Why I FAILED On Faire The First Time

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

❤Apply To Faire Through My Referral Link: www.faire.com/apply/mbccwholesale

[@thefragranceapothecary7281]

As a buyer on Faire, I didn’t look at most of the things you mentioned. The photos are important. But I never read any brand stories. I looked at the pictures, prices and packaging. Also, the minimum to buy was a big factor.

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Great to hear from a buyers perspective! I had a brand tell me they loved reading my brand story, so I think it just depends :) but definitely the photos, pricing and minimums are very important!

[@Empress_Echo]

I am definitely interested in getting on faire! Would love more videos on it and how to set it all up! As well as where to find information so we can list shipping prices that are accurate for buyers. Baby bump looks super cute thanks for sharing 🫶

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Yes I would love to make a video like that while it’s fresh in my mind! ❤️ And aww thank you!! I know I’ll be so happy in the future that I documented it a little bit along the way on KZbin, even if it’s just little clips at the end ☺️

[@the1994candleco]

So many great tips in this but my favorite part was Chris encouraging you at the end! 😍 You guys are so cute! lol!🥰

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Thank you!! ☺️

[@150clouds]

I have a couple of questions, how much inventory do you have to have already made, and how soon do you have to send them out? I’m approved but haven’t set up my shop yet because I don’t know the answer to these questions!

[@Yesy0105]

Congratulations 🤗✨ that’s wonderful news!!! And thank you for sharing your experience on Faire …I’m considering as well

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Thank you! ☺️

[@Soulful_Spirit_Candle_Co]

Congratulations! You must be so excited 🥰 I am excited to see the follow up video. Pregnancy looks amazing on you ❣️

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Yes! Excited to see how much we can grow on this platform! And thank you! ☺️

[@pamelastengel3884]

Yes please and thank you! I knew I wanted to join Faire from the very beginning but in my research it felt soo overwhelming to me. I want to consider it again if you do more videos about it because you have a great way of explaining things in a way that I can understand without getting discouraged💚

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Yess I definitely will! And I totally get that, it definitely intimidated me too so I’m right there with you! But I look forward to documenting more of my experience on the platform :)

[@judithshaw640]

Great info! And congratulations on the baby!!!

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Thank you! ☺️

[@leshonrevels9486]

Awww look at that bump! 🎉🎉🎉

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

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[@hilaryquinn8673]

Great video! 30 weeks! You look happy!

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Aw thank you!! ☺️

[@ms_taree7335]

omg its already been 7 months ~ You and Chris are too cute ~ Great video!

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

I know! Going so fast! And thank you 🥰

[@sue5029]

Hi 🙋🏾‍♀️ Question for you. I was wondering if you ever did a video on pros vs. cons or do's and don't on setting up shop on instagram?

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

I haven’t! To be honest I can’t even remember how I was able to set up an IG shop but I remember it being challenging 😅

[@Cocoaliscious]

Congratulations on Faire and the baby ❤️🎊

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Thank you!! ☺️

[@k0chum]

AHHHH!! I’m so excited to have you in my store now!!

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Oh yayyyy!! What kind of store do you have?? And here is my direct link to my shop! (So Faire doesn’t take a percentage lol!) Faire.com/direct/mbccwholesale ❤️

[@k0chum]

@@MemoryBoxCandleCo Thank you! I have a small apothecary and home decor/accent store in SoCal. I got into candle making a while back and your videos really helped me, so I am really happy to hear you’re on my buying platform now! 😄

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

@@k0chum awww thanks so cool!! I would be honored to be in your shop! And I LOVE that you’re in SoCal too ❤️

[@erikajoycastillo8577]

Hello! how long did it take for faire to approve you to sell on their platform? Do you have any tips on how to apply to get accepted? Thank you!

[@LaTonyaWilliams-wc9mx]

Thank you for this.

[@thewillowfoxcandleco]

Erica where can I find the Faire referral link?❤

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Here you go! www.faire.com/apply/mbccwholesale

[@thegoldenstandardtexas]

It took me 8-9 months to get approved the first time, not sure why the delay because once I was finally approved I wasn't motivated and didn't ave the time to spend setting everything up. Luckily it was in October so I managed to get Fall/Holiday products up. I made 1 sale within the first 2 days and I've never gotten another sale since (9 months) :( I really wonder how "cheap" they are wanting to see products sold for, I have my 8oz tins at $7.99, 4oz tins $4.99, and 3oz melts at $2.50. That is all half of what I charge on my website.

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

I think it really just depends! I don’t really have “cheap” things, I think I am priced fairly for both me and the retailer. I think that photos, descriptions and minimums are super important for catching the eye of retailers. And of course if they feel your aesthetic will go with their store! Don’t think it’s because your prices aren’t cheap enough, I would focus on optimizing your listings, creating collections, have appealing and professional photos, etc

[@sandraevans8564]

OMG I just finished this video and CONGRATS! I did not know you were pregnant!!!

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Aw thank you!! That must have been surprising for you then! 😆😆❤️

[@sandraevans3317]

@@MemoryBoxCandleCo Yes, it was. So happy for you!

[@sandraevans8564]

Hi Erika, I'm on Faire too but I want to add a wholesale to my Shopify store. do you know what app I need to use to do this? I saw you have one and it is awesome!

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Hi! In order to do this I actually created an entirely separate Shopify store specifically for wholesale!

[@sandraevans3317]

@@MemoryBoxCandleCo wow, thanks!

[@Steeveriffic]

TL;DR: I made zero effort, so made no sales. Takeaway: put in some work.

[@dawnaharty7392]

Fairie is garbage and I won’t be buying from them anymore. Stay with a website.