chrisasst Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 I just went to CS and look at 4794 wax, I bought 60 lbs a few weeks ago at $74, now 60 lbs is $95 :confused::confused:I guess I better look at different wax or something..any here use Paraffin Wax 140 from candlewic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmhoneybear Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 I get mine from Peak and it is up to $88.68 there! I can't believe it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMary Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 For paraffin votives - that's the only use I have for it, but I use the IGI 4625, pillar wax with a bit of vybar. It's running $83 right now.http://www.peakcandle.com/products/Pillar-Blend-IGI-4625-CASE__PW1006.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquiO Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 I guess I better look at different wax or something..any here use Paraffin Wax 140 from candlewic?For a long time I used candlewic's CBL-141 custom blend. Other than a UV inhibitor for bright colors you don't need any other additives. It holds and throws fragrance really well and has a smooth glossy finish everytime. It's a few dollar more than the 140 but in IMHO worth it. If you request samples from Candlewic definitely add some CBL-141 to that request. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 I just placed an order for 4 cases of 1274 pillar wax at Peaks and it cost me over $400 ($84 per case & $102 for shipping)....but I got an order for 125 6" pillars this morning so it's not money wasted - a little less profit for me this year but it's a repeat customer that I want to keep...kwim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbla Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 OK, that officially ended my chandling when I'm done with the 4794 wax I have. This hobby has just gotten to expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmejeffd Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 I understand why the price of wax was going up when the price of oil was going up. But now that the price of oil is going back down, the price of wax is still going up.Riddle me that, Batman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Higher oil prices have been steadily filtering down to the price of paraffin.Oil prices have come down and will probably decrease even more. I'm wondering if wax prices are "sticky" or if those will eventually come down as well. I would think they should retreat at least partly but it will take a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootie04 Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Higher oil prices have been steadily filtering down to the price of paraffin.Oil prices have come down and will probably decrease even more. I'm wondering if wax prices are "sticky" or if those will eventually come down as well. I would think they should retreat at least partly but it will take a while.I am thinking this too. I bet the suppliers are paying the highest prices yet when they reorder. Hopefully the prices have peaked and will start to come back down in the coming months.tootie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMary Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 OK, that officially ended my chandling when I'm done with the 4794 wax I have. This hobby has just gotten to expensive. I started because of candles, but people are asking about how I can do my pricing that I do. Quite a few are actually. I bought tons and tons of wax last year when it was $60 a case and I paid no shipping. I still have one case of pillar left and two cases of container left. If it don't come down by the time those are out (probably last another 4-5 months in my case), I can't afford to keep that going because I don't really do much in the way of shows or wholesale accounts to make it worth the cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Chrisasst I feel your pain on the wax prices. Mine is now 95.00 a case, the 4786. I priced it at a couple of other suppliers that were cheaper but by the time shipping was figured in CS was still the cheapest way to go. If you try somewhere else just be sure to check the shipping on it. :undecided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 It would be nice to see wax prices come down, but I believe the demand is greater than the supply so I don't see it coming down. It would be a blessing if it did, but I can't remember where I picked up that another increase was coming before the end of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy, USMC Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Higher oil prices have been steadily filtering down to the price of paraffin.Oil prices have come down and will probably decrease even more. I'm wondering if wax prices are "sticky" or if those will eventually come down as well. I would think they should retreat at least partly but it will take a while.I imagine the higher prices we are seeing will be held by the suppliers - - - at least until their inventory is gone. I just hope the price backs down again when they re-order so they can pass the price decrease down to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coconut Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 It takes time to refine oil into wax. Today's wax was possibly produced from oil that was at the peak of the market. We can only hope that in another month or so, prices will come back down as cheaper oil gets refined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scent Cellar Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Now that suppliers have us accustomed to the higher prices of wax I doubt that wax prices will come down at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisasst Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 Now that suppliers have us accustomed to the higher prices of wax I doubt that wax prices will come down at all.kind of like the gas prices... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coconut Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 kind of like the gas prices...Actually, this would be good news. Gas prices have dropped significantly where I live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meconella Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Now that suppliers have us accustomed to the higher prices of wax I doubt that wax prices will come down at all.If the cost of raw materials come down, prices also will come down if the profits of a company suffer because customers are buying less, as I suspect they are.Sad to say, in our difficult economic times when people are trying to reduce 'unnecessary' spending, candles might be considered expendable by some, and sales may suffer. I hope not, but think it will be a lean Holiday season for many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debra Phelps Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Here is my secret. I tell the customers that the price has to go up. The customer and wholesalers say &&^%()**^&*%^%*&. THEN I say...................Ok, I can limit the oils I use in the candles. That will make them cheaper. Good idea. Thanks for bitchin. Customer-.......Oh no, please don't do that. It is ok, I will pay more, no problems. This has worked for years. You got to hit um where it hurts. Once they figure out they have to pay for what they love, then it is cool. I have had to go up twice in a year, and had no complaints. :highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debra Phelps Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I just thought about something. .....Holy Crap would be a good name for a candle. Think I will try it. maybe put Obamas face on it. No better not, hugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisasst Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 . Think I will try it. maybe put Obamas face on it. No better not, hugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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