Reusable shoppers as welcome bags- buying "in bulk"

KittE7

Hi ladies ~
I'd like to use reusable, compactable shopper bags as my hotel welcome bags.  I'm wondering if anyone else would like to place a bulk order with me to save some dough? Maybe it sounds crazy, but I really like these bags (I have an aqua one), and the only way to get a better price is to order at least 50 at a time.  I will only need 15-25.



I'd rather have this cool bag be part of the gift than spend money on something that will just be thrown away. (I did find some good bulk prices on paper gift bags tho.) It's from www.flipandtumble.com.  The 24-7 big strap bag is $4.50 each with orders of 50+.  They also have 2-strap shopper bags for $2.50 each w/50+, but I prefer the big strap.

I also found bags on ebay that fold into strawberry pouches & are MUCH cheaper, but they say shipping from hong kong will take 30+ days, and there's always some risk with international ebay purchases.

If anyone is interested, PM me to discuss logistics.

kkaew816

I'm not sure if you'll like these...but these are a lot cheaper, only $1.49 no matter how many you buy!

http://cheaptotes.com/canvas_tote_bag_8.html

hkiesling

I've also heard of girls using the $1 Target bags.  Target is headquartered in MN, so it kind of fits some local products themes.

dcprep

Yep, I bought the 99-cent reusable Target bags.

KittE7

Thanks for the ideas, girls!  hehe, you can buy iron-on transfers from that cheaptote site - give bags w/the wedding monogram, ha!

I really like the compactable bags b/c they roll/crunch into a ball that fits in a purse (fanny pack, glove compartment, saddle whatev) so you have it when you need it.  But, it is "expensive" by comparison... and I do want to do a "local products" theme, so maybe the Tgt bags are the way to go...

Any ideas on how to get State Fair coupon books for free?  Or Aveda products in bulk?