classiccandle Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Scenario - you're trying to obtain a wholesale account with a local retailer who wants to sample your fragrances. You carry 30 fragrances and your best selling size comes in a 12 oz status jar. Do you bring 30 status jars with you for them to sample or do you make something like small 3 oz votive tumblers to use as samplers and one status jar to show them what it looks like?You can substitute whichever container you use for the status jar. I was only using that as an example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bella Rose Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 I bring a few votives..my scent list and a couple jar samples. Less is more.Works everytime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbs Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 (edited) I recently got this idea from another chandler. I'm using bead stackers from a local craft store and plan to carry these everywhere I go. With these they are able to sample every single scent or just your most popular. They come in a few different sizes too. Edited March 3, 2011 by sbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SliverOfWax Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 I recently got this idea from another chandler. I'm using bead stackers from a local craft store and plan to carry these everywhere I go. With these they are able to sample every single scent or just your most popular. They come in a few different sizes too.Those look interesting, but are they polypro? And how much heat can they take when pouring? Or do you just put tarts into them? The reason I ask is if they aren't polypro, the scents will mix over time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbs Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Those look interesting, but are they polypro? And how much heat can they take when pouring? Or do you just put tarts into them? The reason I ask is if they aren't polypro, the scents will mix over time.Not sure. I pour into each individual one. It's hard, not soft like the clamshell packages. I know Mia Bella uses them. They are strong enough to where I smell nothing when they are closed and when I open one I only smell that one scent. That's now... I'll have to see about later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorelei Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 I have a wholesale proposal but they want to smell the scents of a couple dozen different ones. They want me to formulate special blends of oil for a private label in their exclusive day spa.They are not in my area. Any ideas how to get them fragrance samples?I don't mean to hijack this thread but it is along the same lines.Thanks!L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbs Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 (edited) I have a wholesale proposal but they want to smell the scents of a couple dozen different ones. They want me to formulate special blends of oil for a private label in their exclusive day spa.They are not in my area. Any ideas how to get them fragrance samples?I don't mean to hijack this thread but it is along the same lines.Thanks!LJust another idea I heard and use. Take a votive or tealight sample, grate it with one of those small graters used for grating garlic or cinnamon, put a scoop (1 tsp or so) in a resealable baggie the size of a business card, and label it. I staple these to the back of my business cards and pass them out. Mini scent samples. One votive makes about 35 samples. :smiley2:Or make tealights and send them those.http://candlebusinesstips.blogspot.com/search/label/scent%20sample%20tips Edited March 3, 2011 by sbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuminousBoutique Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I recently got this idea from another chandler. I'm using bead stackers from a local craft store and plan to carry these everywhere I go. With these they are able to sample every single scent or just your most popular. They come in a few different sizes too.thats smart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriLynn Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I use the bead stackers too. I've picked them up at Holly Lobby for about $2.75 or so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcuset Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Both clever ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbs Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I saw these yesterday at BCS! I plan to buy a case soon. Perfect for samples also!! And affordable too. :yay:I can use these for home parties.Tin Sample Cases - These are perfect for carrying your scented wax samples! Take them to customers and let them smell all of the scents you offer! Mini tins come with plastic window for better viewing. Each set comes with tin carrying case. Item20 piece set40 piece set1.25" diameter tins in aluminum case$ 7.99 each $ 13.99 each Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzyK Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I have some of those tiny tins for my scrapbook supplies- I bought them many years ago. I was also thinking that they would make great scent samples. They are also called watchmaker tins for those who want to google places to buy them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewls819 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I saw these yesterday at BCS! I plan to buy a case soon. Perfect for samples also!! And affordable too. :yay:I can use these for home parties.Tin Sample Cases - These are perfect for carrying your scented wax samples! Take them to customers and let them smell all of the scents you offer! Mini tins come with plastic window for better viewing. Each set comes with tin carrying case. Item20 piece set40 piece set1.25" diameter tins in aluminum case$ 7.99 each $ 13.99 each I made a kit using the same concept. I filled my tins with scented aroma beads. I wish i would have found thier kits earlier i would have used that instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbs Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I have some of those tiny tins for my scrapbook supplies- I bought them many years ago. I was also thinking that they would make great scent samples. They are also called watchmaker tins for those who want to google places to buy them.Good to know. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbs Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 thats smart!Thanks and thanks to the lady who showed me how to do it Lol.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Frankly I wouldn't bother with 'samplers'. When I market my candles to retailers I bring a case. So that gives me 12 scents. I go inside the shop with one of my best sellers and a wholesale brochure. If they are interested I will bring in the case so they can see and smell my candles. I've been able to get more accounts this way.Sorry but those little sample things don't represent your candles like the real thing. How do you expect a retailer to get excited about your candles if you bring in tea lights, votives, or portion cups, or whatever? JMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbs Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Sorry but those little sample things don't represent your candles like the real thing. How do you expect a retailer to get excited about your candles if you bring in tea lights, votives, or portion cups, or whatever? JMOThey are not supposed to represent candles. They are used to sample "scents". If it was my situation I would bring a few candles and scent samples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 (edited) They are not supposed to represent candles. They are used to sample "scents". If it was my situation I would bring a few candles and scent samples.Those 'sample' scents do end up representing your candles and could have a negative impact. That is what I am saying. Thats why I take my candles. I too wanted to use samples but decided the real thing is what I wanted to show them. It also impacts the manner in which you sell. When the retailer is looking at the real candle and not a sample your sales pitch reflects that. Edited March 8, 2011 by Candybee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc26 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 (edited) I bought something similar to this and made a tiny candle with left over over-pour wax.http://www.fillmorecontainer.com/Jars/15-oz-Round-Sample-Jar-CT.htmI got mine a long long time ago I think from WSPFound some hard plastic cases that they fit in perfectly and set them up in categories of my line. Spring, Summer, Fall, Holiday, Year Round Favs. They get heavy though if you have a lot of scents.or this libby glass http://www.lonestarcandlesupply.com/products/CandleContainers_Libbey-Sampler-1oz.html Edited March 10, 2011 by tlc26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbs Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I bought something similar to this and made a tiny candle with left over over-pour wax.http://www.fillmorecontainer.com/Jars/15-oz-Round-Sample-Jar-CT.htmI got mine a long long time ago I think from WSPFound some hard plastic cases that they fit in perfectly and set them up in categories of my line. Spring, Summer, Fall, Holiday, Year Round Favs. They get heavy though if you have a lot of scents.or this libby glass http://www.lonestarcandlesupply.com/products/CandleContainers_Libbey-Sampler-1oz.htmlThose are so freakin cute lol.. Definitely a good way to present the scent and the candle. Do you remember where you found the case to carry them and how many it will hold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennyjo Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 sbs- I wanted to let you know that I had the one from BCS and I was extremely disappointed with the quality. I got some similar containers from Elements recently that were on sale. They are little tins with windows and they are a much better quality. I got the half ounce size. I am using them so people don't have to open the clamshells up to smell, since they break apart easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbs Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 (edited) sbs- I wanted to let you know that I had the one from BCS and I was extremely disappointed with the quality. I got some similar containers from Elements recently that were on sale. They are little tins with windows and they are a much better quality. I got the half ounce size. I am using them so people don't have to open the clamshells up to smell, since they break apart easy.Awesome! Thanks.. I didnt order it yet so thats good. I'm going to check out Elements. And u r so righ about the clamshells.. I havent done a show yet but I could imagine myself getting annoyed with people popping open my clamshells and breaking them in the process. I have broke a couple myself and just use them because I dont want to sell them broke already.. Edited March 10, 2011 by sbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Sorry but those little sample things don't represent your candles like the real thing. How do you expect a retailer to get excited about your candles if you bring in tea lights, votives, or portion cups, or whatever? JMOThat's what I was thinking after I recently bought my first Yankee candle, just a votive to try the scent. It had a good CT whenever I passed my kitchen table. Then I burned it at home in my den. After 30 minutes or so I got a decent HT in a 300 sq foot room sitting 10 feet away, & then the HT went away after 15 minutes & never came back. So, even though the candle was too small to scent that size room, as a customer I was just too unimpressed to ever go back to Yankee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc26 Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Those are so freakin cute lol.. Definitely a good way to present the scent and the candle. Do you remember where you found the case to carry them and how many it will hold?the cases were a dollar store (something similar) find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mparadise Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 I recently got this idea from another chandler. I'm using bead stackers from a local craft store and plan to carry these everywhere I go. With these they are able to sample every single scent or just your most popular. They come in a few different sizes too.Are those big enough to pop a tealight into? That way you could change them out easily if you discontinue a scent and wouldn't have to worry about pour temps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.