I am conducting a little research into novelty products, particularly related to the whole alien phenomenon. I would really appreciate some general thoughts and discussion on this. I would also be very grateful if you would answer a few simple questions

I am thinking about launching some products and services, which I feel would be of interest to those who believe, have experience or are simply curious about aliens, alien life and related phenomena. Some of these products may be perceived as having a certain ‘novelty’ appeal, hence my questions. It should be said that I am also part of my target market. I have tried my best not to offer leading questions but please don’t feel obliged to answer all questions if you don’t want to.

I am happy to offer attractive and exclusive discounts to those who take the time to help me.


1. Give some examples of what you perceive to be a ‘novelty’ item.

2. Give some examples of products that you would not necessarily consider to be ‘novelty’.

3. Would you say that ‘novelty’ products are generally cheap and tacky?

4. Have you ever purchased alien related novelties, memorabilia, merchandise or related curios?

5. If so, what did you buy, from where and approximately how much did you spend?

6. How often do you make these purchases?

7. Do you find it easy to locate sites selling these products?

8. Are there any products not currently available that you would put on your ‘wish list’?

9. What is your favourite alien related item?

10. What is your favourite alien related shop and why?


I would appreciate any responses that are e-mailed directly to me at aliennoveltyresearch@gmail.com Please include a valid e-mail address and contact name so that I can notify you of your reward when the site is launched.

Please also be assured that this information will only be stored until such time as we notify you of your discount details and will under no circumstances be passed to a third party. Your details will be deleted once the site launches or at your request. I detest spam as much as the next man, woman or alien.

Many thanks.

Is'nt this some sorta spamming...?

How so?

Mods:

If this is indeed deemed as spam, kindly remove it. I run a couple of discussion boards and don't tolerate spam myself. However, I am conducting gemuine market research which in no way competes with the interests of this forum, nor displays links to lure anyone away from here and may, in all probability, be of significance to this interest group. Once the site is up and running, which is some months away, it will not poach users from forums but more likely send potential shoppers to forums such as this one.

How many sites have you put this post on? its at least on one other.

I have posted on a number of alien related sites in order to get a varied cross section of responses. I have not posted on sites where it blatently contravenes the rules but have sought approval from forum admins where it is not obvious. I don't want anyone to sign anything or subscribe to anything, I am merely looking for some answers to validate my market research.

Hope that helps.

I want an Alien tshirt =<