![]() ![]() Good luck!Īs a general strategy, I’ll spend about six months repeatedly going back and looking at what a new-to-me online bead store has to offer, at which point I’ll make a small purchase to compare their online pictures compare with what I end up with in my hand, how fast the order arrives, and, because I’m in Canada, what Customs does to the final shipping price, etc. Like others have said, you have to stay on your toes to get the best deal. If you have a Resale License, usually the vendors will give you a good discount. Their customer service has always been good for me, and if I consider the free shipping and no minimum, they are often the best price for me. ![]() Hi, another good site for beads and supplies is They have no minimum, shipping is free, and if you don’t live in Washington State, there isn’t any sales tax. ![]() Shipping can kill the deal! They may still have this policy So now, I just do the best I can to get a reasonable price on most things and try to enjoy what I’ve purchased. When I first started, I used to purchase from Art Beads, because they had free shipping even if I just bought one bead. I remember going to my first bead fair and came home with nothing, I was so overwhelmed and unsure about pricing. Lastly, I do business with the already mentioned Rio Grande to purchase sterling silver wire by the troy ounce and just recently sent them my sterling wire scraps for credit and think I got a fair price. For some things, it’s worth it to ‘buy in bulk’, but only if it something you’ll use a lot of. Most wholesalers require you to have a copy of your permit on file before you can make a purchase. Do you have the appropriate business license/permit that allows you to purchase materials tax free? And speaking of tax, are you prepared to keep accounting records of sales and taxes, with an eye to paying your state and federal taxes? I paid a visit to our tax preparer to help me set up a system, so I knew what to keep track of.Ģ. A couple of questions for when you are think of purchasing wholesale with the intent of selling jewelry.ġ. Yes, I agree that the more you educate yourself the better prepared you are to enter the business side of jewelry making. There is a great site call dollar beads that has tons of strings of beads and gemstones for $1. Good luck and best wishes on your journey! But no matter where you go Beth, educating yourself and comparing prices is the basic tool of the trade. I’ve heard that Rio Grande is also a good place too. ![]() I used Fire Mountain in the beginning to help educate myself in the variety and selections,(which can be overwhelming)of bead types and findings.Īfter educating myself I now go out into the market place, on line or to bead shows (check internet for bead shows in your area)and am knowledgeable as to what is a good price and quality for a product. I bought a strand of Red Line Marble for $1.00 and sold the necklace for $40.00. They also have some real good $1.00 deals. You will notice with Fire Mountain that the more you spend the greater the discount you will get, and come to understand the wholesale and retail price of an assortment of beads and findings. With their catalog in hand or looking at their website you can become educated to the wide range of what is being offered on the market and for what price. Their website is I highly suggest you ask for their FREE catalog. What I did, and to some degree still do is use Fire Mountain Gems as a bench mark and bead market educator. I’m taking it that you want sources besides Micheal’s or Hobby Lobby. Gemstone, crystal, ceramic, glass, wood, acrylic,lamplight, metal?…that’s just off the top of my head without thinking about it. You didn’t mention what kind of beads you are looking for. There are so many different types of beads! I am interested in starting to purchase beads wholesale and begin the the process of selling my work.Īny recommendations for reputable sites or how to go about it?īeads. ![]()
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