What ??? Purple Posy 2019-2021 In Color pad and reinker to be discontinued?

Just found out this news today and wanted to get it out to you right away!

Purple Posy Ink To Be Discontinued

Despite our efforts to resolve issues with Purple Posy ink, we have learned that the ink color is still shifting over time. This means that the color is coordinating more loosely than we typically allow with our colors. Due to these ongoing challenges, we have decided to discontinue Purple Posy classic ink. As of November 5, 2019, the following items will no longer be available to purchase:

Purple Posy Classic Stampin’ Pad (item 150084)
Purple Posy Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill (item 150091)
2019–2021 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pad Assortment (item 150087)

We are unable to replace Purple Posy ink pads for customers or demonstrators who have already received them. However, anyone with concerns regarding the color shifting properties of their Purple Posy ink pads may contact Demonstrator Support and we can offer a $7.50 usd coupon code as compensation. The coupon codes will expire on January 1, 2020.

The three item numbers listed above may still appear in the 2020–2021 annual catalog, but will not be available to purchase after November 5, 2019. All other Purple Posy products (such as Purple Posy Stampin’ Write Marker, Purple Posy Cardstock, Purple Posy Stampin’ Blends, etc.) will remain available for purchase.

If you really want to use the Purple Posy, you can color directly to your stamp with the Stampin' Write Marker, huff on it and stamp it. Of course the Blends are another wonderful way to get the Purple Post color but you CAN'T use those to color direct to stamps as they are Alcohol based. I still love this color and find that I will be using it just a little differently with regards to the stamps.