Free Golf Shoe Cleaner

[dystopia]

This is an interesting idea that I haven't seen before.

http://www.medialifemagaz.../publish/article_9955.asp

Print ads are placed on scrolling, backlit mini-billboards that are part of golf shoe cleaning units at golf courses, country clubs and driving ranges.

Golfers use the units, which are located in high-traffic areas near pro shops and club houses, at no charge.

[Clive]

It's be cool if they made one that did both feet at once.

[Uisce Beatha]

It's be cool if they made one that did both feet at once.

That idea doesn't have a leg to stand on.

[TFT]

Wait, you are allowed to clean your shoes?

[spacey]

Wait, you are allowed to clean your shoes?

Winter rules, I believe.

[gleek]

I've seen it. I met the lady who owns the NorCal territory for the product. The guy who invented the product just sells the machines, but controls who owns what territory. If you own a given territory, you have to act as a sales person and try to place the equipment at golf courses (of course offering it for free). Then you sell ads that rotate in the machine to recoup the cost of the machine. Sounds like a really tough gig for the territory owner. IMHO, it's no different than the vending machine business. Those who make the most money are the manufacturers of the vending machines--not those that operate them.

[pwrdriverdude]

Looks cheesey.  But, it's a free clean, just don't look at the ads.

[flap]

They have automatic spike cleaners at most of the courses in Tampa and they do not cost anything.