Oh! I guessed I missed it then, and I'm not paying an extra $100. Suppose I'll just have to enjoy the classic ones I do have instead.
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riker1068
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Did this just get price jacked for the Founder's Edition to $749 up from $649?
Also, the founder edition isn't just a $99 upgrade for those of us that signed up for the VIP $549 that held a spot for $2 prelaunch?
Sounds like they are making this more confusing than anything for a few extra $$...... I'm not going to pay another $200 for a strap and a limited edition tag.....
"
Hey,
Only 5 days to go!
We’re just days away from launching BB-777 on Kickstarter.
Your VIP deal will be ready the moment we go live on March 24.
But we’ve got something SPECIAL for you when we launch.
The BB-777 Founder’s Edition will be available publicly as soon as we launch at $749 price.
This is not connected to your VIP deal, if you choose this option we'll deduct $10 from your shipping price.
Why is it special?
- Only 777 units of each color will ever be available
- Each one is individually numbered (1–777)
- Featuring a rear badge, a custom-stitched strap label, and an official holographic seal
- Includes a hand-signed Founder’s Edition Certificate of Authenticity
- Priority shipping for Founder's Edition"
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dubout
Member (SA)
I find that the mail sounds different to what they said earlier, too. Maybe it is aimed at the second prelaunch / kickstarter wave who pay / paid the $10 on prelaunch? It is the first time the Founders Edition is officially announced outside the $2-prelaunch-crew (VIPs) if I am not mistaken. Right now they are trying to figure out how to further communicate this matter without causing more confusion so there is no official statement at the moment.
And if it was like that, who cares? They wrote that they got offered $5000 off the bat for the 1/777 numbered machine. Why shouldn't they be allowed to prosper from their own creation? There is so much hype for this (which i good for the product). But it gets a bit ridiculous. A lot of entitlement in the WhatsApp group why the $2 crew should have advantage over ALL other buyers, how bumpboxx can't jack up prices etc. I won't pay more than necessary anyways because I want to drag that machine around.
What made me really sad was that earlier bumpboxx asked for ideas what to do with the highly collectible numbered models 1/777 and 777/777 of each color. They offered to auction them off for charity and asked for ideas. In 48 responses, only two picked up on the charity idea, most others are about how "WE, THE VIP" are the only ones who deserve those, how they would feel betrayed, first come, first served and so on.
It's a very selfish world we live in. It wasn't always like that.
EDIT: They just said that due to limitations on kickstarter, they can't make two markups for the Founders Edition, like $100 for the VIPs and $200 for the rest. All Founders Editions must be $200 extra. To calm the waves they are offering to add accessories worth of $200+. They created a poll where people can vote. Right now it looks like people are ok with that.
And if it was like that, who cares? They wrote that they got offered $5000 off the bat for the 1/777 numbered machine. Why shouldn't they be allowed to prosper from their own creation? There is so much hype for this (which i good for the product). But it gets a bit ridiculous. A lot of entitlement in the WhatsApp group why the $2 crew should have advantage over ALL other buyers, how bumpboxx can't jack up prices etc. I won't pay more than necessary anyways because I want to drag that machine around.
What made me really sad was that earlier bumpboxx asked for ideas what to do with the highly collectible numbered models 1/777 and 777/777 of each color. They offered to auction them off for charity and asked for ideas. In 48 responses, only two picked up on the charity idea, most others are about how "WE, THE VIP" are the only ones who deserve those, how they would feel betrayed, first come, first served and so on.
It's a very selfish world we live in. It wasn't always like that.
EDIT: They just said that due to limitations on kickstarter, they can't make two markups for the Founders Edition, like $100 for the VIPs and $200 for the rest. All Founders Editions must be $200 extra. To calm the waves they are offering to add accessories worth of $200+. They created a poll where people can vote. Right now it looks like people are ok with that.
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dubout
Member (SA)
When there are 777 Founders Editions for three colours then there are 2.331 limited editions in total. Depending on how many VIPs will buy them, the rest goes to the second wave.
I'm with you dubout. Some people in the WhatsApp group seem wound so tight about the price. I was part of the "Prelaunch" signup, before it went to Kickstarter. I paid $10 to secure my place with a quoted price of $599. Seems like a great deal to me. For those that paid $2 and are getting $549 really have nothing to complain about, even if they have to pay $749 for the Founders Edition (instead of $649). Ultimately the full retail on these is going to be much higher.I find that the mail sounds different to what they said earlier, too. Maybe it is aimed at the second prelaunch / kickstarter wave who pay / paid the $10 on prelaunch? It is the first time the Founders Edition is officially announced outside the $2-prelaunch-crew (VIPs) if I am not mistaken. Right now they are trying to figure out how to further communicate this matter without causing more confusion so there is no official statement at the moment.
And if it was like that, who cares? They wrote that they got offered $5000 off the bat for the 1/777 numbered machine. Why shouldn't they be allowed to prosper from their own creation? There is so much hype for this (which i good for the product). But it gets a bit ridicolous. A lot of entitlement in the WhatsApp group why the $2 crew should have advantage over ALL other buyers, how bumpboxx can't jack up prices etc. I won't pay more than necessary anyways because I want to drag that machine around.
What made me really sad was that earlier bumpboxx asked for ideas what to do with the highly collectible numbered models 1/777 and 777/777 of each color. They offered to auction them off for charity and asked for ideas. In 48 responses, only two picked up on the charity idea, most others are about how "WE, THE VIP" are the only ones who deserve those, how they would feel betrayed, first come, first served and so on.
It's a very selfish word we live in. It wasn't always like that.
EDIT: They just said that due to limitations on kickstarter, they can't make two markups for the Founders Edition, like $100 for the VIPs and $200 for the rest. All Founders Editions must be $200 extra. To calm the waves they are offering to add accessories worth of $200+. They created a poll where people can vote. Right now it looks like people are ok with that.
Bumpboxx is going to make plenty on the BB-777 so to think they are trying to boost profits off of the Founder's Edition is ridiculous. Like you said, they sound open to donating some units to charity, and I hope they do. Maybe donate some to some Boys & Girls clubs, dance groups, or villages in some less fortunate countries. The gift of music gives back tenfold!
I'm not on the chat to see all the complaining behind the scenes. I'm just confused as to why there are multiple levels of "being first" and different options that are for some but not others..... I am more than happy with our launch price, it is attainable and very fair. I don't understand how a price is leaked out that for another $100 we can get a founders addition, and now 'SUPRISE!' it's $200 extra. I don't know where that original price was posted or shared with the group, but if they said it, they should honor it.
dubout
Member (SA)
I also think the early bird price of $549 and even $649 is fair. People spend that money on mediocre soundbars nowadays and this is a one of a kind product, at least for now.
They said this pretty early in the WhatsApp group.
I had the feeling the Founders Edition should be +$100 in general to all buyers. A bumpboxx person mentioned it in the group and the price was out there. But after all this hype over the Founders Edition I am pretty sure bumpboxx realised that they made it too cheap. So they added $100 on top. Then they tried to keep their word to the $2 backers but in the process it turned out that technical limitations on kickstarter prevent them from offering the Founders Edition to different groups for different prices. At least that's what they said.
So it's +$200 for all now but the $2 backers get a bonus goodies pack worth $200+ on top as 'compensation' for them messing this up. They need the favour from the early buyers to create more hype on social media and the mood was about to change. The finacial loss for offering it for only +$100 compared to a $200+ goodie package should be about the same on their end. So somehow they are honoring their word or at least try to.
I don't know how big that WhatsApp group is. One poll had about 88 participants. Not all $2 backers are in that group – like you blu_fuz – and not everybody took part in that poll. But let's say there are a couple of hundered+ people they wanted to feel special and talk good about the product. Not everybody is going to get a Founders Edition so again, the finacial loss should be manageable if you think about it as marketing costs.
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Reli
Boomus Fidelis
Yeah $600 is peanuts considering what this thing can do, and the fact that it's styled the way it is with injection molding costs and all that.
I didn't join the WhatsApp group because the bigger the group, the bigger the risk that my number gets leaked to pyramid schemers and cryptocurrency "coaches". Seems like every week I get added to some fake group that I have to delete and block.