Candles have been around for centuries. They have moved from their functionality of providing just light to providing lighting with ambiance. They add decorative value to a place and event. No social function or religious one for that matter is complete without the use of candles.

 Candles are used at home as well as in churches, wedding halls, restaurants etc.

 Aromatic candles are used both as home décor as well as in wedding halls and at restaurants. When used in places that require the user to buy them in large quantities, it makes sense to buy them from a wholesale dealer of candles. Buying in wholesale helps you avail the discounts that you might not have availed of if you had bought them at a retail outlet.

 Spas and wellness centers see a large usage of aromatherapy candles. These candles need to be purchased in bulk if the owner of the spa has to reduce costs. Again, it helps to buy these candles from a wholesaler. Most of the aromatherapy centers obtain these candles in bulk as it is affordable that way.

 So when candles are so readily available at retailers, why should one order them from wholesalers?

 One important reason is that getting candles from a wholesale dealer is cost effective, hence very affordable. When one buys candles in bulk, one has access to a wide range of candles in various shades, measurements and styles. These fancy candles would have been very expensive at a retail outlet. But when bought in bulk they are affordable.

Most of the online stores that sell candles offer a discounted rate on the candles when they are sold in bulk.

 When ordered from the wholesellers, these Bulk orders are delivered promptly. Candle merchants make a neat profit when they buy wholesale candles. Reselling candles is not a really an easy thing to do. If not marketed well, the sellers do not get maximum profit. It is not always easy for the entrepreneur to locate a good wholesale candle seller. There are several various wholesale companies and when selecting one, you need to keep certain things in mind. The first thing to look for is reliability. The second is price. The wholesaler must be able to provide you good quality at low prices.

 You can also purchase wholesale candles by searching for liquidations and closeouts. That you can locate the candle manufacturers that sell their products wholesale to others who are going to resell the items. You will often need to provide your tax ID to buy these items wholesale.

 Before you buy the candles, you will need to figure out how many you wish to buy. That will depend on the reason for your purchase. You might want to buy candles in bulk, in order to gift them to friends and family for an occasion. Or you might wish to purchase them to resell them.

 Once you have decided on the number of candles, you will need to decide on the type and color of the candles. Then look for sellers that sell the candles in bulk. Buy your candles from the seller that offers the best price. Don't forget to factor the shipping cost into the total price of your order before deciding.