Anyone else not into home parties?

[GoofItUp]

I NEVER host parties any more. I will sometimes go to the parties if it's something I'm interested in. But, I don't feel bad turning someone down/not going if I'm not interested.

 

[GoofItUp]

That shipping/handling charge is another thing that gets me. Everyone has to pay a fee, but the hostess has to deliver the products or the buyer has to pick them up. That's what really burnt me on Tupperware. If I'm paying for shipping, I want the items on my doorstep! Not a call that says they're in and I can pick them up!

 

[ducklite]

If it's a product I have no interest in, I simply decline with an "I've got plans that night". If it's something I know I'll want to buy, I'll accept the invitation if I have time, which is rarely.

If I can't make it but like the products, I often will ask to see the catalogue and place an order anyhow, even if I can't attend the party. I've never been to a Pampered Chef party, but have spent hundreds on their products for example.

Anne

 

[2MuchOhana]

LOL! My Sister is into the home based businesses. First it was the candles now it is a competitor of what she affectionately refers to as the "Pink"people. In other words it is makeup and spa products. I don't have shows for her. I am the show! I refuse to invite people; because so many people don't want, need or can afford the expensive prices. I love my sister and try to support her in her endeavors; but I can't afford to be constantly buying from her either!

Good news is that since she switched to the makeup products it is easier to just say no thank-you after the original major purchase!

Jodi

 

[PrincessDadx2]

DW sells creative memories, so we end up doing some parties. Really like some of the Pampered Chef things. One party to never go to is Longaberger baskets. Most parties have a "polite" gift that you can buy for a buck or two to make your host happy, but the cheapest basket is like $40+ Hard to be polite at that price.

 

[tkyes]

I don't mind them. Sometimes I'll go just to fill a seat, so there are more people there. If I don't want something, I don't buy it. I never buy out of obligation!

I like Pampered Chef parties if there is something I need. I also went to one other ladies only party mentioned above and had a blast.

 

[MagicalMom]

I can't stand being invited to these parties. I like to spend my money on things that I want, not what one of my friends are selling.
Once I accidently went to a "Slumber" party. I was quite naive & didn't realize exactly what it was. Boy was I in for a shock!!!

 

[canwegosoon]

As a former home sales person...I always tried to be very good to my hostesses...but now I have had a couple parties for friends who are now doing home sales, and feel that I am being taken advantage of. I agree with the shipping /handling charge...they deduct that off taxes as an expense, and charge customers...that's double dipping . Also when ever a customer placed a reorder sale...I always included some free sample..my friend who is doing CM never gives anything away. I think that's rude. Her 5 friends have kept her in business for 2 years, but I am done. So no parties for me either

 

[~*Belle 2003*~]

Hate them - I haven't been to one for many years now!

 

[eeyore kelly]

I used to have a home based party business. It did not work for me. I have a friend who does CM I usually just order from her what I want. I hate the "Slumber" parties. I make my own candles and buy my make up from Wal-mart. No I don't go to parties anymore.

 

[katerkat]

I've never been - not many of my friends have been into home-based businesses. However, one sells CM and has been bugging me to do a party. I don't know HOW to host a party! I keep putting her off...

 

[Crankyshank]

I sell adult novelties and I act like a lady thank you very much.
The whole concept behind my particular company is to educate women on how to pamper themselves in a tasteful manner. We are not raunchy at all. In fact, we were the subject of an anthropological study.

I do charge $3 for handling. I don't tax deduct the expense either. The reason why is because of the time and effort and expense involved in picking up the orders, packaging the orders, and shipping them (usually UPS ground which costs about $6 per package to send so I'm not making a profit). I will also go out of my way to deliver the package to your house if that's what you want instead.

I am very good to my hostesses and her guests. I truly believe in the concept and what I do and I'm not out to make sales. My goal is for the guests to have a good time, have some laughs, and learn something that they can apply to their own lives. I never push people into buying something. In fact, if I think something might not be for them or they might prefer something cheaper, I will be honest with them.

 

[Shelle&Dave]

I sell adult novelties also. That is my second job. I still like to think I act like a lady.

I know that kind of stuff is not for everyone. My favorite product is actually the shaving lotion. It's cheap, one little bottle lasts a LONG time and I get no more red bumps! I love it.

The parties are lots of fun and I don't pressure anyone to come to the party or to buy. I wouldn't want someone to buy something they didn't want just because they felt obligated.

I understand why people get upset about the S&H charge. I did ask the company I go through about it and they said that money covers the S&H that I have to pay along with gas. I usually bag everything up and let the hostess distribute the orders. I would never expect a customer to come to my house to pick their order up.

It is a very time consuming job. I had no clue exactly how time consuming it was until I did my first couple of parties. I couldn't imagine doing more than one party a week.

 

[JessetheCowgirl]

I always decline.

Now, I am seldom invited--everyone seems to have gotten the message!!!

 

[Crankyshank]

My favorite product is the shaving lotion too!

You are right, it is an extremely time consuming job. We ship direct to each guest, which can get every more involved. Especially since the shape of some stuff doesn't make for easy packaging

 

[aprincessmom]

I always decline

 

[DisneyAddict_M]

The only one I could tolerate was The Pampered Chef. I'm even getting sick of that though. I've been to 7 PC parties since the beginning of spring. Enough already!!! Now when I look through the catalog, I don't see anything else I want. Yet I still go to be polite and end up buying tons of stuff I don't really need.

My friend (whom I haven't seen in 2 years) invited me to an African Spa Party or something like that a few weeks ago. I told her I didn't have a baby-sitter and that dd3 was sick (which was true). So I got out of it. Well, lo and behold, another friend of mine (this one is a close friend) is having the exact same party on Friday.....and I feel obligated to go. Why can't I just say no and not feel guilty about it??? Ok, vent done.

 

[snoopy]

Originally posted by JessetheCowgirl
I always decline.

Now, I am seldom invited--everyone seems to have gotten the message!!!

I'm wondering when people will start getting my message? I just looked in my email and sure enough, two party invites. One from the same woman who has these parties probably 4 or 5 times a year, none of which I have ever attended.

 

[monkeyboy]

Originally posted by Crankyshank
My favorite product is the shaving lotion too!

 

[Crankyshank]

monkeyboy. It's for men too