I order my jars and boxes from Alibaba. I can say I was pleasantly surprised, I ordered 250 jars, they added about 17 extra jars (in case any broke) and only 1 jar in the whole order was broken. So I ended up with more jars than I ordered which is great! They put foam board all around the edges of the box and each jar was wrapped with like a foamy wrapping paper.
Im so glad this experience was better than the last one- and I had to sit and fathom that you actually opened 500 boxes. The stuff we don’t show, right ???
I am so OCD when my shipments come in I look and inspect every vessel. Takes time but a good audio book or movie helps with the bordem. Got my candle order today from you and had to light one right away. 20 mins in and burning good so far. 👍💞
Hi Melissa!! Yes, I can totally understand this. I am so glad your candles made it safely and I hope you enjoy them! Please do keep me updated. Love and light always 💛🌱
I ordered a sample but now that I’m getting more into the video, I’m starting to think about it. The broken ones, I understand but the ones with the texture, I’m not too sure about. I’m crossing my fingers for you!!!! 💜
In all honesty, it doesn't seem too terrible. I do order from candle science as well and live in NY. Almost every single one of a box of jars has at least one broken in it. Candle science is great about replacing, but it seems about normal for the amount and cost savings.
So much better and a hefty discount. I never ordered from them. Ty for the update. Also, if you are ever in Tucson again for the Gem show. Give me a shout. I live in Tucson would love a meet and greet!
Those jars are so beautiful. So glad this was better!! I was so hoping it would be. How are you handling the broken ones given all the trouble you had? I always hate to use perfect jars for testers so in a way it’s nice there were some that weren’t great! Makes the tester process a bit less painful. Sending you light and again so glad this went better!! ❤😊
It is very interesting to see the process, I've been contemplating buying from Alibaba in the past for my business but then Covid happened and changed everything. Definitely will consider it in the futur though. Little technical feedback on your videos, as someone listening with headphones, it's a little bit hard to hear you well with the music which I think is a bit too loud. Also did you change your mic set up when you do "in front of camera sit down" content? In earlier videos I heard you very nicely from both ears, now I hear your voice in the left ear and music in the right, which makes it a bit more difficult to concentrate on what you are saying, which is a shame cause it's very interesting =)
Hi there! Oh no, I did try to turn down the music a little in this vid but I’ll try to turn it down a little more next time. When I was in the garage, I just had my cell phone to record and no external mic (usually when I record sitting in front of the camera, I use an external mic but it is not compatible with my cell phone which is what I had in the garage.) Can you please let me know if the garage (where I was opening the boxes is where you had most trouble hearing? Thanks and all best 💛🌱
@@earthglow I actually found the garage footage best in terms of sounds. It's more balanced, as in I can hear you in both ears equally, and pretty clearly. I personnaly find the voice in one ear and music in the other more difficult to process if that makes sense ? I think if both came out equally in both sides but with the music toned down it would be really nice. I'm sorry, I know how tricky editing can be. 😓
@@Titemaud Thanks for your comment back! I actually have no idea why the sound is like that in terms of being in only one ear for you with the music in the other, so I’ll do my best to look into it. That’s so strange!!! Again, thanks for your comment. Love and light 💛🌱
The shipping company may have dropped the box. I had ups do that to my bath bomb press and my wax melter. And the broke both Im so afraid of shipping But I’m going to keep watching
@@ItsJessie915 My price is always based on COGS (cost of goods). For a handmade product, in order to not be in the red zone, most artisans recommend a min of 4x your ingredient costs for your price. Hope this helps! Love and light 💛✨
Do you arrange carrier / pickup yourself or does the supplier arrange shipping? I’ve been eyeing Alibaba but have noticed the shipping cost washes the savings vs just ordering from US supplier. Maybe I’m just inquiring w the wrong suppliers on Alibaba.
I was wondering what happened. You are a such a great inspiration, I am a candlemaker too. so I really loving all your helpful tips. Keep them coming.
Allen you're very brave and I'm glad that this order was better than the last one xxx
I'm so happy this order was so much better.🙏🏼❤️
me too!!! hahaha
I order my jars and boxes from Alibaba. I can say I was pleasantly surprised, I ordered 250 jars, they added about 17 extra jars (in case any broke) and only 1 jar in the whole order was broken. So I ended up with more jars than I ordered which is great! They put foam board all around the edges of the box and each jar was wrapped with like a foamy wrapping paper.
That is so excellent to hear!!! Thanks for sharing.
Allen! You should open all of these ASMR style (no hard talking)💕💕 loving finding you on RUclips!
Im so glad this experience was better than the last one- and I had to sit and fathom that you actually opened 500 boxes. The stuff we don’t show, right ???
I am so OCD when my shipments come in I look and inspect every vessel. Takes time but a good audio book or movie helps with the bordem.
Got my candle order today from you and had to light one right away. 20 mins in and burning good so far. 👍💞
Hi Melissa!! Yes, I can totally understand this. I am so glad your candles made it safely and I hope you enjoy them! Please do keep me updated. Love and light always 💛🌱
This order is definitely better than the last 😄
Right!?! I am so happy 💛
I was so looking forward for this! I’m happy to know it turned out well. Thanks for sharing. Happy candle making!
Yes I have used them a few times
Hi Allen,
So happy that this order was much better than the last order😊
I love 💕💕💕💕 my order💞
PeAcE
Thank you so much!! You're truly amazing, I'm glad that I came across you because now I truly love watching you.
aww I’m so glad you’re here!! Love and light 💛
I ordered a sample but now that I’m getting more into the video, I’m starting to think about it. The broken ones, I understand but the ones with the texture, I’m not too sure about. I’m crossing my fingers for you!!!! 💜
In all honesty, it doesn't seem too terrible. I do order from candle science as well and live in NY. Almost every single one of a box of jars has at least one broken in it. Candle science is great about replacing, but it seems about normal for the amount and cost savings.
I would absolutely agree that a certain percentage of damage is to be expected on an order like this.
So much better and a hefty discount. I never ordered from them. Ty for the update. Also, if you are ever in Tucson again for the Gem show. Give me a shout. I live in Tucson would love a meet and greet!
Got your candles! Love them all! Cinnamon Chai is my favorite! I miss your live sales!💕
Aww I’m so glad they made it safe and you love them 💛🌱
@@earthglow any more citrine like the one Barbie claimed?
The big citrine elestial?
I am happy this order was better than the last.
Aww thank you!!!💛 I’m glad you enjoyed. Love and light always. 💛🌱
I’m going to give them a try I’m the beginning of the year after the holidays ❤
I really hope your order goes well. It’s so worth it when it does but can be frustrating to deal with when things don’t!!! 🤣
How did you find your vessels on Alibaba? Thank you
Those jars are so beautiful. So glad this was better!! I was so hoping it would be.
How are you handling the broken ones given all the trouble you had?
I always hate to use perfect jars for testers so in a way it’s nice there were some that weren’t great! Makes the tester process a bit less painful.
Sending you light and again so glad this went better!! ❤😊
I am not handling them! I find the damage was so low I am not concerned about it. Not worth the time! Love and light!
It is very interesting to see the process, I've been contemplating buying from Alibaba in the past for my business but then Covid happened and changed everything. Definitely will consider it in the futur though.
Little technical feedback on your videos, as someone listening with headphones, it's a little bit hard to hear you well with the music which I think is a bit too loud. Also did you change your mic set up when you do "in front of camera sit down" content? In earlier videos I heard you very nicely from both ears, now I hear your voice in the left ear and music in the right, which makes it a bit more difficult to concentrate on what you are saying, which is a shame cause it's very interesting =)
Hi there! Oh no, I did try to turn down the music a little in this vid but I’ll try to turn it down a little more next time. When I was in the garage, I just had my cell phone to record and no external mic (usually when I record sitting in front of the camera, I use an external mic but it is not compatible with my cell phone which is what I had in the garage.) Can you please let me know if the garage (where I was opening the boxes is where you had most trouble hearing? Thanks and all best 💛🌱
@@earthglow I actually found the garage footage best in terms of sounds. It's more balanced, as in I can hear you in both ears equally, and pretty clearly.
I personnaly find the voice in one ear and music in the other more difficult to process if that makes sense ? I think if both came out equally in both sides but with the music toned down it would be really nice.
I'm sorry, I know how tricky editing can be. 😓
@@Titemaud Thanks for your comment back! I actually have no idea why the sound is like that in terms of being in only one ear for you with the music in the other, so I’ll do my best to look into it. That’s so strange!!! Again, thanks for your comment. Love and light 💛🌱
I went to order 200 jars for $100 thinking yeah good price then hitnwith $180 in postage
The shipping company may have dropped the box. I had ups do that to my bath bomb press and my wax melter. And the broke both
Im so afraid of shipping
But I’m going to keep watching
i've heard good and bad about alibaba. have you purchased anything else since this video?
I purchase several different business items from this platform.
Did they charge you for the box? I noticed that if you want a box, they charge extra. Hopefully they didn’t charge you because you ordered so many.
I do not think so Melinda! I think they included it for free.
Did you have to ask for individual boxes?
Nope!! They just did it this way but the first time they did not and I had a lot more damage. Love and light 💛🌱
How does the delivery work? To they ship it to your door?
Yup! Right to the door.
What do you price your black matte tumblers
Hi Jessica! I sell my Wanderlust Collection candles (luxury marketed) for $38 on my website, free shipping. Love and light 💛🌱
@@earthglow ok thanks I am also a candle business owner and I sell my luxury candles at around 24.00 but those are for my 3 wicks
@@ItsJessie915 My price is always based on COGS (cost of goods). For a handmade product, in order to not be in the red zone, most artisans recommend a min of 4x your ingredient costs for your price. Hope this helps! Love and light 💛✨
@@earthglow well I get my candle wax from pro candle supply and I get my FO from either the flaming candle or candle science
Do you arrange carrier / pickup yourself or does the supplier arrange shipping? I’ve been eyeing Alibaba but have noticed the shipping cost washes the savings vs just ordering from US supplier. Maybe I’m just inquiring w the wrong suppliers on Alibaba.
I love all ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
So that’s less than 4% lost must less than before 😊
Exactly what I thought too!!! I am very happy 💛🌱