thecraftersloft Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 I had posted on this topic before- but would like some feedback from others. My husband and I raise honeybees and have been selling our pure beeswax locally- and its gone quite well. It's completely clean...ready to use. I want to start offering it on my website (www.thecraftersloft.com)We sell large 25 lb. blocks here locally, which works well, as people pick up the wax and don't have to pay for shipping. My thoughts are to sell it in both 1 lb. and 5 lb. blocks on the website. That way people can buy small amounts for testing purposes, etc without feeling a commitment to buy a huge 25 lb. block. Also, if you're experimenting with wax blends, etc...this may be appealing. What do you all think? We have sold out of our most recent wax crop and are getting ready to process a new crop in a few weeks....so I wanted to get some ideas and feedback from people before listing it online.Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 I'd say if you already have a local customer base that takes your full capacity then don't - you don't want to disappoint these customers. If on the other hand you actually have more capacity and won't run out for these loyal local customers then why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 I'd say if you already have a local customer base that takes your full capacity then don't - you don't want to disappoint these customers. If on the other hand you actually have more capacity and won't run out for these loyal local customers then why not?I agree. If you are selling everything that your bees can produce then maybe those bees deserve a raise. Janette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecraftersloft Posted February 10, 2007 Author Share Posted February 10, 2007 We tripled our hives last year...the supplies we had were from the previous year. So, this upcoming year we will see much more of a wax crop. I wouldn't bother with the idea of selling online if I knew the supply wasn't going to be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 smart woman Kimberly. I say why not sell online if there's a profit in it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 I think having a range of amounts is a good idea. Janette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 I say go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggedy Dani Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Go for it kim!!I'm on a mission looking for some beeswax myself!! lolWhen u get some ready, email me ok. definitely gonna need some!!Dani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbrown Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Let me know too. I use beeswax in some of my recipes and would love to try some of yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazerina Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 This was probably your plan already, but I would label the 1 pounder as a 'Sample' and give examples of the amount of things you can make with it. Because what I know of beeswax is that it is often used as an additive and takes very little right? This would take the fear factor out of trying it if someone is unfamiliar with it.And for those who use it as a main wax- maybe let them order in mulitples of 5 with a bit of a discount for each additional 5? Some of your local people might like the ease of online ordering and to just have it delivered and won't care about shipping... but still will want those big chunks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 I go through right around 30 lbs. of beeswax a year for candles......I have a few customers that only burn 100% beeswax tapers, votives & pillars. I personally don't like working with blocks larger than 1 lb. They are much easier to melt and if I only need a lb. or 2, it's not fun trying to cut that off a bigger 5 lb. block. Definately keep me posted as I would be interested in giving your wax a try. Plus, you are closer than the supplier I have now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kari357 Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 I use it as an additive. Let us know when it's on your website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecraftersloft Posted February 11, 2007 Author Share Posted February 11, 2007 Thanks so much for the feedback and comments! I will be sure to post when we have it available on our site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbement Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Another shipping idea that some of our beeswax suppliers use is the Post Office's flat rate box - 11" X 8.5" X 5.5" - that might require a smaller single block size than you were thinking, but can also be used for about 12-14 1lb blocks as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All American Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 I would definetly offer it in a 1 lb. size so that people can try it out first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherl Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 I buy local beeswax and get it in 1 pound blocks. At first I would put it in a pour pot and melt it then pour out what I needed.. but that got to be a drag. So I melted it all swown and drizzled it over a cookie sheet to get thin ribbons of wax that I broke up further when it cooled. Much easier to use in my candles and it makes it possible to use in my bnb. Sooo, the bigger blocks may not be too appealing.. would think a 25 pound block would be a pita to get in a pour pot or to cut chunks out of. Just a thought.. As far as selling on the web, go for it if you can keep your local people stocked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waxman Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 I make my candles part time and find it much easier using 1 pound blocks, I would make sure you offer these for people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeAndMyPuppyDog Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 I say YES. Sell it online, sell it at middle-man prices (like 90% of what you see on most links posted here) only you're not the middleman! Profit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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