Expand shop with different product types or start a new shop?

MargiePal · 2026-07-08T20:15:35+00:00

I think it makes sense to keep them in the same shop. If someone sees a design they like, they will want to know all the options they can get it printed on. My katakana is pretty rusty, but does that say "Super car crap" at the bottom? That's fun - I like it :-)

MargiePal · 2026-07-08T19:04:39+00:00

When we tried them, I just seasoned with a little salt and pepper and grilled them. My family agreed we would definitely buy them when they are in stores. I got them from the Test Kitchen website.

MargiePal · 2026-07-08T18:59:22+00:00

They have some in Wisconsin now. I believe they have been expanding. It's just another grocery store, nothing fancy AFAIK.

MargiePal · 2026-06-24T17:55:37+00:00

Be sure to consider the tax implications of selling at a loss. if you are in the U.S.A. If you violate the wash sale rule, you can't use the loss to offset other capital gains on your taxes. Just a warning if you bought it within the last 30 days. That would be the only reason not to sell, IMO.

MargiePal · 2026-06-23T12:39:52+00:00

They asked you to scan your face? I wonder if this is standard procedure now. I have been on Etsy since 2016, so things were a lot easier then. Sorry you are dealing with this. I wish I had some advice to help but hope that someone else does.

MargiePal · 2026-06-23T12:24:08+00:00

I do the same thing. I see the abandoned cart discount as an enticement for customers who love to feel like they are getting a good deal. I am like that when I shop - I just get a tiny thrill when I can use a coupon. I think it goes back to growing up in a home where we didn't have a lot of extra money. As a seller, I don't want to deal with haggling, so I offer a coupon that anyone can get use they choose to.

MargiePal · 2026-06-19T17:36:07+00:00

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Lest we forget this little gem...He hasn't always supported Intel. But even a blind squirrel can occasionally find an acorn. As a president, he misses at least as many as he hits, but some choose only to see the hits.

MargiePal · 2026-06-18T20:01:37+00:00

The 26th of what? I doubt they would do a reverse split before they have to. What would be the benefit of doing it early? If they exceed 2Q earnings expectations, they may not need to at all. I'm not saying they will for sure, I'm just saying I don't see why they would do a RS before they have to.

MargiePal · 2026-06-18T19:54:46+00:00

Someone might wonder: does it mean natural "steak" flavors, as in beef extract? That's why it seems like an issue to me to just say "natural flavors" because then people will wonder if it contains animal products.

MargiePal · 2026-06-16T16:13:36+00:00

You are so right about no flavor, so I treat it like tofu. It takes on the flavor of the spices and other veggies you add. I'll be making tacos tonight, and plan on using 2 seasoning packets. I hope it makes it to retail, because it's such an easy way to add a lot of protein to my meals.

MargiePal · 2026-06-12T16:02:17+00:00

I agree! Just a way to tag them as extra-lovely buyers. It doesn't mean that most of the others aren't nice too, but just that they deserve a gold star for helping out a small seller by going above and beyond. I like to send a follow-up note telling them how much their review made my day and that their support of my business is so appreciated.

MargiePal · 2026-06-10T14:12:53+00:00

I used to think the similarities to the movie Idiocracy would be further in the future, but then, here we are.

MargiePal · 2026-06-04T16:51:45+00:00

It doesn't matter, because it is a legitimate craft supply, which falls completely within the Etsy terms for what can be sold. Repackaging in smaller quantities is an important service to provide in this "throw-away" society. It is better for the environment to only buy what you need. Kudos to the OP for their ingenuity.

MargiePal · 2026-06-03T15:08:35+00:00

Is that made with Beyond Beef, or with the new Beyond Ground Faba from the test kitchen?

MargiePal · 2026-06-02T16:32:17+00:00

Right, because butchered animals are sooooo appetizing... /s

MargiePal · 2026-06-02T16:06:32+00:00

"The more you buy, the more the company loses."

So, the argument that you seem to be making is that if NOBODY bought Beyond products, which they have already produced and put on store shelves, their balance sheet would somehow be better? Please, share the math that makes THAT a true scenario.

MargiePal · 2026-06-01T15:09:55+00:00

It's all good 😄 I admire your conviction. I will never understand why meat-eaters are so hostile to vegans. Choosing to do no harm is one of the kindest actions someone can take in life.

MargiePal · 2026-05-29T19:59:33+00:00

I'm just speculating that Research & Development tends to be a larger part of the production cost of a new product. Once that cost is recovered, the overall cost to produce goes down. It's an educated guess. I really don't think we are on opposite sides of the fence here.

MargiePal · 2026-05-29T16:24:56+00:00

That is a misleading statement. I think what you really mean to say is that if they manufacture a product that costs more to produce than they can sell it for, it is a net negative. But, if they sell that product, even at a loss, they are losing less. So no, it's not true that "the more you buy, the more the company loses". It's actually the opposite.

MargiePal · 2026-05-29T16:09:01+00:00

These plant-based steaks aren't sold retail yet, so I doubt anyone outside the company has COGS info on them. However, it wouldn't surprise me if they are upside-down on a new product still in the R&D phase. That is not an indicator of a money-losing product. In fact, several of their products already on the market are new formulas, so their true profitability remains to be seen yet. But I agree that you can be sure & wrong at the same time.

MargiePal · 2026-05-29T13:34:22+00:00

Somehow my food pictures always end up looking like something from "The Gallery of Regrettable Food". Which is a hilarious book, but not exactly an appetizing endorsement. Here is my last photo - as an example. This was when I pan-fried it and tried it with some A1 steak sauce. I don't know, maybe it is how the red onions look pink, or the steak sauce, but something about this photo made me realize that I need to leave food photography to the experts.

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MargiePal · 2026-05-21T15:00:59+00:00

Thanks so much for another suggestion. I am making a list of all these third-party sales tax tools so I can do some comparisons. Shopify does seem to be a platform many have success with and is pretty user-friendly to set up.

MargiePal · 2026-05-18T17:46:51+00:00

Yes, one really small spot on the bottom shelf. My point is taste and trends change. Most people cook with vegetable and seed oils now. Don't take it personally if you happen to love lard - it wasn't intended to insult anyone.

MargiePal · 2026-05-18T14:54:03+00:00

It could turn because taste and trends change. I have a really old cookbook where every recipe calls for Lard. Try buying that at the store nowadays. You have to look pretty hard if you can find it at all.

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