There's no Such Thing as a Stupid Question

[Oaktavia]

Thanks for the answers gents!

[Daniel San]

Very interesting
How much is a little bit or a small amount?

[Nik]

50ml at first, then did it again with 100ml, and was happy so stopped there.

[Matt]

Am I losing it or is anyone else missing the product threads.  I’m sure it’s just down for maintenance or something but I didn’t notice anyone else talking about it today so I figured I’d ask.  Sorry if I missed the notice elsewhere.

[Jett129]

I can see them.

[Matt]

This is all I have…

[Matt]

Never mind.  I see now that it’s minimized.  I guess this was the right thread after all. 

[Paul9221]

Matt's testing the title of this thread [emoji14]

[Matt]

[Giles]

@Paul9221:

Matt's testing pushing the title of this thread [emoji14]

[Matt]

At least give me credit for knowing where the stupid questions belong.

[ARNC]

When we sign up for product release/restock notifications, does anything happen apart from the obvious sending of emails at the relevant time? I’ve been wondering if something clever happens and the number of sign ups somehow informs decisions about ordering stock or scheduling production for restocks.

[Giles]

If we have that data when we place an order on Japan we use it to help us work out what to order, but typically that data is being added to up until the date of release, so it's a bad indicator at best.  That coupled with the fact that we only convert about 20% of the sign-ups (go figure - I guess some people just like to know what is being released and when), makes the data even less accurate…..

[ARNC]

Thanks Giles. I can understand that not all sign ups are converted but I agree the 20% is odd.

[Giles]

I did a "register of pre-interest" once.  "We are making this, sign up here if you want to buy one and let us know what size", we got well over a 100 sign-ups and only about 20 sold when we released them.

It made me realize that doing stuff like that was pointless without any financial commitment and that about 80% of the population are as flakey as fuck….

[ARNC]

I’m sure I can be as flakey as the next guy (although I try not to be for this sort of thing). Still good to know that the analysis is pointless and spend your time on more interesting stuff.

[Paul9221]

Oh man, I feel called out here LOL

I have absolutely clicked on the notify button but been too antsy for something to be restocked and found an alternative in the mean time.  Case in point, I was waiting for those Iron Heart diamond stitched leather shoulder bags last year but a scheduled trip was coming up and I went with an alternative.

Next time I go to click on that Notify button, an image of Giles disappointingly shaking his head is going to pop up in my head

[Giles]

You mean this…...

[Paul9221]

Hahaha, that's so great!

[Bobcat Sig]

@Giles:

I did a "register of pre-interest" once.  "We are making this, sign up here if you want to buy one and let us know what size", we got well over a 100 sign-ups and only about 20 sold when we released them.

It made me realize that doing stuff like that was pointless without any financial commitment and that about 80% of the population are as flakey as fuck….

I'm totally guilty of this. In fact, I just upped for three different pieces of denim as the style and color I'm after were out of stock. So I added emails to several with the idea that I'll buy the first style that becomes available. If I'm to finally procure my first pair of IH denim, better do it right, yah?