Post #351180 by Chip and Andy on Tue, Dec 25, 2007 7:39 AM

You're right, the Mai-Kai gift shop has to cast a very large net which translates into very little shelf-space for the stuff 'we' want.

And, specifically to the Mugs.... Tiki Farm can only make so many mugs at a go and the Mai-Kai sells them as fast as they get them. Most of the 'regulars' there have a sort of standing order to get first crack at whatever makes it in whenever it makes it in.

And, the Mai-Kai is working with two other distributors for the Rum Barrels and Mara-Amu (that is the one with the Mai-Kai on the back) mugs. The problem is both are made in China (or Japan, can't remember) and shipping is literally on 'the slow boat from China.' And, they get sold or used or broken as fast as they arrive. Add to that loss due to Field-Collection and you wind up with your Rum Barrel served in a large Brandy Snifter. That isn't a total loss since the Barrel is typically 18 ounces and the glass is 24 ounces which means more Rum Barrel for you.

Keep going to the Mai-Kai. Keep asking for stuff. Keep the Tiki Faith. Those three will make it all possible.

A healthy dose of patience helps too.