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Across the Fence:  Group wholesale buying?  |
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rabbithorns
True Blue Farmgirl
544 Posts
Allison
Fort Scott
KS
USA
544 Posts |
 Posted - Dec 22 2008 : 09:09:31 AM
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Are there farmgirls out there who order wholesale through one person to take advantage of wholesale prices?
I love Moda stuff but can almost never find it here, plus what I want isn't available, blah, blah, but I can order wholesale using a resale number and a credit card. Minimum order is $250. But I don't want $250 worth of stuff by myself.
It's just an example but if other folks wanted to order things from a particular company, we could get together and do it. I often used products I could buy for display or accent items even if they weren't for sale in my store. But again, I don't use $250 of them from one place...
Anyone else doing this or interested?
http://www.rabbithorns.etsy.com & www.wayofthewife.blogspot.com |
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MsCwick
True Blue Farmgirl
775 Posts
Cristine
Farmville
Virginia
USA
775 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2008 : 09:20:01 AM
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| Not with clothes, but maybe something else... what's your store? is it for the etsy store? |
Edited by - MsCwick on Dec 22 2008 09:21:06 AM |
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ThePixiesPlayhouse
True Blue Farmgirl
127 Posts
Terri
Biggs
CA
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Posted - Dec 22 2008 : 09:37:57 AM
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| Are you talking about Moda fabric? I would love that! |
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kpaints
True Blue Farmgirl
1564 Posts
karen
cheney
wa
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MsCwick
True Blue Farmgirl
775 Posts
Cristine
Farmville
Virginia
USA
775 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2008 : 09:55:52 AM
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| Am I in lala land or what? I thought Moda(victorias secret clothing :( |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2008 : 10:35:43 AM
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Hey Allison, with your minimum order of $250...don't you have to buy full bolts of fabric?? I know some bolts have as little as 15 yards while others have 30 or more. Email me so we can discuss this further.
Hugs,
Stephanie
www.queenofdreamsz.blogspot.com ~~~Rug Hooking, Crochet, Sewing, Life Collections & Recollections Blog
www.dreamkingdomdesigns.com ~~~~~My Website Catalog... More coming one day!!! |
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ThePixiesPlayhouse
True Blue Farmgirl
127 Posts
Terri
Biggs
CA
127 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2008 : 10:46:01 AM
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| I just realized that I am a stashaholic.....sadly I can not participate......<sniff> |
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rabbithorns
True Blue Farmgirl
544 Posts
Allison
Fort Scott
KS
USA
544 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2008 : 7:01:11 PM
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Moda was just one of the ideas. There are tons of amazing wholesalers out there and anyone with a resale license/ business license can order but most minimums are more than one person would want to spend.
Moda Home was what I was looking at, although I'd love to look through their fabrics as well.
Allison
http://www.rabbithorns.etsy.com & www.wayofthewife.blogspot.com |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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MsCwick
True Blue Farmgirl
775 Posts
Cristine
Farmville
Virginia
USA
775 Posts |
Posted - Dec 23 2008 : 08:34:59 AM
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I could come up with a short list of some wholesalers. You're all more than welcome to take a gander and let me know if you're interested in buying a case of this or that. It may even be things like the Vermont Soap Co. which has the all purpose cleaner?? I will come up with a list here shortly, and post it with websites and minimums. My store is so small that even if I had 3 or 4 of somethign would be all I'd need. And I have all the licenses and TAX id numbers to obtain anything ya'll want! :)
YAY, this was a good idea allison!
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harmonyfarm
True Blue Farmgirl
785 Posts
Debbie
Southeastern
Ohio
USA
785 Posts |
Posted - Dec 23 2008 : 12:32:58 PM
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If people participate in this wholesale buying, won't you spend alot of time and money shipping out the orders all over the country? Just a thought. I'll be curious how you do this as I have a wholesale account to Frontier Natural Foods in Norway Iowa where I buy 1# packages of my favorite herbs and spices and cooking ingredients. I get free shipping for orders over $250.00.
Debbie
"If you can't find the time to do it right...how will you find the time to do it over" |
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rabbithorns
True Blue Farmgirl
544 Posts
Allison
Fort Scott
KS
USA
544 Posts |
Posted - Dec 23 2008 : 2:47:13 PM
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Good point on the shipping out to others...but if I can get things at 50% off retail and no tax, then the shipping probably only replaces the tax amount somehow. It still could be quite a deal.
If people are interested in listing who they'd like to order from if there was a group order, maybe we'll find some matches.
http://www.rabbithorns.etsy.com & www.wayofthewife.blogspot.com |
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MsCwick
True Blue Farmgirl
775 Posts
Cristine
Farmville
Virginia
USA
775 Posts |
Posted - Dec 23 2008 : 2:55:40 PM
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| I was looking into cloth diapers today. I would love to stock Swaddlebees, but not with a $2000 minimum order! He's going to work up a smaller initial starting package, so maybe that would be of interest to someone? |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Dec 23 2008 : 4:34:01 PM
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There is a fabric co-op yahoo group..they seem to make it work to everyones advantage..I think the plus side to this is getting the designer fabrics that you never see in the stores...I would be interested in bolts.
I still need someone to answer my question about how many yards are on the bolts????? If I knew this answer then I can get serious about finding the designs I would like...I don't have to have a bolt so if someone wants to split a bolt with me that would be fine too.
Anxious to hear from ya...
Stephanie
www.queenofdreamsz.blogspot.com ~~~Rug Hooking, Crochet, Sewing, Life Collections & Recollections Blog
www.dreamkingdomdesigns.com ~~~~~My Website Catalog... More coming one day!!! |
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herbquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
891 Posts
Kristine
Bonney Lake
Wa
USA
891 Posts |
Posted - Dec 23 2008 : 6:06:21 PM
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Allison,
This is a great thread. I think banning together to make purchases is a great idea.
Stephanie,
I think the amount of yards on a bolt depends on the kind of fabric. Most bolts hold 15 yds.
Do you know the name of the yahoo coop fabric group?
Cristine,
I would love a list. I also have a resale license in WA and would love to do more of this.
Blessings,
Kristine ~ Mother of Many, MRET & Wellness Coach
http://herbalmommasda.blogspot.com/
Farmgirl Sister #97
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nelia48
Farmgirl in Training
43 Posts
Cora
Spring Hill
FL
USA
43 Posts |
Posted - Dec 24 2008 : 06:22:15 AM
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Have you thought about selling the fabric on ebay or etsy? I LOVE buying SETS of coordinating fabrics. Usually, there are about 10 different fabrics in either fat quarters or half yard pieces, and these are sold in sets. Lots of quilters buy this way ---- saves having to pick and choose at the store as they are all coordinated with matching colors, etc. I've bought tons of these sets. Great for aprons, crafting, quilts, etc. Just an idea if you had to buy about 10 bolts to meet the minimum.
Great idea!
Cora
http://hiddenrichessecretplaces.blogspot.com/ |
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MsCwick
True Blue Farmgirl
775 Posts
Cristine
Farmville
Virginia
USA
775 Posts |
Posted - Dec 24 2008 : 08:35:38 AM
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| Kristine, if we do this, we have to be very careful because some wholesalers have regulations about "undercutting prices" so I dont think they want you to sell it for less than their lowest SRP. Make sense? |
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harmonyfarm
True Blue Farmgirl
785 Posts
Debbie
Southeastern
Ohio
USA
785 Posts |
Posted - Dec 24 2008 : 11:10:23 AM
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I would be interested in sharing bolts of homespun. I work at a quilt shop and most of our bolts come in 14 yard sizes. But that's for 100% cotton. The woman who owns the shop won't order any homespuns. Says, "I can't buy it all"....
Debbie
"If you can't find the time to do it right...how will you find the time to do it over" |
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rabbithorns
True Blue Farmgirl
544 Posts
Allison
Fort Scott
KS
USA
544 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2008 : 11:01:01 AM
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Debbie, would she be willing to buy you a bolt at cost? You could just pay here for the whole thing plus a bit for shipping and it wouldn't be a cot to her. I don't know if you wanted a whole bolt of homespun, but when I was a a buyer, I used to get extra stuff when requested by staff and they'd just pay like cost plus 5% ( a common employee discount anyway).
Well, everyone, i"m off to retreat for a month, but then I'll be back on and can get together on some things. Have a great holiday season!
http://www.rabbithorns.etsy.com & www.wayofthewife.blogspot.com |
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harmonyfarm
True Blue Farmgirl
785 Posts
Debbie
Southeastern
Ohio
USA
785 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2008 : 11:53:11 AM
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Since she doesn't carry homespun, I'd have to ask about markup and then look at a catalog that she usually orders from and see what there is to offer.....contact me when you get back from your retreat...you lucky dog......
Debbie
"If you can't find the time to do it right...how will you find the time to do it over" |
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
2306 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2008 : 12:06:06 PM
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Hey Cristine: count me in! I have a re-sale license in Ohio and I'd be interested in a minimum of some things for the farm market. right now I'm trying to figure out a way to get the stuff I want from Colonial Tin Works!www.colonialtinworks.com
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-Mother Hen
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MsCwick
True Blue Farmgirl
775 Posts
Cristine
Farmville
Virginia
USA
775 Posts |
Posted - Dec 31 2008 : 11:56:28 AM
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Would this still be as appealing if it were wholesale plus 5%? if something cost me $10 it would cost you 10.50 plus a few dollars for shipping.
I was looking at gladrags, the diva cup, and some cloth diapers. then it will the the eco candle company.
Also, we will have to know for sure who will purchase before we place the order so that we don't get stuck with things we don't really want. I think this is a great way to get things on the shelf of a store without having to meet the huge minimums! and to avoid haveing hundreds of dollars of merchandise just setting on the shelf. |
Edited by - MsCwick on Dec 31 2008 11:58:19 AM |
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herbquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
891 Posts
Kristine
Bonney Lake
Wa
USA
891 Posts |
Posted - Dec 31 2008 : 12:24:09 PM
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Cristine,
I didn't know you could get diva cup wholesale. I've been tried for my website a couple years ago. That's great.
Wholesale plus 5% is wonderful.
Blessings,
Kristine ~ Mother of Many, MRET & Wellness Coach
http://herbalmommasda.blogspot.com/
Farmgirl Sister #97
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MsCwick
True Blue Farmgirl
775 Posts
Cristine
Farmville
Virginia
USA
775 Posts |
Posted - Dec 31 2008 : 12:28:26 PM
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Well, what I'm going to do is start a list(on paper) and keep track of who was interested in what. then when I get pricing, i'll contact everyone and make sure it sounds dooooable(sp ;) and when it comes time to order, I will recontact everyone and let them know that the order will be in soon and make sure they are still interested.
I'm waiting on prices for the cloth diapers and gladrags, but I will look through my books and see if theres anything else that the farmgirls would be interested in that I could carry in the store. |
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harmonyfarm
True Blue Farmgirl
785 Posts
Debbie
Southeastern
Ohio
USA
785 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2009 : 08:55:25 AM
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Hey Christine...did ya ever get a list together? I still haven't found out about the fabric. I got laid off from the Quilt shop for a while and haven't been able to talk to the owner. Economy isn't helping her. I'm trying to see if I can order some of Mary Jane's fabric from her also.
Debbie
"If you can't find the time to do it right...how will you find the time to do it over" |
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5 acre Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1007 Posts
~~~*Terri*~~~
WA.
USA
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Posted - Feb 04 2009 : 6:29:47 PM
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Let me be included...please, please oh pretty please!
I found a site for diaper fabric and the waterproof stuff(washable feminine products?, also?) and it is real cheap, co-op, the only problem is you order and wait for it to come in....maybe this way we would not have to wait for so ,long....Keep me updated....
Thanks!
Farmgirl Sister #368
http://froccsfrillsfurbiloesandmore.blogspot.com
http://thecontentedwoman.blogspot.com
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