justcountry Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 :tiptoe: does anyone know if there is a supplier that has a kudzu scent that smells really close to Tony's I hate to order 1 item when that is the only one I need from them but must smell the same because this is one of my top sellers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logcabinmomma Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I know that Alabaster has a Kudzu. I'm not sure how good it is as I haven't tried it.-Kristi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggy Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I have Alabaster's Kudzu and love it. Great CT and HT. So far I'm wicking up one size with it but still testing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justcountry Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 thanks lcm and juggy I might try this but I know if it is not the same as Tony's they will have my head but if it is really diffrent and I still have to order from Tony's maybe I could rename alabasters I have never ordered from alabasters so maybe it is time I give it a try seems like I just keep adding suppliers:laugh2: you know my hubby just loves all you guys for helping me find new places to spend his money:wink2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Shoofitz Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Why would you risk something not smelling exactly like what your customers want and like? Doesn't make sense to try another supplier and possibly order more from there to make it worth your while just to find out it probably isn't exact. Then order from Tony 's anyway? Your 2 responders haven't even tested Alabaster's yet, one never even smelled it. :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tereasa Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 or... you could get more oils from Tony's. BadedasJo MaloneGoddessBlack PepperI haven't tested them, but I heard that they were good. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizbizzyb Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I need to get black pepper - I would not personally take a chance on my customers with a new supplier with out going thru the testing process. In the long run (ordering from supplier a and it doesn't match, then from supplier b, close but doesn't perform like tonys) you could spend more money than if you just ordered from tonys.Just stock up on a few oils that you do use. If this is your top seller, order a few bottles to have on hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buck Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I use Alabaster's Kudzu ~ It's awesome & my customers love it! They usually purchase 4 - 6 candles in this fragrance at a time and it's been one of my best sellers for years! Most people either love or hate this fragrance ~ This fragrance made me want to start making candles years ago ~ LOL ~ I could never get enough of it! I make and sell everything in this fragrance ~ foaming hand soap, hand sanitizer, whipped body frosting, body/room/linen sprays, aroma beads, car air fresheners, dipped critters, reed diffusers, tarts, votives, and candles in all sizes. :highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth-VT Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 What is the difference if you order from Albaster? You said you've never ordered from them, so you obviously don't need anything from them, why not just order what you know works, from Tony's. If you order from Alabaster, you have to start all over again and test it from scratch. Vs., what, paying some shipping? If this is your best seller, then order a few bottles and make the shipping worth it. I just don't see the point. You run the risk of changing what your customers like, and if they don't like it, then you've lost the $$ of the oil and shipping and will still have to order new from Tony's. Seems like a large dilemma for something with such a simple solution. JMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justcountry Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 Well I guess that is right and I should just go with Tonys, and their oils are great just a little higher, but my customers do love this scent and it is what they expect,I do use a little less because it does throw so great.:rolleyes2 Maybe I'm just making excuses to try something diffrent, then I'll still have to order from Tony's kinda nutty to spend extra money somewhere else to save then have to buy it anyway:tiptoe: thanks for being so blunt its just what I need sometimes:laugh2: :laugh2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmtncandles Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Just my opinion but I like trying a variety of suppliers....it is good to get out there and see what everybody else has and to see if I like it better than my previous supplier. I also use Kudzu....I buy mine from Alabaster. It is one of my top selling fo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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