Seems like a shame. While this is probably a great recipe, it isn’t rocket science. Someone else will eventually develop something close enough and the days of huge unsatisfied demand for BB may diminish. This is a ‘window of opportunity’ and the cost of shutting off supply for so long is pretty high. The cost of this brewing juice is low and the margins available now may not be there down the road. While some brands seem to keep going forever (Coca-cola, Starbucks, etc), they did it by offering a great product coupled with top notch marketing and customer service. When was the last time one of those shut down? The question for us and AVE isn’t whether there is law or our right to get their product when we want it. The question is whether that is necessary to build a thriving and successful business. I think it is.
For now, I’m just frustrated. I decided to give BB a shot just as the doors closed and all I do is read the posts and wonder what I’m missing. I say this as I spend my vape dollars with several other vendors. I hope I can get a taste of BB soon. If/when I do, I’m sure I’ll love it. However, I doubt that it can live up to the hype (although I hope it comes close).
I feel for AVE owners (Ben and Christy?). I’ve been in the hot seat before with problems, lack of raw materials, software issues, etc. No fun. I hope they get this sorted out soon for their sake as well as my selfish desire to have a taste.
