I recently rewrote my preview/signup/checkout flow for https://introcave.com -- it's on my TODO list to start sending out a proper welcome sequence, but for now I just hit the database and grabbed 334 emails that went through the flow and DIDN'T purchase anything. I put together a quick 6-question google form and mailed it through gmail via bcc. I won't get any sort of open metrics this way, but it's also a pretty easy experiment to run.
Good move, I'll be interested to know how many people will answer the survey. I must admit I hate them myself, but maybe I'm the only one :D
Pretty much a dud -- 2 answers + 1 unsubscribe request.
Very interesting, could you share your results when they answer your survey?
Pretty much a dud -- 2 answers + 1 unsubscribe request.