classylady71118 Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 I just got a call from a lady who has 8,000 employee's and she wants a price for 8,000 bath bombs and to discuss putting them on their website (I don't currently have one) Would it be more cost effective for me to continue buying my baking soda and confectioner sugar at Sams (no shipping) OR finding a place online and order in quantity and pay shipping? The biggest order for me to date was for 150 bath bombs for 2 Trade shows in Dallas and Houston...which is where this lady experienced them? I'm so floored....I never expected this.....ANYONE please advise????Beverly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet68cam Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 I am not sure about buying online vs. Sams, I guess you could figure up the cost from Sams for all you will need and then if you feel that is to high I would check around online and see if you can beat it even with shipping...I personally think the more you can get local the better. I mainly just wanted to tell you CONGRATS!!! That is awesome news I am so happy for you, I hope you sell sell sell!!! Have a great day! Amanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsaycb Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 That's just WONDERFUL news!! :yay: I would try to buy in bulk versus Sam's. I believe you'd get a larger discount for how much baking soda & citric acid you'd need just to complete all 8,000.Right now I'm receiving pricing from univar. You should give them a call and see if there's a location close to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootie04 Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 I just cant imagine 8,000 Bathbombs!! :shocked2: I cant even make one!! every recipe I try does not work. I am bathbomb impaired:rolleyes2 .CONGRATS!! :yay: I agree with the others just compare local sources with online bulk and see what is best.Patricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saw Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Wow!! Congratulations:yay: How exciting for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniedb Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 I would also check to see if you can order through a restaurant supplier, like Sysco or Ben E. Keith (I don't know what they have in your area), they're used to huge amounts of food items, they may be able to get you a good deal, and usually there's no shipping charge, they come and drop it off for the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classylady71118 Posted April 20, 2006 Author Share Posted April 20, 2006 We have a Ben E. Keith within a mile from my house....THANKS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaW Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 HOLY MOLY now that is a big job:yay: Congrats and lots of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 wow Congratulations!!!!!:yay::highfive:Definitely do the price comparison! You will do great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire and Ice Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Congratulations on the big order. I hope it works out for you! Sounds like you could really be busy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Wow!!! With a possible order like that maybe you should invest in a Bath Bomb Press. http://www.soapequipment.com/bathbomb/Yes it would be a money investment & it may not be the shape you want but it sure would save time to crank out 8,000 bombs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Or go to www.inkristinesshower.com and wholesale these out. Do you realize how much space 8000 bath bombs is going to take?? LOL! And sugar in bath products is a no-no. Please stop and consider reformulation and know your ingredients or wholesale these out (where you'll still make a profit) to an experienced crafter who specializes in bath bombs - and large orders of them. I know it might not be as rewarding personally for you, but I believe it'll be your best bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grannyscandles Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Bunny - Why is sugar a no-no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classylady71118 Posted April 21, 2006 Author Share Posted April 21, 2006 Hi All,I'm waiting for a return phone call from her and all the details I would need. I appreciate all the advice but how can I wholesale this order out to someone else when it's my bath bombs she has experienced, which ARE different in size and ingredients? That would be a GREAT deal on my part BUT the buyer would not be getting what she is interested in? Comments?Beverly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinesShower Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Thank you Bunny for the shout out What are the ingredients in your bathbombs Bev? I ask because I also wholesale other bathbombs that have botanicals and additives I don't normally use as well. No one has to know that you didn't make them either All of my accounts have everyone believing they slave night and day making their bombs, why shouldn't you? I sent you a pm where I get all of my ingredients and I hope that helps you some, but if you need anything else, drop me a line. I would love to help.PS - My turnaround time would be 3 weeks tops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Grannyscandles - sugar causes UTI's, yeast infections, and all kinds of woman (and even sometimes man) problems down there when it's used in products that you soak in. ((hugs)) Beverly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystical_angel1219 Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Hi All,I'm waiting for a return phone call from her and all the details I would need. I appreciate all the advice but how can I wholesale this order out to someone else when it's my bath bombs she has experienced, which ARE different in size and ingredients? That would be a GREAT deal on my part BUT the buyer would not be getting what she is interested in? Comments?BeverlyI think this is a fantastic opportunity for you! :highfive: But honestly- u could discuss this with Jennie and get optimal results for you and the customer. An order like this would take some definite thought and the need for employees that are able to expedite an order of this magnitude. Plus you want to convey to the customer that you as a business can handle orders of this size. That way you possibility could get a repeat order from this customer. This is what you should strive for, IMO.Sometimes its best to let someone who specializes in a product assist you.I had this huge wedding order and the customer was going to go with 1000 bathbombs and candles as well. I would not even have hesitated contacting another crafter for this order- it would have taken ALL my stress away.She changed her mind at the last minute. Or I would have been calling Jennie in a nanosecond. I can do bathbombs~ but I am not set up for orders like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 I just have to say if someone approached MOI to do that many bathbombs (if I made them that is ) I'd be haulin' my booty over to In Kristine's Shower pronto baby!! Jennifer's bombs are da bomb!! I've tried them (thanks Jennifer) and they ARE really pretty, and smell and feel oh so good!!!!!!!Seriously, there is no way in heck I'd have enough room in my house let alone time, to set up to make that many in a reasonable amount of time.3 weeks lead time from IKS sounds good to me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classylady71118 Posted April 21, 2006 Author Share Posted April 21, 2006 I personally would LOVE to contract this order out to Jennie... BUT no one has yet addressed the fact that the customer ( AND HER customers) have already experienced "my" bath bombs and since Jennies are NOT the same size with the same ingredients as mine that causes the dilemma???? AND BUNNY I AM researching the confectioner sugar versuses the cornstarch. I DID start out using cornstarch and it would be NO problem switching to cornstarch in my recipe, and thank you for bringing that to my attention as its possible I was advised wrong !Beverly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Did you already tell this lady that you could make that many? If not, I would try to work out in your head (and on paper) if it's even feasible for you to be able to make that many at your home, on your own.What is the lead time for these? You need to ask yourself how many bombs you can make in one day, etc. It's a lot to think about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Hey Beverly - Jenny did say that she was willing to use different additives and such in your order. I would think that an explanation about the size difference could be like this. "In order for me to complete this order in a reasonable amount of time, I need to change the size of the bath bombs to 3 ounces (or whatever) to better the manufacturing processes." She'd never have to know someone else even made them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceCarvesWax Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 And sugar in bath products is a no-no. Thats the first thing I thought of when I saw they had sugar in them. You could get tons of reorders from something like this, if they dont have to buy a box of monistat along with it. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grannyscandles Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 I use sugar scrubs and often soak in the tub for awhile after using them. Where is the info detailing the occurence of UTI's and such?Oh and Bruce..last night my DH and I were watching tv and one of those commercials came on. He didn't even know what Monistat was..lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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