stacien Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 You know what angers me? Look at this sight and click on to candles and check out their prices in bulk. Even if they are not scented they are nice looking candles. Even the favors are a steal. What is this candle manufacturers overhead? http://sunriseglobalinc.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 I agree. They do look good. That looks like the stuff you find in a Dollar Tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulette Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 they are a wholesale company. they have some cute votive holders and oil burners but they don't say how tall they are. Maybe a coop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hope Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Stacie, although I don't sell yet, I wouldn't be too upset about the imports. I think it would cater to a different market. For that thought, I think we all have different markets which we target. Prims, spa-type, dupes, etc. I haven't checked your site, if you have one... (I'm staying away from other's sites and candle gallery till I have my own hammered out ) but I'm sure you'll still have customers who will want your candles.BTW, did you happen to check out 'AS082, $.72', it's under "Houseware/Garment". Are they selling someone? Or the outfit? Sorry, I couldn't resist putting that one in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 They probably turn your walls black.Dixie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlewitch Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Test Them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlebuddy Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 I've seen much of that stuff in my local Dollar Store. The candles are very very low quality. A few months ago, I bought the white tapered candles to grubby. I haven't burned them, only using them for decoration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 If they are the imported candles I would bet they are the lowest quality there is.......in the last year I have read about everything from candy to jewelry that was imported and recalled for high levels of lead. Just last week there was a story of a baby dieing from lead poisoning in a toy that was imported.....They may look nice but I would be afraid to burn one..... :tiptoe: :lipsrseal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin'Hot Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 I don't want to get political, but I'm quite sure they are not made here in the good 'ole USA! Cheap labor = cheap product! At least the candles that we make all hold a little piece of us in them because we take the time and effort to make a good product! Just my opinion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 They look like dollar store candles. I have purchased some "cute" candles at the dollar stores before .... don't burn worth diddly squat! Just continue to make quality candles and you'll have customers coming back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carol k Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 now i know where my local buck stop store gets some of their stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enchantedflorest Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 maybe they dont look as good in person -- they do look pretty and colorful on the site and CHEEEEEEEAP ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeAndMyPuppyDog Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Welcome to China folks. Look at the names in the contact area.That's the way it goes. I know it doesn't seem fair... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Welcome to China folks. Look at the names in the contact area.That's the way it goes. I know it doesn't seem fair...My first thought when I saw the post Made in China, I know these are not the candles that my customers are looking for or they would have them, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeAndMyPuppyDog Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 My first thought when I saw the post Made in China, I know these are not the candles that my customers are looking for or they would have them,Exactly. As long as we make a better product people that want a better product will buy ours. The problem is going to come (one day) when they (China) figure out that not all Americans are cheap. Once they start to make stuff higher end to compete with our stuff, the game will really be tough to win.It has come to that in some respects with other items. Sort of like when you think about how Japanese cars WERE when the first started... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justme Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 I think those are made in china I've seen some of those in some product catalogue (china). Even I who's in Hong Kong don't buy china candles, I make my own and order supplies from Peak's. It's expensive but at least I know what's in my candles and a better scent throw too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlewitch Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 What does not make sense is petro cost china even more then what we pay? So it must be palm oil from maylasia. HMMM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFrog Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Looking at those mottled 3x3's then at the price they charged ($.69) blew my mind! Mind you they most be loaded with oil and therefore have a MP of maybe 132, MAYBE, but geese! Low quality or not, that's just nuts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 I can never get over how cheaply things can be imported into North America. Even if the materials cost nothing as well as labour, how do they get it here and still sell for so little. It is difficult to know what sizes these are, but how can even the cheapest wax can't be that cheap? We all need to pay attention to what is happening at this point in history. China has just begun to take jobs from North America, and they aren't going to stop. I'll stop before I get on too much of a rant.Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 Ahh, I see on their site that they supply to shops like Wal-Mart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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