Wholesale Questions

[georgiapyro]

I am a new member to the forum and looking for some help when it comes to wholesale. I have always bought retail, but this last 4th I decided to order a larger amount. I ordered from Bigs, but realize that I could get more from a wholesale dealer.

I really would like to "up the ante," so to speak in my shows in the future. Any suggestions on the best place to go? I would really prefer to keep at $1000, or even a bit less.

Also, I am just outside of the Atlanta area. It would be great if I could pick up my order, rather than paying for shipping.

Any comments or suggestions would be great!

[jknepp1954]

Bigs I just found out recently has a retail store in SC - but if they wholesale out of there, I do not know - you would have to call and find out.
Also there is a wholesale store in Florida, but not sure of their location/name - will have to pm you when i find out anyway, as i don't think they are an advertiser on here.

[FRWKSFAN1]

Welcome Georgiapruo. As you're probably aware, when you buy wholesale, most often (If not always) the wholesalers will require a minimum purchase $ amount and you will need to purchase by the case. Therefore, if you're alone in the purchase, you will end up with multiples of the same item. A lot of the 500 gram cakes will come 4 to a case. So, if you don't have anyone else purchasing with you will end up with 4 of the same item. I would encourage you to get some buddies to go in with you or get into a fireworks purchasing group so that you can buy wholesale and not end up with a lot duplicate items. With that said, you are correct, you can get a lot more for less money when purchasing the wholesale route. Best of luck.

[Pyro Ian]

I would recommend you a good wholesaler within driving distance from you but appears that is violation of rules on here. Check with wfboom, or someotheer advertisers on here that ship wholesale orders, for a wholesale order, but IMO shipping sucks unless doing a buywith people in your town.

[displayfireworks1]

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[indianahx]

If you're looking to spend 1000 all by yourself at wholesale, multiples of an item are not necessarily bad. Especially if you're doing a front, multiple shoot stations, ect. This is especially a good thing if you have a good firing system to use.

Having said that, what the other post said about getting buddies to join in....a huge plus. Think of what you could stash up on if, say, 4 people went in with $1000 each. Now you've really just upped the ante. Good luck.

[georgiapyro]

Thanks for all of the comments. I'm looking forward to making my first wholesale purchase sometime in the not so distant future.

Also, I know WFBoom is an advertiser. Any words of wisdom dealing with them?? Really not too familiar with their products.

[J's12talk]

Thanks for all of the comments. I'm looking forward to making my first wholesale purchase sometime in the not so distant future.

Also, I know WFBoom is an advertiser. Any words of wisdom dealing with them?? Really not too familiar with their products.

If you buy in feb. you will get 40% off of wholesale. You will have to purchase $1500 worth of product to qualify but after the discount you will be well under your $1000 limit. Wfboom is the place to go for cakes, great prices, great product.

[Palermitano2]

If you buy in feb. you will get 40% off of wholesale. You will have to purchase $1500 worth of product to qualify but after the discount you will be well under your $1000 limit. Wfboom is the place to go for cakes, great prices, great product.

Well said I buy the bulk of my stash in february as well......