just a reminder the package is now a zip bag. Easier for the seed banks.
A Foam spacer. Its the shock dampening in the vial, but permits air to pass to the beads.What is that inside the capsule, silica beads and what else?
I know Bodhi puts his seeds in baggies, so to each their own. I did like the capsules rd seeds came in. Personally I would rather have the capsule with a label on it and no extra packaging then a baggie.Because of the closed cell, light-weight nature of polyethylene foam it is a very natural choice for the aerospace industry. Polyethylene foam offers superior resistance to vibration, compression, and moisture. It also has excellent resistance against UV and ozone and maintains its physical properties at both high and low temperatures. One of the most likely places to find closed cell foam in an aircraft would be sandwiched between bulkheads. It offers thermal insulation because of the foam's closed cell construction, as well as sound dampening from the surrounding noise of the aircraft.
Would you prefer less customer feedback? This kind of post is what sets off the RD haters, and they really don't need any prodding.Lol. Its always something
They are trying to save themselves, and in turn customers money by changing the package. It also helps the seed banks because a large percentage of people prefer stealth shipping, so then the fancy packing is just $ going out the window. So half the people are going to be happy about the change (cheaper beans, easier to store and conceal, easier to repackage stealth) and some are going to be pissed and complain about any change no matter what it is...Would you prefer less customer feedback? This kind of post is what sets off the RD haters, and they really don't need any prodding.
All I said was don't compromise on packaging. Most industries understand this. In fact in many industries packaging is a huge % of total product cost. In any case, not many $100 items come in ziplocs, but whatever. Saving expense and maximizing profits? Awesome, you now have this customer's feedback into your planned execution. Try not to cry too hard about getting it, its only the tip anyway.They are trying to save themselves, and in turn customers money by changing the package. It also helps the seed banks because a large percentage of people prefer stealth shipping, so then the fancy packing is just $ going out the window. So half the people are going to be happy about the change (cheaper beans, easier to store and conceal, easier to repackage stealth) and some are going to be pissed and complain about any change no matter what it is...
So that is why I said it's always something. Because you can't please everybody. RD is a VERY small company still. You can count the people that officially work for them on one hand. So take that into account and the amount of people from all over the world and every other site calling, emailing, PMing, and posting questions and criticism in open forums that the few people have to deal with. All while having families and trying to build a brand new company's reputation.
Do you not understand that the seeds will no longer cost $100? Which is one of the things that people have been here bitching about mostly. Like I said. You can't please everyone. The people who want cheaper seeds will be happy and the people that want better packaging will be upset. Who is more important to please? Everyone is a customer. Just grow the seeds out and don't worry about how they get to you. If you think they are too expensive, don't buy them, or find them somewhere else than a seedbank online that charges a huge premium. I know how much the seed banks pay for RD seeds, trust me they are making way more money off of you than any of the breeders supplying the stock.
Actually people (potential customers) were "bitching" about the lack of product information, references, and the horrible way they were being addressed by the owner. I think any mention of cost was just a poke in the eye.Which is one of the things that people have been here bitching about mostly. Like I said. You can't please everyone.