ebarnes Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Does anyone have a letter that they send to salons, spas, boutiques' etc.... describing thier products trying ot create a wholesale account?Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Does anyone have a letter that they send to salons, spas, boutiques' etc.... describing thier products trying ot create a wholesale account?ThanksThe only time I have ever sent a letter/email to a potential wholesale account was after they first contacted me. I've had that happen many times as a result of them finding me through the web addy on my product labels. The accounts are always out of town when this happens. As a general rule, I don't think it's a good idea to send a letter to a potential wholesale account. It can seem intimidating, but I really feel you are better off to set up an appointment with the buyer for the target store, and take a sample of your product with you. Give them the sample, talk about your products, give them a price/scent/product list, and if by this time they haven't already started asking lots of questions and shown some interest, then tell them you will contact them in a few days after they've had a chance to burn the candle/try the goods/ etc. etc. And then do it. That's just my opinion though. To answer your question, no, I don't have any kind of form letter to send to potential accounts though. I'm guessing a letter like that has a high liklihood of ending up in the circular file without having even been read. Good Luck in whatever you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I love candles Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I know this is an old thread but I had a couple of other questions about approaching stores. I don't have any wholesale accounts yet but would love to get one!- Is it better to call the buyer/owner to set up an appointment or to stop in the store to try to set it up? I am trying to decide if I should drop off my brochure/wholesale information ahead of time or just bring it if (hopefully when!) I meet with them.- I plan to give them a sample - do you think I need to leave a sample of every size candle I sell? I was going to bring scent samples for them to see what we sell.I appreciate anyone's thoughts - you all are always helpful and give me things to think about!TIA!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I love candles Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 I thought of one other question to add to the above:- Do you all narrow down the scents for them to choose or let them pick from any of the ones you offer? I have 30 but didn't know if that would be overwhelming or not.Thanks again for any responses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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