Boy, that title is catchy. I thought about naming it "Sexy, sexy, sexy" but was afraid that would just get overlooked amongst all your other lewd RSS feeds.
Anyway, I digress. I added a new category to our website called "Wholesale/ Bulk" which contains all the items on our site for which we offer a discount for buying in bulk. This category represents more of a psychological thing for me than anything. I've always resisted the word "wholesale" because (I think) it is an old-fashioned notion that Sam's Club and other discount retailers have made less meaningful. Sam's doesn't care if you are reselling the goods are not-- if you are willing to buy that 500-lb. bag of nutmeg, you'll get a discount on it. I've always had the same philosophy. I don't care what you are doing with the product-- that doesn't change my costs. But if you buy items in bigger packages, that takes less of our time to pack and ship and you can be rewarded for that with a lower price.
But, I've also come to realize that the word "wholesale" is also used as generic-speak for "do you have a better price?". Well, yes, on some ideas we do. We have always put these items in their respective categories on the website and now they are also contained within this wholesale/bulk category as well. And I anticipate adding more items to that category throughout the year as we continue to increase our purchase volume on certain items, as well as continue to produce custom ribbons and other products.
End of boring business stuff. I can only guess by the small number of comments to my post requesting suggestions of what you want to read about on my blog that: 1) my subject matter (and writing) is superb and requires no changes or 2) my offer of pencil shavings or an autographed picture was not enticing enough to call you to action or 3) you just don't care. I'm just reminding you that I can't ignore your idea if you don't put it out there!
I do wish more people would give you some ideas to ignore. Ignoring my ideas must be getting pretty old by now. :)
Posted by: Rhonda | January 14, 2009 at 05:05 PM
Pardon my ignorance, but why do you sell diapers?
Posted by: Jessica Jones | January 14, 2009 at 10:20 PM
I love your adventures in upholstery and would love to learn more about this.
Especially from the stand point of a complete novice who is bravely willing to bite off way more than she can handle when she bought two wingback chairs from a rummage sale with illusions of upholstery grandeur.
Posted by: Annie | January 15, 2009 at 08:45 AM
Jessica,
We sell diapers for personal reasons I do not like to discuss.
Okay, really, people sew ribbons and fabric on them for burp cloths. They are really cute. You should make some-- for yourself.
Posted by: j. caroline | January 15, 2009 at 01:35 PM
So, are you going to sell 500 lbs. of nutmeg? I could use some...
Posted by: Jemellia H. | January 15, 2009 at 02:11 PM
Thanks for the info, Caroline. Maybe I will make myself some, for my esophageal reflux flare-ups. They could also be useful for my incontinent days, or when I want to eat lobster.
Posted by: Jessica Jones | January 15, 2009 at 03:01 PM
That is great!! I will definitely be looking into your wholesale items. I sure hope you are putting the key fob hardware in that category.
And I really love tutorials on how to do new things. I think everyone loves a new inspiration for their craft hobby or business.
Posted by: Tiffany | January 15, 2009 at 03:04 PM
HI Caroline...Happy New Year. It turns out that loads of folks read our blogs, but do so in private...not leaving a comment so you know that they were there. So, don't take offense or change your m.o. it is just the way of the blog world...many lookers just browsing by with not much to say, sort of like window shopping, you know, you just look in but don't plunk down your money.
best,
carol
Posted by: carol eldridge | January 15, 2009 at 05:05 PM
I think 'bulk' ribbon is awesome. I'm currently resisting the urge to purchase several spools of 25 yarders ... not to worry, I'm not real disciplined. I think it's great. Please let me know if you start carrying purse handles in bulk as I make those. I'll definitely be back for the ribbon for some aprons! Thanks for thinking of the customers! And, how about a visiting tutorial once in a while, you know solicit readers and you decide who comes up with a good tutorial ... just a thought.
Posted by: Eileen Gianiodis | January 15, 2009 at 08:04 PM
Dear Jessica,
Now you're talking! Lobster bibs are the new black. Pass it on.
Posted by: Rhonda | January 18, 2009 at 12:49 AM