ForHisGlory Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I have my candles in a Boutique and what is really selling now is my 8 oz containers. My 16 oz don't move as quickly.I found a really cute 4 oz jar that is adorable and was thinking of carrying them.My 8 oz is going for $7.95 and my 16 oz is $12.95.Obviously, I am making $1 per oz on the 8 oz and not for the 16 oz. I can't sell the 16 oz for more. It's a locked in competitor price in my area.So, my question......If I carried the 4 oz, I would price that at $4.95 - a little more than $1 per oz. I would be happy with that and with the $1 for the 8 oz.BUT, the 16 oz would obviously be for a bigger room. I am concerned about this.My 8 oz candles are strong and do a good job, but obviously the 16 oz would cover more space. Right? Should I discontinue the 16 oz and go with the other two? Any suggestions would be helpful. I know it's about money - but sometimes it's not, if you know what I mean. I want a good candle, but I want to make money also.They don't want to carry the three sizes on the shelves that are available, so I'm stuck with only getting two choices. The shop owner said the people that come in are about small gifts and that is what they are interested in.TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForHisGlory Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 BTW, I got the idea to go smaller from this post by Debra Phelps.http://www.craftserver.com/forums/showpost.php?p=665144&postcount=6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coconut Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Right now the only size I do is 4 oz. I sell them at 4.25 or 4 for 16.00. It is quite popular because of the price and because people can change scents more often. Mine will scent an area that is about 22x24 and everyone seems to be happy with that. I say give it a shot. Try the higher price and if they don't move, you can lower it. Yank## gets $10.00 for a small candle so yours is still a bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForHisGlory Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 Right now the only size I do is 4 oz. I sell them at 4.25 or 4 for 16.00. It is quite popular because of the price and because people can change scents more often. Mine will scent an area that is about 22x24 and everyone seems to be happy with that. I say give it a shot. Try the higher price and if they don't move, you can lower it. Yank## gets $10.00 for a small candle so yours is still a bargain.Thanks! Just got off the phone with the shop owner and we have decided to discontinue the 16 oz and put it back if the demand comes up. We will keep/store one 16 oz, of each scent, in the shop for anyone that wants a larger candle.I just tested Mediterranean Fig (CS) in the 4 oz and it is awesome!!! Does scent up quite a bit of space. Lovely scent!!!I think it's a go!Now to order labels and more wicks. lol Always something!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artcwolf Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I sell 5oz and 8oz jars. I thought about doing 16oz jars but the 5oz are just to cute :laugh2:at least that was the response from the girls at the office when i took one in to get opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForHisGlory Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 I sell 5oz and 8oz jars. I thought about doing 16oz jars but the 5oz are just to cute :laugh2:at least that was the response from the girls at the office when i took one in to get opinions.I know!!! When I got them in last week, I'm like, "Silly cute!"The girls in the shop think they are adorable!!!! She's leaving it on the counter for attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlelady Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Would you two candle gurus mind sharing what 4 oz and 5 oz jars you are using? I sell mainly the 8 oz. and 16 oz. square mason jas. My 8 oz. are my bestseller.. I have only 1 large wholesale acct. that ONLY buys my 16 oz. I'm also rethinking "size matters"! LOL:grin2: Thanks,Carrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForHisGlory Posted May 23, 2008 Author Share Posted May 23, 2008 Would you two candle gurus mind sharing what 4 oz and 5 oz jars you are using? I sell mainly the 8 oz. and 16 oz. square mason jas. My 8 oz. are my bestseller.. I have only 1 large wholesale acct. that ONLY buys my 16 oz. I'm also rethinking "size matters"! LOL:grin2: Thanks,CarrieI'm using the straight sided jars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artcwolf Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I'm using the apothecary jars from CShttp://candlescience.com/containers/5oz-apothecary-jar/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coconut Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I use the 4oz. jelly jars. I can them from Miami so it is cheaper for me. People like them around here-they think they are "cute". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debscent Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I stopped carrying 16 oz. almost 2 years ago. The trend I'm noticing is not many people want to spend more than $10 for a candle. I currently offer a 10 ounce salsa jar and 6 oz tin, and they seem to go well and my customers like to switch up scents, etc. so it works well. I've seen an increase in my melts too. Keep your pricing in reason, notice what you would spend on impulse purchases and tailor your candle selection to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForHisGlory Posted May 23, 2008 Author Share Posted May 23, 2008 Excellent, debscent! I agree! I'm seeing they want to stay under the $10 range. I'm excited. I think I will move more candles getting rid of the 16 oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beechcreekcandles Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Interesting discussion here, I thought I would put my in. We have found here in NEPA. our 16 ounce sells better than our 5 ounce. We also offer a 10 ounce jar, and those sell well too. Seems to us anyway, the only way we can really push our 5 ounce jars is when we offer them as a group...say 4/$20 or so. Just adding my own experiences here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForHisGlory Posted May 23, 2008 Author Share Posted May 23, 2008 Interesting discussion here, I thought I would put my in. We have found here in NEPA. our 16 ounce sells better than our 5 ounce. We also offer a 10 ounce jar, and those sell well too. Seems to us anyway, the only way we can really push our 5 ounce jars is when we offer them as a group...say 4/$20 or so. Just adding my own experiences here.Excellent input!! Thanks!I was going to comment that we do have to find what works in our particular areas of business.What seems to work in one, doesn't always work in another.I will have my 16 oz jars on stand-by in the event the finicky customers decide they want them because they are NOT available! "The grass is always greener........" lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSAS Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 In my store, I sell more 24 oz candles. They seem to be more popular. I double wick them, so they get their monies worth. I know some people don't like large candles with only one wick, because of the hangup left in the jar.I sell my 24 oz for $20.99 or 2/$40.00. That price might go up when I purchase my next pallet of soy wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbuck Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 I haven't been doing as many shows as normally since we are trying to get our house ready to go on the market, but my customers have been buying more of the 26oz jars then anything else. I might add jelly jars in the future, but I want to wait until after we move to test anything new. Candles have a way of taking over our house.Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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