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by sloanesturz 3558 days ago
How much of their userbase of 13-30 year olds wants to plunk down $130 for a toy? Less than 5%, I'd guess.
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The <5% who are mega influencers on one of the most influential social networks on earth, as opposed to the <5% comprised of the dorkiest people on earth (not that I have anything against dorks, seeing as I myself am somewhat dorky).

You couldn't even wear Glass in Silicon Valley, land of graphic tees and dad jeans. I could imagine seeing these anywhere from Santa Monica to NYC or Lake Tahoe to Macchu Pichu.

Lots of people in the 13-30 demographic spend $100 on sun glasses or $200 on headphones. I don't think this product is out of reach.
Quadcopters, 'hover boards' are a good example. Lots of people age 13-30 buying them, and that's people can't save money. Buying stuff they don't need and would not use - only to look cool.
.005 if lucky