Well there is value to what I have otherwise it would not be already selling elsewhere. I feel like I’m being picked on because the products are not Apple or Amazon. Android catches a bad rap I knew that going into this adventure. However, there are plenty of features that are comparable and sometimes exceed the industry leaders. I did not say anywhere these are top of the line products. In fact once again I did not advertise my products here because reddit is horrible place for advertisement and this post is proving.
Your right I am competing with big business I get that. When I say I am not trying that means I am not following their business model. It would be foolish to try. They can buy products a large volume. My wholesalers offer me the same deals I just do not have 100k to blow on inventory. Therefore, I have to play a numbers game. For example, the product in question the Trio Stealth G4, 7” has a quad core processor 8 GB of memory and Android 4.4 Kit Kat OS. It is a quality product regardless of biased opinions so I listed it at MSRP. I have other products that are not as good. Those products are not listed at MSRP. I even have bundled together accessories. That is my unique product, being able to mix and match however I choose because I don't work for anyone. I have a bundle that includes the Trio Stealth included in it and listed it is at $145.59. All of those products together are about 28% under MSRP. I am literally giving the extra power supply away. I am going to be rolling out more deals but I haven't gone that far yet.
My store may not be B&M but it is wood and siding. I run it out of my basement. I have a couple items for dropship but almost everything is in stock ready to go. However, I do not want customers coming to my house that is why eCommerce is an excellent choice for small business. eBay, Apple, Amazon, Angies List, Microsoft, Android all were started as home based business.
I completely agree with your advice however and will take it into consideration. Sound like you have had some luck so I really appreciate your input. This is why I came here to hear from people who have been in the trenches taking grenades and know what they are talking about. I knew /r/Omaha was a good place, everywhere else is just a cesspool of trolls and leaches. I have invested only my $$ into this no credit no loans no nothing so I will be pulling the plug when the accounting line is $0.
I hope I am not coming across as combative this is all great input I am really glad I posted today.