New CRSW ceramic bowl

I haven't fully followed this thread with regards to samples, but I can't stand samples.

They are usually too small, don't show the full potential of the product performance and scent, they are costly and time consuming for the artisan.

I am 100% find with vendors and artisans NOT offering samples. I would also prefer to NOT see vendors selling non-authorized samples of products.

I haven't fully followed this thread with regards to samples, but I can't stand samples.

They are usually too small, don't show the full potential of the product performance and scent, they are costly and time consuming for the artisan.

I am 100% find with vendors and artisans NOT offering samples. I would also prefer to NOT see vendors selling non-authorized samples of products.

I couldn't disagree more with this. I love samples and think the pros far outweigh the "cons". I don't think artisans should have to offer them, but I am grateful for vendors like Maggard Razors for making them available. I mean, why wouldn't you want to try something out before committing to a full tub/bottle? I sure wish I could've tried a sample of the RR Tuscan Oud AS before I bought it or else I wouldn't have. It's just not for me. Now I have a nearly full bottle of AS that I'm never going to use. Just my 2 cents...

I haven't fully followed this thread with regards to samples, but I can't stand samples.

They are usually too small, don't show the full potential of the product performance and scent, they are costly and time consuming for the artisan.

I am 100% find with vendors and artisans NOT offering samples.  I would also prefer to NOT see vendors selling non-authorized samples of products.

This is probably my main issue with samples.

I haven't fully followed this thread with regards to samples, but I can't stand samples.

They are usually too small, don't show the full potential of the product performance and scent, they are costly and time consuming for the artisan.

I am 100% find with vendors and artisans NOT offering samples.  I would also prefer to NOT see vendors selling non-authorized samples of products.

This is probably my main issue with samples.

Stirling is the exception. I like their 1.1oz sample pucks. The smaller sample from other brands I just scoop out and put in my shave bowl which I use for loading.

I haven't fully followed this thread with regards to samples, but I can't stand samples.

They are usually too small, don't show the full potential of the product performance and scent, they are costly and time consuming for the artisan.

I am 100% find with vendors and artisans NOT offering samples.  I would also prefer to NOT see vendors selling non-authorized samples of products.

I'm pretty sure vendors only sell samples that artisans permit them to sell. For example, if you go to B&M's website you will find links to samples that are sold at merchants such as Maggard. However, B&M doesn't actually sell them.

Why do you care if vendors are selling samples anyway? I don't get it.

Don't think for a second that soap makers don't make money on samples. Just one example, WSP sells 1 oz samples foe $5/oz, yet their full product cost $2.95/oz. That profit is going somewhere and the samples themselves are very nicely done.

As to size, TTFFC containers are about the best I've seen for a sample, 1 oz, wide enough to load a Chubby 2.

As to resellers, I'm going to guess that "some", not all but some have an arrangement with the reseller. For example, click on B&M samples and it refers you to Maggards. However, not all samples are equal. Some are more equal than others, particularly from resellers, but that is on the reseller, not the soap maker.

If a company chooses to not use this business model, so be it, its their business, but it would seem to me the competition in the middle areas, the $15 - $25 soap area is very tough, lots of fine products out there. No sample? No sale. Your competitor is out doing you and wants the business.

Why do you care if vendors are selling samples anyway? I don't get it.

I just do and have the right to that thought, opinion and right to state it.

I don't care if you don't like it or not and don't have to justify why.

Just because, that's why.

No one would dispute your right to believe whatever you want, but "just because, that's why" is not particularly helpful in assisting us with understanding your perspective.

I'm curious about your reasoning.

Why do you care if vendors are selling samples anyway? I don't get it.

I just do and have the right to that thought, opinion and right to state it.

I don't care if you don't like it or not and don't have to justify why.

Just because, that's why.

Easy there Bruce, it was just a question. No need to get so defensive.

I stated why and was still questioned.

Hector bolded my reasoning. Plus the price per sample to cost per full product is no something I want to promote or send my money too.

That's all.