Gravity Company
Web and SaaS
office coffee delivery
SHOW HN2013
17points
24comments
#1,054of 1,739 in 2013
Top 61%of 2013 by points
How HN took it
RoastedHalf or more of the comments are critical
0 positive, 2 neutral or asking, 5 mixed, 7 critical, out of 14 comments about the project. Thread score -0.38.
Idea: 0 for, 4 againstDesign: 0 for, 1 againstPricing: 0 for, 1 againstDocs: 0 for, 1 against
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What HN said
What people liked
Pricing seen as lower than local coffee
From 2 comments
It's the same thing I thought seeing the first one but than I realized that his prices were actually even lower than any coffee I could find around so it had a reason to exist.…
duiker101 on HNInteresting idea but wouldn't work for me - though as a solo founder in Australia, I guess I'm probably not your target market. Some quick feedback: * Not having a choice of…
SyneRyder on HN
Objections
Limited bean choice and unclear coffee origin or freshness
From 4 comments
Interesting idea but wouldn't work for me - though as a solo founder in Australia, I guess I'm probably not your target market. Some quick feedback: * Not having a choice of…
SyneRyder on HNI think Tonx (https://tonx.org/cb2dd1d7 note: referral link) s one of the most established companies in this space. They charge $19 for 12oz of freshly-roasted coffee sent…
martingordon on HNCongratulations on launching. I like your presentation but there seems to be a lack of content, like where you source the beans from etc. I'm sure most coffee drinkers will want…
pattle on HNAgree on lack of content. I'd like to know more about the actual coffee options and not too keen on providing my email just for that. Also, 'free shipping' sounds mighty tempting…
jcklnruns on HN
Office coffee delivery already common
From 3 comments
Seems like office coffee delivery is pretty common. Ronnoco in St. Louis, they hook up restaurants, offices, convenience stores, auto mechanics. Places where people work and…
michaelbuddy on HNTake a look at graze.com if you haven't already. Their model seems to be working - you select a bunch of stuff you like and you receive a selection randomly. Good luck! I think…
jwblackwell on HNThis is the 2nd "Show HN" coffee startup this week. Am I missing something? Is it so hard to go to the store to buy coffee when you're buying the other office supplies?
jsumrall on HN
Word 'artisanal' and unsupported claims about culture
From 1 comment
"That being said, good coffee is important for culture." Without wishing to go all wikipedia, citation needed. What evidence is there that coffee has any impact on things like…
onion2k on HN
Weekly volume too much for small teams
From 1 comment
Interesting idea but wouldn't work for me - though as a solo founder in Australia, I guess I'm probably not your target market. Some quick feedback: * Not having a choice of…
SyneRyder on HN
Requests
Clear information on beans, sourcing and freshness
From 3 comments
Congratulations on launching. I like your presentation but there seems to be a lack of content, like where you source the beans from etc. I'm sure most coffee drinkers will want…
pattle on HNI think Tonx (https://tonx.org/cb2dd1d7 note: referral link) s one of the most established companies in this space. They charge $19 for 12oz of freshly-roasted coffee sent…
martingordon on HNAgree on lack of content. I'd like to know more about the actual coffee options and not too keen on providing my email just for that. Also, 'free shipping' sounds mighty tempting…
jcklnruns on HN
Bean choice, flavour info and variety packs
From 2 comments
Interesting idea but wouldn't work for me - though as a solo founder in Australia, I guess I'm probably not your target market. Some quick feedback: * Not having a choice of…
SyneRyder on HNTonx seems like it is more for people who like to try a lot of different coffees, because you get whatever they send you, and there is no possibility to get more if you like one…
smackfu on HN
Ground or whole bean detail
From 1 comment
I like the idea but 2 quick points $44 per kilo of coffee ? ($20 per pound) That sounds a bit on the expensive side. No details on if it's ground or bean coffee.
blackdogie on HN
Questions
Where and how are the beans sourced
From 2 comments
I think Tonx (https://tonx.org/cb2dd1d7 note: referral link) s one of the most established companies in this space. They charge $19 for 12oz of freshly-roasted coffee sent…
martingordon on HNCongratulations on launching. I like your presentation but there seems to be a lack of content, like where you source the beans from etc. I'm sure most coffee drinkers will want…
pattle on HN
Why target startups specifically
From 1 comment
Why "for startups"?
alexfoo on HN
Alternatives named
Tonx
From 1 comment
I think Tonx (https://tonx.org/cb2dd1d7 note: referral link) s one of the most established companies in this space. They charge $19 for 12oz of freshly-roasted coffee sent…
martingordon on HN
Pact Coffee
From 1 comment
In the UK I use 'Pact' to get coffee shipped @ £6.99 / bag twice a month. The packaging fits through the letter box and the variety is great. If you want to use this kind of…
bwaine on HN
Ronnoco
From 1 comment
Seems like office coffee delivery is pretty common. Ronnoco in St. Louis, they hook up restaurants, offices, convenience stores, auto mechanics. Places where people work and…
michaelbuddy on HN
Graze
From 1 comment
Take a look at graze.com if you haven't already. Their model seems to be working - you select a bunch of stuff you like and you receive a selection randomly. Good luck! I think…
jwblackwell on HN