RobinInOR Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Right across the street from where I work in my day job is a wholesale florist supply. I just found it, and they're going out of business in 2 weeks A huge warehouse of silk and dried flowers, ribbons, dishes, baskets, ballons, cards, organza bags.......Everything is 1/2 off wholesale I was there again at lunch, my second trip - can you see 12 sticks of 10" cinnamon for $1.50 Or a dozen dried rosebuds on stems for $1? Or Christmas pics for baskets for $.50 50 yards of beautiful ribbon for $1...Big flat tin buckets for $1..... I can see bath balls heaped up in them....Anyway, what kind of supply store is your downfall? If you could spend $$$$.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdieluvr76 Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 The craft stores are my weakness. I love to try new things, and what better thing to spend my money on besides flowers, ribbons and fabric!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockmonkey Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 JoAnn's, Old Time Pottery can cost me hundreds when I go in there. All of those little things they have on clearance add up quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Actually my down fall is not stores but auctions my DH finally had to put his foot down, he doesn't not argue about me going he just hides anything I can use to spend money with, checkbook, wallet, CC, ATM card. I will bid on the craziest things. I use to end up with more junk. I don't go any more cause what is the fun if you can't spend money and you miss such great deals. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Robin, I TRULY understand!!!!!!!!!!!! My downfall is the dollar stores ... Dollar Tree and Deals! All those $1 items add up in a hurry and I usually end up spending a small fortune. I used to spend even more at Big Lots but, unfortunately for me but fortunately for my checkbook, they closed ours last year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticglow Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Old Time Pottery I can spend hours in that store. Everytime we are in Murfreesboro, I have to go!! The kids have learned to bring the ipod or a magazine so they can hang out in the snack area while I shop. Needless to say - The kids HATE Old Time Pottery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessicamarie Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 i agree with the Dollar stores and Dollar Tree they have such great items there!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 It has to be Lush. O.K I know it's not strictly supplies but as I don't make my own b&b I have to get a fix somewhere....& for the really practical things the local poundshop is great for things like plastic storage boxes with lids & those food storage boxes for tarts.Sally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crying Moon Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 I LOVE a good hardware store going out of business. Kitchen supply stores are a weakness of mine too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane42 Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 I used to shop at Target constantly. Who could resist 90% off sales?!?!? Not me! I was there first thing in the morning and would buy bags and bags of stuff. People were amazed at what I could get for 10 cents!When golf clubs went on sale for 75% off, I would buy a couple sets and then sell them on ebay. Car seats, strollers - people would pay store price plus shipping because it was the "pattern" that was clearanced out and they just HAD TO HAVE IT to match everything else. I could make a couple hundred dollars in a weekend just reselling these items. It was definitely an addiction!!But then I started pouring any extra money into candle supplies...........end of story........LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnS Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 My favorite store is the Flower Factory.It is a wholesale store but getting more and more expensive.Candle jars went from $6.50 to $7.75 this year so I guess will order on-line or go to WalMart.I think they are about $7.00 but I am in there almost everyday. The Flower Factory you can find all that you mentioned Robin.Not prices like that though.Good deals on that going out of business sale.If you are like me you will get more than you will ever need.Reminds me I need to take inventory.The other day I got 8 rolls of Whraphia ribbon in all the colors I like. Some pastels and some fall.It was $1.89 for 20 yards.Have no idea if that is good but got it anyway since I was there. Broke down and brought 2 boxes of jars because I needed some NOW.Get more later at a better price.Check out the Flower Factory.They are on-line.I love to shop but like I said it is higher than a few years ago when I joined and also much higher since last year. LynnS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nayla40 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Dang Robin I should head on over to Oregon this weekend . I could use some of that stuff for the shop here ... Hmmmmm Ya think hubby would take me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Late Night Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 It's strange but I like to go to hardware stores. I see all sorts of home improvement stuff I'd like to have...someday. My real down fall is a bookstore. Me + Credit Card + Borders = Big Trouble! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I like office supply stores, lol. I never use the stuff, but love to buy pens, all kinds!!Robin, lucky you with that warehouse going out of business! We have a floral supply place here, but the prices are not like that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Ohhhh you're soooo lucky Robin!! Well, maybe not since I'm sure your pocketbook is getting lighter and lighter by the day. I'm a fool for that kind of stuff also, ribbons and baskets and flowers etc. I love decorative wrapping supplies.I've been known to spend a hefty amount on some ribbon I "just had to have". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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