TBH, I am one of those guyz, but I guess you do not like to read? People are asking for sale because Chris said it himself quite a few times that there will be sale pretty soon.
Certainly I read the many posts in this thread just as I read ALL in the previous thread; that one went on and on and on banging on Chris when orders exceeded his capacity to fulfill. In that thread (which was much MUCH greater in length than this one) he repeatedly spoke of having "a sale" when orders were finally on an even plane. Having a "sale" was the second most popular topic after "bashing Chris". It was his attempt to make people 'happy' - it did not work then - it simply resulted in him getting further and further behind and I doubt it would work now simply because it would result in the same massive increase in orders .......... and without a doubt more complaints.
Chris was and is still nearly giving the juice away. His "profits" are no doubt minimal when factoring in rent, employees, utilities, ingredients and so on.
Thus, a "sale" even when mentioned by Chris himself is simply to calm the vultures lurking near his torso. His intentions are good. He bends over backwards to make customers happy - even those who are well aware his shipping times are notoriously slow as a result of multiple factors. He estimates when orders will be shipped and then the date cannot be met so the 'hole' becomes deeper and deeper - yet people continue to order simply because of the already 'low price'. He then is forced to recycle excuses in an attempt to keep people happy; it is one mistake after another. A "sale" would be a massive mistake no matter where the idea originated nor how good the intent.
Chris and his customers needs to realize a freaking "SALE" combined with already LOW-LOW-PRICES is what got him in the predicament he fought for six-weeks or more to get through. A "sale" is unnecessary and he should forget the idea - period. I have no doubt Chris repeatedly mentions a "sale" in an attempt to keep the masses 'happy', however a 'happy place' will never be reached by far too many people out here - no matter the price.
What would happen if Chris were to increase prices to the average level of his competition, say $4.99 to $5.99 per 10 or 12 milliliters? I guarantee sales would plummet. Some say his juice is "good" others say it is "great" and others give it the same review as they do any other vendor who is hyped on this forum. Right now many 'customers', both new and repeat, buy primarily because the juice is 'inexpensive' and of acceptable quality. Yes, some offer "reviews" that are quite positive - even exceptional - but every vendor receives virtually the same reviews. Unless a juice is downright 'gross' people tend to stay positive and when the juice is priced at the level it is now "sale" or no "sale" the orders will come. Chris has already experienced the negative side of receiving too many orders in too short a time period. He could not keep up with demand; he hired new people and had to train those people and now it appears he is back in the same position - training and being behind. Why in the world make it worse with an unneeded 'sale'?
I stand firm in my belief that if people want a "sale" - if they feel they deserve a "sale" and if Chris feels a "sale" is necessary in addition to already ridiculously low prices the problems experienced since this business launched will never be resolved.
You want a "sale".......... follow my lead ......... go to Sears.
Tom