Georgia Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Got my candles in a shop on consignment! All my fretting about the pronouns and tweaking the letter didn't mean a thing. I put a basket together with 2 candles, a letter of intro, my brochure, biz card and pics of the display. Took it across the street to the store and he said yes on the spot! Didn't even smell the candles. And told me to bring 'em over tomorrow and set up. First, I'm drinking a glass of wine to celebrate. Then, I have to go pour a bunch more candles! Even if I never sell a one, I'm excited. I took the chance and got my foot in the FIRST door! :highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clc404 Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Congratulations.clc404Cheryl C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherie Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Congratulations Georgia! WTG girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Congratulations Georgia! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticglow Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Congrats!! Way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blest2BAmerican Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Congrats! Have fun celebrating but don't celebrate too much until you get all of those candles poured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallbabydoll Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have you drawn up a contract stating things like your packaging (labels/hangtags) will be left as you have it, who is responsible for the loss should items get damaged/stolen, the area of the store your items will be displayed, how much you will be paid for each item sold, stuff like that? I didn't do this and it was a big mistake. Not meaning to put a damper on your excitment, just trying to warn you to protect yourself. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikatx Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 congrats! I know I don't have the guts to do that yet! I think I would have needed that wine before I went in to the shop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstlady Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Congrats!! Georgia !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcandletarts2 Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Congrats and Best of Luck with this new adventure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinInOR Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Yay you - that's wonderful news! Best of luck - sounds like a great boost to your confidence - now you know how to cold call and will be a pro at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Posted October 21, 2005 Author Share Posted October 21, 2005 Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have you drawn up a contract stating things like your packaging (labels/hangtags) will be left as you have it, who is responsible for the loss should items get damaged/stolen, the area of the store your items will be displayed, how much you will be paid for each item sold, stuff like that? I didn't do this and it was a big mistake. Not meaning to put a damper on your excitment, just trying to warn you to protect yourself. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!Yes, I have a contract. I have to take it over when I take the display and candles. Thanks for thinking of me, though! I fell like you guys were all behind me tonight and I appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 AWESOME!! Here's to not only your first foot in the door but to a ton of success! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnS Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 I did this for 6 month and lost money.It was $78.00 a month and a small percentage per candle sold.Is it that kind of consignment this is?I would make sure what it is before you pour all those candles.I knew about this craft shop and had candles made up from craft shows.LynnS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebcandles Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 You go girl. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 That's great news!! I'm so excited for you!I'm also glad to see you have some sort of agreement too. I had my pillars on consignment at that damn Tuscany store, with NO agreement. Let's just say my pillars are not in that store anymore and the owner and I are NOT on good terms! Protect yourself!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Posted October 21, 2005 Author Share Posted October 21, 2005 I did this for 6 month and lost money.It was $78.00 a month and a small percentage per candle sold.Is it that kind of consignment this is?I would make sure what it is before you pour all those candles.I knew about this craft shop and had candles made up from craft shows.LynnSNo, no "space" rental, just 20% of sales. This is a win/win for me. Win if they sell, and win even if they don't cuz I know I can do this now. That first step is the hardest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have you drawn up a contract stating things like your packaging (labels/hangtags) will be left as you have it, who is responsible for the loss should items get damaged/stolen, the area of the store your items will be displayed, how much you will be paid for each item sold, stuff like that? I didn't do this and it was a big mistake. Not meaning to put a damper on your excitment, just trying to warn you to protect yourself. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!I want to add to what Tall said. You also want to make sure you know who is in charge of sales tax, (if they are going to pay it get a copy of sales tax license.) This will cover you butt on that issue. On the issue of payment you may want to put in when you expect payment for items sold too. And Congrats.. It is such a feeling when you get your foot in the door.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnS Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 That would sound good to me also.I just hated that $78.00.They did pay the tax but also took another small percentage on top of the rental.I will be looking for wholesale or consignment from now on.If it is the way you have it you can go up 20% on what you sell candles for and make a full profit on your candles.LynnS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Georgia, you go girl! You deserve this. I am very happy for you!e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sune42 Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 Yea for mom!!!:yay::highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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