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KommonScents

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    http://www.kommonscents.net

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    candles
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    Cary, NC
  • About You
    We launched this business from a hobby, and have been running ever since. We arent sure if we are running from the train chasing us, or running to the light, but at least we're running.

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  1. I have a wholesale account with a private label, but I provide the label. It's not worth me losing everything I have for one account. I have in very small print MFG for X by me. Then I put the warning info as required. At first they balked, then I explained whose liability it really is if the house burned down, and they understood. Even a release from liability in some states is not valid, which means bought in NC, given as a gift, and the home burns in MD, it's still my baby.
  2. I have not tried the palm wax, but I have spoke with Diane at Candlescience at great lengths about it (I'm just too chciken to start testing a new wax) and I wanted to reiterate the temp to pour in 185 not 85. If you don't get a reply to your email, give her a call - she is SO helpful & knowledgable. I think it's so neat that she struggles / succeeds with wax just like we do, and isn't afraid to share it with her cusotmers.
  3. I checked with my hosting site (Network Solutions) help desk, and if you had the Pro E Commerce site, with a free 1 hour net consult, they would help you set up exactly what you are looking for. I am not trying to plug my site, just wanted to give you the idea of asking your hosting company for assistance. Being a former Pampered Chef consultant, I understood what you were looking for, and liked the idea ALOT. Funny how I did this many times, and never thought about making it available to people who have expressed interest in selling my candles for me. Thanks for the idea, and I HTH.
  4. I have never had a problem with Millcreeks either - even with Cinnamon Vanilla (my top seller) and extreme vanilla. After reading this post I went out an checked a few that had been in the inventory box for 3 months, with no issues. I did find several suppliers on ebay - I was in a spot looking for clamshells myself this week. Once I added the shipping, it was easier to order from MC and pick up a few FO's while I was at it.
  5. There are a great supplier. All of our packaging comes from them. I have tried other suppliers with similiar items, and nothing has come close to the quality, customer service, and variety that Nashville Wraps provides.
  6. I am not good at promoting my own products, so I recruited family to do it for me. First my Mom (or Aunt) goes in with a sample, they always have a few samples in their purse (tealights in clear baggies with my label on them). If they really like a certain scent, and they show interest, out to the car for the full size jar for them to sample. So far I have made the $ back on every sample, if they don't want to purchase wholesale, they at least purchase candles for themselves. Then they make an appointment for me to come in (Mom is in MD, I'm in NC) on a weekend I'm in town, or I follow up with a call. This helps me to already have a name, and an interest - so I don't do the dreaded cold call.
  7. It was 80 last weekend in NC, and my candles started to get a little soft. I place battery operated fans (Walmart) in the top of the canopy and on the tables to help keep the air circulating, as well as keep moving the candles that show the most heat issues to under the table. I find that as long as I keep the candles out of the sun, I do ok. An interesting note - I put a sample of each scent on the table, and leave the rest of my inventory in individual boxes on the same table - only the candles out of the boxes ever have issues. I hope I explained that so you can picture it.
  8. I stay with 2 suppliers - 1 for FO's, coloring, and small items that I have to ship or pick up when I am visiting family, and 1 for everything else - containers, wax, wicks, some fo's and emergency items - that I'm only 15 minutes away from. Between the 2 suppliers I have variety with FO's, containers, colors, and peace of mind that I have tested, tested, tested everything from these suppliers, so I know pretty quickly if something is wrong. On top of everything else, I find the customer service, ease of ordering, and consistency with both suppliers superior to the others I've tried.
  9. Search for the thread on weighing down tents from last weekend. There were alot of ideas for you to try.
  10. I do a sliding scale for fundraisers, the more they sell the higher the % up to wholesale discount.
  11. We have teh Walmart knock off of the EZ Up (they are on clearance for 68.43 here for a 10x10 btw) DH took 3 bags of sacrete divided it up into 5 gal buckets and sank the longest eye bolts he could buy into them. Since we have a country theme, I bought burlap in the fabric dept of walmart and spray adhesive to cover the bucket look. We used the racket straps that you find in the auto section at walmart to secure - 4 straps for $10. This setup sustains winds of up to 25 mph without movement, anything else, you still need to hold on for heavy gusts. If I can find a pic of the setup, I'll post it later. Good luck.
  12. I use another supplier for most of my FO's, but I LOVE LOVE LOVE the wildberry mousse - it's a must have in my house, and one of my top 20 for sales.
  13. Thanks for all of the responses. I enjoy reading everyones different point of view, and what works for them. I have found I learn from each response, even if it differs from my perspective at the moment. It also makes for some really interesting dinner conversation with my DH. BTW, Georgia - what's the best container wax
  14. I have had really good luck doing candle parties and open houses with other in home sales people (food candles with pampered chef works great) Here is the breakdown for us: *Exclusive 16oz Host Candle free in the scent and color of your choice, just for inviting us into your home. *10% discount for 1 year after your show. Sales Totals FREE Candles $100 - $249 3 $250 - $399 6 $400 - $549 9 $550 - $699 12 $700 - $849 15 $850 - $1000 18 $1000+ 24
  15. Candlescience is SO great to pickup from in person too (I am a 15 minute drive from work)! You can't beat ordering at 10am and picking it up at lunch. I have never had a time when they aren't smiling when I walk in the door, and leave with a new piece of information about their products. They even help me load my car without being asked, which is something that I have to ask for at other locations. I love to walk into the office, it smells phenomenal!
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