You know how our “live” shelf view lets you peek at the market stand before you head out? It’s been great, but it couldn’t show you what’s inside the egg cooler. That was a bit of a problem, as sometimes we’d sell out of eggs faster than expected, and folks would arrive to find an empty cooler – even though we were trying hard to keep up!
So, we came up with a tech solution! We installed a “smart switch” at the bottom of the cooler. When only about 3-4 dozen eggs are left, it automatically sends us a notification so we know it’s time to restock. It’s been a huge help in keeping eggs available more consistently.
We decided to make this even more useful for you. Now, that same smart switch updates our website in real-time! Just look above the live view on our roadside stand page for the egg status:
- “Egg cooler is stocked!“: Good news! This means there are plenty of eggs (more than 3-4 dozen).
- “Egg cooler is low.“: Heads up! This means there are only 2-3 dozen eggs, or possibly fewer (even none), left.
The moment it switches to “low,” we get that restock alert on our phones. We try to refill it ASAP, but if you see “low” before heading out, just know there’s a chance supply might be very limited or gone by the time you get here. Hopefully, this new status helps you know what to expect!