LuminousBoutique Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 I offered to make candles for my friends wedding... I may or may not regret this in the future, but I am trying to save her some money since the agreement is that she will buy the jars, I will handle the rest.I'm probably (at least right now this is the plan) going to need 100 4oz jelly jars and 50 8oz jelly jars, basically 10 cases of one and 5 of the other. I have my wicking down so I'm letting her order them and ship them to her house in WA.. versus me doing them here and bringing them. I'll be transforming my moms house into a temporary studio. SO. Here is where my issue comes in.. CS is where I would normally go for these jars, because of the great prices.. but its $77.00 in shipping to get them to her.Peaks is closer, but charges more for the jars and wants 90 in shipping. No local sources that I know of. I never really use the jelly jars, so I'm not familiar with suppliers for them.. but I did a quick scan and couldnt really find anyone closer than peaks (Denver-Seattle)anyone have some good tips on getting these to Washington without literally half the cost being shipping?I'm really trying to convince her to love the quilted jelly jars because I'm certain we can find those at Kmart, walmart, or Doitbest... but I think she has her heart set on a straight side jar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactusladycandles Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Check Amazon.com. It looks like they have them and shipping is free on orders $25.00 or more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuminousBoutique Posted December 10, 2010 Author Share Posted December 10, 2010 Check Amazon.com. It looks like they have them and shipping is free on orders $25.00 or more. awesome, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwantItgreen Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 I agree with going with the quilted ones! I think they provide just a little elegance and for a wedding would be perfect, plus you can get them in both sizes locally. I didn't see the straight ones on Amazon, am I missing something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Go to your local super market, ask for the manager, and ask them to order them for you. They will put in an order and it will be shipped out on their next truck load that week. Very simple and you don't have to pay shipping.The prices may be a little higher since your not buying wholesale, but another option you may want to look into... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuminousBoutique Posted December 11, 2010 Author Share Posted December 11, 2010 I'll tell her to look into it, its not until July so we have wiggle room. I think shes so overwhelmed shes not thinking clearly.. she was going to try and do them on her own! All of it! nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Not sure if she has Ace hardware in her area but I pick up jelly jars there, especially when there is a sale. The manager will even put them aside for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuminousBoutique Posted December 12, 2010 Author Share Posted December 12, 2010 oooh ace.. I'll have her check. I wish I could just convince her to let me order them but she has put her foot down and I've learned not to mess with the bride:laugh2:but my mom did say she would help her if it seems like she cant get it together and fnd the right ones. I dont want to have her find some weird jar, buy a bunch of cases, and then have to wick some new jar on the fly.. no way. I know they have Ace's up there so maybe I'll call the manager at her local one and talk to them myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soy327 Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Check Amazon.com. It looks like they have them and shipping is free on orders $25.00 or more.I think I'm amazon illiterate or something I tried searching for candle glass a while back and came up with zip. Are you the amozon Queen? Help:laugh2:Also i looked on Swans for luminous no luck there hopefully she found what she needed on Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheels Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 (edited) I have been making candles and selling them for years. But I have come to a fork in the road with the pricing of so called wholesale supply houses and the shipping that these people charge. it's really too bad...they have to make such a profit on not only the product they are selling but making a profit from shipping. I have been around the block with shipping items my entire life with our family business and there is definetly a problem with most supply houses like wax products. Come on you suppliers who read these boards don't tell me you aren't making some coin on shipping. I ship every single day and If these guys are smart and want to keep a customer base and business they really should consider looking for alternatives in shipping OR the way they do business. Just my two cents. I am ready to take a whipping from all you loyals...who are making these people money. And they aren't doing anything but giving you cheap prices and make up their cost with shipping. I have already bailed from the candle business. It was good about 10 years ago...but not now. Now i see peaks offering 25% off shipping. I rest my case! Edited December 13, 2010 by wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuminousBoutique Posted December 13, 2010 Author Share Posted December 13, 2010 and even with the 25% off, its cheaper to ship from CS on the east cost than from peaks to wa.. whats that all about?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuminousBoutique Posted December 13, 2010 Author Share Posted December 13, 2010 I think I'm amazon illiterate or something I tried searching for candle glass a while back and came up with zip. Are you the amozon Queen? Help:laugh2:Also i looked on Swans for luminous no luck there hopefully she found what she needed on Amazon.search jelly jars, mason jars, and canning jars.. lots more results but nothing she cant find locally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheels Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 who's making money on who? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuminousBoutique Posted December 13, 2010 Author Share Posted December 13, 2010 I'm driving to peaks in the spring to get my cases of wax, bundles of wicks, fragrance oils 5lbs at a time, and jars. Even with a weighed down SUV and a 6 hour drive it saves me money on shipping... plus I get to spend the night in Denver! Good enough for me.I'm lucky to have MMS so close for my soaping supplies.. sometimes I pay more than say, columbus, but.. I never pay shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Oooh!!!!! That sounds fun!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerJill Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Candle Soylutions should have fairly reasonable shipping to Washington and they have both sizes of jellies. And then there's Swans, of course. I don't see jelly jars listed on their site but I know Pete has carried containers before that he didn't have listed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuminousBoutique Posted December 13, 2010 Author Share Posted December 13, 2010 Candle Soylutions should have fairly reasonable shipping to Washington and they have both sizes of jellies. And then there's Swans, of course. I don't see jelly jars listed on their site but I know Pete has carried containers before that he didn't have listed.thanks I'll check it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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