Artificial scarcity

No disrespect meant at all, but are you doing it to just "break even"?

It's a creative outlet for me that (used to) also makes other people happy.

It still does. Ignore the BS and keep doing what you are doing.

No disrespect meant at all, but are you doing it to just "break even"?

It's a creative outlet for me that (used to) also makes other people happy.

Thank you for your response. I am sure you still make many shavers happy.

It's pretty simple, really. I'm not doing it for the money.

What about a wait list. Few others with small batch businesses do a list so that not everyone with quick fingers and high speed internet has a chance.

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That's not true. The people that "don't exist in my reality" are the ones buying up all my soap. It doesn't make me happy.

If people buy all your soap, it means it is really good and they enjoy using it. Why would that be a bad thing? By all the accounts I have read, your soap totally rocks.

From what I've read Bufflehead makes some really great soaps. I haven't tried myself any,( so can't be 100% sure they outperform my favorite soaps) and I believe I won't be able to do so anytime soon. They have their fans who must be really fast to get these soaps. Really, there is no point to recommend solutions to the scarcity problem. Numerous of pages have been written about many other hard to get items, still they're hard to get and only a few are the lucky ones. It's time to move on and enjoy what we have or buy items available 24/7. If you're not fast enough or lucky or privileged to get items like these, believe me there are hundreds of products with amazing performance. This was my point when I started this thread. Of course, most of the posts are out of topic.

First of all (IMHO), there is no such thing as "artificial" scarcity with artisinal goods. Things are scarce or they are not and artisanal products are scarce by their very nature. Second, I don't for a minute believe it is a artisan's fault if their products are sold out or over subscribed to, unless we wish to blame them for making a wonderfully desirable products. Scarcity is a common market phenomena whether it is because an item is discontinued or in limited production or release. It occurs everywhere where things are bought and sold, and while we might not like it, it is normal. These small manufacturer's for most part make their products as their own hobby, and in the process try to make some money. Good for them. I hope they continue to enjoy their hobby and make high quality goods, but I think it is time for us to move on from this rant as it changes nothing.

It's a business model. Some of you may think they do it for fun. Still they don't donate their products, it's a highly competitive market, not a charity. Some of them are quite pricey. If the makers really have fun making them and this "hobby" makes them happy, why they don't offer their hard to get products at an affordable price, even though they produce only a few? That way they will share their happiness with the customers they love so much. Maybe because they know that either way their products will be sold out in no time and since the demand is so high, they want to make some money? Wait. What? They don't do it just for fun?
They announce when the batches will be available( most participate in forums) to boost demand. Every business has a marketing strategy. I don't have the time to explain more about it, we've already said too many things.

One last thing. You don't have to be a genius to understand that if someone makes 30-35 products maximum, they will be sold out in under 5 minutes, especially if the maker participates in forums, the products are hyped and gives an exact time when they will be available on his site. It happens with all hobbies.

I still think the sign up is the way to go. If the guy wants to make little batches that's on him. For me personally I can only get blue balls so often before I don't pay her any more attention. No doubt his stuff is solid but CF, B&M and Stirling make solid stuff too and their owners bend over backwards for the buyers. I'm over the race and attitude on this one line. I'll pull a trade or a sample in the future but I'm done sitting in front of the computer waiting for a countdown.

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It's a business model. Some of you may think they do it for fun. Still they don't donate their products, it's a highly competitive market, not a charity. Some of them are quite pricey. If the makers really have fun making them and this "hobby" makes them happy, why they don't offer their hard to get products at an affordable price, even though they produce only a few?

Because, as you noted, they are not charities. They are also not babysitters, which sometimes makes me wonder why they put up with us.

It's time to move on and enjoy what we have or buy items available 24/7. If you're not fast enough or lucky or privileged to get items like these, believe me there are hundreds of products with amazing performance. This was my point when I started this thread. Of course, most of the posts are out of topic.

Truer words were never spoken - or written. IMHO it is time to put our big boy pants on and enjoy the bounty that we have.

What about a wait list. Few others with small batch businesses do a list so that not everyone with quick fingers and high speed internet has a chance.

I've considered it. Soap production is just too inconsistent. It's also something more I'd have to manage with limited resources.

If people buy all your soap, it means it is really good and they enjoy using it.  Why would that be a bad thing?  By all the accounts I have read, your soap totally rocks.

Bufflehead has been selling second hand for as much as $100/tin. A lot more people are trying to buy it with the intent to sell/trade it, not to use it. Those are the people I'm referring to.

It's a business model. Some of you may think they do it for fun. Still they don't donate their products, it's a highly competitive market, not a charity. Some of them are quite pricey. If the makers really have fun making them and this "hobby" makes them happy, why they don't offer their hard to get products at an affordable price, even though they produce only a few? That way they will share their happiness with the customers they love so much. Maybe because they know that either way their products will be sold out in no time and since the demand is so high, they want to make some money? Wait. What? They don't do it just for fun?
They announce when the batches will be available( most participate in forums) to boost demand. Every business has a marketing strategy. I don't have the time to explain more about it, we've already said too many things.

One last thing. You don't have to be a genius to understand that if someone makes 30-35 products maximum, they will be sold out in under 5 minutes, especially if the maker participates in forums, the products are hyped and gives an exact time when they will be available on his site. It happens with all hobbies.

I understand that people are frustrated that Bufflehead is hard to obtain, but your undertone would suggest that you think I'm full of crap. So let me enlighten you...

Last year I gave away roughly $2,000 in cash alone.

I don't market or hype my soaps. In fact, I've actively tried to stop demand from growing. Any hype around Bufflehead is 100% driven by the community.