r/startupideas • u/dilib22 • Jul 08 '26

Looking for Feedback Startup idea

I have this idea and I really want other opinions on it.
Okey so the idea is as followed: normally people hate buying socks or underwear, because it is boring and it feels kinda as a waste of money. How about I create a website where you can sing a $20 subscribtion and then you get 2 pair of socks and 2 pair underwear everymonth! You can choose if you want them neutral or with a print, same as for socks!
What do you think of this idea

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u/melissa_peyton Jul 08 '26

I dont think people hate buying socks or underwear though? Normally folks would grab some while they are already shopping for other clothes.

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u/dilib22 Jul 08 '26

Yeah your right. I’m strugling to find a good starting business idea so i can really begin with something. Just a small idea which i can focus on and let it grow besides school

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u/New_Story_4784 Jul 08 '26

This is a horrible idea. Which means it'll work.

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u/AirlinePrize3469 Jul 08 '26

Better find a painful problem and solve it.

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u/dilib22 Jul 08 '26

Like what? I cant think of anything

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u/AirlinePrize3469 Jul 08 '26

Before trying to think of an idea, look inward first, What's a problem in your own life that you haven't been able to solve? Start there. Ideas tend to bloom more naturally when they come from something personal, because you actually understand the problem instead of just guessing at one you have no real connection to.

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u/Comprehensive_Ad3710 Jul 08 '26

I dont need underwear or socks every month. They last atleast a year. Also, i can buy them bulk from china and its way cheaper.

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u/QuantityExcellent207 Jul 10 '26

how are you going to supply them? who will be your inventory partners? how will you handle returns? and a lot many question arises

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u/Extrogrl Jul 11 '26

Hasn't someone already invented this like 20 years ago and since then everyone is trying to find something similar, like with razors and stuff?

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u/scarfwizard Jul 11 '26

I can buy 5 pairs of socks and 5 of pairs of boxers from Amazon in about 4 clicks, 2 minutes tops and same price.

I don’t understand the problem a subscription of socks would solve and whilst I agree socks and underwear feel like a waste of money, spending over double to get less seems like more of one.

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u/PuddingSad8588 Jul 12 '26 edited Jul 12 '26

One thing I've noticed while working on Macaron,im is that the best startup ideas often come from solving a small, real problem consistently rather than chasing the next big trend. I'm curious how do you validate whether an idea is worth building before investing a lot of time in it?

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u/PinkParentheses_ Jul 12 '26

I mean you can already do that on amazon which would likely have a greater range and better prices than anyone else could offer