Hey Beaded Beauties! ๐๐
Weโre always transparent with our tribe, and today we want to keep it ๐ฏ about some important changes affecting โจ B.eaded E.verything by "The Croc Doc" ๐๐ and many other small businesses nationwid
As ofย May 1, 2025, the U.S. has officially implemented a 145% tariff on many imported goods from China, including craft supplies, luxury fabrics, embellishments, and other fashion materials โ all of which are core components in our handcrafted, custom pieces here at โจ B.eaded E.verything by โThe Croc Docโ ๐๐.
๐ธ Why Are Prices Changing?
Due to these massive tariff increases, the cost to import materials we use โ including designer-inspired charms, vinyls, rhinestones, luxe fabrics, and custom croc accessories โ has more than doubled overnight. For example, a shipment previously costing $150 now incurs over $217 in tariffs, bringing the total to nearly $370 for the same goods.
These government-imposed tariffs went into effect May 1, 2025, eliminating the previous โduty-freeโ de minimis exemption that allowed under-$800 shipments from China to enter the U.S. tariff-free.
๐งต How This Affects โจ B.eaded E.verything ๐๐
We take great pride in offering high-quality, hand-embellished, custom creations at fair prices. But with the skyrocketing costs to import supplies, it is no longer sustainable to absorb the increases without making some adjustments.
โ Starting May 5, 2025, youโll notice slight increases across select product categories:
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Croc Doc Couture Sneakers ๐๐จ
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Opulent Tapestries Collection of Luxury Fabrics ๐งตโจ
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Designer-Inspired Charms, Brooches & Jibbitz ๐๐๐
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Customization Supplies & Tools ๐ง๐
Weโre committed to keeping our work accessible while ensuring we continue to source only the best for our fashion-forward, beaded beauties and custom couture lovers. ๐
๐ฆ Why We're Still Worth It
โจ B.eaded E.verything by โThe Croc Docโ ๐๐ isnโt just a brand โ itโs a handcrafted experience. Every pair of custom Crocs, couture sneaker, embellished hat, or charm bundle is meticulously designed with love, premium materials, and endless attention to detail.
๐๏ธ Supporting us means supporting a small, Black-owned, woman-led business navigating shifting global costs with transparency and style.
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๐ข Thank you for riding with us through these changes! We're working hard to keep our prices as competitive as possible while maintaining our signature style, quality, and sparkle. โจ
Questions? Send us a DM or email anytime. We're always happy to help.
With gratitude and glitter,
LaShika "The Croc Doc" Phillips ๐๐
Founder, โจ B.eaded E.verything
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