My Favorite Wholesale Sources for Faux Greenery for your Antique Booth | Antique Booth Tips

[@KellyTrayah]

I've been watching and listening to your videos on booths. I'm opening a store in our town and it's going to be for booth rentals to help our local crafters sell their items. It's not antiques (the antique store is right next door) and it's not vintage, it's a collection of handmade items with some of my own thrift flips and farmhouse items. I'm learning a lot from you and I appreciate all of your advice and tips. Thank you

[@LostFoundDecor]

Woohoo! You’re welcome Karen!

[@diannewinters6873]

Just to encourage others to up the ante on faux florals and greens, Sullivans and Kalalou have exceptional quality as Melanie said. Don't be afraid of the price point. I have bought from both companies for 10 years and my customers now know the difference between quality and cheap. And remember the cheap plastic will not achieve to look you want for your space. I am a small, small shop and I need to be careful of where my money goes. Thank you Melanie for great information!

[@LostFoundDecor]

You’re so right… we sometimes feel the need to be the “low price leader” with our businesses, but there are customers out there who are happy to pay a higher price point for better quality. It’s about deciding who your target customer is and how to best serve them :)

[@kayciebowman7367]

Just so grateful for these videos. Seriously so gracious of you to share your knowledge. You touch on every question I have!! Thank you!!

[@jaysmith2522]

I JUST FOUND YOUR CHANNEL, A LIVE IN NORTH CENTRAL AR. MY HUSBAND IS ORIGINALLY FROM NORTH WEST AR. SO, GLAD TO MEET YOU, NEIGHBOR. I LOVE THE TWO EPISODES THAT I HAVE WATCHED. WILL CONTINUE TO WATCH, I DID HAVE A BOOTH BUT DUE TO COVID IT HAD TO CLOSE, I MISS IT.

[@tambij]

🌺 THIS IS GREAT INFORMATION. I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR A SUPPLIERS THAT SELL GREENERY. ITS HARD TO KNOW THE BEST COMPANY TO BUY LOW & STILL GET GREAT QUALITY. I HAD REAL PLANTS 🌱 BUT I WAS TOLD BY THE OWNERS OF MY BOOTH DIDNT WANT REAL PLANTS & FLOWERS IN THE BOOTH. I LOVE TO ADD IT TO MY BOOTH. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@LostFoundDecor]

You’re welcome!

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Thanks for that. Finding unique items to resell is easy for me. Buying new items in bulk for wholesale not so much.

[@juliecarroza7808]

Another awesome video chockfull of great info! 🌷

[@delightfuldaisy1]

Yes!!! Please continue making the videos! Your information is so practical and useful. We appreciate you!!! I'd also like to add Sims Pottery Inc. to the list of wholesale companies. The prices are very reasonable and the minimum order is only $75!

[@LostFoundDecor]

Great resource! Thanks for sharing!

[@shellohween]

Retired Florist(silk& fresh) here-great advice on purchasing silks! Oh and it’s pronounced “Uh-STILL-bee” the pretty floral you showed. Love your channel- I just bought an existing business in Canton and I’ve been listening to you while I’m on the road.

[@LostFoundDecor]

Thank you!

[@diannewinters6873]

Thank you! Sometimes I get in a rut and my shop just doesn't have the pizzaz I would like. It's a lot of work to move and switch things around and your tips show that even one shelf can make a difference.

[@LostFoundDecor]

You’ve made a great point!! It is a TON of work to reset a whole booth, but yes! Starting in a small area and refreshing that can be they spark that freshens up the whole space

[@bkminnet2926]

Melanie. Thanks, as always, for sharing your invaluable information.

[@LostFoundDecor]

You are so welcome!

[@lindapurdy8542]

Thanks so much! Just started with my first booth and any knowledge I can get is a huge help!

[@LostFoundDecor]

You’re so welcome 😊

[@victoriaanson8188]

Hi Melanie, Just found and subscribed to your channel. After living in one state for my whole life, my husband, son and I just moved to a new state. Decided to hold back on vendor events and concentrate on the house & property. But will be working on painting, thrifting project in mean time. But like you have said, then I will be more prepared to stage my booth & etc. Thank you for your info and kind demeanor.

[@LostFoundDecor]

Thanks so much for watching! I moved states in 2019, and yes… it takes time to get resettled! Hope your new home comes together quickly :)

[@denisemcnabb]

Great sources and thank you so much! U are just so helpful to everyone.

[@tracy36]

New sub and have been binge watching all day! This was an awesome and very informative video! Thank you!!

[@vivianreid4575]

Thanks for all the information & the Websites!

[@roannegrasso6035]

Thanks for sharing great tips!

[@ivankagren2746]

Thanks for sharing

[@jackieblodgett2799]

Thanks so much for sharing all your knowledge! I will check out these sites for sure!

[@LostFoundDecor]

Great! You’re welcome!

[@kathrynshelley3806]

Exciting!

[@ddl4374]

If you don't mind sharing, How MUCH per Olive tree? Thank you so much! It is WONDERFUL what you're doing! 🤗

[@hwy138]

I buy my lavendar real cheap on Walmart on line . It is 3rd party seller and they are really cool looking price is wonderful.

[@LostFoundDecor]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing :)

[@leahclo4857]

I get my greenery/fake flowers for my booth, at the Goodwill Outlet AKA The Bins. It’s pretty much free because you pay by weight. And yes! They buy it! I just sold a vintage teapot that was missing a lid. Put some daisies in it and it magically becomes a vase!

[@crystalparker2542]

Idk if youve ever watched upcycled by Bri, but she has an awesome video on cleaning thrifted florals. You also can paint florals. Ive seen some spray painted but they make spray paint especially for faux florals.

[@LoriThurstonInTunePhoto]

Great information, I wish I could have seen the prices. Can you say what percentage discount wholesale usually is?

[@LostFoundDecor]

Usually it’s half of the posted retail price :) Sometimes it’s lower than that though!

[@greenridgelane6358]

Hi Melanie. Just found your channel and really appreciate all the info. I've had a booth for 18 months and the problem I have with the greenery/florals is this. If I add greenery to a planter (or even something that is not a planter) just for "fluff" as you say, do I put one price on it including the greenery? Or do I price each (planter & faux plant) separately? What if I put one price for both but the "planter" is actually a pitcher and the buyer doesn't really want the greenery? Then will they likely pass on it altogether because its too expensive? I try to use thrifted greenery and flowers just because I am unsure about the pricing and I figure if I lose the value of the flowers - it's not that big a deal. But if I go to the new, more expensive greenery, I wouldn't want to sell for pitcher only price and they take the greenery as well. So I am conflicted. Can you help?

[@LostFoundDecor]

I would definitely put a price on both, if you’re buying nicer greenery pieces. Sometimes people want both, sometimes they just want one or the other. So I would price both and maybe add on the item tag “greenery sold separately” 😊

[@greenridgelane6358]

Thanks so much

[@Taylors_ridge_glamping_NC]

Great info. Thanks

[@suberduber2070]

Do you sell the greenery and florals as part of a vintage vessel price or with a separate price tag? What has worked best for you? Thank you

[@LostFoundDecor]

Great question! Unless they are made as one solid piece (some I’ve bought are already mounted in pots), I price them separately. I’ve seen people just what the greenery, or want the vase, or both. So it seems best to give options :)

[@claraszczechura9220]

Hi Melanie. Love your videos....they are super informative! When you say sell and item for 1.5 times what you paid for it.....do you mean, for example if I pay $10 for an item, I should sell it for $10 + $15 (1.5 x's) = $25 ?

[@LostFoundDecor]

Yes, at LEAST! That’s what I shoot for with wholesale, with items I pick and find, I try to price at least 3x’s cost

[@jeanrussell802]

Hello, can you please tell again what tax I should have to shop wholesale on kalalou website?

[@LostFoundDecor]

It’s your state sales and use tax, or reseller ID. Every state calls it something different

[@jodyshafer4953]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS &. tips!

[@LostFoundDecor]

Sweet! Thanks for watching :)

[@JustJenn00]

What is the difference between a resellers licence (Sales tax license)...and a TAX ID ? Because i have a resellers license but since i am a sole proprietor i use my SS# as my tax id. Do I still need a TAX ID?

[@LostFoundDecor]

It’s called different things in different states… Tax ID, Reseller License, Sales Tax Certificate, basically it’s just what you get with your state that allows you to purchase item for resale and not pay sales tax. Sounds like you already have what you need :)

[@JustJenn00]

@@LostFoundDecor thank you for the reply!

[@robertaykavel1129]

Very helpful

[@catherinemahone8841]

❤

[@junqueaholic7462]

Love your shirt.

[@LostFoundDecor]

Thanks!

[@rosemoser3300]

Thank you for all your hard work and time helping us......I get paralyzed,at times because I am so fearful of failure in my new booth because we live in a very poor , rural area......I have so many different things and it is difficult for me to navigate "branding" as you have mentioned in your other video Right now , it is May 03 , and I am trying to decide a theme like maybe Garden party with vintage lilly Pulitzer dresses, and white teacart etc or once again , I'm paralyzed......❤

[@603bornlivefreeordie5]

Being in the business for 25+ years, I always targeted the regular people who read all the magazines from Europe and here who are decorating their houses, the antique collector is the minority. I have always bought wholesale greenery, far and away NICER than any craft store. People always buy the greenery, always have. NOTHING in my shop was NFS. That's insanity. There are many it's just a tax number and a name. In NH we don't need one as no state taxes, but I have one for my fed tax. This is for beginners, right?