Buy it Ship it beads is not the same company as Aroma Beads Online. There are different owners.
Are you curing your beads before you bake them ? Do you folks send an email or call if you are having an issue? cooking too long can mess up the beads, as can putting in too much oil or powder. The customer service is very good. I have had the owner call me back on a holiday, weekend and evening. I have talked to the owner on numerous occasions for other information. They have had the same supplier for over 10 years, so not sure what you mean by switched beads. What was the difference? Things can change somewhat. This is a small industry in the life of plastics. That is why I only use Prime Resin Beads. The industry standards has a 5% ability, by law to be different. They can "never" be exactly the same between Lots.
Do you have them confused with someone else? I get 55 lb bags at a time. No one ships for free. It may say that but they are charging for it! If you are having issues, maybe you need to call and ask questions! I have never seen anyone post a picture of what their ornies look like so I am posting mine. Making a few here and there is not a good test of aroma beads.
Been doing this for over 10 years and I have tied everything out there. Pellets for Fun beads do not work in hot weather. They were horrible! I tried them to compare and they took forever to absorb and I can bend the ornaments in half. NOT a good thing. Just my opinion.
Nothing against anyone, but if you are throwing something out, you are not experience at making aroma beads. There is never a reason to throw something out and always a way to salvage. I cook the beads at 335 for 9-10 minutes and they come out perfect, every time! Just a question, how many ornies are you making? I am doing hundreds every month and trust me, if something did not work, I would not buy them. As mentioned, just my opinion. No one has to like it my opinion.