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Old August 15th 03, 01:27 AM
Michele Blank
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what state would that be???? some wholesalers require a storefront and/or
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"jtrivette" wrote in message
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I have been doing glass for a number of years and need a good wholesale
source for glass and supplies. I have my business license and sales tax #
for the state. Do any of you have a source you particularly like? Thanks.




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Old August 15th 03, 02:34 AM
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"jtrivette" wrote in message
...
I have been doing glass for a number of years and need a good wholesale
source for glass and supplies. I have my business license and sales tax #
for the state. Do any of you have a source you particularly like? Thanks.


If you have been doing glass for a number of years, licensed and sales tax
registered as you say you are, this question just totally confuses me?
How could you be doing business to that extent and not "already" have such
wholesale contacts?

Maybe I'm missing something in your question?






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Old August 15th 03, 02:52 AM
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Old to glass, new to business....I don't see the contradiction at all.
I've been doing glass for about a decade, but only stuff for myself,
family and friends and a VERY occasional commission. If I were to
start a serious studio, I would get my license and tax number, THEN I
would start looking for wholesale outlets because I know that's what's
required by most manufacturers and wholesalers so as not to step on
the toes of their retailers.

Bryan "just some thoughts" Paschke

On Thu, 14 Aug 2003 21:34:27 -0400, "Moonraker"
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"jtrivette" wrote in message
...
I have been doing glass for a number of years and need a good wholesale
source for glass and supplies. I have my business license and sales tax #
for the state. Do any of you have a source you particularly like? Thanks.


If you have been doing glass for a number of years, licensed and sales tax
registered as you say you are, this question just totally confuses me?
How could you be doing business to that extent and not "already" have such
wholesale contacts?

Maybe I'm missing something in your question?






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Old August 15th 03, 06:02 AM
Moonraker
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"nJb" wrote in message
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jtrivette wrote:

I have been doing glass for a number of years and need a good wholesale
source for glass and supplies. I have my business license and sales tax

#
for the state. Do any of you have a source you particularly like?

Thanks.

If you're looking for sanctioned glass near Toronto, Fantasy In Glass
Glassworks- is Canada's first and still only officially sanctioned
stained glass supplier.


Has anybody ever figured out whatinhell that "officially sanctioned" means?
Sanctioned by who? Do do what? Or, for doing what?


But then if you were near Toronto you probably
wouldn't have been able to get online tonight. If you're in the
northwest try Northwest Art Glass. Not sure if they're officially
sanctioned though.
--
Jack




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Old August 15th 03, 08:07 AM
nJb
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Moonraker wrote:

"nJb" wrote in message
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jtrivette wrote:

I have been doing glass for a number of years and need a good wholesale
source for glass and supplies. I have my business license and sales tax

#
for the state. Do any of you have a source you particularly like?

Thanks.

If you're looking for sanctioned glass near Toronto, Fantasy In Glass
Glassworks- is Canada's first and still only officially sanctioned
stained glass supplier.


Has anybody ever figured out whatinhell that "officially sanctioned" means?
Sanctioned by who? Do do what? Or, for doing what?


I think it has something to do with a boxing match. Two people can beat
hell out of one another without getting arrested. Perhaps one of them
has a glass jaw.

--
Jack
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Old August 15th 03, 04:32 PM
jtrivette
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Bryan, you hit the nail on the head. I have done glass since 1990 (while in
military). Did a lot of things for retirements, going-aways, family, etc,
but had to buy supplies at local shops (and I know we need to support them
as they are in business also for the hobbyist and they provide excellent
classes/etc). Now retired from military (2002) and am looking to start
doing it on a larger scale and don't want to continue paying retail prices.

So---looking for wholesale sources. I'm in Oklahoma, but am willing to pay
shipping on orders large enough to fill up my glass shelves and supply
cabinet. I know about Delphi and Warner-Crivallero, but wonder if there are
wholesalers that provide better prices on larger amounts of glass and
supplies.

Thanks.

Retail prices really
"Bryan" wrote in message
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Old to glass, new to business....I don't see the contradiction at all.
I've been doing glass for about a decade, but only stuff for myself,
family and friends and a VERY occasional commission. If I were to
start a serious studio, I would get my license and tax number, THEN I
would start looking for wholesale outlets because I know that's what's
required by most manufacturers and wholesalers so as not to step on
the toes of their retailers.

Bryan "just some thoughts" Paschke

On Thu, 14 Aug 2003 21:34:27 -0400, "Moonraker"
wrote:


"jtrivette" wrote in message
...
I have been doing glass for a number of years and need a good wholesale
source for glass and supplies. I have my business license and sales

tax #
for the state. Do any of you have a source you particularly like?

Thanks.


If you have been doing glass for a number of years, licensed and sales

tax
registered as you say you are, this question just totally confuses me?
How could you be doing business to that extent and not "already" have

such
wholesale contacts?

Maybe I'm missing something in your question?








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Old August 15th 03, 05:51 PM
nJb
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jtrivette wrote:

Bryan, you hit the nail on the head. I have done glass since 1990 (while in
military). Did a lot of things for retirements, going-aways, family, etc,
but had to buy supplies at local shops (and I know we need to support them
as they are in business also for the hobbyist and they provide excellent
classes/etc). Now retired from military (2002) and am looking to start
doing it on a larger scale and don't want to continue paying retail prices.

So---looking for wholesale sources. I'm in Oklahoma, but am willing to pay
shipping on orders large enough to fill up my glass shelves and supply
cabinet. I know about Delphi and Warner-Crivallero, but wonder if there are
wholesalers that provide better prices on larger amounts of glass and
supplies.

Thanks.


Talk to your local distributor. They will probably sell at different
levels of wholesale rates depending on your annual volume. I have found
this to my advantage here in Salt Lake and helps ensure we have a local
shop to go to. There are times I just have to buy "off the shelf". In
those cases, a large discount applies. If I am fortunate enough in the
future that my savings will be substantial I may have to by direct.
Working out of my house, it wouldn't be practical to have a fork truck
or pallet jack and have to be here for deliveries. My local supplier
performs a valuable service at a reasonable price. As a newbie, I also
enjoy the face to face contact with other glass artists.

If your volume is high enough try D&L in Boulder CO.

http://www.dlstainedglass.com/

--
Jack


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Old August 18th 03, 11:25 PM
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nJb wrote in message ...


I live in CO and started dealing with a wholesaler early last year
when I moved my business from part time to full time. The local
stained glass stores were nice enough to share the name and phone
number of the wholesaler suppliers in the area. I have been dealing
with Artisan's 1-800-525-9008 (CO, US, Canada) or local 303-777-5177.
Be nice to them and they will be nice back. I've been told by others
(over a year ago) that there have been a few issues with personalities
(and their staff appears to roll-over every year or so.) I like
working with Artisan's.

D&L in Boulder, CO is the second local supplier. I have heard they
are very nice to deal with. Their criteria for opening an account is
more strict than Artisan's and requires a greater initial purchase.
The details are on their web site. I hope to open an account with
them in the near future as they stock a few items that Artisan's
doesn't (ie. colored jewels).
http://www.dlstainedglass.com/

Both require/offer:
- a substantial initial purchase (Artisan's is $750)
- purchase in full sheets only
- discounted pricing for large quantity purchases
- minimum annual purchases to maintain your account as active
(note: Artisan's keeps your account active as long as you make
regular
purchases. I am in there at least every 2 months or so)

I have found the prices to be much lower, so the full sheet price vs.
the retail store price makes the extra usually worth it, unless I need
a very small amount. You might also ask about business discounts at
your local retail store. I know of one in the Denver metro area that
discounts glass only (no tools), but the wholesale price is still much
cheaper.

You will probably also need a sales tax license, also known as a
resale license. If you sale only to other businesses, ie. galleries,
then you might be able to avoid this, but Artisan's did want the sales
tax license. In CO you can indicate that you are a wholesaler so the
filings for sales tax are only annual.

Good luck,
GK
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Old August 19th 03, 10:43 PM
Boner the Cat
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Central region distributors
Delphi Stained Glass

3380 E. Jolly
Lansing, MI 48910
517/394-4631
800/248-2048
517/394-5364(Fax)
e-mail
Ed Hoy's International

27625 Diehl Road
Warrenville, IL 60555
630/836-1353
800/323-5668
630/836-1362 (Fax)
e-mail
Hollander Glass Central

1505 Centre Circle
Downers Grove, IL 60515
630/629-7221
800/323-4293
630/629-7325 (Fax)
Hollander Glass Texas

4600 S. Pinemont Dr.
Houston, TX 77041
713/460-0045
800/421-0449
713/462-3646 (Fax)
e-mail
Houston Glass Craft Supply

2002 Brittmore St.
Houston, TX 77043
713/690-8844
800/231-0148
713/690-0009 (Fax)
e-mail


"jtrivette" wrote in message
...
I have been doing glass for a number of years and need a good wholesale
source for glass and supplies. I have my business license and sales tax #
for the state. Do any of you have a source you particularly like? Thanks.





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Old August 22nd 03, 11:49 PM
jtrivette
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Thanks for all the replies. I'll contact each of them and get the pricing
on the glass and chemicals. Still have my tools.

John

"Gloria" wrote in message
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nJb wrote in message

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I live in CO and started dealing with a wholesaler early last year
when I moved my business from part time to full time. The local
stained glass stores were nice enough to share the name and phone
number of the wholesaler suppliers in the area. I have been dealing
with Artisan's 1-800-525-9008 (CO, US, Canada) or local 303-777-5177.
Be nice to them and they will be nice back. I've been told by others
(over a year ago) that there have been a few issues with personalities
(and their staff appears to roll-over every year or so.) I like
working with Artisan's.

D&L in Boulder, CO is the second local supplier. I have heard they
are very nice to deal with. Their criteria for opening an account is
more strict than Artisan's and requires a greater initial purchase.
The details are on their web site. I hope to open an account with
them in the near future as they stock a few items that Artisan's
doesn't (ie. colored jewels).
http://www.dlstainedglass.com/

Both require/offer:
- a substantial initial purchase (Artisan's is $750)
- purchase in full sheets only
- discounted pricing for large quantity purchases
- minimum annual purchases to maintain your account as active
(note: Artisan's keeps your account active as long as you make
regular
purchases. I am in there at least every 2 months or so)

I have found the prices to be much lower, so the full sheet price vs.
the retail store price makes the extra usually worth it, unless I need
a very small amount. You might also ask about business discounts at
your local retail store. I know of one in the Denver metro area that
discounts glass only (no tools), but the wholesale price is still much
cheaper.

You will probably also need a sales tax license, also known as a
resale license. If you sale only to other businesses, ie. galleries,
then you might be able to avoid this, but Artisan's did want the sales
tax license. In CO you can indicate that you are a wholesaler so the
filings for sales tax are only annual.

Good luck,
GK



 




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