!!!SERIOUS MARKET RESEARCH!!!!

Battlecorals · Jul 10, 2019

Well, not really. Just curious about whether or not people actually appreciate shopping cart reminder emails, or if like me, you see it pretty much like spam. Which I truly can't stand.

I've been on the fence about these things too long and would prefer to pull the plug unless there's any general consensus that you guys want them crowding up your inboxes. I mean has anyone actually got a reminder, went back and finished the order, and if so was that the driving force behind your decision to go ahead and order?

I thought a simple poll will help in the decision-making process.

authentic · Jul 10, 2019

not a fan

Silver14SS · Jul 10, 2019

authentic said:
not a fan

Same. I know I left something in my cart, if I wanted to finish the purchase I would have. If anything, these emails only remind me to go delete the item from the cart so I don't get another email, I can't think of an instance where it encouraged me to buy.

I'm used to them though, it takes 2 seconds to hit the delete button and it won't stop me from making a purchase there in the future.

cperry7467 · Jul 10, 2019

Usually that means I've added stuff to my cart, checked the total after shipping, spit out my drink, contemplated the grief I'll get from my wife, remembered her birthday/anniversary is coming up and I haven't bought a gift, determined I shouldn't do it and closed my browser window. The email reminder that I didn't buy it is just mocking me at that point. So no, I don't value it.

Scurvy · Jul 10, 2019

cperry7467 said:
Usually that means I've added stuff to my cart, checked the total after shipping, spit out my drink, contemplated the grief I'll get from my wife, remembered her birthday/anniversary is coming up and I haven't bought a gift, determined I shouldn't do it and closed my browser window. The email reminder that I didn't buy it is just mocking me at that point. So no, I don't value it.

Same! Just a reminder I can't currently afford what i want

That goes for all vendors not directed at Adam.

reefwreak · Jul 10, 2019

Thank you for your refreshingly open and honest poll. I'm sure some marketer is going to come by and tell you you're going to lose 30% of your sales by not constantly pinging your potential customers, but I doubt it, and that's not what Battlecorals is about. You've got a brand built on product excellence and customer service. The second part would probably be hindered by most modern marketing techniques. Keep fighting the good fight, and I'm excited to post my haul and show off your most recent product excellence tonight!

Johniejumbo · Jul 10, 2019

If I am ever able to afford corals again I’ll order from you just because of this poll lol.

shred5 · Jul 10, 2019

Unless they have a coupon code with them no I do not need to be reminded.
BRS used to give a coupon code which didn't bother me.

Save my cart is fine so when I come back but no reminder.

I love save features.

pelphrey · Jul 10, 2019

Like the majority not a fan. I will say that once I get that email I'll visit the site and remove the items so I no longer get those emails!

Cell · Jul 10, 2019

Not a huge fan but just a minor annoyance imo. What I despise is overly aggressive live chat pop up requests when shopping on some sites.

DivingTheWorld · Jul 10, 2019

shred5 said:
Unless they have a coupon code with them no I do not need to be reminded.
BRS used to give a coupon code which didn't bother me.

Save my cart is fine so when I come back but no reminder.

I love save features.

This. I’ve received reminders in the past from BRS with like $5-10 off if I complete the transaction. Several times I did. But just a reminder without a discount? No thanks, I didn’t forget.

Silver14SS · Jul 10, 2019

0 for - 15 against so far, lol.

jschultzbass · Jul 10, 2019

Only if it's accompanied with a 10% off coupon

Treasure Coast · Jul 10, 2019

Don’t like them, unless there is a price change.

hart24601 · Jul 10, 2019

Corals are fun. People buying coral are excited about them. They know if they have items in the basket and will check to make sure the order went through. No need to send reminders.

Antics · Jul 10, 2019

Like others have said - I personally don't like them, but back in the day I remember BRS had a coupon in the email that was either 5$ or 5% (can't remember which) off the order? I know it actually worked once in getting me to finish check out lol.

laverda · Jul 10, 2019

Only if it includes a discount.

ourcoralreef · Jul 10, 2019

Personally see it as spam
unless there is a discount in it like buy now ill give u $5 off etc (i think brs does that)

Katrina71 · Jul 10, 2019

I actually appreciate it when I get a reminder that something in my cart is on sale or a new coupon can be applied. I'd honestly be curious to see how many people would hit the purchase button if you perk them with a % off. 20% is usually enough to make me do the math.