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1 out of 5 - Lowest Rating
One out of five.
This rating is seldom, if ever, available at Buyacandle.com.  Our standards seldom permit this grade of candle to be sold on this site.  However, at times, in either the case of a special purchase or on a liquidation sale, this grade may be made available.  The candle will certainly burn but may drip or smoke at times.  If scented, the candle may not appear scented when burning, colors may also vary.  It is advised that should you purchase a candle with this rating that you consult with a Customer Service Representative from Buyacandle.com prior to making you final selection.

2 out of 5 - Low Rating
Two out of five.
This rating is seldom, if ever, available at Buyacandle.com.  Our standards seldom permit this grade of candle to be sold on this site.  However, at times, in either the case of a special purchase or on a liquidation sale, this grade may be made available.  The candle will certainly burn but may drip or smoke at times.  If scented, the candle may not appear scented when burning, colors may also vary.  It is advised that should you purchase a candle with this rating that you consult with a Customer Service Representative from Buyacandle.com prior to making you final selection.


3 out of 5 - Standard Rating
Three out of five.
Our standard grade rating.  In most cases this is the beginning point for the classification of candles sold at Buyacandle.com.  Consult the chart below for further details.

CANDLE TYPE

INFORMATION
(SCENTED)

INFORMATION
(UNSCENTED)

Pillar Candle - Standard Rating
Pillar
  • Clean and even burning.
  • Mildly scented.
  • Properly centered  wicking.
  • Dripless
  • Smokeless
  • Usually Handcrafted
  • Clean and even burning.
  • Properly centered  wicking.
  • Dripless
  • Smokless
  • Usually Handcrafted
Standard Size Candle - Standard Rating
Standard
  • Clean and even burning.
  • Mildly scented.
  • Properly centered wicking.
  • Smokeless
  • Dripless
  • Standard Base (7/8") Fit
  • Usually Handcrafted
  • Clean and even burning.
  • Properly centered wicking.
  • Smokeless
  • Dripless
  • Standard Base (7/8") Fit
  • Usually Handcrafted
Votiive Candle - Standard Rating
Votive
  • Clean and even burning.
  • Mildly scented.
  • Properly centered wicking.
  • Smokeless
  • Usually Handcrafted
  • Clean and even burning.
  • Properly centered wicking.
  • Smokeless
  • Usually Handcrafted
Novelty Candle - Standard Rating
Novelty
  • Clean and even burning.
  • Mildly scented.
  • Usually Handcrafted
  • Clean and even burning.
  • Usually Handcrafted

4 out of 5 - Superior Rating
Four out of five.
Our superior grade rating.  This rating is assigned to the majority of candles sold at Buyacandle.com, although, not at a premium price, as we always promise and prove.   Consult the chart below for further details.

CANDLE TYPE

INFORMATION
(SCENTED)

INFORMATION
(UNSCENTED)

Pillar Candle - Superior Rating
Pillar
  • Very clean and even burning.
  • Strongly scented.
  • Properly centered  wicking.
  • Dripless
  • Smokeless
  • Always Handcrafted
  • Very clean and even burning.
  • Properly centered  wicking.
  • Dripless
  • Smokless
  • Always Handcrafted
Standard Base Candle - Superior Rating
Standard
  • Very clean and even burning.
  • Strongly scented.
  • Properly centered wicking.
  • Smokeless
  • Dripless
  • Standard Base (7/8") Fit
  • Always Handcrafted
  • Very clean and even burning.
  • Properly centered wicking.
  • Smokeless
  • Dripless
  • Standard Base (7/8") Fit
  • Always Handcrafted
Votive Candles - Superior Rating
Votive
  • Clean and even burning.
  • Strongly scented.
  • Properly centered wicking.
  • Smokeless
  • Always Handcrafted
  • Very clean and even burning.
  • Properly centered wicking.
  • Smokeless
  • Always Handcrafted
Novelty Candle - Superior Rating
Novelty
  • Clean and even burning.
  • Strongly scented.
  • Always Handcrafted
  • Very clean and even burning.
  • Always Handcrafted

5 out of 5 - Premium Rating
Five out of five.
Our premium grade rating. The highest rating assigned to candles sold at Buyacandle.com.   These candles are exceptional in every aspect, Yet priced affordably as the rest of our products.  Consult the chart below for
further details.

CANDLE TYPE

INFORMATION
(SCENTED)

INFORMATION
(UNSCENTED)

Pillar Candle - Premium Rating
Pillar
  • Extremely lean and even burning.
  • Extra strong scented.
  • Properly centered  wicking.
  • Dripless
  • Smokeless
  • Always Handcrafted
  • Simply the best.
  • Extremely clean and even burning.
  • Properly centered  wicking.
  • Dripless
  • Smokless
  • Always Handcrafted
  • Simply the best.
Standard Base Candle - Premium Rating
Standard
  • Extremely clean and even burning.
  • Extra strong scented.
  • Properly centered wicking.
  • Smokeless
  • Dripless
  • Standard Base (7/8") Fit
  • Always Handcrafted
  • Simply the best.
  • Extremely clean and even burning.
  • Properly centered wicking.
  • Smokeless
  • Dripless
  • Standard Base (7/8") Fit
  • Always Handcrafted
  • Simply the best.
Votive Candle - Premium Rating
Votive
  • Extremely clean and even burning.
  • Extra strong scented.
  • Properly centered wicking.
  • Smokeless
  • Always Handcrafted
  • Simply the best.
  • Extremely clean and even burning.
  • Properly centered wicking.
  • Smokeless
  • Always Handcrafted
  • Simply the best.
Novelty Candle - Premium Rating
Novelty
  • Extremely clean and even burning.
  • Extra strong scented.
  • Always Handcrafted
  • Simply the best.
  • Extremely clean and even burning.
  • Always Handcrafted
  • Simply the best.

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