Comment · Fri, September 20, 2024 · ND Owner
What’s the deal with this?
What they were answering
DoctorBoneMarrow · 4 points
Haha you don't reply anymore to the iHerb thing lol
Should just be a change in the script to not redirect.
That would be awesome, thank you.
Did you get any info on the Poria powder stock?
u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · ND Owner
iHerb wants way too much margins. Our overhead is too high to be able to make those numbers work. It's just a different business model. Almost none of our competitors are running a totally vertically integrated operation like we are. They use contract manufacturers, contract labs, and contract fulfillment companies. I built all those operations myself. That unfortunately comes with a shitload of costs that other brands just don't have, so we just do not have the same margins. Maybe I will be able to scale up the operation to improve efficiencies, which might give more flexibility. However, right now we have the overhead of companies 10 times our size, but without the revenue to counteract it. Admittedly, I took the absolute hardest path possible. However, I just don't trust anyone anymore. Half the reason I am still doing this is because I want access to novel products myself, and I only trust things if I can personally oversee every step. That's just a much more complex and costly system than most other brands have.
Poria was stuck in customs, but I think it might have cleared now. I think they should be making some more powder jars, but it will be a couple weeks before they are back up.