jakalex Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Just went to the FOH site and she is closing! I am so sad. I surely hope a supplier buys her so I can continue to buy all her wonderful oils. The economy is hitting everyone so hard. I am sure this is one of many of the smaller suppliers that will close this year. Kim you are in my prayers and hope things turn around for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapqueen Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 This is sad. I believe we are going to see many suppliers closing this year. I sure am praying for EVERYONE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I hope things turn around for Kim too. Sorry to see her close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kymber Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Yea I saw that as I was at her site trying to order one her FO's that we use in a custom candle for a resort. They ordered more today and I am out of the oil. CRAP!!!! I wish her and her family the very best...just hating see all these suppliers go out of business! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Heck I'm hoping someone wants to take on her oils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koala-nut Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I can't remember what FOH is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Fragrance Oil Heaven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koala-nut Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Thanks. Such a shame. I wish her the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cissy Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 The suppliers who remain in business most likely will not be reordering supplies that do not sell as well. I've had a couple suppliers tell me this just recently. I'm having to cut corners, too, using up my least favorite FO's first before ordering more new FO's. I've had a big problem not wanting to sell scents if I don't like them a lot myself. I have to keep reminding myself that someone else might like a scent even if I don't care much for it. I am blending continuously, trying to improve some of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singleyellowrose Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Kymber,what FO are you looking for? While I don't have a lb of any of them, I may have some to help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kymber Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Kymber,what FO are you looking for? While I don't have a lb of any of them, I may have some to help you out.Aqua...The Pier 1 Dupe <crossing my fingers someone has some they aren't using!> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singleyellowrose Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Nope sorry can't help you on that one. Post in the classies and beg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kymber Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 LOL! I have sent Kim an email offering to buy several pounds if she has it in stock. And I am checking her site as she does say she will be listing everything and selling everything until her stock is depleted. Hopefully I can get several pounds from her that will last me for awhile and then hope someone picks up her line! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-GRAN-ONES Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Is fragrance by design & FOH the same?..because I thoughtthat FBD said the same type of thing when they closed?I like their Aqua too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Is fragrance by design & FOH the same?..because I thoughtthat FBD said the same type of thing when they closed?I like their Aqua too...Similar. They were like a block away from each other and I think friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagwood Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 This is sad, hopefully someone will pick up some of her oils. I have several dedicated Wisteria fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2rottndogs Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Crap! I hate seeing suppliers that I use have to close. It's inconvient and so very depressing to see them not being able to make a go of their business for whatever reason. I hope someone is able to by her business and keep it going with the same quality of fos. I love the oils from FOH!I need to make sure I'm paying attention so I can buy when she's relists her inventory. I have some fo's that I can't be without.Kimberly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-GRAN-ONES Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 do you think, it is sickness? or this economy..as she states she has took on a full time job..i do wish her well..this economy is hurting everyone.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodle Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Perhaps it is a combination of both. It is very sad. I hate to see the small business person close up shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlebuddy Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Most here must have received great customer service from FOH, unfortunately, I can't say the same. However, I do agree that FOH's oils are awesome. I wasn't surprised to read that Kim has gone out of business; I wish her well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkymonkey66 Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 What would be a reasonable offer for the business? I am considering making an offer but I don't want to offend anyone and be too low or make an offer too high with out knowing what it is worth.How does it work? Do you ask for P and L statements before you make an offer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnS Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 OK maybe Fragrance by Design will buy FOH.Just a block away. Just a idea!!!!!!!!!! I am like everyone else hate seeing small businesses close down.Especially if it is the ecomony and not their own decision. At Least not one where they are forced to sell out.Kymber, Hope you get your FO.Sure later you will have to look for another supplier with that fragrance and hope for the best. LynnS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodle Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Funkeymonkey66, I do not know what you need to know, but I know what I want to know when purchasing a business. I did email FOH. I asked for a lot of information. The first thing that I requested was a reasonable list of inventory. I want her asking price too. I would definitely purchase FOH if the price is right. I inquired three days ago and have not heard back yet. Perhaps it sold already? I don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evesorto Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Candlebuddy,You're not alone....I received poor treatment from Kim as well. She had wonderful customer service until I had a problem with an oil and then she/everything changed. When I posted my negative experience, she black listed me (after I spent hundreds of dollars testing her oils!). At first I was devastated, but as I saw her prices go up by 50%, I thought maybe it was for the best. If she is struggling, I would wish her nothing but speedy recovery. If she should get back into this business, I would hope she might do some things a little different.Eve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakalex Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 Candlebuddy,You're not alone....I received poor treatment from Kim as well. She had wonderful customer service until I had a problem with an oil and then she/everything changed. When I posted my negative experience, she black listed me (after I spent hundreds of dollars testing her oils!). At first I was devastated, but as I saw her prices go up by 50%, I thought maybe it was for the best. If she is struggling, I would wish her nothing but speedy recovery. If she should get back into this business, I would hope she might do some things a little different.EveI have never had anything but great customer service from Kim. Not all of her oils have worked in my wax though. Which is true of any supplier. All waxes are not created equal. I never could get Apple Cobbler Delight to throw in CB135 and I think that FO works for just about everyone! I think I might have even posted here that it did not work for me, but can't remember. I emailed her about it and she was very nice. I then tested the Autumn Harvest and preferred that one.My question is, why when a supplier is having problems people start coming out of the wood work to bash them? The economy has affected many of us; financially, physically and emotionally. Many suppliers have increased prices on many items not just FOH. FOH is going out of business, so those of you who were not satisfied with her CS or prices do not have to worry about it anymore now do you?? JMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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