It seems like these idea's are so dumb that they become a novelty, and with enough exposure, good novelties can sell like hot cakes.
On that note, here are some really dumb idea's that made a TON of money. Well, maybe they're not so dumb after all...
1. Pet Rock
One of the most famous dumb idea's that turned out to be brilliant. The concept was simply get a rock, put in a box with hay and sell it for the low price of $4.99.
Who knew such a ridiculous idea would sell millions.
2. Billy the Big Mouth Bass
I'm sure everyone remembers "Billy the Big Mouth Bass". This was a novelty that routinely sold out as people wanted to adorn their cabins and trailers with them.
3. Antenna balls
Who thought Styrofoam balls on your car antenna would be such a money maker? Many businesses gave these away as they were pretty low cost and people loved them.
4. Mood Rings
Everyone remember's these. They're quite ugly but fun as they were supposed to show you your mood. That being said, do you really need a ring to tell you your mood?
5. Tumbleweed Farm
The Prairie Tumbleweed Farm is selling tumbleweeds to places all over the world. Who would of thought people would buy weeds?
6. The Flowbee
A very ridiculous product that was part clipper and part vacuum. It was said to give a "precision haircut" with little mess.
7. Santa Mail
I think this is a simple but brilliant idea. Charge $9.95 to get a reply letter from Santa. It say's they've already done 300,000... with simple math that works out to A LOT OF MONEY.
8. The Million Dollar Home Page
Wow, you could have bought a piece of this blog for only a dollar! Seems like a pretty goofy idea but this 21 year old entrepreneur sold them all... not bad for a one page website.
9. Berlin Wall Pieces
Now this is a great opportunity! For only $55 you can buy a small piece of the Berlin Wall, $80-$150 for a medium piece and only $290 and up for an "Executive Piece". Great deals except for the fact that they could just send you a piece of concrete on a plaque and take your money. But it sounds like he has done pretty good.
10. Doggles
Who would have thought that making glasses for dogs would be such a big money maker? However, I'm not too sure how these people got these on their dogs...
Cheers,
Ryan
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