've gone ahead and fixed that.

Let me know of any other obvious ones I might miss! I am only human!

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Re:Show HN: A sock service that keeps things simple by stephentmcm on Wednesday April 06, 2016 @08:27PM (#11443608)

Not sure about the rest of the world but all* Australian supermarkets have a socks and undies section where you can pick up a 3 pack of black (or white) socks for about $9AUD.

*All in this case being the two major companies.

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Re:Show HN: A sock service that keeps things simple by throweway on Saturday April 09, 2016 @06:09AM (#11460694)

Could extend this to underwear, razor blades, bobby pins, printer paper, etc

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Re:Show HN: A sock service that keeps things simple by osullivj on Wednesday April 06, 2016 @12:13PM (#11439737)

Gotta be merino wool. Cotton socks just don't cut it...

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Re:Show HN: A sock service that keeps things simple by kolemcrae on Wednesday April 06, 2016 @12:45PM (#11439937)

Hey! Thanks for the comment. Gotta say to each their own on this one. I find wool can get too hot for my feet!

I wanted to keep this service extremely affordable is well and I have a feeling using Merino Wool would increase the cost!

Thanks again, I appreciate it.

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Re:Show HN: A sock service that keeps things simple by osullivj on Thursday April 07, 2016 @04:29AM (#11445650)

You're welcome. Yes, merino would increase the cost massively. I pay 5GBP per pair. High end sports clothing is made from merino: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merino#Athletic_clothing_and_o...

The combination of comfort and temperature regulation is unbeatable, especially if you're prone to sweaty feet.

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