Does Anyone Know How To Contact Distributors?

Business By DelectableCreations Updated 5 Sep 2007 , 5:42pm by DelectableCreations

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DelectableCreations Posted 4 Sep 2007 , 8:26pm
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I'm hoping this is ok to ask in a forum.. I made a big boo boo and posted something recently and it got deleted! I felt really bad for doing so.. and I hope that I don't do it again!

I am looking to start an online business and am having a very difficult time finding out how to contact certain vendors in regards to getting wholesale items. Such as cupcake picks,edible images, etc. As well as paperware (decorations,plates,etc) for Licensed Characters. Anyone with suggestions I would greatly appreciate the help!

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cashley Posted 4 Sep 2007 , 8:33pm
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Did you try their websites there are some for distributors. Some stores may help you with contacting distributors if they are nice.

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southaustingirl Posted 4 Sep 2007 , 8:41pm
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i believe Wilton has a 'wholesale' link on their website

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leily Posted 4 Sep 2007 , 8:53pm
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For licensed characters I would contact both www.bakerycrafts.com and www.decopac.com these two companies have a wide variety for use in bakeries and for resale. They do have the proper licenses to resell the licensed characters in ways that the companies have approved.

If you are looking for coloring (americolor) fondant (satin ice, pettinence, etc..) buttercream (dawn foods) I would contact the makers themselves. They will be able to get you information for these

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indydebi Posted 4 Sep 2007 , 9:58pm
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It helps if you already have a business or tax number. When you include this in your original inquiry, they are more likely to respond to you since they know you are a legit business and not just somebody trying to find out their wholesale pricing.

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DelectableCreations Posted 4 Sep 2007 , 10:48pm
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thank you all for your suggestions! i am a customer of decopac.. and purchase most of my items from them . though i wanted to make sure that i wasn't missing any wonderful companies that I hadn't run into in my searches. I have sent inquiries to wilton, sanrio ( for hello kitty items such as party supplies,etc) and i looked on the disney site as well and found SOME info on distribution... but no contact info to inquire on how to become a distributor.. I had the same issue with Nickelodeon! I do have a business license and have been sure to mention that I am a licensed company icon_lol.gif

Very eager to see where I can get with this ! So thank you all for your help! thumbs_up.gif

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loriemoms Posted 5 Sep 2007 , 5:08pm
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Lucks will also sell to you directly and CK Products if you have a tax id or license..

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DelectableCreations Posted 5 Sep 2007 , 5:42pm
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yepp! i have a lucks account and purchase from ck as well! i guess i've got all the bases covered icon_lol.gif

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