Sandy1980 Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Is here anyone who sells the raw material for candle making? I would like to open my own online-shop, and first of all I'd like to sell raw material.Does anyone know the following book? "Stop Burning Time & Moneyin your Candle Business"I would like to know what you are thinking about it, and if it's also good for someone who sells raw material instead of candles (One day I would like to sell some candles, too. But selling raw material, and giving some advices, seems to be more interesting to me.) Bye, Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chauntelle Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Haven't been making candles long enough to really answer you, but having some one to ask for advice sounds good.The book interested me as well as i had never heard of it i don't spose u could tell me the author and where i might find it?I'm sure some others who no a bit more would be able to help you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 I guess I don't understand....if you've never made candles, how you could give advice!! There are a lot of candle making suppliers out there, so your competition would be pretty heavy depending on what exactly you would be selling and at what price!! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindy5140 Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Are you asking us what we think about the book so you can become an affiliate to sell the book to??If so it's a great book, but I already knew half of the information in it. The marketing part is good, gives you some ideas. Almost everything in that book can be learned here for FREE.I think the book mainly focuses on chandlers not suppliers. I think it would be a waste of your money to buy it for yourself.Mindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 If you or anyone else did not know it is ONLY an e-book it is not in print and the price does come with free updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmsojka Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 i think it is very good book. Hurley is the name of the author, and there is always useful updates. Very interesting, especially when new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyinME Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 I guess I don't understand....if you've never made candles, how you could give advice!! There are a lot of candle making suppliers out there, so your competition would be pretty heavy depending on what exactly you would be selling and at what price!! Good luck!Was thinking the same thing-if you don't make candles how can you give out advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 You would have to have a lot of money up front to stock a site to sell raw materials for candle making. Exactly what are you wanting to sell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy1980 Posted September 20, 2006 Author Share Posted September 20, 2006 I am making my own candles, but here in Germany are too many who sell their selfmade candles, and only a few who sell the raw material (I'm not speaking about being a wholesaler), that's why I won't need too much money. I guess you might not know our market, and you can't compare it to the market in the USA or in England. Bye,Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy1980 Posted September 20, 2006 Author Share Posted September 20, 2006 @ cindym:I'd like to sell everything that you need for candle making. The wax, and especially the perfumed oil. The manufacturers in the USA do have totally different fragrances than the manufacturers in Germany.Bye,Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinesShower Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 I think I would say to study up on every aspect of candlemaking because candlemakers put alot of stock into their suppliers. They hope they test what they sell, try everything, can give you advice when you need it - pretty much be a candlemaker yourself KWIM?That is the way I do my business anyway. I like to go with trusted suppliers that can really help you if you are in a jam. Maybe there could be a way to talk to trusted suppliers in the US to help you get started overseas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy1980 Posted September 20, 2006 Author Share Posted September 20, 2006 What does "KWIM" mean?It's really difficult to find trusted suppliers. Could you name a few? There are so much, that I don't know where to start. And I must be careful that the shipping isn't too expensive. I've never imported anything, and the law in Germany is a bit complicated (they want money for everything...). I guess the laws in foreign countries are much easier to understand. That's why many German people go away from here.Thank you very much for helping me!!!Bye,Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnhorsemom Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Sandy KWIM is "know what I mean". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy1980 Posted September 21, 2006 Author Share Posted September 21, 2006 Thank you. Well, I will be a candlemaker by myself, but I'm not very creative, and there are still many wonderful candles on the market. That's why I don't want to sell the candles. It's just for me, and for knowing what I am selling, and to be able to give advices to the customers. Bye,Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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