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Life & fun · June 22, 2020

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InboxFee – make strangers pay for their cold emails

InboxFee – make strangers pay for their cold emails launched on June 22, 2020 with 28 votes, #896 of 4,317 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches.

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InboxFee allows users to charge money when strangers send them unsolicited emails. The service is designed for anyone receiving excessive cold email outreach who wants to monetize or deter unwanted messages. It works by setting a fee that senders must pay to reach the user's inbox, creating a financial barrier to unsolicited contact. The platform appeals to busy professionals, recruiters, and anyone looking to reduce email clutter while potentially earning from persistent outreach.

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