{"product_id":"candle-seconds","title":"Candle Seconds – Perfectly Good Candles, Imperfect Tins (50% off)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA perfectly good candle in a not-so-perfect tin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSometimes things don't quite go to plan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese candles are from a batch of tins where the black outer coating has flaked and chipped around the upper rim. It isn't up to the standard I'd normally sell at Spuggy Designs, but the candle inside is still far too good to waste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo, rather than throwing away a perfectly usable candle, these are available as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeconds for 50% off the usual price\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's wrong with them?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe black finish on the tins has chipped or flaked, particularly around the upper rim, exposing some of the metal underneath. The amount and position of the damage varies from tin to tin – the photographs show genuine examples from the affected batch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe candles themselves are not seconds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e They have been made using the same wax, fragrance and process as my full-price candles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI've also burn-tested a candle from the affected batch and found that the cosmetic damage to the tin did not affect its burn performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy buy a Second?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you're more interested in what your candle smells like than whether its tin looks perfect, this is a chance to pick up a Spuggy Designs candle for half the usual price – while helping prevent a perfectly usable product from going to waste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsually £11 | Seconds price £5.50\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease take a good look through the photographs before purchasing\u003c\/em\u003e. Your candle will have visible cosmetic damage to its tin and the exact appearance will vary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs always, please follow the candle care and safety instructions supplied with your candle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spuggy Designs","offers":[{"title":"Stovetop Potpourri Summer","offer_id":52637987242258,"sku":null,"price":5.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Reading Nook","offer_id":52637987275026,"sku":null,"price":5.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cafe Biscuit","offer_id":52637987307794,"sku":null,"price":5.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/7606\/0434\/files\/Seconds-candle4.png?v=1787574085","url":"https:\/\/spuggydesigns.co.uk\/products\/candle-seconds","provider":"Spuggy Designs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}