Wholesale Sam’s Club and Costco Candles
There are some good deals on candles at Sam’s Club online. They have a case of 500 tea light candles for $21.88. These candles are used in restaurants, catered events, and hotels. They burn for 5 hours. For the same price they sell 15 glass candles. A case of 288 votive candles go for $40.14; they burn for 10 hours. Costco online doesn’t offer any good deals for candles. You may find other gift items at Costco or Sam’s Club that will go well with your candle business.
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Otherwise, to find other sources of wholesale candles looking for distributors is the key. There are many distributors online selling candle accessories, candles holders, jar candles, and scented candles. A search for candles manufacturers brings up a list of Better Business Bureau recommended candle manufacturers and wholesalers in Oregon, Alaska, and Western Washington. There is also a list of related businesses like candle making supplies and aromatherapy.
Finding good wholesale sources is a matter of hunting online and trying to ascertain the reputation of the manufacturer, supplier, jobber or wholesaler. There are some good ones in the United States and in China, Mexico, and India. You can try emailing small candle retailers that are online and see who they recommend. Some of them will probably be helpful and answer your questions. There are candle-making forums that may also help you. Many places that sell supplies also sell candles so the forums could have some valuable advice to share.