How can you make a profit selling diaper cakes?
Diaper
Angie B aka Queen B asked:
I would like to sell diaper cakes. But just thinking about the cost of all the items, including the diapers, I don’t see how I could make a real profit. And where can you get baby stuff in bulk?
Robert
I would like to sell diaper cakes. But just thinking about the cost of all the items, including the diapers, I don’t see how I could make a real profit. And where can you get baby stuff in bulk?
Robert
February 8th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Tony
who would want to eat a cake made from a used diaper???
February 10th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Judy
costco sells really cheap diapers..in bulk. you can buy other cheap decorations for these cakes in bulk. Try orientaltrading.com
February 13th, 2009 at 11:18 pm
Melvin
To sell anything, you need to have a feel for the market and what people will be willing to pay for a finished product. If that product can be made sufficiently cheaper than the selling price it is marketable. If it can only be made for slightly less than the selling price, then there is no reason to make it.
If you don’t think you can make your profit, then look for something else to sell.
As far as bulk items, I would suggest looking at Sam’s or Costco.
February 16th, 2009 at 9:06 pm
Chris
sell candles…you dont have to stock anything..buy direct from the company you distribute for…..its awesome
February 19th, 2009 at 5:02 pm
Melissa
You can’t really get diapers in “bulk” unless you are willing to purchase from a distributor - and place a minimum order of $10,000. You can, however, get a large case of Pampers Swaddlers (216 count) for around $35 at Babies R Us, and some grocery stores (Publix.) You can get a case of generic diapers for much less, but many people are turned off when they find out you’ve used a generic to build the diaper cake. I would use a name brand (Pampers, Huggies, Luvs.)
Make sure you get a business license, then go get a State Reseller Tax Exempt Number, which will allow you to purchase your supplies without paying sales tax (saving you lots of $$.)
Your best bet for baby items other than diapers, is to go to a local retailer (like a Target or a grocery store) present your business card to the store manager, and explain that you would like to make arrangements to buy all your supplies from their store. Ask what kind of quantities you need to purchase to get a price break.
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Best of luck with your new business!