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@rrhoover I had a really hard time understanding what was going on here until I followed your Spectacles link.
@rrhoover I wonder what their role-out timeline looks like seeing that there's only one snapbot on the map now
@rrhoover Big fan of Snap's creative approach towards everything they do. Keeps people eager to know what they'll do next.
@rrhoover Agree, the roving Snapbot idea is absolutely innovative. Scarcity of product can turn from excitment to annoyance if they aren't careful. The absence of further locations and information is venturing into overhype territory.
This feels very Willy Wonka!
The first person has arrived!! https://twitter.com/zsender/stat...
From their site and more info:
Buying Specs from a Bot is easy! When you find a Bot, press one of the larger circular buttons to virtually try on a pair of Black, Coral, and Teal Specs 😎 When you’ve decided what color you want, insert a debit or credit card to purchase.
Snapbots take about 10 seconds to process your transaction. Once you see the Bot’s mouth light up, take your Specs and you’re all set! Don’t forget to grab your receipt 😁
Pro Tip💡: Keep checking www.spectacles.com to find a Bot near you. ❌ marks the Bot!
From their site and more info:
Buying Specs from a Bot is easy! When you find a Bot, press one of the larger circular buttons to virtually try on a pair of Black, Coral, and Teal Specs 😎 When you’ve decided what color you want, insert a debit or credit card to purchase.
Snapbots take about 10 seconds to process your transaction. Once you see the Bot’s mouth light up, take your Specs and you’re all set! Don’t forget to grab your receipt 😁
Pro Tip💡: Keep checking www.spectacles.com to find a Bot near you. ❌ marks the Bot!
Love the launch strategy - unique for sure.
Curious to see how quickly resellers start hawking these on Amazon/eBay.
@nickabouzeid Going for $500+ already on Ebay : http://mashable.com/2016/11/10/s...
The launch strategy is awesome !! I would love to try them. Good job Snap !! 👏
Sadly, it's not available in France :(
So, i've been asking all my teen cousins and their friends what they think of this (NY based). they all obsessively use Snap and only communicate via that. BUT they either hadn't heard of these specs, or found the concept extremely creepy! I really wonder what their actual buying audience will be of these specs? Anyone have insights?
Anyone knows if this will be a US only thing or will it roll out in Europe as well? In any case, I want one who can get them and ship them? Willing to pay for it of course like everyone else here ;-)
@raj_ventures I had a friend grab them, let me see if he can get more (no guarantees). I'll keep you posted. Any color preference?
@ntmichaud if you know anyone in line I would highly appreciate it. Color black for both or both blue if available, preference for black.
@raj_ventures @marcopetkovski @isaacnaor @ntmichaud Marco told me it's sold out. Know anyone who can check tomorrow, guessing machine will be replenished and location updated tomorrow maybe.
@ntmichaud Nate would you be able to purchase two for me and ship it tomorrow if it's restocked, I would really appreciate it man. I can pay via PayPal.
Reminds me of something I'd see in Japan! How long until these SnapBots become mobile and start making their own snaps?
Snap hints that you may not find the bot in the same location for too long, gamifying the very idea of buying them: "Snapbots are our very own vending machines that dispense Spectacles and never seem to stay in one location for too long 🌎" So, if you know someone in Santa Monica... might want to ask them to buy you the color you want before they disappear! They are $129.99 and include a nifty charging case.
This has to be the most unique product launch I've ever seen. Time for a trip to Venice Beach 😎.
@jackdweck Maybe someone in Santa Monica can help us out? Willing to pay someone to ship it to the east coast.
@jackdweck pure genius.
Apparently these vending machines "never seem to stay in one location for too long"
Where to next? Any predictions? SF tomorrow or perhaps it'll slowly move up the cost
@marcopetkovski what's the best way to contact you? Can't dm you on twitter currently
Cool idea but Illumination Media, maker of Minions, won't be so happy, especially given the promotional video. Oh well.
The next few weeks of my life will be spent refreshing spectacles.com to see if there is a bot anywhere near AZ. Well done, Snap.
@mat_sherman Someone should create a notification app "when spectacles are near me"
Consider incorporating the following Spectacles themed mirror into the SnapBot Device!:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cw6b...
I hope this is beneficial for you to review! >BD
JB
Anybody coming to India can get one for me?
You'll get to test a cool product we are building at Pulpkey.com and have a huge plate of butter chicken 🍗
@amitmondal50 If it comes to SF I'll grab you one. Where in India are you? Heading to New Delhi end of November as part of a medical mission. Would not turn down butter chicken...
@lputhenp Hey Leslie! Thank you so much. Though I'm in Bangalore but will figure out something when you come to India. Please do let me know if you get a chance to get one when it comes to SF. Butter chicken is on me!
Hey everyone, the countdown has started on the snapbot website - I hope wherever it is next, someone can help me get 2
Brilliant. I can't see these machines staying filled with product for too long so it will be interesting to see how they sort out keeping inventory available so that there aren't a bunch of yellow machines sitting around with out of order signs. Maybe when there isn't inventory the kiosk turned into an e-commerce hub?
This is a great example of the artificial control of supply + good marketing leading to demand generation - and to top it all of the downside risk of not selling Spectacles in large quantities is diminished. Neat @evanspiegel
I went by around 12pm and they warned me and around 30 people in front of me that they were likely to sell out by the time we got to the machine. They also said it will be in a new location tomorrow. :o(
There is a countdown on their website now, it's for 7AM Sunday!
Considering the early time I assume it's still West Coast, so either LA again or SF (more likely).
@raj_ventures Depends where it is this time. I might just put it on eBay considering how requested they are. I've seen people selling them for $400 cash on the spot!
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