Buying Edible Glitter in Bulk: Event Math and Discounts

How do you buy edible glitter in bulk for an event — a wedding toast, a gala bar, a school fundraiser pouring 200 cups? The answer is to buy by the serving, not the bag. One drink takes about 0.1 grams, so a 10 g jar carries about 100 servings and a 15 g jar about 150. Count your drinks, divide by the jar, add a spare for headroom. And the discounts aren't a negotiation: on Amazon, quantity pricing for business buyers is printed on the listing, from 5% off at 2 units up to 20% off at 50 or more. For almost every real event, "bulk" means a handful of jars — not a kilo bag. In this episode: - The 200-cup fundraiser budget, worked out loud — about 30 dollars of shimmer, roughly 15 cents a cup - Why the giant mystery bag wins on price per gram and still loses the event - The three questions to ask any supplier before buying sparkle at scale — ingredient list, safety data sheet, named color additives - What happens when a venue, client, or health department asks "can you show me?" - The published discount ladder, and who actually reaches the 20% tier Who should skip it: events under 100 drinks need one jar, not a case. Display-only decor should use craft glitter at craft prices. And if the drink menu is opaque, move the sparkle budget to the dessert table. The MONÉGASQUE Gold 15 g jar is on Amazon — about 150 drink servings, with quantity discounts from the second jar; check the listing for current pricing. Produced with AI-crafted hosts. Full transcript on the episode page. New questions answered every week at The Monégasque Table.