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Hey guys...I'm so happy that I found this forum. It'll be really nice to gain some wisdom from those more knowledgeable.

A little about me:

I am currently in the development stage of my website: TheRoastersCollective.com which is going to be an online coffee store. I am from Seattle, a coffee culture city from a coffee centric family and Im finally taking the plunge into becoming an entrepreneur in a field that I love.

I hope to speak to everyone here!!

Simon
 

Mr.Peaberry

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I lived in Seattle for almost 2 years...summer of 1969 through end of school year 1971...but my mother had happy feet after my parents divorced, so we were on the move again. I L.O.V.E.D. Seattle, and threw a major fit when the move was announced. I have nothing but fond memories of spending the summers of '69 & '70 swimming in Haler Lake, watching dragboat races on Green Lake, taking the ferry to go clam digging on Bainbridge Island. Those were the days! You are quite a lucky man to be able to pursue your passion for coffee in the Emerald City!! Welcome to the forums!
 
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Thanks guys. I wish I was still there... NY has some great coffee shops, but lacking on the roaster front. Some of the shops are good here...thanks for the warm welcomes!
 

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Hi!
What direction are you planning for the Roasterscollective?
Although I'm in FL, NYC has: Crop To Cup and Pully Collective.
There are a variety of vendors that combine wholesale greens, retail greens, roasting/renting roasting time; and some educational aspects. What's your take on this model?
 
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Im going to check those out. Eventually, they may be incorporated into the business model, but the initial model is just an exchange of microroasters to reach a wider crowd. Kind of like some other websites. Ultimately, as much coffee as I drink, and my ever growing knowledge in the industry, I believe the already existent models are lacking in many areas. As well, coffee is more than starbucks and folgers and K cups (all of which have a purpose by the way, for example, folgers is great to cook with...FYI) and the general public should be made aware there are great roasters out there doing great things for a nominal price. But these small guys are busy running theirs businesses, and can't focus on a real marketing budget. Thats sort of my plan.

To make it clear...I am NOT a roaster, although I would love to learn at some point. I work too many hours in the day to focus on it at the moment.
 
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I think the model you are referring to is more of a B2B model instead of a B2C model. No matter how many people would be interested, I dont see the home roaster industry getting so big it could be much of a money maker. its a nice thing, dont get me wrong. but we can't live off of love, ya know?
 
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