I’ll be the first to admit it: I love online shopping. It’s open 24/7, there are no crowds, I don't have to drive anywhere, and I can do the whole thing in my pajamas. But there is value in local business that an algorithm just can't replace.
Take A1 Packaging in West Lafayette. They are my go-to for shipping and Amazon returns because they’re fast, efficient, and usually have zero wait. But their real value didn't click until I had a total "brain short circuit."
In a moment of pure genius, I managed to put an empty box inside another empty box, taped the return label on top, and dropped it off at A1. I didn't realize what I’d done until hours later when I walked into my kitchen and saw the actual item I was supposed to return sitting neatly next to the pantry.
Cue the panic.
Trying to explain to a global conglomerate like Amazon that I had shipped them a box of literal air would have been a customer service nightmare. But I called A1. A real live person answered. Actually it was even better, I left a message, and then a real live person called me back. They found my "ghost package," set it aside, and let me come back to actually put the product in the box. They saved me from my own idiocy.
That is the "Local" difference.
At Big E Bearded Coffee, we strive to be the best of both worlds. You get the convenience of the internet—you can order online whenever your heart desires without leaving the house—but you get the soul of a local shop.
If there is a delivery hiccup, a special request, or a "brain short circuit" of your own, we are just a quick email or text away. We aren't a nameless warehouse; we’re your neighbors roasting fresh beans and making sure you get exactly what you need.
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Speaking of what's going on, we have this great feature called Autoship. If you love our coffee but you don't ever remember to order it. Sign up for Autoship.
You can have fresh coffee delivered weekly or even once every couple of months. Autoship is extremely easy and customizeable. You can even try it and then turn it off with the push of a button.
Good coffee doesn't have to be complicated. You don't need expensive equipment.There are some small things you can do to make a consistently good cup of coffee.
