heather_dw Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 it now costs me over 60 dollars to get a 50#case of soy wax shipped. Customers already scoff over 5 dollar candles,(they are rural farm types and they are cheap) there is no way I can raise the price. I'm either going to have to get a cheaper wax supplier or just go out of business.I usually get my wax at tennesee candle supplies. Does anyone know of a cheaper place to get it?I'm in rural Missouri. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Heather, did you mean $60 is the shipping only, or $60 for the wax plus shipping? If it's the latter it is not bad at all, as I pay more than $80 per case (wax + shipping). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexitan Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 there is morris wax in springfield mo. www.morriswax.com. they are great to work with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
so-soy Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Boy, join the club! You, me and the rest of us who have to have wax shipped! I am seriously trying to figure out what I am going to do...I know I have to raise prices and will probably give it through this fall/holiday season with higher prices and see what happens and then make a decision afterwards if I can stay in business or not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Makin Momma Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 try candlescience. Tey ave great sipping costs, but it still won't be ceap.*Sorry my letter after g button is broken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizbizzyb Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 I second candlescience - especially ordering over 200 - they are not that close to me but if I order 200+ pounds of wax it is waaaay cheaper than ordering 200 lbs from any supplier close to meBTW I am in Nebraska if that gives you any idea of regions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blest2BAmerican Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 I think the majority of us are paying through the nose for shipping on wax. Unfortunately their is no way around it unless you are close enough to a supplier to pick it up or raise your prices. Yes, it's very frustrating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth-VT Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 try candlescience. Tey ave great sipping costs, but it still won't be ceap.*Sorry my letter after g button is broken.You mean......h h h h h h h h h h h h ? Another vote for Candlescience. Their rates are better than your typical hundred-weight discount. And service is great, to boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Makin Momma Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 You mean......h h h h h h h h h h h h ? Another vote for Candlescience. Their rates are better than your typical hundred-weight discount. And service is great, to boot.Ug you tease!!! :rolleyes2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 How rural in Missouri? If you're close to springfield, pick it up at Morris or see what they can do for you. If you are rural around KC, see what they do for you. Either way, you should be able to save on the shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexitan Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 morris wax also has a warehouse in KCMO and a new one in Edwardsville. They met me in Edwardsville even though their warehouse isn't open yet, so I wouldn't have far to drive. They are excellent helping you out. Ask for Brian or Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Really? When are they expecting to open in Edwardsville? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexitan Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 in the next few months. the building is built. we picked up some wax there last week, but they had to bring it over there. they really go out of their way to help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Oh that they do. Would rather go to Edwardsville than into KC to get the wax any day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NattyCat Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 hehe. this kills me. A box of Ecosoya in this country is $100 plus tax, plus shipping - about $140 a box - and thats if you buy lots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubure Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 hehe. this kills me. A box of Ecosoya in this country is $100 plus tax, plus shipping - about $140 a box - and thats if you buy lots!Again Nat, think about my idea of coordinate all our orders (may I remind you: a box of 25 kg palm wax (the fat, the soy-like) costs € 37,50 + tax + shipping (25,27 in your currency) - I guess the crystallizing one is similar in price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexitan Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Oh that they do. Would rather go to Edwardsville than into KC to get the wax any day.me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceCarvesWax Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Shes over on my side of the state scented so it would cost alot in time and gas to drive across state for a case or 2 of wax. It sucks all around. We raised our prices this year, our first raise in 7 years and we are still behind the times i feel. It aint going to get any better either. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Bummers. Yeah we haven't raised in three or four years, but will be when we start the fall season. We're already dirt cheap. Somehow Bruce I don't see wax prices ever going down, even if gas were $1.50 a gallon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowded House Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Edit: DPS is on Armour Road in Kansas City.Here's their website if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiffandsniff Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 You want to hear bad? The way I buy is like 51 dollars for 50 lbs plus about 45-50 for shipping per BOX!I spend about 100 bucks total on a box of wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-GRAN-ONES Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 if you are in washington state..there is candlesoyloutions, in oregon..they have several different types of wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodi Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 i use www.candlesandcupplies.com an barbara's shipping is ups an prices are fabulous ... but i'm only an hour away .. so that does help on my shipping costs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire and Ice Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I went today to my supplier to pick up some color blocks and told the I'd be ordering more wax and pree paying it after my big festival and she informed me that the price has risen AGAIN! for one month, the price has increased by $5.00 per 50lb box because shipping costs for them have increased 15% on a pallet of wax!I was vascilating whether to raise the price of my candles next year. Now, I have absolutely no choice but to raise them!:embarasse Fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 if you are in washington state..there is candlesoyloutions, in oregon..they have several different types of wax.If you are in washington state, these 2 shops are in washington:www.swanscandles.comwww.letitshineusa.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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