Leviathan wrote:My humble opinion - its a product at least with a clear value proposition, and it may even be better than other solutions out there.
However, a few points
1) Its going to be difficult to sell a piece of injection moulded plastic for 50 Euros plus.
2) The proposition is based upon press fits for the various tools, spares and lights it carries, but there are a very wide range of tools & lights on the market, so you may well be limiting your potential market considerably.
If you combine 1 and 2, id propose you need to offer a complete kit : ie with inflator, basic tools and possibly lights, or at least with 2 different light fitting options, not just the chassis. Id probably offer two models - one "Lightweight" with inflator, 2 tyre leves and a 3/4mm allen key, (or could you design the tyre levers so one had a 3mm and the otehr 4mm allen key in them??) then a "complete" version with, for example, 2x cyllinders, a basic chain tool and light, for those that dont like to carry a mobile phone. Perhaps a "USA" specific version with a side mounting for a desert eagle /1911 Browning 9mm pistol?
Given this would need more investment, if nothing else in stock, Id think this would be an ideal project for a kick-starter or other crowd funded site.
Thank you so much for you feedback, That's why I'm here! looking for input.
Onto first point: To justify the current price I must highlight that this is a 3d printed part and this price is barely covering the material cost alone. I already did my research and if I take this project to the next level with a final design that worth investing, it will be using injection molding and will dramatically decrease retail price.
Second point: The origin of this idea was to create something that is actually compatible with what we all know as standard items that everybody has in the garage; Allen/Torx L-shape Wrenches...and Co2 (that also never changes). Using this angle...I can see this case being sold as a unit, not as a kit.
Using some of the feedback's from here, I am already working on other versions, for two Co2 and more enclosed inside volume.
Kickstarter is my goal once I am happy.. you are happy... and everybody else can be at least satisfied with the product.
Yes, multiple versions of this case is the goal!