Originally Posted by SunnyinIdaho

Can someone explain to me why it is that no one seems to be authentically concerned about the state of this industry? I hear either people who hate AG and want to do nothing but bash them and their products, or people who think this isn't such a bad thing, or even those who think this is great. The reality of the situation is no matter what any one of us want to believe our industry is dying. Sure their may be enough business to put money in our banks, but when there is essentially only one person (company) controlling the vast majority of our income we are doing nothing more than paying them for the privilage of making a few dollars. Meanwhile there is no control over pricing, quality, or consistancy allowing Trevor and the crew to do as they please. When I started in this business there were less than a hand full of companies offering lotions and other products, after a ridiculous era of fly-by-nighters and snake-oil salesmen, we are worse off now than were 20 years ago. Congratulations Trevor, to you and all of your brain-washed minion. I for one will NEVER carry any of your products no matter what. I have never been impressed with your offerings or your business tactics. I realize my boycott will not even be a tiny blip on your radar, but I refuse to sell my soul or my business principles out to allow the monopoly you have created to be proliferated in my business. I hope there are some of you out there that have the love of this industry that I do and are willing to support other independent operators.