SparkysCandles Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Those of you that sell your products do you offer one size of container candles or a variety? If a variety how many different variations do you offer? I am thinking about only offering one size container. At the most two, a large and a small. Haven't decided yet. Just picking your brains to see what others do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classiccandle Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I offer two collections. Each collection is a different jar, so two different jars, but each hold the same amount of wax, 7 ounces. I haven't had any issues with selling these sizes but yesterday I did get a request for a larger size. It would seem that when people find a candle they like they'd also like the option of purchasing it in a larger size. However, I've only had two requests since I started selling in February '12 so I'm not sure if I will add a larger size to my product line. For me staying with one jar (in my case two jars) reduces the amount of testing I have to do as well as the amount of inventory on hand of jars and different wicks. It also reduces the amount of complaints from my wife about all the "stuff" I have in the bedroom turned office/laboratory...lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkysCandles Posted October 5, 2012 Author Share Posted October 5, 2012 That's what I was thinking too, less testing. Which is always good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnvyCandles Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I use 2 different sizes... 5 oz and 16 oz. they seem to be the best sellers. The smaller size is great for people to try, but the larger size is such a great value! I have additional containers, but, they are more for specialty stuff, not too sure I want to add them to my regular production just yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puma52 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Definitely a variety! There are so many people with so many different tastes and you want to be able to cater to as many of them as you can.:smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbluedento Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 I have 2 sizes. A small one, which is great for people to try, but once people know they like a fragrance they often ask me for a larger size. I only recently started pouring the larger one and that was because a lot of people had been asking for it. It is too early yet to decide if it has been a good decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 "basic" containers I only have two, but when you count in all the "specialty" ones (coffee, ice cream, etc) I have about 10. Like puma52, I want to have something that will appeal to everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn624 Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 My main focus is my soaps and B&B, so at the moment I only offer 1 size candle and 6-cavity clamshell tarts both in a variety of scents. I did start testing a larger sized container candle just last week. I doubt I'll expand my candle line to anything beyond that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAgirl89 Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 I offer two sizes 8oz and 16oz, however I'm going to introduce a 12oz at this year's craft shows. The 8oz are smooth sided jelly jars, the 16oz are wide mouth 'Elite' ball jars, and the new 12oz'ers are smooth sided canning jars. I'm finding most buy the 8oz jars rather than the 16. Hopefully the 12oz'ers will be an alternative to the 16. If the 12oz goes well, I'll discontinue the 16. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 A 12oz salsa jar with shiny gold lid. I have a ton of 16oz salsa jars that don't sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithfulScenter Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 I started out with 1, and decided to introduce a second and it didn't sell, so I am back to just 1, a pint mason jar, with a rustic lid and a little homespun tied around it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mannie Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 I do 2 sizes salsa jar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 I only have done 1 so far- the 8 ounce square mason but I want to add a larger jar I just can't find one I like! I don't like the 16oz square and all the other ones just don't appeal to me at all- I wish they would come out with something new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithfulScenter Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 (edited) Mannie, love those beautiful, vibrant colors!! And Moonshine, I'm with you there! I'd like to find a pretty country jar that has been so overplayed!! Edited October 16, 2012 by FaithfulScenter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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