Not sure I follow. So you are dismissing PH because some people are publicly asking publicly for instead of via gchat, gmail and FB like ppl do for HN?

Actually, if you do that on Hacker News, you'll kill the post too. (upvotes from the direct submission URL but not from a HN referrer are not counted.)

Don't worry, we don't take it personally. :)

I'll just add two quick things - First, we have the ability to create a more unique and interesting experience on a native application than via the web. For example, we can access a fan's iTunes library and Facebook with just one click. Thats pretty much impossible on the web. Second, this is just our first product. We plan to bring Merchbar everywhere, hopefully one day somewhere you'll love it.

We've done deals directly with a bunch of merch companies as well as the largest vinyl distributor in the world.

Merchnow has a great collection of indie artists- will work to find a way to partner with them.

Ahh cool! Wasn't sure if they either had/have an api to integrate with (MerchNow). Good luck with the app!

Creator here - AMA! :)

I've heard that bands get a higher profit margin from merch than their actual music. Any truth to that? (I ask because, if true, you're doing a big favor to bands!)

This is actually how many bands stay in business. So yes, buying a t shirt at the show is the best way to help them out.

Lots of music startups have to deal with headaches around old world music industry types. How did you deal with that?

1. Show them technology they can't (or haven't made themselves) 2. Build a team that has a history of making the industry money - my co-founder was the first person to sell rock shirts in mass retail (read: $$$) 3. Make something artists want.

If you look I messed up some of the borders while smoothing on the 6+ one that I didn't fix before uploading.

"Dog Benadryl"

What if Instacart isnt a delivery startup?

I agree - I downloaded and played for at least a couple weeks. Important note: I'm not a gamer and rarely ever get caught up in a game for that amount of time.

Click logo in the top left -> 404.

Maybe they should poach an entry level web dev!

Thanks for you feedback and catching that! We fixed it. We will continue to work to make Poachbox awesome for our users. Thanks again!