I assume this is all about Michael Freedberg so being a bit more direct would help others who are out of the loop. I think Michael is an asset to Youtube and shaving and the fact that they limited production so you can't get the soap or splash makes me think it is not about making money. The Creed Aventus scent is the real story behind the Freedberg sales not a you tube endorsement to make money. I love Creed Aventus and so I love the Freedberg soap and splash and hope to get more. I wanted to get a close friend the soap and splash and posted here to get some soap but a splash was nowhere to be found. Joe is not like that and no doubt left money on the table with this as he could have increased production and I hope he does. I am sure this is inside fun between them and not so much about profit.
Can someone please explain to me this recent insistence by artisans to create signature soaps? What I think was a nice gesture at first by Joe from RazoRock, has recently turned into an obnoxious trend. I think it is unfair to a majority of the customers who spend 100's of dollars with these vendors, and receive little or no recognition. I work hard for my money, and put a lot more effort into my job than the amount of time it takes to record a 5-minute YouTube video, that's for sure. I think these signature soaps emphasize and encourage shilling within the community, something we can all agree is not helpful. I am of the school of thought that a good product ought to speak for itself. It's one thing to post a written or video review, and the entire community appreciates them as somewhat of a guiding light. But if you think I'm buying your soap because of the guy that you put on the label, think again. Especially when it’s someone who has pointed a loaded gun at the video camera. These are the guys you want representing your brand? I really think this trend should end as soon as possible. It would be much appreciated.
P.S. I mean absolutely no offense to any YouTube reviewers, vendors, or artisans. This is just a point of view, and is certainly up for discussion.
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