Bonnie in Ok Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Thanks Linda for the information on the blade sharpener. I guess I will have to look around for the best price since I am not able to buy wholesale. Which brings me to another question for you. I don't really have a business but thought about it and was wondering if it is fesable to just go ahead and get a sale tax number so that I can buy wholesale? Most of what I do is donations of the projects I do and an occasional thing for some one else. Not very confidant I guess you could say to move into a business. The business isn't very good where I am anyways. What is everyones opinion on the wholesale aspect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Hi Bonnie. Starting an official business just to purchase wholesale is not usually a good idea. In order to continue as a business you eventually have to show that it IS a business and not a hobby. The penalties are sometimes burdensome. If you have a friend with a business license, perhaps you can piggyback with them for some purchases. Superior Thread at the machine quilting shows usually offer their products at near-wholesale prices. Another thing to consider is most wholesalers have a minimum purchase required. EESchenk requires $250 on your first visit and $150 per order after that. They are true wholesalers to shops and on-line sellers and don't like to cater to dabblers. J Hittle is a good wholesaler. Fabric Depot has a different take on "wholesale" purchases--anything they sell in wholesale quantities gets a nice discount. Full bolts of fabric, 6 packs of marking pens, needles, Sewer's Aid, etc are all discounted when you place an order to their wholesale dept. And shopping around on-line can find you deals--whether on Amazon for the blade sharpener or my fave--Sewthankful for single cones of thread or packs of pre-wound bobbins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie in Ok Posted June 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 thanks for the infor. It has enlightened me on the whole subject. Just wasn't sure i really understood the workings of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeggyB Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 I agree with Linda. Also when you use the products you purchase wholesale you have to pay the sales tax you would have paid had you sold it to someone else. So at least in Texas I have to pay or at least file sales & use taxes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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