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Posted on 6/27/16 at 7:58 pm to PoppaD
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One thing Yeti's do better than an igloo is get stolen.
Advertising you have one on the truck window probably isn't a great idea.
Posted on 6/27/16 at 8:01 pm to CAD703X
Coleman Extreme. Like a boss.
Posted on 6/27/16 at 8:36 pm to TeddyPadillac
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On a side note, my 120qt coleman that i paid $60 for, with wheels, was filled up with 4 cases of beer and packed down with ice. Sat on the deck facing the beach on Grand Isle, in the sun in the morning. Filled it up on Friday morning. Sunday when we left, it was still mainly ice. Added two cases of beer to it during the weekend, never added ice. It claims to hold ice for 5 days, and i believe it, from personal experience. That ice chest was opened probably 200 times over those two days.
So you had 144 beers in a cooler and you opened said cooler 200 times. WTF were you looking at every time you opened it because you ran out of beer a long time ago.
Posted on 6/27/16 at 8:50 pm to terriblegreen
Two Bros from Texas started companies. Their Dad was an entrepreneur. One wanted to make cool rods and reels. One wanted to make completely customized fishing boats that required no outside accessories.
Each accessory was looked at to determine failure points and then "over engineered," allegedly so replacement parts wouldn't have to be bought often.
The initial concept for the boat was that the ice chest could be utilized to site cast for fish, etc. Bro who was designing the boats with the boat company found a method overseas to create a much stronger, more durable and longer lasting ice chest to allow for the site casting use case.
It's called rotational molding or rotomold. Got a little carried away designing the ice chest and realized the fishing boat idea wasn't worth it. Bro with the reel company joined up. Gave the ice chest a whirl and they used a marketing company that was smart and focused it on the "boat and bullet," crowd.
Unlike Igloo or Coleman etc, they threw in a hat, t-shirts and stickers with every purchase of a product, and also gave the retailers a huge cut of the price of the products they moved, incentivizing product placement in the process.
They had a product unlike many if not all on the market, they built marketing around a niche they thought they could appeal to, and gave retailers every reason to push it. In the process they built a huge brand within that subculture. Not hipsters as was previously alluded to.
In essence, just like many tech companies, they started out doing one thing, failed forward realizing that one aspect of the failure had potential, and then pivoted towards it and with great marketing and brand building skill, they crushed the competition.
I think they went from $29 million in sales in 2011 to $425 or so million last year. I was at a fishing tournament talking to a guy in Grand Isle over the weekend who said he'd heard their manufacturing and wharehousing backlog over the Holiday quarter last year cost them $100 million. So whether you like it or dissuade it, the money the company is making is very real and their product-products now-is selling like nothing before it.
In the process, they've diversified to make their Tumblers, koozies, soft packs, actual open tubs to hold drinks, bottle openers, ice packs, etc.
They're laughing right along with all of the cynics in this thread. Except that they keep walking and chuckling on the way to the bank.
People laud tech companies for things like pivoting, failing forward, building brand awareness, maximizing product margins, slick marketing and diversifying product lines. With this company for some reason people love to scoff.
Does CAD need a smart wristwatch? Does anyone need a Wifi Thermostat? Does anyone need a Yeti? Of course not. But wearable tech, smart home devices and lux brand rotomolded outdoor lifestyle brands make BILLIONS anyway.
Disclaimer: I own 4 YETI Products - A 32 oz Tumbler, the 10 oz Tumbler, their stainless Koozie and a 75qt purple and gold Tundra model.
The Tumbler, Koozie and the Tundra were either gifts or won in contests. I simply would not pay the premium they ask. But ignoring the many millions of people who have or dismissing them as a company is dumb.
Each accessory was looked at to determine failure points and then "over engineered," allegedly so replacement parts wouldn't have to be bought often.
The initial concept for the boat was that the ice chest could be utilized to site cast for fish, etc. Bro who was designing the boats with the boat company found a method overseas to create a much stronger, more durable and longer lasting ice chest to allow for the site casting use case.
It's called rotational molding or rotomold. Got a little carried away designing the ice chest and realized the fishing boat idea wasn't worth it. Bro with the reel company joined up. Gave the ice chest a whirl and they used a marketing company that was smart and focused it on the "boat and bullet," crowd.
Unlike Igloo or Coleman etc, they threw in a hat, t-shirts and stickers with every purchase of a product, and also gave the retailers a huge cut of the price of the products they moved, incentivizing product placement in the process.
They had a product unlike many if not all on the market, they built marketing around a niche they thought they could appeal to, and gave retailers every reason to push it. In the process they built a huge brand within that subculture. Not hipsters as was previously alluded to.
In essence, just like many tech companies, they started out doing one thing, failed forward realizing that one aspect of the failure had potential, and then pivoted towards it and with great marketing and brand building skill, they crushed the competition.
I think they went from $29 million in sales in 2011 to $425 or so million last year. I was at a fishing tournament talking to a guy in Grand Isle over the weekend who said he'd heard their manufacturing and wharehousing backlog over the Holiday quarter last year cost them $100 million. So whether you like it or dissuade it, the money the company is making is very real and their product-products now-is selling like nothing before it.
In the process, they've diversified to make their Tumblers, koozies, soft packs, actual open tubs to hold drinks, bottle openers, ice packs, etc.
They're laughing right along with all of the cynics in this thread. Except that they keep walking and chuckling on the way to the bank.
People laud tech companies for things like pivoting, failing forward, building brand awareness, maximizing product margins, slick marketing and diversifying product lines. With this company for some reason people love to scoff.
Does CAD need a smart wristwatch? Does anyone need a Wifi Thermostat? Does anyone need a Yeti? Of course not. But wearable tech, smart home devices and lux brand rotomolded outdoor lifestyle brands make BILLIONS anyway.
Disclaimer: I own 4 YETI Products - A 32 oz Tumbler, the 10 oz Tumbler, their stainless Koozie and a 75qt purple and gold Tundra model.
The Tumbler, Koozie and the Tundra were either gifts or won in contests. I simply would not pay the premium they ask. But ignoring the many millions of people who have or dismissing them as a company is dumb.
This post was edited on 6/27/16 at 8:57 pm
Posted on 6/27/16 at 8:54 pm to tigah headache
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I've got two 65's and I bought them because I was tired of tearing up cheap ice chests. I can't stand an ice chest with a lid that falls off, or broken handles, or any of that shite. So for me the yeti is worth it just to not have to deal with that crap.
I would agree with you there, but I mainly just want one with wheels damn it. Which why I just use a shitty one for tailgating.
Posted on 6/27/16 at 8:59 pm to dgnx6
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I would agree with you there, but I mainly just want one with wheels damn it. Which why I just use a shitty one for tailgating.
Posted on 6/27/16 at 9:11 pm to GFunk
The RTiC is just as good as the YETI and cheaper
Posted on 6/27/16 at 9:11 pm to slackster
i love how everyone claims to have won a yeti in a "contest".
you dumbfricks know damn well you paid for that thing. Just admit it
you dumbfricks know damn well you paid for that thing. Just admit it
Posted on 6/27/16 at 9:13 pm to Lester Earl
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you dumbfricks know damn well you paid for that thing. Just admit it
They are a popular raffle or tournament prize, but "winners" are disproportionately represented on this board apparently.
Posted on 6/27/16 at 9:14 pm to slackster
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t is designed to keep shite cold under certain conditions for long periods of time. If you aren't going to be in those conditions, then it won't do you any good. I'm not sure why this is hard to understand. A YETI is a complete waste of money if you need an ice chest to hold drinks that will be opened often.
The problem with that is, that a Coleman Extreme has been proven to be better than a yeti at this countless times
Posted on 6/27/16 at 9:16 pm to Lester Earl
This always cracks me up.
I've got 3 of 'em and they work well.
I've also got a $1000 that says it will have way more ice in it on Sunday morning after my tailgate than anybody's 30 year old Coleman.
These threads are always completely full of bullshite.
I've got 3 of 'em and they work well.
I've also got a $1000 that says it will have way more ice in it on Sunday morning after my tailgate than anybody's 30 year old Coleman.
These threads are always completely full of bullshite.
Posted on 6/27/16 at 9:17 pm to Lester Earl
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i love how everyone claims to have won a yeti in a "contest".
you dumbfricks know damn well you paid for that thing. Just admit it
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Lester Earl
I actually left a customized link here on the OT back in 2011 or so that allowed people to sign up for a contest to win a 75 quart YETI Purple And Gold ice chest from Stines. There was a contest to award one to a random winner but also another to the guy who signed the most people up through their link.
So Lester in a sense you and your other dumbfrick posters helped me win a $500 ice chest for free.
Thanks, Bitch
This post was edited on 6/27/16 at 9:22 pm
Posted on 6/27/16 at 9:17 pm to N2cars
Maybe a 30 year old Coleman, but my 4 year old has beaten a Yeti in a head up competition
Posted on 6/27/16 at 9:18 pm to GFunk
Collector's item right there.
Posted on 6/27/16 at 9:20 pm to slackster
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They are a popular raffle or tournament prize, but "winners" are disproportionately represented on this board apparently.
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slackster
Agreed. Fishing tournament prizes this weekend I was in: 32oz Yeti Tumblers and about a dozen K2's.
Posted on 6/27/16 at 9:21 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
Coolers have gotten way better now, but when I bought my first Yeti, I didn't see anyone else selling coolers like that.
Your newer Coleman may keep ice as well, just don't stand or sit on it. Get ready to replace the crappy handles, but at least the kit is only $10 on Amazon.
Your newer Coleman may keep ice as well, just don't stand or sit on it. Get ready to replace the crappy handles, but at least the kit is only $10 on Amazon.
Posted on 6/27/16 at 9:25 pm to Chitter Chatter
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The RTiC is just as good as the YETI and cheaper
Will people be just as impressed with my purchase though?
Posted on 6/27/16 at 9:25 pm to N2cars
I even melted the side of mine using it as a wind break for my crawfish burner and it's still chugging along
Posted on 6/27/16 at 9:26 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
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The problem with that is, that a Coleman Extreme has been proven to be better than a yeti at this countless times
Better at what? Keeping ice when being opened regularly? I honestly don't know what you're referencing.
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