How to Buy Candles in Bulk

Determine the kind and number of candles you need, and the purpose your candles will fulfill. Candles come in many shapes and sizes. Decide if you want tea lights, votive candles, pillars, or tapers. The reason you need a large number of candles also plays a part. You will pick different candles for an outdoor affair versus an elegant banquet or a prom. If you are supplying candles for a banquet, how many tables need candles? How many candles will be at each table? If you are purchasing them for a business venture, how much storage do you have? How many people do you think will want to purchase these candles? The answers to questions like these are important to creating your buying power.

Know the amount you would like to spend on your candles. An important part of bulk purchasing is being aware of your budget. This way you will be able to know which suppliers best fit your needs as well as how to choose between two similar style candles.

Locate your supplier. Candles can be found at hobby stores or on the Internet. Always remember when comparing your prices that Internet sources will charge you shipping costs which will increase your per candle cost. It might also be a good idea to test an unfamiliar supplier by giving them a smaller order. That way you can see the speed with which orders are filled as well as test the quality of their product.

Contact your supplier to see if you can negotiate prices. If you are buying a large enough number of candles, you may be able to get a price break. The more willing a supplier is to work with you the better value you can achieve. You never know until you ask.