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My thoughts on online vegetable selling companies :)
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Hey guys,I was reading an article on 'yourstory' and was amazed to read that many consultants and VCs thought that selling vegetables online is a great idea. I immediately had some thoughts and I…Continue
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Devgad Mango Nov 14, 2012.
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Devgad Mango replied to Neil Bahal's discussion My thoughts on online vegetable selling companies :)
"Neil,
Sorry I seem to be late to the discussion, just saw it. Related to my field. The vegetablewala outside your society is right about the wastage percentage, but not about his margins. Probably his procurement mechanism isn't right yet.
If…"
Neil Bahal replied to Alok 'Rodinhood' Kejriwal's discussion E-Commerce in India – From Boom to Gloom.
"I have been saying this all along. E-Commerce is very tough and one needs incredibly deep pockets to sustain as a long term player.
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Sridhar V replied to Neil Bahal's discussion My thoughts on online vegetable selling companies :)
"Hi Neil,
I agree that this is a new and revolutionary concept which can help customers order vegetables, fruits, etc. online.
However, a few things should be put in perspective. There was a statement "Americans have no option but to purchase…"
Raghav Sehgal replied to Neil Bahal's discussion My thoughts on online vegetable selling companies :)
"Disclaimer: Have not gone through the whole thread, so pardon me for any repetitions.
Online retail in any category works on premises:
1. Availability of wider assortment
2. Better prices
3. Convenience of not going to market and ordering…"
Sridhar V replied to Neil Bahal's discussion My thoughts on online vegetable selling companies :)
"There are success and failure stories in online vegetables or groceries. Although we see lot players in last 2-3 years and this list is growing there were several players in each city/region who shut shop (I've see some flyers/ads and these…"
Neil Bahal replied to Bharat Ahirwar's discussion Mumbaikars Do Need a Peon!
"Only problem is that I do not understand where your margins will come from. You must be going on wafer thin margins coz its tough to get labour SO CHEAP!
So, its a great service....but you also got to make money."
Neil Bahal replied to Bharat Ahirwar's discussion Mumbaikars Do Need a Peon!
"Hello Bharat,
My peon costs me 6000rs/month (travelling excluded). He does all of the above.
You may have something here. Go for it.
Go berserk on social media and promote it.
Cheers
Neil"
Neil Bahal replied to Neil Bahal's discussion My thoughts on online vegetable selling companies :)
"Thanks for the wonderful reply guys. So basically the conclusion is that the jury is still out and only time will tell whether veggies can be sold online - profitably ! (Anyone can burn cash and do sales with VC money. I'd like to see…"
kanchan.kumar replied to Neil Bahal's discussion My thoughts on online vegetable selling companies :)
"- In my limited understanding, first rule of e-commerce is to sell goods which are standardised. Basically stuff where the consumer can visualise, 'exactly' what he is going to get. Veggies do not fall in that category. We know that…"
Pawan Deokule replied to Neil Bahal's discussion My thoughts on online vegetable selling companies :)
"I hate you but I love you!
While online stores may clearly have a market in India with our lifestyles moving north, where do the veg vendors move for theri next job?
Perhaps the veg vendors can becoming the delivery boys for the online store.…"
Kunal Bajaj replied to Neil Bahal's discussion My thoughts on online vegetable selling companies :)
" Rochak, You have mentioned good points here :) Online retailers and bigger stores are making vegetable buying more organized. I had once read a story of an IIM graduate who started selling vegetables after completing his MBA. I was…"
Puneet Aggarwal replied to Neil Bahal's discussion My thoughts on online vegetable selling companies :)
"Well, I would like to disagree here.
I think Online Vegetable vendors make a lot of sense, and it has a niche target audience. I have recently shifted to Bangalore, and have been staying out of one of the apartment complexes. With most of the gated…"
Pankaj Anand replied to Neil Bahal's discussion My thoughts on online vegetable selling companies :)
"Bharat,
You are absolutely right about the fact that none of ebusiness companies in India is making profit, because of several factor. Same thing happened with Aamzon also ( almost a window of 7-8 years). The ecommerce market is still coming…"
Bharat Agrawal replied to Neil Bahal's discussion My thoughts on online vegetable selling companies :)
"The point over here is not customer convenience but the sustenance of business. There is no denial that online grocery is very convenient. But We also know that though online shopping is also very convenient to user Yet none of the…"
Pankaj Anand replied to Neil Bahal's discussion My thoughts on online vegetable selling companies :)
"Hi Girish,
I completely agree with you. Even me and my wife both are happy with the service from bigbasket.com
I would like to add cople of more points your answer:
1. Home Delivery: I purposely didn't write…"
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