Lockheart Popcorn — Local services in Douglasville

Perimeter Mall: Let’s call a spade a spade, a cute guy is pitching a product, you’re not ignorant or in a rush so you hear them out.

-Not a popcorn enthusiast so I Am no expert on “gourmet”. I was looking for a store so I had to stop and when I glanced down, the merchant and I made eye contact, I was stopped and couldn’t see far enough for what I was looking for, but it could be perceived as if I walked down that way just for him. I did not.

Personally, I don’t like aggressive sales and ignore them because it’s too abrasive – post your brand, sign, and pricing - let the customer approach you, but I digress. Of course, he stops me, offers samples, and I said to myself, aww he seems nice, and he handsome so I’ll listen. The popcorn isn’t vegan, so I didn’t eat it and I eventually declined to purchase. I get to the end of the row and don’t see my store, so I turn around and I have to pass them again.

I said to myself, what the heck, let’s support the “first business” as I know what that can feel like, and I can gift someone the popcorn. He asked for my # to text the receipt, threw in a free bag and it was 2 for $25 – a bit rich for my blood for some popcorn, but I figured it’s just $25 and I’m supporting (my future husband (LMAO jk!)) small businesses. It wasn’t until I got home, that I learned the company name, and then I read over the reviews.

To be completely objective, I had to open one of the bags to sample. I tried both caramel/cheese mix bag, and it was not stale at all. It tastes like popcorn. The product as you can see did not have any branding, nutritional values, or expiration dates. I couldn’t gift this item since it lacked such crucial information. I also do not think I would buy such expensive popcorn. I’d imagine popcorn conoscere ‘s know their gourmet brands and where to purchase them.

I think the pricing needs to be more competitive; products should be labeled with brand name, nutritional information, and expiration dates; and the sales pitch needs to be more genuine(my thoughts after reading it is the same per customer o_0). Given the product, it should sell itself so you don’t need a sales pitch, so much a slovenly burly man would be able to sell it, sex appeal & compliments not required because the food is good! (wink)

Outside looking in, the way its packaged, I would shoot for volume versus higher price i.e., $6.99 for 1 bag, 2 for $10, 3 for $15 – we understand the opportunity costs at this price point and I’m more likely to do business with you if its more reasonable in price; my expectation of quality fluctuates depending on how much I spend. Leave the special tins and higher quality packaging for your higher price points but lower the costs to drive sales – simple psychology really. Your average consumer just isn’t paying $25 for two bags of popcorn, no matter how ‘gourmet’ it is. Then you have some market share and brand recognition now you work on distributing to local theaters and other malls - long term game not a short term hustle.

Finally if there is any validity in the shadiness in some of the reviews, who knows, the great thing about the universal God is there will be balance, karma tends to keep us in cheque even when we let Ego get in the way…so don’t fret, enjoy...

I bought at a kiosk in the Perimeter Mall. The owner sold me 2 bags for $15. The cheese popcorn was decent but the small bags I was sold were half full (so disappointed). The bags each looked more like $3.50 worth of popcorn...granted he called it gourmet popcorn. I haven't opened my bags yet but I have read reviews where the customer reported the popcorn stale. And it looks like prices vary from customer to customer and it probably just part of a sales pitch. But at least give the customer their monies worth by filling the bags and they may come back. Don't make them think twice about a sale. I don't mind supporting a new business but ithe popcorn is not worth $15 or $7.50 each a bag.

Update: we opened the bags of popcorn later that night and found it wasn't fresh like the sample he gave at the time of the sale. And although the sales pitch is "they are a new business", I found this not to be true. My search results from the comments on this business go way back ...like many years. But their sales pitch is not aimed at old customers but the unsuspecting customer and I am sure it works more than none. They...

Perimeter Mall. Fast talking pitch and upselling, popcorn is unlabeled and stale. No clear prices on anything and added stuff to my order I didn’t agree too, but I realized too late. No date of expiration or allergens on the products.

I was walking with my partner and we got ambushed by two very cheerful gentlemen. They were charming, talked about Shark Tank, and had free samples. They asked if we wanted to support a small business, we said yes. I like to think I’m good at spotting scams, but at the time I was overwhelmed and just wanted to get a sweet treat for my partner. I paid about 70 dollars for 2 bags of popcorn, plus a “free” one, and a bag of chocolate almonds. I didn’t realize how much it cost until he swiped the card. He even asked me if I was sure, but he was talking so fast and we were in Perimeter Mall so I could barely hear. I had a bad feeling as I left so I researched. I’m relieved and sad to see I’m not the only one whose good will got taken advantage...