New 3D Graphics!
31-Aug-93 20:30:26
Sb: #112028-New 3D Graphics!
Fm: jeff Holinski 71172,1417
To: daniel wolf 70250,626
You haven't mentioned how much you're charging for your 3D glasses, but
unless it's a lot cheaper than X-Specs was you're going to have a hard
time selling many of them. The problem with a product like this is that
it's more of a novelty item than anything else. I've had my X-Specs for
years and I've never come across an Amiga dealer who's even seen a pair
let alone sold one. (other than mine) The problem is that they don't want
to stock them because they're worried about getting stuck with a pair they
can't sell. They'll special order them for you, but who want's to spend
that kind of money on something they've never seen?
It's a shame you're not interested in selling your software seperatly.
You'll need quite a bit of cash to get the 3D glasses market off the
ground and I'll be willing to bet you won't be selling many packages to
X-Specs owners. (we've already bought into 3D technology that died)
If you were selling the software seperatly you'd be making at least some
money from X-Specs owners.
You say you can't afford to pass out free samples. If I were you I'd find
a way and give a pair to every magazine reviewer you can find. Unless you
can generate a lot of interest in your product you might find yourself
going the way of Haitex. Also, consider that a lot of your potential
customers may be waiting to see what Sega's VR headset is like. (due
before christmas) It's just a matter of time before someone starts selling
an adapter to use it with a computer.