I agree with the comments regarding Mephisto’s generosity, customer service, and addressing the Canadian Sour Crack issues. Mephisto has found a formula that customers love; however, in a sense the quality of their genetics, abundant and special freebies, and new products have backfired as demand outweighs supply.
Opening Canadian only distribution came with the assumption and anticipation by customers that all of these great things Mephisto offers would be available to Canadians and they have not necessarily been offered. As I understand it, it wasn’t long ago that a Meph head could order from any Mephisto website but now it’s exclusive to the region you live. I understand the reasons for this also, but when I see the inventory selection available to the US and the allocated freebies not available to the Canadian site it’s a bit disappointing.
In no way am I slamming Mephisto for what they do, I am a big fan. Influences out of Mephisto’s hands have also not helped. The Canadian postal service dropped the ball during the Black Friday sale that affected availability to the Canadian site for that sale. Recently though, the MG websites were offline and there was discussion of updating seed stocks. Many anticipated more availability when the websites came back online but the Canadian site was no different than when it was shut down. As seen above, Stan mentioned that the Canadian restock was being done, 10 days ago, and Double Grape would be released in March sometime yet there is still no change. I’m not holding my breath.
I already know that I am free to purchase from other suppliers and seed banks but I really don’t want to do that. As a Meph-head, I want to support MG and be a part of their growing customer base, just like every other Meph-head, Canadian or not.