tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post3979974539417419363..comments2024-03-06T11:07:23.753-05:00Comments on Ocracoke Island Journal: Shell StandPhiliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01572532603071469799noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-16178246994458103402011-11-30T12:09:17.300-05:002011-11-30T12:09:17.300-05:00The lemonade stand idea Ocracoke style! Lachlan, I...The lemonade stand idea Ocracoke style! Lachlan, I suspect you had better collect every seashell you can possibly find because your business is going to be a huge success. Who can refuse buying from you? Not me! This NC Mainlander hopes to see you in the spring! <br /><br />And, giving 10% of your "profits" is wonderful. When I was growing up, my folks taught me this very wise lesson: save some, spend some and give some away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-68237771979649625422011-11-29T14:11:16.920-05:002011-11-29T14:11:16.920-05:00During our trip to Ocracoke in August, I bought a ...During our trip to Ocracoke in August, I bought a shell from Aurora (of fig tree lane) at her shell stand. Her grandmother helped her make a sign listing all the prices, and she sold figs as well. Lovely! Best of luck to Lachlan in his entrepreneurial endeavors. :)katiehttp://katekatelovesyou.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-72018601264963139042011-11-29T11:46:22.604-05:002011-11-29T11:46:22.604-05:00Best of luck Lachlan!Best of luck Lachlan!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-63667859286511854322011-11-29T00:06:49.935-05:002011-11-29T00:06:49.935-05:00I'm thinking of coming to camp during Easter w...I'm thinking of coming to camp during Easter week...hope he's not all sold out by then!Debbie Leonardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-63426350938520352852011-11-28T18:22:24.292-05:002011-11-28T18:22:24.292-05:00we should be out in april and june - hope to see h...we should be out in april and june - hope to see him then!!!!debbie s.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-10971499228064594242011-11-28T11:35:54.075-05:002011-11-28T11:35:54.075-05:00Reminds me of that old childhood tongue twister we...Reminds me of that old childhood tongue twister we used to say very quickly 3 times..."He shall sell seashells by the seashore."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-43941318310723447332011-11-28T11:04:25.821-05:002011-11-28T11:04:25.821-05:00i was there last week, and had i seen him, i would...i was there last week, and had i seen him, i would have purchased all of his scotch bonnets! i'll look for him when we visit in April.best of luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-16242682945589560452011-11-28T08:39:15.832-05:002011-11-28T08:39:15.832-05:00Ahh, the old shell game.Ahh, the old shell game.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11755628364871122881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-9842244478652682452011-11-28T08:09:32.862-05:002011-11-28T08:09:32.862-05:00does that young man know people spend real money o...does that young man know people spend real money on items for a video game they play. the items purchased enhance their experience . People will spend real money on something for a video game experience. Having said that, how will he engage the buyer? Help me save for my college fund etc. is there a winter tourist season or have the bulk of his potential customers continue to visit? is there a need to shop on line?. Then he would learn valuable marketing skills by copy writing text to sell his products-- perhaps a portion could go to the VC for letting him market from their site. Perhaps a twitter feed could spark interest. packaging promotion price product position(rare highly desirable shells??) good luck remember location location location for the walk by traffic is there a hotel lobby or restaurant he could be near?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-44896200621890065662011-11-28T07:14:23.548-05:002011-11-28T07:14:23.548-05:00Wonderful post--in so many ways: perpetuating trad...Wonderful post--in so many ways: perpetuating tradition, a sense of community and history, entrepreneurship, civic-mindedness and responsibility.<br /><br />I read somewhere once, one of those rosters of life lessons, "Always buy from kids," again, to the point that doing so reinforces and validates so many good things, like self-confidence.<br /><br />Best of luck to Lachlan, and we'll ABSOLUTELY look for his stand next time we visit.<br /><br />I already have my eye on a decorative bottle of Ocracoke sand. What a great memento! Best wishes to the island's newest business.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com