Beaches Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 I make candles as a hobby, so I don't go through as much wax as some of you. I always buy my wax in the 50 lb box, and prefer 464 for basic container candles. I have been buying from Candle Science for years, but have now placed my first order for wax from Candlewic, even though they are clear across the country. I do not understand why CS has so drastically raised their price on wax. I only live 2 hours from the Reno location, and can drive to get it in good weather. Right now the Sierra passes are a disaster zone with snow, so no way would I try it. CS is now charging $92.73 a box shipped to me. I used to pay $77.00, then it went up to $87.00. I sure will miss the overnight delivery since I'm so close, but that is just too much for a box of wax. Candlewic is $86.00 shipped, but it will take a week or more to get to me. I guess I will just have to order a years worth of wax from now on and pick it up when I go to Reno. Does anyone know what is going on with them to keep raising the price? Are other suppliers doing this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRoomGraduate Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Expect to see prices raised across the board. Shipping rates have gone up, suppliers have to factor that in. Tariffs have made some materials a lot more expensive, suppliers have to factor that in as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shari Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Unfortunately, that is the price of business/pleasure these days. Everything is going up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 For some reason Candlewic's prices that include shipping are less than I can get local. This has been the case for about 3 years now. Honestly haven't check any other suppliers other than my local & that. I think with postage up again, UPS, FEDEX & FREIGHT up again everything will go up. It's hard when you're not making $ at it and it's just a hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Wish my wax was that cheap. A case of my wax is $99.99 before shipping. With shipping its $144. This is just one case. Argh! I have to revert back to driving out to PA to pick it up rather than have it shipped to save money. Its a full day drive for me so I also pick up my jars, lids, and a few FOs while I'm out there. At least I can save shipping rates by driving and picking up instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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