My 12yo wants a $45 sippy cup

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Tulle color

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The real question is how do I think of the next “it” thing and charge 3x what it is worth to make people want it precisely BECAUSE it’s so expensive?

I don’t think it’s overpriced. Stanley is a legit company with 100 years of thermos products behind them. The $45 cup is huge (40oz) and the double walled insulation genuinely keeps liquids cold for 20+ hours. There are also
smaller sizes for less money. Some items are costly but that doesn't immediately = overpriced. This is one of those to me!

There’s another brand equal in price and quality. I forget the name because I don’t care. I bought my daughter one of the “special editions” that has crystals all over it and sparkles. We have so many Starbucks bottles that fit perfectly in backpacks. We use those mostly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The real question is how do I think of the next “it” thing and charge 3x what it is worth to make people want it precisely BECAUSE it’s so expensive?

I don’t think it’s overpriced. Stanley is a legit company with 100 years of thermos products behind them. The $45 cup is huge (40oz) and the double walled insulation genuinely keeps liquids cold for 20+ hours. There are also
smaller sizes for less money. Some items are costly but that doesn't immediately = overpriced. This is one of those to me!

There’s another brand equal in price and quality. I forget the name because I don’t care. I bought my daughter one of the “special editions” that has crystals all over it and sparkles. We have so many Starbucks bottles that fit perfectly in backpacks. We use those mostly.

What brand is that?

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I should’ve waited and bought my DD the Target x Starbucks collaboration cup. This is ridiculous.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/yourmoney/consumer/article-12926773/starbucks-stanley-cup-limited-edition-pink-price-target.html

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https://www.today.com/video/stanley-cup-craze-why-...colossal-tumblers-201407557706

A story about Stanley cups.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The real question is how do I think of the next “it” thing and charge 3x what it is worth to make people want it precisely BECAUSE it’s so expensive?

I don’t think it’s overpriced. Stanley is a legit company with 100 years of thermos products behind them. The $45 cup is huge (40oz) and the double walled insulation genuinely keeps liquids cold for 20+ hours. There are also
smaller sizes for less money. Some items are costly but that doesn't immediately = overpriced. This is one of those to me!

There’s another brand equal in price and quality. I forget the name because I don’t care. I bought my daughter one of the “special editions” that has crystals all over it and sparkles. We have so many Starbucks bottles that fit perfectly in backpacks. We use those mostly.

What brand is that?

Hydro flask

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This is the perfect kind of thing they can buy for themselves with bday money, allowance, odd jobs, etc.

[Anonymous]

$45 for a cup that leaks. Honestly. Even my 13 year old thinks they are stupid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:$45 for a cup that leaks. Honestly. Even my 13 year old thinks they are stupid.

+1. People should just be honest with themselves that they are buying it for the brand and to fit in. I'm fine with that, but don't act like it's for the quality when a zillion less expensive cups can work just as well.

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Anonymous wrote:$45 for a cup that leaks. Honestly. Even my 13 year old thinks they are stupid.

Well, if your 13-year-old thinks they're stupid, 'case closed' I guess. These companies seem to be doing pretty well with this fad, the kids seem happy, and it actually facilitates a healthy activity...but then again, your 13-year-old has weighed in.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:$45 for a cup that leaks. Honestly. Even my 13 year old thinks they are stupid.

Well, if your 13-year-old thinks they're stupid, 'case closed' I guess. These companies seem to be doing pretty well with this fad, the kids seem happy, and it actually facilitates a healthy activity...but then again, your 13-year-old has weighed in.

Yes, companies make a lot of money off of silly teenage fads. The PP's kid seems smarter than the average lemming.

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I give it two months before they leave it somewhere-never to be seen it again, and then ask you to buy another A water bottle is a waste- there is free water available nearly everywhere. At least with a trendy article of clothing or belt bag, they are wearing it and it will likely come back home with them. These are a nusiance at school

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:$45 for a cup that leaks. Honestly. Even my 13 year old thinks they are stupid.

Well, if your 13-year-old thinks they're stupid, 'case closed' I guess. These companies seem to be doing pretty well with this fad, the kids seem happy, and it actually facilitates a healthy activity...but then again, your 13-year-old has weighed in.

Yes, companies make a lot of money off of silly teenage fads. The PP's kid seems smarter than the average lemming.

What's the difference between a $45 bottle and a $20 bottle? The cost of McDonald's drive-thru on the way home from buying it? I mean, who cares? If you don't want to buy it, then don't. If not buying it helps you feel smarter, so be it. Nobody cares.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s no different than the overpriced Benetton or Esprit piece of clothing I wanted when I was 12. If you have the money, it’s harmless and actually useful. I love my Stanley. If you don’t, don’t buy the knock off. That’s what I would have gotten and it’s worse than not getting it.

I had 3 Swatch watches and wore them all at the same time!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I should’ve waited and bought my DD the Target x Starbucks collaboration cup. This is ridiculous.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/yourmoney/consumer/article-12926773/starbucks-stanley-cup-limited-edition-pink-price-target.html

Wow. People are dumb.