The purpose of this thread is to determine if a secondary distribution channel is required to supplement the other normal operations of OG. There are several reasons seed runs would not qualify for co- op distribution. An example is the Durban open pollination that was done outdoors, in April . The options to help the ones producing seeds would be.
Simply providing flips , envelopes and stamps to growers completing a run.
2.Connecting growers to commitee members that would package and distribute the seeds for them using materials donated.
Potentially with enough volume sending out a packet occasionally containing many packs at once to simplify shipping, again using donated materials and postage.
@Misterbee has been this link and sent many seeds out. A small committee could be formed along with him to ensure operations are ongoing even if one or a couple members are offline for a bit.
The full intent is to take some of the pressure off of the normal distribution heros as well as a pipeline to hand out seeds form all sources, including disallowed runs and growers who dont want the hassle and expense of sending thier seeds out.
Comments are welcome , as well as volunteers. Donations of Materials and Stamps will be accepted at a later date depending on member feedback. Cheers and many thanks to all growers and potential helpers.
Would need to differentiate between countries and have a maximum signup limit, idk how y’all would figure out how many go to what country/international if its not one of the major ones that are represented…
Then would need to differentiate between stamps bought
$ donated would be cool, but from seeing before my time…i think someone scammed this place big time in regards to that?
Valid points. Initially we would not need distributors in each country. We all know how to send flips in letters. A running total of stamps and supplies recieved and then used is a great idea. As far as security against a scam, we could use supplies as each run develops without holding more than one or two runs of supplies. Just enough to service the runs about to go out.
I know when I get a big seed run done OFF co-op distribution I try my best but costs for postage have DOUBLED since I started giving beans away.
I the past I would post “Help needed for distribution” on the thread that had the documented grow but that always limits to those that are actually paying attention.
This thread can be a lifeline to help get genetics out.
Even though I’m in I’ve had OG’s order stamps from CanadaPost’s website and get it delivered right to me which allowed for me to get so many packs out the year I learned to accept that it’s okay to ask for help.. (mostly).
Yep @Virga but I still feel it’s important to include EVERYONE in give a ways and distribution.
Ironically the last 3 times i did a draw 2 were international and the 3rd was canadian… still not cheap but it’s worth it when they grow em even if they don’t remember to tag me to follow along lol.
This would be AWESOME!
I’m going to have a whole mess of Bodhi’s Pleiadian Love Nest F3 beans here in about a week that I’d love to get out to OG if there was interest…
My main issue is Time. Between the family, work and garden I’m very limited.
A system like this would get even more great genetics out there!
If it’s useful to anyone, I would be glad to share a pythonlabel printing script I use to print address labels. It’s pretty handy if you’re sending out 15-20 at the same time.
You can tie it to your address list, it has Jinja templating support, adds qr code links ect
I’ve had 
OG’s order stamps from CanadaPost’s website and get it delivered right to me which allowed for me to get so many packs out the year I learned to accept that it’s okay to ask for help.. (mostly).
$3.65 for under 30g if you bought in a pack.