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    DLDude is offline Junior Member
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    Best way to get my product to the public? (Mall Carts?)

    Hello,
    I produce working model roller coasters. In the past this has been more of a Hobby market product because price and difficulty to build were both high, however I am rolling out a couple new products that could do very well with general consumers for low cost to them. My issue is that when you see the roller coaster in real live, it sells itself. Everywhere I've had it people have gathered around to ask about it and have all been very interested. I do not know the best way to sell this. We are not a large enough company to get into the Walmarts yet, however I think it would sell very well in a Mall Kiosk type setting. We've never done anything like this in the past and even the cost of a mall kiosk is a very big risk. Are kiosks a good place for a small business like mine to start? Are there any better/cheaper places to go first (Such as Flea Markets?). These are toys that could end up being very popular this holiday season so I really want to make them more easily available. I think I could have the inventory to keep up with any demand, but I can't afford to lose alot of money on the venture.

    A question about Kiosks: Are there any franchises that sell various products/toys? Could I offer my product to the franchise to add to their cart and they take a cut? This seems like it would be lower-risk for me but also gets my product out there.

    Information on the company is here if you're curious: www dot coasterdynamix dot com

    It's a very unique product that no one has ever done before. I really think it will be a hit but I need the proper channels to get it to the public!

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    bizdev is offline Senior Member
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    I don't know of any franchises that use kiosks that you can piggyback onto, plus franchises wouldn't allow this anyway. And you are correct, the cost to lease a kiosk is astronimical. In my area they run $6000 a month! Crazy.

    How about taking them to hobby and toy shops and selling at wholesale to the shop owners or on consignment? Flea markets are also a great idea.

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