burnsv1 Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Here's my story--I went to the county recorder's office today to file my business paperwork. The lady working there stops me in the hall on the way out and tells me her Mom was a chandler. The Mom had to go in a nursing home due to a brain tumor. The lady said all her Mom's candlemaking stuff has been sitting in a barn for a couple of years. We're talking drums of FO and wax. She wants me to buy the whole lot so her Dad can have his barn storage back and so her Mom's stuff will go to a good home. Will the FOs be ruined since they've been exposed to temp changes (extreme Indiana hot/cold)? Any advice is appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 I'd be leary of anything exposed to extreme hot or cold, especially hot. Also, if you are just starting your business what would you do with drums of fo? You have to think about if and where you could storeit if it was good. You will need to go look and smell and decide if it's worth both the price and the storage room. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnsv1 Posted December 18, 2015 Author Share Posted December 18, 2015 Thanks kandlekrazy. There is tons of other stuff too like pillar molds, glass containers, roasters, wicks, etc. I'm just afraid they want to sell the whole lot and won't split it up. If the FOs are probably gonna be bad then it might not be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 The only way to know is to smell them. They could be great. Not every supplier warehouse is perfectly climate controlled, so if you have the time, why not? If they're not good then you've only lost a little time. then suggest she put a quick ad on Craigslist. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Can't hurt to go take a look. You might find some good bargains. Do be careful of spending a lot on stuff you have not tested thou. Even if they worked for one chandler they may not work for you. So if its not what you are looking for pass on it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Sounds like an exciting trip out to the barn! lol I love doing things like that... I ditto what everyone said......And like everyone said, the oils are what is going to be a hit or miss. Does this woman have an inventory of what is in the barn and does she have a price of what she is looking for? Or is she wanting you to give her a price? Now if that was me I certainly would be very interested in everything but the oils (maybe)....... I would go and see just what she has. Jars, wicks, pour pots, molds, roasters if you can get for a bargain, then I'd defintely get them. If any waxes, MAKE SURE they are marked on the boxes EXACTLY what style/brand wax is in the box. If not marked, don't even waste your time. You have absolutely no way to test a wax without knowing what you will be buying unless you were going to make firestarters. Being that this woman was a chandler, I'm sure she probably does have them labeled. Good luck and please come back and post to us how you made out! Good luck! Trappeur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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