MommaD Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Seriously. I am in Missouri. I just can't FIND candle suppliers, but there are a TON of candlemakers in Missouri. There is one a couple of hours away, but she has a very limited supply of products. :sigh Too bad it's a pipe dream. I can't even imagine how you would start something like that. I would give anything to be able to drive thirty minutes, an hour, even a little more, to be able to pick up supplies. Those of you that live close to a supplier, count your blessings. The closest supplier I have found is about 8 hours away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaD Posted September 2, 2005 Author Share Posted September 2, 2005 BTW, I mean that as absolutely NO offense to Peaks' I love them, I wish they were here!!! Just my frustration with shipping speaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Where in Missouri are you? I live in Southern Illinois, just across the river from St. Louis. Closest supplier to me is Missouri Candle, which is right by my office. They are OUTRAGEOUSLY high, though ... I'm better off having stuff shipped! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeana Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 I live in san diego and there is nobody even close to me. Most of the suppliers I have found are in the east. I have to pay so much for shipping!! I have been thinking of becoming a west coast supplier too but I don't know how to get started buying Ecosoya directly. I can only find websites that carry it. I don't want to just hike up the price I buy it at now, that's not really wholesale, I want to be a real wholesaler for the west coast. I don't like it when people say they are wholesale and they are really just doubling their price they paid from other distributers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breanna Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Where in Missouri are you? I live in Southern Illinois, just across the river from St. Louis. Closest supplier to me is Missouri Candle, which is right by my office. They are OUTRAGEOUSLY high, though ... I'm better off having stuff shipped!I live in Bunker Hill Illinois 30 minutes north of you and I wish we had a supplier close too:grin2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaD Posted September 2, 2005 Author Share Posted September 2, 2005 I live in Southwestern Missouri. About 2 and a 1/2 hours south of Kansas City. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 If you're 2 1/2 hours away from KC, you're pretty close to a company that has wax -- www.morriswax.com I believe. There's another supplier of wax in the Olathe area, 'burb of KC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 i still like the idea of peak opening a warehouse up here in michigan looks like maybe they need a few more too? hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnS Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 I live 45 minutes from a candle supplier and am thankful.Today I did place a order on-line for some small things they don't have but really with the price of gas being $3.20 a gallon I think I would be better to just order it on-line as long as it is not heavy.It was $7.50 to ship. Even with the place that is 45 minutes from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnhorsemom Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 I know how frustrating it is. I live in west central Minnesota, out in the toolies. I do have a wax supplier within two hours of me, but as far as any B&B supplies I am SOL. I placed an order the other day with the Chemistry Store. The order itself was about $100 and I had to pay $45 more for the shipping. I'm sure with the gas prices going up like they are that shipping costs will rise right along with it. I am afraid that it may put some of us "out of business". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs_scurry Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 MommaD, Check out http://www.ngiwax.com They are the makers of EcoSoya! Call them and ask them what they can tell you!! I am a newbie and that was given to me from someone else! HTH Veronica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoriG Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 I live about an hour from a wax supplier in Olathe, KS. They are the closest supplier to me here in Northwest Missouri. They are pretty good to work with. Their website is http://www.mid-conagri.com/Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinInOR Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 i still like the idea of peak opening a warehouse up here in michigan ...Nuh - uh - pinkie wrestle you for it to be in Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiiansun Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Nuh - uh - pinkie wrestle you for it to be in Oregon Clubs you both to have it be in Hawaii Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolas Lights Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 No way, I want it to be in Alabama:cheesy2: . I have to order soooo far away. There is only one in the state and they don't have a lot of choices of waxes, and you have to have a tax number which I don't have right now. Wish I had somewhere that it doesn't cost me an arm and leg for shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 No way, I want it to be in Alabama:cheesy2: . I have to order soooo far away. There is only one in the state and they don't have a lot of choices of waxes, and you have to have a tax number which I don't have right now. Wish I had somewhere that it doesn't cost me an arm and leg for shipping.My vote too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Nuh - uh - pinkie wrestle you for it to be in Oregonlol bring it on, all of you! i'd put up a good fight at least, to get a peak in my state. of course if it were in oregon, that would be just one more reason for me to move back over to the left coast :rolleyes2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbtddr Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 there is one place in saint louis mo. and a wax place in springfield mo.the one in saint louis has lots of stuff. in springfield just wax but that saves on shipping.i get my wax from springfield.if you wont to no the address ill look it up just pm me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heather_dw Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 I live in Missouri too. Hour and a half north of St. Louis. Not far from the Mississippi River Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvcandleguy Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 I cant say for sure, but there are 2 ways that I would look into becoming a supplier. First off, check with some of the supplier companies to see if they have in plans of expanding or have any programs that would allow you to sell their products.. you would probaby have to set up a wholesale account at minimum. You could also just buy in bulk from different suppliers, break it down to smaller sale items and just do a small mark up. These are just my ideas, as I dont know for sure... but if you all find out, let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicky Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 We need something in Vermont. I'm sure Beth would agree with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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