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[Ray]

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First Rays will be closed from Saturday, June 17 through Thursday, June 22.

Accordingly, I am holding an early Fathers Days Sale.
Through June 15th, all nutrients and additives are discounted 10%.

Our automatic volume discounts still apply, as do any coupon codes you may have, and this offer still includes free shipping to US addresses.

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Effective immediately, we no longer sell RO systems.
Our long-time supplier has started charging tax on drop-shipments and is inflating shipping costs to increase profit, which would force me to increase my prices to ridiculous levels.

Maintenance parts (filters and membranes) will continue to be available as I have another supplier for those.

[Dusty Ol' Man]

Sad news on the RO, Ray. I've been holding off making that purchase due to the proposed move. That much less to pack and ship.

[Ray]

Originally Posted by Dusty Ol' Man

Sad news on the RO, Ray. I've been holding off making that purchase due to the proposed move. That much less to pack and ship.

I can still supply replacement filters and membranes (I have another supplier for those), but the change in "business policies" by my historically primary supplier are forcing me out of the systems part of the business.

Here's an example:

A customer in Idaho place a $50 order. In "the old days", that drop-shipment would have totaled $43, so I would have made $7 for my troubles.

Now, however, because they add Idaho sales tax and nearly triple the UPS freight cost, that would have raised it to $72. I had them ship it to me instead, as I have a tax exemption. Because of their freight charges to me, after paying to ship it to the customer, I still ended up losing $8.

Need I say more?

[Dalachin]

That is so unfortunate. I love my little RO system!

[orchidman77]

Unfortunate but completely understandable Ray. I had one of your systems years ago and loved it. I'm currently filling gallons from a Sprouts for my little grow tent but would love to have another in-home system someday as my plants are growing and I'll need more space soon!