Shark Tank US | Sharks Struggle To Strike A Deal With ZipString Entrepreneurs

[@brianhomskis2477]

The only people who ever got a better deal than they asked for and they blew it, wow

[@rebecatravels]

I think it was mainly about Kevin and Robert fighting over the same toy and wanting to come out on top. not so much about the company itself lol. Toy's cool, but not a great sales execution

[@AutoYoung]

And yet they blew up and are making MILLIONS! So, they didn’t blow a damn thing…

[@rebecatravels]

@@AutoYoung Lmao they're valued at 1M 😂

[@kendall7086]

​@@rebecatravels for now

[@SA-gu3ed]

Greed is the biggest enemy of humankind.

[@Fanta-Claus2]

I love how when they took the deal Kevin maturely walked over to them and Robert was running waving his new toy in the air

[@YouTubeGalPal]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@acesofglory]

I love how Mark stopped them from talking about the deals just to tell them he was out lol

[@jenniturtleburger3708]

And cost them 11% more. Nasty.

[@SH-tp6ci]

Ooh that would have hurt. Not taking when being offered the exact deal you came asking for.

[@ChristinaMagma]

And something i don’t think i remember, an even better deal than was asked from Kevin

[@ShujaAhmadk]

Asked for $100k for 10%, got an offer of 9% and they left the tank with 20% deal. Wot?

[@raskeltv8882]

That is very sad for their part lol

[@devinmiracle7680]

The better counter would have been $150 for 20%

[@nik2k7]

I thought they gonna counter for this.

[@jenniturtleburger3708]

Right? They didn’t even try to go up in money. I mean they were both dueling at 10% for 100k, they should have countered at 20% split for 100k each and everyone gets what they wanted.

[@jootpepet]

That 5% equity would be worth 100x more than +$50k in the future. Y'all terrible at this. Stop commenting.

[@wizlorejalapena]

got one for my kiddos and it was such a hit, that i had to get my own. using it while watching this.

[@Abracadabra1111]

It looks like Mark couldn’t figure it out lol

[@yaxing007]

Why didn’t they ask for more money instead of less equity…

[@warriormanmaxx8991]

No one knows "why." Why bother asking.

[@peymanshakoori4284]

bcz its pre scripted to make u ask why they didnt do that .

[@mkhanman12345]

Most dudes prefer the equity

[@jenniturtleburger3708]

Right? They didn’t even try to go up in money. I mean they were both dueling at 10% for 100k, they should have countered at 10% for 100k for each shark and everyone gets what they wanted.

[@jootpepet]

Because 5% equity is worth way, wàaaay more money than another +$50k if they gonna blow this up. 50k is pretty much nothing.

[@RoyCisneros-m2n]

I could have sworn ive seen these for years at toy conventions and on chinese marketplaces. I'm shocked the cost to produce them were as high as it was

[@iizouu]

my siblings and I had these when we were kids in the early 00s. we got them at a local toy shop (gadgets & gizmos. they specifically sold doohickey toys like this), don’t remember seeing them in any big chain toy stores or anything.

[@epicRICKY]

Am I the only one wondering what’s new here?? I remember these toys from 20 years ago

[@bettycooper5029]

Exactly 😂😂

[@zirlburg]

It was different They mentioned it in their pitch. They have a video demonstrating the differences.

[@jameslynch2399]

This seems like the kind of toy that kids would be really excited about for about 5 minutes, then get bored with and never touch again.

[@DjSharperimage]

It's way too expensive for a kid's toy. They need to remove the rechargeable battery, and just use AA batteries, and maybe charge like 10 dollars for it. And maybe make a ZipString Pro version with the rechargeable batteries.

[@kayladowns2377]

Have you seen toy prices? A stuffed bear is 25 bucks. A small one at that. I'll take the string lol.

[@jootpepet]

​@@kayladowns2377you talk like where youre from is the only market in the world. Reality is that the rest of the world won't buy either of those for $25. Proof is in their sales.

[@CaterpieMochi]

As a parent I would, easily, rather pay a little more for a toy with a rechargeable battery than one where you're constantly having to change out the batteries.

[@jasongarcia8357]

AA is 1.5 volt sure this draws alot power. Probably needs rechargeable power to make this device compact.

[@CarCinCal]

They built a toy line based on Norman Tuck's Lariat Chain - an incredible Physics Marvel!!!

[@metaleuman]

Great toy. I can see kids having fun trying to be creative with it 👍

[@talentsbytee]

Now I want one for Christmas 😂

[@davida472]

Kevin showing off his long string when you pause at 01:43. The look Barbara gave lol.

[@yeyo0131]

1:43 next time put a better time…. lol ffs

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[@faizurrahman7084]

I think mark said for 100k as a joke and they went with it. Kevin was probably planning to offer 200k.

[@KattroXxXx]

this is the most fun the judges have ever had on this show😂

[@jmhie9]

They act as if they already sold millions 🙄

[@_borderz]

They shouldve brought up the point how dancers and other performing artists can definitely use this toy as well ! Theres a bigger market for it that hasnt been reached yet and it is well priced at $25 for that reason !

[@theempire00]

Would love to have Kev on my team! Good deal

[@chrisbarry9345]

Hasn't this been around forever?

[@nickcross2684]

Barb: “guys I don’t believe in toys or fun and for that reason I’m out

[@weskergao307]

Still can’t find them on Amazon

[@jonosay854]

They are charging $36.99 on Amazon with pretty poor reviews on performance

[@DaBigestRat]

Bro this audio is wild crazy

[@ALM1GHTY.PEANUT]

Bought a bunch as gag gifts for my employees. They love them

[@Molooimacoemoomoo]

You didnt create it, these were things at disney years ago

[@mahnoornadeem9706]

Really?

[@chayz2131]

Not taking Roberts deal right when he put it out there might be the worst thing I have seen on this show. Perfect shark with the exact offer they came in with and these guys didnt jump on it.

[@mkhanman12345]

Kevin offered 100k for 9 percent

[@najlaaakhiar9843]

That's sad, equity jumped from 9 to 20, they should have dropped the deal !

[@NicholasGurney-l2l]

I have been doing this with a fishing line ripper for 30 years this in not a new product

[@UC8tmxLQ9cx9ZF_taFD9STwQ]

enjoy ur meal bro

[@Heartylovesartzy379]

These people came to my school today, and they know one of my friends. Also, she’s on the glow-in-the-dark ad my friend.

[@actorpmw]

Disney already makes these AND they have a blacklight built in. Makes me so angry they’re acting like they invented this.

[@EljansLife]

Other sharks will missed the oppoturnity it's simple and cool and that's what parents wants.

[@Gliiitch305]

Gave him an offer he couldn’t refuse but refused it 😅 grass ain’t always greener. Sharks win here

[@lastoneok3002]

Damn this was wrong in so many levels. First not taking the 10% offer, then not taking the 9%, after that countering to ask for less equity instead of the same equity and more amount of money. Anyway it's still a good deal getting two shark, i assume this pitch will definitely blow up and easily will be worth at ten's million of dollars in next five years.

[@Alanthewhite]

Why did they cut to Kevin when the dude said smooth surfaces 😭

[@joshhighburger8869]

I got one of those at Disney World when I was like seven...

[@nickhopper193]

No one sees the liability with the choking hazard

[@dollsNcats]

You can say that about ANYTHING.

[@felipesifuentes4011]

Afterwards deal never closed

[@warriormanmaxx8991]

Hey know-it-all ... do you (fib) much in daily life, too??

[@c.t.p.9821]

I think it would be cooler if it were not battery operated... The coolest toys we remember had no plugs or batteries and were very low tech...Hula Hoops... Etch a Sketch...Cabbage Patch... Lincoln Logs...Legos...Mr. Potato Head...Cooties...

[@tinyslotstv]

"you guys had an offer of 9% before" ....Yeah you gave me 2.5 seconds to reply then the other dude interjected with let's team up lol

[@TommyWinarto]

Their biggest problem would be, this things can easily replicated in china, and sold just for $5

[@jenniturtleburger3708]

This was painful to watch. They had two sharks dueling it out to get 10% for 100k and then Kevin says to Mark, “hey let’s go in on this together 20% for 100k.” Ummm what? These guys were just fighting each other for the deal to the point Kevin even drops to 9% and you agree to HALF what they offered? They did attempt to try to offer less equity but when Kevin said he needed 10% to get excited about it, they should have immediately countered with both Mark and Kevin each getting 10% for 100k a piece. I’m sure they would have took that deal. Painful.

[@JV-qn6ys]

"$25 is way too much!" Looks up online: selling for $42😢

[@franciszkajanuszewski3982]

Looks so much fun!🤩

[@davidn.2555]

They played themselves but good deal, at least they got 2 sharks

[@MrTerencee]

This was in Asia years ago

[@nancyjones6780]

In tangles on the floor in a week guaranteed!

[@NickEvans80]

This is nothing new. Disney theme parks were selling there for some time.

[@Robbby123]

These are really big at music festivals rn

[@auggiezarate815]

Have you guys not bought a stuffed animal 😂😂

[@MagicFunnyGuy]

good thing the meeting didn't go on any further the would have given 100%.

[@marcbastien6142]

They almost blew it

[@blimpburger]

They did blow it! They went from an offer of 9% for $100k to giving up 20% for $100k.

[@JimmyKim-fb1ji]

@@blimpburgerif it was 9% it would have never closed since it didn’t even close at 20%

[@eggs2627]

Ill order one from alibaba for $4

[@xin0]

For people wondering who invented this. ZipString came first. And everyone else like Loop Lasso and Chinese are all fake versions.

[@shadykitty7493]

this made me so happy lol

[@SilasSandy]

1874 Dare Lake

[@tylersmith6558]

We get a fifth of your company and you get two of us to lord over you instead of one 🙄

[@fplindo6469]

If they stand firm little bit more they probably will get more money...

[@Ahx2]

9% for 100k naaah. Gimme 100k with 20% two sharks like how😂. Ask for 200k!!!

[@thebalance555]

You don't think we can hear yo guys? Kevin O'Leary is sitting across from Justin Trudeau right now. Justin suddenly showed up out of the blue and now making small talk.

[@thebalance555]

We can see you with our minds eye. Telepathy, eh?

[@Miguelnunezmusic]

In here because the algorithm got me ->

[@TheKingLiones]

for $14 they will sell like hot cakes. i think most people have seen this toy. i thought it was proprietary. did they even mention patents? i never looked to buy one but totally would especially as a gift. $30 now on sale is a decent price. deals on multiple

[@drekelley2352]

I'm pretty sure this has been out since the 80s

[@christopherleusner4385]

Wow these things were the thing at Christmas time this year these dudes. Probably made trillions

[@AnointedLightWizard]

And the product is still the same price. What a joke the sales will continue to be flat at 29.99 per unit. Not to mention china has already beat out this product w cheap knockoffs that probably preform the same

[@funfever8484]

this is a toy i would crush in a seconds.

[@shsh-he5qg]

Absolute crap business guys, they will end up giving away so much of the company in the end, plenty more sharks out there who will want another bite out the pie

[@JamesSchanbackGarcia]

Not a great counter…. Should’ve ask for 150 000

[@santollandoako]

they got greedy that's why they let the opportunity Go

[@evgen5647]

Don't look up

[@Lommy9999]

Not safe for children.

[@J040PL7]

They got better than they asked for and wanted to "talk about it" 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ What's there to talk about, wutely they've already talked about the initial asking offer

[@DLVRYDRYVR]

Woulda jumped at 9

[@philrobinson8942]

My kids are playing with it now

[@victorvalentinejr9738]

Barbara: I only like big black toys so I'm out

[@warriormanmaxx8991]

Do you put words in peoples mouths in daily life, too??

[@victorvalentinejr9738]

@@warriormanmaxx8991 😂😂😂 maybe

[@toram6210]

I want the toy

[@gingerbreadmannnn]

Oh look, it's the loop lasso. Nice try

[@jeddyjed1455]

Terrible negotiators indeed 😂, they could`ve asked for more money. 150k for 20% at least haha but well they are still learning

[@justinrobinson71]

They lost a lot of money right there

[@dosrisus1094]

Got greedy

[@qwebitedarth]

Меня матюкалис з плейустейшон 4

[@asian1599]

scammed

[@Lommy9999]

You don't want children playing with this. It is a choking hazard. Very bad product.

[@PETROKARMA]

Should've asked for more money to go with the extra

[@douglasrhj]

Loop lasso copy cat

[@michaelsnelgrove8943]

It's junk I didn't watch the whole video but if what I saw is all that is wow let's invest in string lol

[@CousinMarvin]

Ther are a million of thse things now. LoopLasso a nd bunch fo chinese knock offs that glow in the dark as well.

[@joshy89litchfield]

His story was total bs. Ive seen this toy out in the early 2000s

[@redacted7634]

What a load of crap!

[@faithhope4886]

This product is dangerous for children the rope could get twisted around their neck. Idk what do you think?

[@Silvaback413]

It’s string not a rope. Also this is gonna be marketed towards older kids, if you’re a parent buying this for your 4 year old you’re just dumb.

[@metaleuman]

Looks pretty safe to me.

[@pakpaker6564]

Never played jumping rope, yoyo and clackers?

[@mrhumble2937]

You can say that about almost anything

[@richardgonzales3562]

Not rope, it's an extremely light string, lol. Do you let kids use knives and forks to eat? Probably far more dangerous than this thread.

[@michaeljohndadd545]

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[@fistofdagoldenmonkey2988]

Knocked offs all over Temu and wish. Ali babaz

[@borris3768]

N

[@mergingbutterfly]

I'm going to get two for my niece and nephew They 5 and 6 they should like this

[@kabutarejald]

Matrix 12 , to high in shark tank 😂😂😂