I've had to put the shop on Holiday Mode because I'm running low on tapes and Fancy Tapes haven't restocked in so long! It's been over 2 years since I've been able to order Cherry Red 😩. I've tried alternatives but the quality is so poor, I can't bring myself to use them. Am I gonna have to try and order direct from Hoopologie to the UK? I'm a small hobby seller and the delivery and customs will make ordering direct not worth it. Delivery charges from the US are so extortionate, I can't place a small order because I'd essentially be paying over double per roll of tape. Or just stop selling hoops after 16 years!!!??? I don't want to 😞
I can't put the prices on hoops up too much higher no one will buy them. I can absorb the cost myself but I already pay myself less than half the minimum wage labour cost when making the hoops so I'd be selling them for almost cost price. Not counting additional working hours like maintaining and cleaning tools/work area, updating listings etc.
