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Ask HN: Do you hate running out of toothpaste? (My startup idea)

4 pointsby DealsForHackersover 14 years ago

5 comments

drallisonover 14 years ago
<a href="http://www.alice.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.alice.com</a> does this for toothpaste an a number of other products.
ForumRattover 14 years ago
No, but I hate it when my girlfriend does!<p>I buy my toiletries by the dozen, I never run out, I shop at Sams Club!
fezzlover 14 years ago
Heard of <a href="http://www.tuskfairy.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.tuskfairy.com</a>?
vebover 14 years ago
I like it. I'd use it, if it wasn't too expensive...
DealsForHackersover 14 years ago
I hate running out of toothpaste, and you probably do too!<p>Every month or so, I use up all of my toothpaste, and have to run out to the store to pick some more up. This annoys me every time - toothpaste is NOT an impluse buy!<p>I mean, I've used the same brand for a decade. I brush my teeth twice a day. Clearly, toothpaste (and all of my other toiletries) is something I shouldn't have to worry about - it should just appear in my bathroom when needed!<p>My startup pitch is this:<p>A service that would, once a month, deliver by mail ALL of your needed toiletries - toothpaste, shampoo, shaving cream, deodorant, soap, etc. These would be the products you use normally - Old Spice, Colgate, Gillette, etc. The prices would be equal to, or often less than the store prices.