"Poor" Boys? Please explain

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From what I've read in thier company description, PB uses plain packaging to save costs and provides top quality at bottom dollar.

But PB is still kinda expensive. Its more expensive than about 100% of the OTC products and its up to par w the higher end boutique stuff as well.

So why the name Poor Boys?
 
FMINUS said:
From what I've read in thier company description, PB uses plain packaging to save costs and provides top quality at bottom dollar.

But PB is still kinda expensive. Its more expensive than about 100% of the OTC products and its up to par w the higher end boutique stuff as well.

So why the name Poor Boys?
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Maybe that's why it was named - Poorboy's. Honestly they do make nice products for the buck. SS&S is one of my favorites. And trust me, all Poorboy's products are better then OTC.
 
why the name DP ?? Pinnacle ??

I think the Poorboys name offers value and great products at a reasonable price point. Again, these arent OTC products that cost 3.00 to manufacturer and stick on Wally Worlds shelves at 7.99. There is time, effort, and costs associated with chemist and the better ingredients needed to design a boutique product. I for one have always liked the Poorboys basic labels, nothing to fancy. I also like the relatively easy way to decifier name of each product versus what it does.
 
And also put it this way: If PB decides to put a fancy packing with bells and wistles, like Mother's or Meguiar's does, it will put the price through the roof! Doing it the way they do it, saves time, money, and effort. I bet you that if any of the other brands take out their fancy packaging, the price will drop somewhat.
 
I love Poorboys and I think that their products are very reasonably priced. I have been very pleased with their line of swirl removers and there is yet a job that I haven't been able to tackle with SSR2.5 and SSR1. Their Bug Squash is top notch!
 
IMO PB's is the best bang for your buck. Your paying for outstanding product, not "marketing". I think the labels look great; not all flashy. I believe the name originated somewhere on the "Show Car" circuit. These guys were spending tons of money on product for there cars and then they saw how beautiful PB's product looked on finishes and it was half the cost. Steve has a great chemist and together they work hard not to make you pay.
 
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98% of the OTC stuff will not stand against PB. It's that simple. It is more expensive, but it gets better results, and is still cheaper than some of the other botique products that do the same thing.
 
You also have to look at price per oz of product in order to consider the value aspect of the PB line, not just price. A lot of similar items may sell at the same price, but you're getting say 16 oz instead of 12. I think this also ties in their "no frills" attitude which I love. I really don't care what's on the bottle/label. I just want the product to do its job. And I've been satisfied with their line.
 
trlblazer3 said:
You also have to look at price per oz of product in order to consider the value aspect of the PB line, not just price. A lot of similar items may sell at the same price, but you're getting say 16 oz instead of 12. I think this also ties in their "no frills" attitude which I love. I really don't care what's on the bottle/label. I just want the product to do its job. And I've been satisfied with their line.
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:iagree: Well said, I agree on everything that you said. PB products were infact cheaper 3-4 years ago, but material prices and shipping prices rose, as did the product prices. But, IMO, there isn't a better deal out there on many of thier products.
 
budman3 said:
:iagree: Well said, I agree on everything that you said. PB products were infact cheaper 3-4 years ago, but material prices and shipping prices rose, as did the product prices. But, IMO, there isn't a better deal out there on many of thier products.
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I did a search on a DC trying to find an old thread Steve posted..The thread goes go on to explain how Steve came up with the name PBs..

Budman3, can you find it..do a cut and paste ;)
 
Found it Joe- it's actually from: Product Lines and the thread on DC is called "how did poorboys become poorboys "

"[FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif]The Story Behind Poorboy's World[/FONT][/FONT] [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][FONT=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The following story was told to me by Steve, creator and owner of Poorboy's Polishing and Detailing Products.[/FONT][/FONT]
In 1990, Steve was a traveling salesman of sorts with 15 years experience in detailing, taking his distributorship of detailing products on the road, touring with the street rod circuit. Each weekend he and his girlfriend Judy (now his wife!) would set out in his '67 Caddy Convertible with a trunk full of his favorite products to offer to the competitors of the show. They would launch their road trip on a wish and a prayer, hoping to make enough money to cover the trip. Steve steadily built a reputation for his vast knowledge of products, which ones performed best under which situations, and which ones would deliver the results that a particular customer was after. He had ten years of professional detailing under his belt and prided himself on being helpful and honest to his customers. As the years went by he became an authority to the guys on the circuits because they knew that Steve would never steer them wrong. Though not very lucrative, Steve continued working the circuit out of his love of the lifestyle and the great people that he developed a relationship with over the years.
The street rod shows take place mostly in the summer months in a wide open area or field. Throughout the duration of the show the car must be maintained absolutely spotless--ready to be judged at any time. Amazingly, the street rods that compete on the circuit range from a $20,000 to $200,000 out- of-pocket investment. The high-end street rods also boast the most advanced paints and most expensive paint jobs anywhere, costing $30,000 to $100,000! Ironically, street rodders are not a wealthy group, but they proudly invest every penny they have into their car. Steve decided to create the perfect product for the guys on the circuit based on their wishes, needs and requests. The bottom line for Steve's products: Economy, ease of use, and application for direct sunlight. And, of course, show- worthy results!
Finding the right chemist proved to be a challenge. Money was always an issue. Again and again he was offered a ready-made product to slap his own label on. No one seemed to be interested in formulating something new. And, no one seemed to care about environmental safety. Finally, as luck would have it, he crossed paths with a gifted, progressive-thinking chemist who was willing to take the job of designing the products that would meet the standards and guidelines that Steve put forth.
Two years ago this coming August, Poorboy's was born. Steve debuted it at a street rod show in Macungie, PA. The product was a sell-out! Because he was well-known and respected on the circuit, the street rodders rushed to buy his product. It was a sell-out and good old Steve was, to say the least, overwhelmed. Word traveled quickly and Poorboy's was an instant hit on the street rod circuit.
Meanwhile, Steve was agonizing over where to go next with the unexpected initial success. Was this going to be his big break? How would he market it? He enlisted the help of a marketing company who made all kinds of promises about where they could go if he turned the reigns over to them. Their first suggestion: Get rid of the "Poorboy's" name. It excludes women, therefore not good for sales, they said. Steve pondered on the idea, but eventually stuck to his guns. As he put it, customers would approach him at shows, take a look at the product, smile and say "I'm a poor boy, too." He then ditched the marketing company.
Winter 2002 was approaching and surely sales would dwindle in the off-season. Good luck struck again as Ford Truck World got a hold of Poorboy's products. Competitions were held in the South. A competitor named Bad to the Bone (now a 20 time National Show Winner), gambled on little-known Poorboy's, and came from the underdog position to win--in over 100 degree temperatures! Poorboy's seemed to thrive in the heat and sun.
Suddenly the Poorboy's name experienced some great publicity. Soon, on-line car care enthusiasts picked up on it. Steve sent out loads of free samples to the most objective, experienced detailers he could find. The positive feedback was unbelievable!
From there, as they say, it's history. Steve continues to add to his line with new, unique products made on request of his customers. They say, "I need a product that is like (brand name) but not so sterile, with a finish like (brand name) but easier to apply and longer lasting," and Steve and his chemist work at it until they get it right. How's that for customer service!
As for Steve's take on the early success of Poorboy's? He's cautiously elated and says he never anticipated the welcoming that Poorboy's has received. But he's very positive about Poorboy's potential for continued growth. Steve is quick to give credit where credit is due. His great ideas mostly come from needs and requests of the street rodders on the circuit and the car care enthusiasts on-line. Steve just helps them solve their problems economically!
We at Palm Beach Motoring Accessories would like to wish Steve continued success and the best of luck with the Poorboy's products. Thanks for making the car care world a better place!"
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Im not really comparing the PBs label to OTC, i know its better, I just thought it was weird that the pricing is still high.
 
FMINUS said:
Im not really comparing the PBs label to OTC, i know its better, I just thought it was weird that the pricing is still high.
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Remember, you get what you pay for.
 
FMINUS said:
Im not really comparing the PBs label to OTC, i know its better, I just thought it was weird that the pricing is still high.
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Still high compared to what, OTC? Look at what Pinnacle and other lines cost....way higher then OTC lol. PB's line is a bargain for what they offer, I still use my Natty's Blue even though I have waxes costing much much more. The only product I didn't care for was Trim Restorer and that was mostly b/c something in Fords trim doesn't agree with it, worked fine on other cars/trucks...but not our Ford trucks.
 
I heard a rumor that CG makes the PB chemicals. Any truth to it killer?
 
Thanks! I didn't think so, but I did notice the SSR colors look similar to CG's line of swirl removers.
 
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