kebechet Report post Posted July 30, 2006 We fought it for as long as we could, but in the face of skyrocketing oil costs (which in turn has raised the prices on all our overseas shipment costs), increased packaging and bottle costs, the rising cost of utilities and rent, and increases in virtually every aspect of the supply chain, from insurance to packing and manufacturing materials. we're finally left with no choice but to bump the price of the oils slightly. We have not raised prices in many years, and if it were at all possible, we would never do so. Even when the USPS raised the price of priority shipping, we absorbed the cost instead of rescaling our shipping grid. We have put this off as long as possible, but it is a matter of survival at this point. The margin of profit for our company has always been on the thin side, but now it is so narrow that we are in danger of closing. We also do our best to provide for our employees, and with the price of the oils as they are, there is no way that BPAL can continue, much less offer our employees benefits such as health insurance, and, of course, standard raises. We have done our best to make this as painless as possible. To that end, the following changes to oil prices are in effect as of the inception of Carnaval Diabolique on August 3rd, 2006: General Catalogue 5ml: $15.00 General Catalogue 10ml: $24.50 The Salon 5ml: $25.50 Tarot Oils 10ml: $26.50 Sephiroth / Qliphoth 10ml: $26.00 The Chakras 5ml: $27.50 Panaceas 5ml: $25.50 Carnaval Diabolique 5ml: $20.00 Single Imp's Ear: $3.50 6 pack of Imp's Ears: $19.50 The price for limited edition oils may vary, but will average $17.50 - $20.00 per 5ml, depending on the cost to manufacture. I hope that you all will understand our position. Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
