Wanted to buy vanilla stabiliser but...

[josianeg]

I wanted to buy the vanilla stabiliser from Bitter creek everybody recommends on this forum but... I’m in Quebec, Canada.

Here are the only 2 shipping options to Canada for 2 x 16 oz bottles for vanilla stabiliser:

UPS Expedited 93$ US
UPS Express 1 day 102$ US

I was ready for « expensive » shipping but this? I’m so disappointed , there’s no way I can have this delivered to my place.

I have a friend in the US I can deliver stuff to, but with the COVID19 the borders are closed and who knows when they’ll reopen?

 

[jcandleattic]

Can you call BCN and talk to them? I would try that and see if they can ship a different way. That's a bit much...

 

[josianeg]

Yes, “a bit”.

I wrote an email to them. I hope they can you a cheaper USPS option.

I really hate UPS shipping to Canada, Not only am I SURE to be charged customs on top of these ridiculous fares (UPS makes sure they get their brokerage fees), if I happen not to be home at the moment of shipping they bring the package to their warehouse and it’s a brunch of trouble going there to get it.

 

[josianeg]

Can you call BCN and talk to them? I would try that and see if they can ship a different way. That's a bit much...

Since BCN hasn’t answered my email, I tried to call them this morning but it was an answering machine. I left a message but they didn’t call me back yet.

I understand BCN’s VS is the best, but I really can pay this much for shipping...

Which would you say is second and third best, so I can have alternatives?

 

[lsg]

Crafter's Choice vanilla stabilizer from Ontario--https://candorasoap.ca/scents/vanilla-stabilizer.html

 

[jcandleattic]

Which would you say is second and third best, so I can have alternatives?

Sorry can't help you. ALL of the others I have tried - NG, WSP, Crafters Choice, Bramble Berry and a few others never worked for me, or at least never kept the discoloring away for a very significant amount of time.

 

[josianeg]

Sorry can't help you. ALL of the others I have tried - NG, WSP, Crafters Choice, Bramble Berry and a few others never worked for me, or at least never kept the discoloring away for a very significant amount of time.

Bummer... Thanks.

Crafter's Choice vanilla stabilizer from Ontario--https://candorasoap.ca/scents/vanilla-stabilizer.html

Did you personally try it? For how long does it keep the soap from turning brown? Thanks in advance.

 

[shunt2011]

I've used WSP. It worked but it will also depend on how much vanilla is in your FO. Give it a try. Especially since there don't seem to be any other options for you. BCN is the best lasts the longest of any I've tried.