Candy Buffet help....

How much candy should I get for 250 ppl Is there some sort of formula X oz./ person.... I dunno. I think this might get expensive any advce on where I can purchase them or anyone selling theirs?

thanks ladies

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oriental trading sells candy in bulk

i would also go to bjs or costco

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How big are the bags you are trying to fill up....I did this for my e-party...people fill the back up to the top! lol.

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thats what i fear.... i am planning this wedding from GA and my mom is helping me with all the DIY in NY. we ordered some 3x2x7' bags and, according to my mom, they were just too big for my greedy family

what size bags did you use?

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Posted by Djenki2

thats what i fear.... i am planning this wedding from GA and my mom is helping me with all the DIY in NY. we ordered some 3x2x7' bags and, according to my mom, they were just too big for my greedy family

what size bags did you use?

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4.25' w X 8' h X 2.25'

I bought 30 lbs for each type of candy. I had gummie bears, juju bees, m&m's, charms lollipops, swedish fish.

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There's a candy store in lower Manhattan....economy candy. They sell it in bulk and if you talk to the manager he can give you a discount. I looked into the idea before we decided not to do the candy bar.

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Posted by Rosa29

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Posted by Djenki2

thats what i fear.... i am planning this wedding from GA and my mom is helping me with all the DIY in NY. we ordered some 3x2x7' bags and, according to my mom, they were just too big for my greedy family

what size bags did you use?

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4.25' w X 8' h X 2.25'

I bought 30 lbs for each type of candy. I had gummie bears, juju bees, m&m's, charms lollipops, swedish fish.

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Ohmigod That was prob expensive! I wanna buy a new steel and black oven for my house i might have to forego spending 1 million dollars on candy

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Posted by Rosa29

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Posted by Djenki2

thats what I fear.... i am planning this wedding from GA and my mom is helping me with all the DIY in NY. we ordered some 3x2x7' bags and, according to my mom, they were just too big for my greedy family

what size bags did you use?

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4.25' w X 8' h X 2.25'

I bought 30 lbs for each type of candy. I had gummie bears, juju bees, m&m's, charms lollipops, Swedish fish.

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Ohmigod That was prob expensive! I wanna buy a new steel and black oven for my house i might have to forego spending 1 million dollars on candy

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I bought bulk..I recommend using gummy bears and Swedish fish and m& m's people went crazy for those 3. I will give you some websites where I got my candy!

http://www.groovycandies.com/?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=PPC&utm_term=0000066136

http://www.candywarehouse.com/gummibears.html

http://www.metrocandy.com/search.asp

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Economy Candy
Metro Candy

And you should also check costco or bj's.

How many people are attending the event?
• Large Events & Weddings: 8 – 10 types of candy {10-15 lbs each}
• Small Events (under 100): 5 – 8 types of candy {5 –10 lbs each}

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Posted by tboodhai

Economy Candy
Metro Candy

And you should also check costco or bj's.

How many people are attending the event?
• Large Events & Weddings: 8 – 10 types of candy {10-15 lbs each}
• Small Events (under 100): 5 – 8 types of candy {5 –10 lbs each}

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Thanks for this info! 250 ppl

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Posted by Rosa29

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Posted by Djenki2

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Posted by Rosa29

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Posted by Djenki2

thats what I fear.... i am planning this wedding from GA and my mom is helping me with all the DIY in NY. we ordered some 3x2x7' bags and, according to my mom, they were just too big for my greedy family

what size bags did you use?

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4.25' w X 8' h X 2.25'

I bought 30 lbs for each type of candy. I had gummie bears, juju bees, m&m's, charms lollipops, Swedish fish.

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Ohmigod That was prob expensive! I wanna buy a new steel and black oven for my house i might have to forego spending 1 million dollars on candy

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I bought bulk..I recommend using gummy bears and Swedish fish and m& m's people went crazy for those 3. I will give you some websites where I got my candy!

http://www.groovycandies.com/?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=PPC&utm_term=0000066136

http://www.candywarehouse.com/gummibears.html

http://www.metrocandy.com/search.asp

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I would love to but my grandma wants the candy to be individually wrapped what is this? trick or treat?

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I read that it should be 1/2 lb per person.

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I am doing a candy bar and I am buying about a 1/2 pound each. I have read to buy atleast 1/4 to 1/2 each guest but I have also read that you aren't supposed to stick to only the number of pounds when buying, you should also get enough to fill containers at all different heights. Apparently, the look is very important, which I can see. Here is a helpful website I found:

http://www.scoops-scoops.com/store/candy-scoop-gallery.cfm

I bought a lot of my candy after valentine's day and got great deals. Try after easter but make sure to check expiration dates.

So far, I have bought all my jars ( 10 I think) and about 75 pounds of candy and I have spent $140. If you shop around, you will do well. I got the glass jars in the clearance spots of walmart, also got a HUGE one at Marshalls. Good luck!

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Oh, and I also have a few pics in my album of just a few of the jars and candy I purchased.

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Posted by kellylee418

I am doing a candy bar and I am buying about a 1/2 pound each. I have read to buy atleast 1/4 to 1/2 each guest but I have also read that you aren't supposed to stick to only the number of pounds when buying, you should also get enough to fill containers at all different heights. Apparently, the look is very important, which I can see. Here is a helpful website I found:

http://www.scoops-scoops.com/store/candy-scoop-gallery.cfm

I bought a lot of my candy after valentine's day and got great deals. Try after easter but make sure to check expiration dates.

So far, I have bought all my jars ( 10 I think) and about 75 pounds of candy and I have spent $140. If you shop around, you will do well. I got the glass jars in the clearance spots of walmart, also got a HUGE one at Marshalls. Good luck!

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Thanks I like that website

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dont forget post easter candy sales!!!! target, walmart, & cvs all put the candy at 50 and 75 percent off after the holiday!