Glow sticks? Where have you bought them?

[princessh]

I was looking to buy glow stick in bulk. I have seen them at the dollar store and at target, but was hoping to get a lot of them in bulk for cheap. I have also seen them in the oriental trading catalog, but thought there might be someplace out there cheaper. Also, it is ok to let the kids wear the on the darker rides. My ds2, is afraid of the dark, and I thought this might help. Howeve,r I do not want to be a distraction to others. TIA

 

[indigoxtreme]

I haven't seen them any where in bulk, but the dollar tree really has a good deal on a pack. I don't see a problem with using them on dark rides. Some have posted they take a tiny flashlight. I would think the glow in the dark items would be better and not as distracting.

 

[lovesdumbo]

I've used Illuminationz.com to purchase glow bracelets in bulk. They also have glow sticks and lots of other glow stuff. I had very good service from them after reading about them here.

 

[RF536]

We use www.glowmania.net. We have been using them for the past few years with no problems.

 

[ThreeMusketeers]

I found them at Big Lots for .25 cents each.

 

[SqueakyMouse]

They weren't in bulk but were very, very cheap at Hobby Lobby.

 

[mimif1]

I've used berniesglowsticks.com I thought their prices were great and I received my items in three days.

 

[MomofKatie]

I've used Illuminationz.com to purchase glow bracelets in bulk. They also have glow sticks and lots of other glow stuff. I had very good service from them after reading about them here.

I second that! I've ordered from them for the past two years, and their prices are the best- I have always had great service.

 

[pyrxtc]

I bought on Ebay (probably overbought is more like it) I got 1,000 for $40 including S&H. I don't know what to do with so many.

 

[belle_of_the_ball]

oriental trading post magazine and their website is (im pretty sure) orientaltradingpost.com

 

[MrsPete]

Ebay, but I don't think you need tons. They last about eight hours each.

 

[bartleby1]

Has anyone else ever had trouble buying these before your trip? I bought them one year at walmart and when we went to use them, they didn't work. I don't know if I got a bad batch or maybe the heat from being in the car ruined them (we had a day when switching motels that all of our stuff was in our car while we were at the parks). My DD was very disappointed when I pulled them out as a surprise and they didn't work. Can heat ruin them?

 

[lclark0621]

We have used "glowuniverse.com" (http://www.marketworks.com/storefrontprofiles/default.aspx?sfid=47917) & have had great success with them each time.

 

[RF536]

We just placed and order with www.glowmania.net , to stock up for the rest of our trips this year, and they are running 2 specials right now. Free shipping for every order over $75, and 50 - 8" bracelets for every $50 spent. We have used this company several times and have always received excellent service.

 

[Mom of Sleepy Bashful and BabyDoc]

How do these things work? I've always seen them when they were already "glowing". How do you make them glow when you want to? Do you hit them or something??

 

[Jessd]

I got mine off Ebay, I don't remember how much we paid for them, but we got a 50 pack. They weren't too bad though.

Jess

 

[Dooda]

thanks for posting all the websites!

 

[Grumpy's Gal]

our target have packs of them in the $1 section right now. Glow sticks, glow necklaces, glow glasses, etc.

 

[aquaticmom]

I bought them in a tin of 100 last December at our local craft store. Worth a try. I think I paid $15 for 100 necklaces. Beware though, I posted on another forum that my 2yr old son bit into a necklace once and it blistered the inside of his mouth. I called poison control center and the said they are non-toxic but will blister the childs mouth.

 

[SheDaisy0088]

I bought mine at Costco last year. They were really cheap and they worked good. I think they were $8.99 for 50 of them.