This is bizarre. They are falling over themselves to invest in a product that is, quite literally, replicated by products that are already established in the marketplace.
For once there's decent competition in the Den. Ever since James Caan left it's been too cosy without the Dragon's undercutting each other and generally colluding in taking too much equity from the entrepreneurs. Now Kelly and Piers have mixed things up a bit.
Originally Posted by divingbboy: “This is bizarre. They are falling over themselves to invest in a product that is, quite literally, replicated by products that are already established in the marketplace.”
It's as much an investment in him as it is the product. Sometimes it's just the product that's good and the person pitching is a bit crap but they appear to be impressed with him as much as they are in his first product. And if someone gets it right with their first product it's either a fluke or they're going to create more products that are just as good. So they take a punt and invest in him.
Originally Posted by Hyram Fyram: “I keep feeling as though I'd like to lob ping pong balls into the front of Deborah's dress. Nothing kinky, it's just a gap that needs filling.”
You could get a basketball in there with a good aim
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I could sit there in a Mick Hucknall wig saying no all the time then going off and painting the Beckham's lounge. Any ****er could do that."
All those offers over a cuddly toy bag. I couldn't see it was anything special at all.
Regarding the alpaca ladies .... They just didn't do a professional presentation. Snotty old Kelly saying that a wool dress would be no good for weddings as most weddings are summer ones and the bride would be too hot.
They should have jumped in quick and pointed out that alpaca yarn is very breathable and warm in winter and cool in summer. It can also be extremely fine ..... I think KH was imagining really thick yarn.