Everyone loves a great deal when they are out and about
shopping in Second Life. With the countless malls and stores across the grid it
can become overwhelming trying to look for items that are both quality and
match your shopping budget. Here is an interesting solution to your shopping
dilemma, how about playing a little bit of Discount Roulette? It is the newest
most exciting way for merchants to show off their newest products.
It works in two ways. For merchants, it allows them to
put products in the machine and set the price. When customers pay the set
price, they will receive a random discount anywhere from 10%, 20% or even 100%
off! You may think nothing is free but why not take the chance and have some
fun.
To learn more about this unique product, we sat down with
creator Julya Lykin to talk more about it.
Interview
with Julya Lykin
Lanai:
Hi Julya, can you tell me a little bit about Shame Me Designs and what your
brand has to offer Second Life residents?
Julya: Shame Me
Designs started off as a shape shop. It
had progressed into other things, dabbling in applier friendly clothing, and
now Discount Roulette. Thus far, Shame
Me Designs has also been the home of the hunt Dare2Bare (next one is January 15th
– February 15th).
Lanai:
You have an interesting product:
Discount Roulette. What made you
come up with the idea?
Julya: I’ve always
had a passion for marketing. Being a
designer myself, I know the price it takes to put out a freebie. Designing anything takes time, and time is
money. This way the designers will be
able to make their cost back from making the item, and give the customers an
exciting reason to come frequently, to see what’s new. It’s a true win, win!
Lanai:
The features for Discount Roulette seem simple. Can you explain how
merchants can add items and set a price? Also, how many items can be put into
this machine?
Julya: Setting up
the machine is quite simple. Edit the
machine, and put your price in the “Description” box. Then click over to the “Contents” Tab, take
out the “gift box,” and put your item inside.
While you’re in the “Contents” Tab, double click on the script and
simply click the reset button, close everything up and your ready to rock. One item per machine.
Lanai: Can merchants have multiple Discount
Roulette Machines?
Julya: Yes, the
machine is sold as copy, no transfer.
You can set up as many as you like.
As other versions come out, there will be free updates.
Lanai: Do you have to join a group in order
to receive discounts?
Julya: No. Anyone can play. It is set up to be completely random.
Lanai: Where can merchants purchase this
system?
Julya: There are
two different ways you can purchase the machine. In-world you can purchase it at Shame Me
Designs. There is a machine set out with
an item inside. Or if you prefer, you
can also purchase it on Marketplace. It
is available at both locations for L$350.
Lanai:
With products like Discount Roulette available to shoppers, I think it makes
shopping a bit more fun. Will you be coming up with other ways to bring
merchants and customers together?
Yes, there is a group made called Discount Roulette, in
which customers can find all the newest locations and designers can inform
customers of their new items. Once a
week there will be an updated list posted in notices of stores with slurls
attached for your convenience. The
Discount Roulette blog is now up and running, where the list will be
maintained. Another feature will be
designer items blogged. We have a few
more tricks up our sleeves for the future =).
Additional Information
Group:
secondlife:///app/group/f864696b-54bc-574c-e62e-7e20d53f97bb/about
Preferred contact: Julya Lykin
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