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tzinc

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(1) Curious why wouldn't B and M's sell them to online stores or set up their own online store it's pretty simple and cheap these days.
(2) I HATE scalpers they are in video games, running shoes, pokemon cards, etc and now tobaccos - they really ruin it for everyone. Of course it is really the people that BUY from scalpers if they stopped buying scalping would end.
(3) Is Esoterica really worth the trouble I KNOW some people would say yes and some people buy anything with the Big E on it but there are plenty of blends just as good out there. I have tried E and it's very good but it's not above all the others - others who thankfully you can get pretty much anytime you want - at least for ME.
 
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Chasing Embers

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Why wouldn't B and M's sell them to online stores or set up their own online store.
Privately owned B&M's do well enough to keep the lights on and running online shops costs money. They have their own customers to sell to and house blends, mostly aromatics are their top sellers. They are loyal to their clients including regular call ins but stock that doesn't sell means more money from overseas customers.
 
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Chasing Embers

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I mean a guy here posts “why aren’t we letting people know where the good stuff at?” ? I mean you have less than 20 posts and are bitching why the folks that live here don’t let ya in the know…hilarious!?☕

However, thanks for helping out those that are in need/want. ?
It's like having to do the leg work for others to profit.?‍♂️
 

tzinc

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Some non-scalpers probably got some E due to this posting if he doesn't post then they don't get it - of course some scalpers also might have got some E too. It's a Catch 22. But if 1 non-scalper got some then it was worth it IMO.
 

warren

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Why wouldn't B and M's sell them to online stores or set up their own online store.(sic)
What's in it for them? Other than possibly being unable to service trusted customers after running out of product?

I fail to understand why some here feel their wants are to be catered to by those who do the footwork? A generational thing? I really don't know but, I hope some will speculate as that would be very entertaining until the train wreck.
 
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It's like having to do the leg work for others to profit.?‍♂️
I gifted more Esoterica to folks than I’ve ever smoked or will smoke. We’ve consistently told folks what needs to be done in order to get steady supply. You want it, make the calls and connections as we all have done. I don’t feel like contributing to those that don’t contribute here. ?‍♂️☕
 

tzinc

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What's in it for them? Other than possibly being unable to service trusted customers after running out of product?

I fail to understand why some here feel their wants are to be catered to by those who do the footwork? A generational thing? I really don't know but, I hope some will speculate as that would be very entertaining until the train wreck.
Why do you have to launch a personal attack on an innocent question? Attributing negatives where NONE exist?

Also I did contact EVERY ONE I could find selling Penzance like people on here said and guess what EVERY ONE of them said they couldn't help me out including people I spent a lot of money with. I am glad it worked for you assuming it will work for others and others are just lazy is nonsense.
 
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Some non-scalpers probably got some E due to this posting if he doesn't post then they don't get it - of course some scalpers also might have got some E too. It's a Catch 22. But if 1 non-scalper got some then it was worth it IMO.
I'm a non-scalper and because of the post, I was able to score two bags that I wanted. I've been to three brick and mortar stores in Pennsylvania and New York this last week, and they had zero Esoterica. I'm grateful the tip was posted today.
 

tzinc

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I'm a non-scalper and because of the post, I was able to score two bags that I wanted. I've been to three brick and mortar stores in Pennsylvania and New York this last week, and they had zero Esoterica. I'm grateful the tip was posted today.
Exactly there a quite a few posters on here that are full of negativity and bash everyone for no reason.
 
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Why do you have to launch a personal attack on an innocent question? Attributing negatives where NONE exist?

Also I did contact EVERY ONE I could find selling Penzance like people on here said and guess what EVERY ONE of them said they couldn't help me out including people I spent a lot of money with. I am glad it worked for you assuming it will work for others and others are just lazy is nonsense.
Brother, it’s likely not you my man. It’s just frustrating to post availability on this forum knowing that there are likely hundred of ?s watching that do nothing but wait, watch and snag da gold. For the folks that post regularly or at least semi regularly…happy you were able to score.

And, yes @warren can be a bit more direct than some are used to…but that’s part of his charm. ?☕
 
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tzinc

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Brother, it’s likely not you my man. It’s just frustrating to post availability on this forum knowing that there are likely hundred of ?s watching that do nothing but wait, watch and snag da gold. For the folks that post regularly or at least semi regularly…happy I’d you were able to score. ?☕
Like I said blame the people that BUY from the scalpers. If they did not buy from the scalpers they would stop.
 
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