Why are your sets more expensive than some companies, and less than others?

As one of the largest suppliers of natural stone products in the United States, we have done a lot of research on what other companies sell to make sure we are not only supplying our customers with the products that they need, but also at a price that is reasonable. To accomplish this task, we have hired a team of massage educators that have a long history of training people in the use of hot stone. Our focus is on providing quality stones; sorted for size, shape and smoothness.

What our research revealed is that there are several grades of stone quality currently available in the market today, and that you truly get what you pay for up to a certain price point. Many people ask us why there are stone sets that cost hundreds of dollars, and the answer is that they either take inordinate amounts of time to pick stones from river beds (river cobbles are at risk of cracking, and even 'exploding' through repeated heating and cooling), or the company selling them has a huge advertising budget, which is why you will see them listed everywhere on the internet when you type in the search term 'hot stone'. These companies also spend a lot on brochures, and trade show appearances. After a certain point, paying more does not equal a better product. We focus on using our expertise in supply chain management and production to ensure that our customers receive the highest quality product at the most reasonable price.