Customers willing to spend $100 on a pair of shoes indicates that $110-$120 would be an acceptable range for a customized pair.
Respondents who demonstrated a less proclivity both for online shopping and for shoe-shopping in general indicates that whereas they might spend something in the range of $40 to $60 for a pair of shoes, that $60 to $80 might be a suitable price point for customized footwear. The findings in this section would demonstrate that focus group respondents in all categories indicated a willingness to pay a statistically significant percentage more for the service of customization.
4. Through what distribution channels are potential customers likely to buy mass customized footwear?
The best distribution channels are those which have already established a relationship of trust and accountability with prospective users. Therefore, it would be wise to consider those distribution channels that already offer platforms for standard ecommerce secure payment processing, third-party shipping, seller/buyer ratings and internal discount programs. For instance, eBay and Amazon are valuable for connecting a trusted ecommerce name with an individualized storefront. Also, in these instances, seller-ratings...
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