8-GRAN-ONES Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 she used to own Snowtops, and now has a new company..i can't for the life of me remember its name.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-GRAN-ONES Posted February 26, 2011 Author Share Posted February 26, 2011 i found it...Miami Erie Candle Supply...i put in mimi candle supply in google search..and it said do you mean..and gave different options..and there is was..just what i was looking for..i am looking for a good sugar cookie fo..and remembered they had one, i wanted to try.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysWondering Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I recently found out that Miami Erie owns Front Porch Candle. Nice deal, supplier is also a direct competitor of its own clients. I always wondered how Front Porch could afford to always have free shipping. Well, that's easy when you are also the supplier and everything is at cost.I did purchase from them before I knew this but I didn't order the Sugar Cookie so no review. I will not order from them again. Don't need to provide sales to a supplier who competes with their customers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-GRAN-ONES Posted February 26, 2011 Author Share Posted February 26, 2011 i guess i am behind times...i had never heard of front porch candles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leisa2003 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 (edited) Incase you didn't read this, here is another thread about this business/competitor. http://www.craftserver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96749&highlight=miami+erieI also refuse to buy from a supplier that can sell much cheaper and offer free shipping, that takes business from her own customers. To many other suppliers out there.!!! Edited February 26, 2011 by leisa2003 added Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenOH Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I have been testing quite a few of their oils and the ones I have tested have performed extremely well in 415.I have switched to their Sugar Cookie as well as their Hot Apple Pie and Banana Nut Muffin.Have added...Apple Mango Tango, Cinnamon Bread, Blueberry Bread, Prairie Kitchen, Pink Sugar, Vanilla & Oak to my line and will be adding more of their scents as I test.Have not been disappointed in a scent yet.Great customers service too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsbennis Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 (edited) I recently found out that Miami Erie owns Front Porch Candle. Nice deal, supplier is also a direct competitor of its own clients. I always wondered how Front Porch could afford to always have free shipping. Well, that's easy when you are also the supplier and everything is at cost.I did purchase from them before I knew this but I didn't order the Sugar Cookie so no review. I will not order from them again. Don't need to provide sales to a supplier who competes with their customers.I think there are a few supplies here that also sell candles...Day Star, The Candle Soure, I know there are a few more. I guess I don't have a problem with buying from a supplier who also sells candles. In a strange way, at least to me, its good to know that the fo's they sell they are also using in their own product. IDK...I don't see it as issue, if they make a good candle , great for them, as long as the fo I buy works for me. Edited February 26, 2011 by lsbennis wanted to add, that I use their Sugar Cookie and love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsbennis Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I use their Sugar Cookie, Vanilla Bean Noel and the Spicy Eggnog Bread sold out in tarts during the holidays! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysWondering Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Do you know the name of the candle companies of Day Star and TCS? ThanksI think there are a few supplies here that also sell candles...Day Star, The Candle Soure, I know there are a few more. I guess I don't have a problem with buying from a supplier who also sells candles. In a strange way, at least to me, its good to know that the fo's they sell they are also using in their own product. IDK...I don't see it as issue, if they make a good candle , great for them, as long as the fo I buy works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnS Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 I don't know the name of Daystar but The Candle Source uses their name at craft shows and the candle business(storefront) they have in Ohio.I know nothing about Oregon.The Candle Source also sell supplies at a flea market on weekends.LynnS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faerywren Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 I think sometimes the supplier position gets started as an offshoot of being a producer. You make a product, start buying supplies in bulk, then sell off the excess. I briefly considered it locally, but didn't want to deal with a bunch of upstarts trying their hand at candles and soaps then going into business after a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leisa2003 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 (edited) And God help us all, if all suppliers went to selling products instead of just supplies. I live in Ohio and I make sure that I do NOT rent a booth where TheCandleSource sells their candles,..I could never sell a 8 oz. candle for $3.00 or less.Same with Miami Erie,..in Ohio as well, If she were to do craft shows,.. I'm done. I can't compete with their lower prices on candles because they can make it so much less than I can, because they are suppliers. Each of these suppliers are within 1/2 hour to 1 hour of me. Edited February 28, 2011 by leisa2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeriM Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 What makes me wonder is why sell off a company and then start another doing the same thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlebuddy Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I think Angie sold Snowtop because she gave birth to twin boys and had to focus on her family at that point in time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDM Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 So Miami Erie is owned by the same person that had Snowtop, huh? Didn't know that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlebuddy Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 (edited) Early American Candle Supplies have their own line of candles called "Soy Organic Candle"; they sell them right on their supplier website. Another one that comes to mind is Candle Supplies by Farmhouse; their candles are called "FarmHouse Candles"; they have a different website for ordering them. Yes, same owners. I am very glad that they started up again. Snowtop was sold to ICS; awesome quality oils. Unfortunately, many of the Snowtop oils were discontinued by ICS. Edited March 1, 2011 by Candlebuddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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