Would you use these products?

Economics Students and Readers:

This past week there were several great pitches on Dragon's Den as well as Shark Tank.  Here are a few of the products:'

From CBC's Dragon's Den:

1.  Dans Un Jardin (In a Garden)--Deteregent Dispenser.  You pay $1.00 for a refillable bottle, and then refill it with detergent rather than waste plastic bottles.  This isn't the pitch, and it is in French, but I think this is something that would be best installed in Apartment Complex and Dormitory Laundry Rooms.  I'd actually use it since the Soap is Phosphate Free and the reusable bottles are better for the environment.  One of the Dragons (Jim Treliving) nearly made a deal but then changed his mind.


2.  Jitterbee Pancake Shaker.  Frank here is doing something that has already been done by Bisquick and Aunt Jemima.  However, those who've tried the product have said they taste better.  Frank is a dad raising kids so I get why its been hard to promote the product.  Again, this isn't the pitch, but would you consider trying this product?


3. Chillbed laptop cooling stand.  I personally see this product as having been done a number of times before.  I realize aluminum makes  a good heat sink, but come on!  It may be cheaper than those with fans or freon, but really, this product is too easily duplicated since nobody has nor can they get a patent on the metal Aluminum.


From ABC's Shark Tank:


1. Chord Buddy Guitar Learning Aid.  Robert Herjavec went nuts for this one.  It seems to be a good idea to me!


2.  Tail Lightz. Lighted patches for your rear end. uh... NO!!

http://www.taillightz.com/As-Seen-on-Shark-Tank.html

3.  You Smell Soap.  This gal was shrewd and got a deal for her organic soaps and soap paper!!!




There were some good deals and some stinkers!

What are your thoughts?

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Prof. Hank Lewis