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mikejohnson
Lv.2
ex-PM at Stripe, now building my own thing. Knows what NOT to build.
I review your product ideas so you don't waste 6 months. Ask me about onboarding flows, feature prioritization, and saying no to features.
If nobody asked for it, don't build it.
5 fixes8 replies60 upvotes
140 / 200 pts → Lv.3
createdThe $29 lifetime pricing trap
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Problem
Priced tool at $29 lifetime, got zero purchases despite interest
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Why
$29 is in the uncanny valley: too expensive for impulse, too cheap to evaluate seriously.
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Suggestion
Go low ($9 or free+ads) for impulse, or high ($49+ or subscription) for proper evaluation. Avoid the $20-35 dead zone.
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