country creek Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 This so incredibly sucks that the closest supplier to us is in PA and I hate paying $30.00 for shipping. (it really cuts profits down). Does anyone have any other places closer to them that they obtain supplies from that are like a mom/pop shop in VA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smart tart Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 You could buy wax at HL or Michaels (use the 40% off coupon)....But for fo or wicks or coloring, I would not go thru them......Shipping is expensive but you will figure out (eventually) which suppliers have great products and are close to you. Shipping is just part of it unless you are very lucky to have a supplier close to you (and most of us don't!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmp Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 I would also like to know where other Virginians (like myself) get their supplies... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
country creek Posted November 12, 2006 Author Share Posted November 12, 2006 I have always ordered my wax from C&S and scents from blue moon candles, candlewic, justscents and peaks. I am just TIRED of paying soooo much in shipping on the wax. Although Candlesandsupplies is 5 hrs away from me, I could drive there but the money I would waste in gas is the same as shipping. GMP....what part of VA do you live in?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanmala Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 Have you tried Candle Science in North Carolina? I haven't tried their wax yet but their fragrance oils are very reasonable and GOOD! They also carry wicks and much more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmp Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 Northern Virginia, Loudoun County. I think C&S and Candlewic are about 3 hours away for me. I have just started this hobby and have bought from Bitter Creek. I don't really have a good reason why, except they were recommended early on and I stuck with them. Someone else on this board was complaining about shipping to VA, it might have been "amynleebishop" I seem to remember? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlebuddy Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 www.tristatecandlesupply.net is located in WV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
country creek Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 I think I checked out the one in WVA's website, I know there is a reason I did not think about it again but I will look at it again and see what they have to offer. WVA is only 2 hrs away. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 I am in Virginia Beach and get my wax from Candlewic and then my palm wax will now come from TXCS. It does suck that there are none closer by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chauna1 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Country Creek What part of VA are you in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malaki Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 i live in pa and ive been to candle & supplies and i wasnt impressed, they are about 1 hour away from me and there showroom is really bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmp Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Thanks for this info. I do know that C&S is in the midst of moving to a new facility, for what that's worth. Malaki, have you been to Candlewic, I believe they are close by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malaki Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 they are about the same amount of time away from me, i mentioned to the DH that i want to go there next and he said oookayyyyy so that is on my to do list i will let you know when i go . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmp Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Great, thanks! I am heading that way too on a trip up north for the holidays. I don't know if I will be able to stop or not, though. I suppose even if the showroom is poor, at least you can pick up supplies and not pay shipping, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 If you think your shipping is high, try living on the Eastern Shore of VA. Closest wax suppliers will be C&S, Candlewic, CandleScience and Carolina Candle Supplies. Once you get going you can try ordering 4 cases at a time to get the 200 lb shipping discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malaki Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 i ordered 2 packs of primed cd wicks from candles and supplies and shipping was 9.50 and i live 1 hour from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmp Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 i ordered 2 packs of primed cd wicks from candles and supplies and shipping was 9.50 and i live 1 hour from them.Ouch!There is a supplier in Mass that offers $5 flat shipping rate on all products execpt wax and glass. I've never used them myself, tho, just so you know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlebuddy Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 That would be www.candlechem.com ... I haven't tried their fo's, but have bought other items ... good customer service. Candles & Supplies have a minimum $10 shipping fee. In my opinion, their scents are hit or miss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
country creek Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 That would be www.candlechem.com ... I haven't tried their fo's, but have bought other items ... good customer service. Candles & Supplies have a minimum $10 shipping fee. In my opinion, their scents are hit or miss.That is so weird, I have never had a problem with C&S FO's. They have always worked great for me. Chauna~ I am in Charlottesville. (Home of the Cavaliers) We are going North for Turkey day, so maybe I will take the trip and detour to some of favorite suppliers. Too bad no one is thinking of moving their business here...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chauna1 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Oh that is cool. I am about 40 or 50 miles away near Harrisonburg. There is another member here that is from Charlottesville too. I think her name is amyandleebishop or something like that.Chauna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOPI Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 I get my wax from http://www.candlescience.com They discount the ups hundred weight count by 30%. You can easily see what the shipping cost will be by playing around with the shopping cart. They are a great company to order from! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
country creek Posted November 15, 2006 Author Share Posted November 15, 2006 I get my wax from http://www.candlescience.com They discount the ups hundred weight count by 30%. You can easily see what the shipping cost will be by playing around with the shopping cart. They are a great company to order from!Which blend would you recommend using from this company?? I usually use the 1275 blend from C&S. It is a one pour blend. Anything there comparable like the 6006? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 I drive to C&S or Tri-State to get my supplies. I just got tired of paying shipping for wax, jars, anything heavy. I'm saving a lot of money. I too am not all that impressed with C&S and i've seen Tri-State's warehouse-- you don't want to know how bad it looks if you buy from them. Its not climate controlled and its dirty to say the least. My jars had mold on them for crissakes!For FO's I want the best so I buy premium FOs from good suppliers. I don't consider TriState or C&S premium-- they definitely range from average to poor quality.It does suck that Virginian's don't have a good wax supplier in-state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOPI Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 I use the igi 4627 but it looks like they have the igi 6006 though I haven't tried that wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicken Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 I have been making candles for a loooooonnnnggg time and I learned very early on that C&S is sucks. Their products are way overpriced, and the FO's are horrible. You dont know what you are missing if you are getting them there. You need to do some serious shopping around. The way to getting around the high shipping is to order all of your items at once instead of ordering here and there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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