There is no beware - only more trades to make.
For the most part the hot sauce company owners I've met have been great folks who got into it because they love hot sauce. I have yet to meet one who wouldn't entertain a trade - unfortunately my kitchen looks like a special "hot sauce" edition of hoarders now. Something like 18 unopened bottles with another 12 on the way to me right now. It's nutty.
But that's part of why I feel blessed to be in this industry - it's a very friendly competitiveness. I'm sure there are exceptions to that...I just won't trade with those folks.
For the most part the hot sauce company owners I've met have been great folks who got into it because they love hot sauce. I have yet to meet one who wouldn't entertain a trade - unfortunately my kitchen looks like a special "hot sauce" edition of hoarders now. Something like 18 unopened bottles with another 12 on the way to me right now. It's nutty.
But that's part of why I feel blessed to be in this industry - it's a very friendly competitiveness. I'm sure there are exceptions to that...I just won't trade with those folks.