They most likely place one purchase order for a set amount that is the best possible quantity for them to purchase it at and still sell out all of the diapers.
They then tell people it is limited quantity. The people then snatch up the diapers. Leaving Cotton Babies with no inventory and no carrying costs.
I'm guessing they make a pretty good margin on their diapers. And releasing these prints entices people that would normally not buy a new diaper to purchase one.
Plus they can always order a reprint.
It's really a win, win for them.
Large amount of sales in a quick period, little to no inventory in their warehouse, and it makes people who wouldn't buy a diaper buy more.
I didn't think of that. Good point.
I haven't really been crazy about the last 4 prints, but my OCD is sad that I won't have a "complete" set, especially since I had the chance to get Jules/Carrol.
I NEED THIS DIAPER! Sorry, just channeling the poor parents who feel deprived now because they didn't score an exactly-the-same-as-the-last-four-prints diaper. Irwin, Lovelace, TH and PC are so awesome. The last few-ick
I'm fairly new to the CD scene and I find it very similar to the last few too, so I'm not too impressed.
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I don't get why they didn't put a pre order up for a LE print, but do for a new solid color (like with armadillo). At least if they did the preorders, they could garner some chatter and still stock the one time. Right?
Well, their plan worked. This will be my first BG. I liked the challenge of fighting with the website and the joy of the victory of getting one and the agony of defeat being charged for two LOL! I am a SUCKER!
My husband said he really likes the print so it isn't a total loss. He also said he is going to go buy himself something for $20. Whatevs...
Sigh because of a student loan payment thing getting royally fucked up, I'll be selling both the flip and the elemental I got yesterday. I'll wait till the stores run out and the put mine on ebay.
If you ordered from cottonbabies check your account today. I guess some people's orders are being cancelled already...... Mine says something about fulfillment so I should be good at receiving mine.
Sigh because of a student loan payment thing getting royally fucked up, I'll be selling both the flip and the elemental I got yesterday. I'll wait till the stores run out and the put mine on ebay.
If you ordered from cottonbabies check your account today. I guess some people's orders are being cancelled already...... Mine says something about fulfillment so I should be good at receiving mine.
Thank you for saying something, they charged me twice but only shipped one diaper...
@boyohboys on the t/b/s fb pages, they say there are huge lag times for customer service, but I would call or e-mail them. They are having lots of issues......
Ok...so CB has taken the money from our account, but they don't show a pending order and I've gotten no confirmation email (from yesterday's order). Should I be worried?
@kelly11235, I'm not sure. I would call or e-mail and ask. I know they were having lots of problems with glitches and something due to pay pal. However, because so many people were having issues, they have longer call wait times......
Mine shipped today. Sorry ladies, but I am excited to receive mine
Multiple ectopics, 2 failed IVF's
IVF #1: Did not get to ET, embies all failed PGD (major chromosomal defects)
IVF #2: We have 2 chromosomally perfect embies as a result of PGD (Boy/Girl) 1 failed the thaw (Girl) Transferred 1, yet ended as a c/p
Thought it was the end of our TTC Journey 6/20/2012
SHOCK BFP 9/28/2012: IT'S A BOY! and everything is normal !!!!!!
Little A born 38w 2d on 05/23/13 and is a true miracle for this IF Vet!
I actually don't mind this print but I just don't get the excitement over these limited edition prints. I've never tried BG and it's actually making me less inclined to order any.
It definitely makes me less inclined to order from them in the future.
We like their 4.0s and Flip covers, but the artificial hype and crashing website are damn annoying.
Ok I confess the pictures people are posting are making me like it more. And I do like the colors. But I don't like the word dapper scribbled all over it.
Here we go again, someone buy one so MK can buy it from you in the next month or so....
Already covered. Bought a flip and an elemental. I was going to sell for a profit, but arrangements can be made once they arrive.....
Ditto. I ordered a second Flip just so that I'd have it to sell or trade to someone that wants it because they think it's cute, not because they want to sell it.
I've been kicking myself for missing the cottonbabies stocking (I had one in my cart and then decided to do it later ) ... because I do actually like this print. Its colors are very similar to DH's alma matter, and I like the hats. I like it a lot better than the mustache theme for boys.
I looked into the Abby's Lane stocking - looks like it's Friday at 9pm Eastern.
Oh, and Green Mountain Diapers said on their Facebook page that they'd be stocking them next week I think.
I totally bought it this morning at our local shop. It was the last elemental and I'm still building my stash for baby due in December so I figured what the heck. Lol
That's for a blog that's been compiling a list of who's getting stockings when, in case folks are still looking.
I was able to snag one last night at Abby Lane. DH and I were both on waiting for the stocking (because he's kind of awesome like that), and he managed to snag one. It's amazing how fast these are selling out. While I definitely hate the hoopla this is causing, I won't deny that I'll be happy to resell this one at a profit when LO is done with it!
Re: New BG Print!!
I'm fairly new to the CD scene and I find it very similar to the last few too, so I'm not too impressed.
Not bumping on The Bump anymore
Great Support, Great Conversations, and more than just Cloth Diapering at our new home
Multiple ectopics, 2 failed IVF's
IVF #1: Did not get to ET, embies all failed PGD (major chromosomal defects)
IVF #2: We have 2 chromosomally perfect embies as a result of PGD (Boy/Girl) 1 failed the thaw (Girl) Transferred 1, yet ended as a c/p
Thought it was the end of our TTC Journey 6/20/2012
SHOCK BFP 9/28/2012: IT'S A BOY! and everything is normal !!!!!!
Little A born 38w 2d on 05/23/13 and is a true miracle for this IF Vet!
DS born 6/2013
DS born 6/2013