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Re:A $1 billion idea...that I know I'm not ready for on Tuesday June 19, 2012 @12:00AM (#4130184)
One thing to think about is, as a brick and mortar store, you might not want to move all your products from your inventory storage of 15 years, over to a new inventory system. Free or not, it's a PITA. It's especially painful if you're the store with the higher product pricing.

Another thing to consider is, many people shop by convenience, not by price. I always pay for convenience. Not worth it to drive 5 miles out of my way to save $1.

Not to say the idea couldn't work, and most startups are 3-4 years in the making before most people even hear about them.

Re:Did 37Signals axe Backpack? on Wednesday June 13, 2012 @02:52PM (#4107734)
I don't see a way to signup. If you go here http://backpackit.com/email/ and click on Plans and Pricing it takes you back to the home page.