Aergrind: compact coffee grinder by Knock (Kickstarter)
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Peter's teasing a wee hand grinder that evidently will fit inside an Aeropress. The Kickstarter campaign announcement is imminent. If you click through to his Instagram post, be sure to click/poke/swipe right to see the additional images:
Edit for Kickstarter link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/83 ... made-by-kn
Edit for Kickstarter link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/83 ... made-by-kn
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Now that is some cool news! Thanks for sharing it.
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Given Peter's reputation for customer service and communication, I am wary about a kickstarter done by him.
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Reliability of a kickstarter campaign is inversely proportionate to their volume of hashtags
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This was my first thought too. I love Peter's products, but unless he partners with some folks to manage the campaign, I'm not sure I'm confident enough to back. That said, using distributors like Prima to sell the Feldgrind was a great choice and I hope he continues to move in that direction.bobdole2000 wrote:Given Peter's reputation for customer service and communication, I am wary about a kickstarter done by him.
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Peter has been with us on HB for 10+ years and he knew what he was getting into. He's inspired and innovative and he's in it for the love. Knock had a few bumps like all small businesses - roughly half of the small businesses fail within 1-2 years. I'd wager knock is here to stay.
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Hand-ground, hand-pulled: "hands down.."
Hand-ground, hand-pulled: "hands down.."
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I have to wonder why an established company really has to use Kickstarter. Just invest in your business and make the product, a la Orphan Espresso.
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I wasn't trying to say that Knock will go out of business or not deliver the grinder. It's more of a concern over whether he'll keep to any proposed schedule on the kickstarter and communicate with backer about any delays. If he does business as usual, a lot of supporters will likely be frustrated until magically a package arrives on their doorstep with no warning.peacecup wrote:Peter has been with us on HB for 10+ years and he knew what he was getting into. He's inspired and innovative and he's in it for the love. Knock had a few bumps like all small businesses - roughly half of the small businesses fail within 1-2 years. I'd wager knock is here to stay.
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My thoughts exactly. Is not the whole premise of KS for private upstarts ?sweaner wrote:I have to wonder why an established company really has to use Kickstarter. Just invest in your business and make the product, a la Orphan Espresso.
Between order and chaos there is espresso.
Semper discens.
Rob
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Semper discens.
Rob
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It's a good way to secure a large number of orders? Less risk from manufacturing perspective and allow more flexibility/efficiency for larger scale production.