Happy 6-month anniversary

[cadblu]

That I believe should be coming some time early next year. As of right now they probably don't know what the prices on many accessories will be, and probably don't have half of them even in the maker yet.

Cannot wait for Slate to rollout its build site, just as you’d find on mostly every other OEM site. What I’d especially like to see is if packages which include multiple individual accessories can be priced lower. Examples: wheel and tire kits including a lift kit and running boards, or upgraded front bumper including fog lights. Upgraded consoles with all weather floor mats included.

Since Slate hopes to increase margins through its accessories portfolio, bundling option packages will help achieve their goal while making them more affordable.

 

[AZFox]

Cannot wait for Slate to rollout its build site, just as you’d find on mostly every other OEM site. What I’d especially like to see is if packages which include multiple individual accessories can be priced lower. Examples: wheel and tire kits including a lift kit and running boards, or upgraded front bumper including fog lights. Upgraded consoles with all weather floor mats included.

Bundles might be attractive, but bear in mind that there's a "Paradox of Choice" hazard.

The "Paradox of Choice" by Barry Schwartz explores how having too many options can lead to anxiety, dissatisfaction, and decision paralysis, rather than increased freedom and satisfaction. Schwartz argues that reducing choices can improve our well-being and decision-making processes.​

Keeping choices Radically Simple might achieve better results than offering bundle discounts.

 

[KevinRS]

Some simple bundles might actually simplify the buying decision, because you then don't have to pick and choose your way through the menu, getting the half dozen or more items needed for a certain build.
Some retail stores need to figure out that paradox of choice thing though, with an entire long aisle of candy, near 100 different choices of just 1 brand of deodorant among many brands, etc.

 

[AZFox]

Some simple bundles might actually simplify the buying decision, because you then don't have to pick and choose your way through the menu, getting the half dozen or more items needed for a certain build.

Without a doubt there should be a way to see suggested groups / bundles of accessories that compliment one another and add a collection of accessories to your cart simultaneously.

That's different from "packages which include multiple individual accessories can be priced lower" as a bundle.

The former simplifies decision making, that latter complicates it.

I'd rather have the Package Discount built into the price of individual accessories to begin with.

 

[KevinRS]

Without a doubt there should be a way to see suggested groups / bundles of accessories that compliment one another and add a collection of accessories to your cart simultaneously.

That's different from "packages which include multiple individual accessories can be priced lower" as a bundle.

The former simplifies decision making, that latter complicates it.

I'd rather have the Package Discount built into the price of individual accessories to begin with.

I could see them putting together a small number of accessory bundles, boxing them up together, and offering some discount, partly because of reduced packaging and shipping cost. From the sounds of the last video interview though, many of the accessories not part of safety testing like the SUV kit, even those already shown will be made and maybe shipped by 3rd parties, even if purchased on the Slate "marketplace" so that complicates "bundling"

 

[E90400K]

Bundles might be attractive, but bear in mind that there's a "Paradox of Choice" hazard.

The "Paradox of Choice" by Barry Schwartz explores how having too many options can lead to anxiety, dissatisfaction, and decision paralysis, rather than increased freedom and satisfaction. Schwartz argues that reducing choices can improve our well-being and decision-making processes.​

Keeping choices Radically Simple might achieve better results than offering bundle discounts.

Sort of like a poll with 21 choices?

 

[E90400K]

Without a doubt there should be a way to see suggested groups / bundles of accessories that compliment one another and add a collection of accessories to your cart simultaneously.

That's different from "packages which include multiple individual accessories can be priced lower" as a bundle.

The former simplifies decision making, that latter complicates it.

I'd rather have the Package Discount built into the price of individual accessories to begin with.

Isn't that exactly what other manufactures already do, bundle optional equipment into option packages? Which everyone believes increases cost, and we end up with $50,000 vehicles.

Slate's meme is a' la carte/DIY on purpose, to simplify and reduce its cost.

 

[Dorbiman]

Isn't that exactly what other manufactures already do, bundle optional equipment into option packages? Which everyone believes increases cost, and we end up with $50,000 vehicles.

Slate's meme is a' la carte/DIY on purpose, to simplify and reduce its cost.

Yeah, I think it's fine to just keep it simple. You want power windows? Cool, add 'em to the cart. You want speakers? Sweet, add them too. I think you're bang on.

 

[cadblu]

I hope at some point Slate prices up all the trucks we "built" in our garage. I actually have 6 saved builds in the Slate maker, some I really loaded up. I think it's going to be a sobering reality check when we look at the bottom line.

 

[KevinRS]

Bundles could still keep things simple. Like lift kit, tire/wheel upgrade and running boards. Lots of people getting one of those will probably be getting all 3. They could have a bundle where you get the 3 and get 10% off.
The issue with most automakers is they have like 3 trim levels, a base model and 2 tiers, that include and are the only way to get most options, and then a handful of other things that can be added to particular trim levels. Sunroof, 7 speaker sound system, and a bunch of other stuff is tied together in the top tier, and not sold separately. Even paint colors can be tied to trim levels.
Then also most don't have a special order system, you've got to deal with what's on the lot, and the dealer also adds undercoating, different floormats, etc that they aren't going to remove.