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Jmm
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08-16-2002

Saturday, October 23, 2004 - 7:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Jagger, I don't know what kind of business you work at, but was wondering if you could get permission from the company to bring some samples and set them up after work in a breakroom? That way your coworkers could see the products, but not cut into company time.

Jagger
Member

08-07-2002

Monday, October 25, 2004 - 6:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Jmm I wish they would let me do something like that, but not where I work at. I think if they had their way no one would even be allowed to bring in any catalogs, but they have been letting people do that for so long I don't think they will eliminate that right now.

I start my space at the local store the beginning of November, so hopefully things will go good there.

Jagger
Member

08-07-2002

Wednesday, October 27, 2004 - 1:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
My sister called me up Monday and asked me to bring the book back over, she showed it to a few of her friends and came up with over 300 dollars worth of orders, and that was at her cost, I am not sure if she passed the discounts on to them or if she charged them full price and pocketed the difference, I was just happy that she got some orders for me.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Wednesday, October 27, 2004 - 2:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hi

I got your catalogs. This week has been crazy and so will first half of next week. I'll have more time by end of next week to look at them. Sorry I didn't tell you sooner...

Talk to ya later!

Jagger
Member

08-07-2002

Thursday, October 28, 2004 - 8:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
No hurry Julie, any x-mass items don't need to be ordered until the end of November. And I did make sure to order one of the snail puzzles in case you decide you want it, that is one of the few kids items I will stock at my store front table.

So what color should I paint my little table? I will have a table which I am going to add a cork board to the back side and one shelf on the back side along with 2 or 3 shelves on one of the sides. Need to take advantage of all usable space without making it look to cluttery. I will leave the front and other side open to give a more open free feeling to it, hopefully that will keep it from looking to cluttery.

Jagger
Member

08-07-2002

Friday, November 05, 2004 - 11:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I finally got my table all set up. I painted the main part of the table white. Than I added cork board to two sides of it, I painted them a lightish blue. I also added two shelves to the back side of the table and one shelf to the other side, these shelves are both white.

I have the table all filled up with goodies now it is a wait and see, hopefully people will buy things with the holidays coming up soon.

Jagger
Member

08-07-2002

Monday, November 08, 2004 - 6:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I had my first week of having my area set up at the local store, as of Sunday at about noon I hadn't sold a thing yet, although I really didn't get much stuff in there until Wednesday.

I went in today to pay my weekly rent, normally the store just takes it out of the sales along with their commission, and than they give me a check for the balance is how we set it up.

With no sales I figured I would end up having to write them a check, I no sooner walk in the door and the owner is yelling my name from across the store. I went up to her and said yes I know I need to pay rent today, and she said no, we had agreed to take it out of sales. I agreed with her but said I had no sales and she told me I had enough sales yesterday to pay my rent plus get a check, the check was for only $2.70 cents but it was them giving me a check instead of me giving them one. I still ended up losing money this week because I still need to figure in the cost of the products but it sure did feel good to get that check. It totally made my day.

Danas15146
Member

03-31-2004

Wednesday, November 10, 2004 - 8:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I finally got my avon website set up. If anyone is interested you can place and pay for orders on line. If you have stuff shipped to yourself - they charge for shipping. If you have it shipped to me - I will pay for the shipping to you. Here is the website

http://www.youravon.com/dsmith7831


Jagger -- congrats on your first week!!! I hope that things continue to go well.

Jagger
Member

08-07-2002

Friday, November 12, 2004 - 6:50 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Danas thanks for the congrats, and good luck with your Avon adventure.

Jagger
Member

08-07-2002

Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 11:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Week two was not a good week, only made one small sale last week, so I had to fork over some money for rent. I did switch out a lot of the inventory on Saturday so I'm hoping that helps. When I was in the store to pay the rent I did see someone pick one of the items up, not sure if she purchased the item or walked out with it LOL, the store has been known for stuff coming up missing. I'll find out next Monday I guess.

Jagger
Member

08-07-2002

Sunday, November 28, 2004 - 5:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Now that the holiday shopping is officially underway I hope things pick up for my business. I stocked my shelves full of stuff on Wednesday and Friday morning. Went in yesterday to check what all sold, most of my Christmas decorations, with the exception of Christmas candles and any of the items over $20.00 sold, along with all the kids items.

I am rather surprised that none of the candles have been selling, I have a wide variety of different types but so far I have only sold 1 candle, I was hoping they would be a big seller.

Scootersmom
Member

08-10-2002

Wednesday, December 01, 2004 - 6:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hey Jagger! Wishing you the best with your sales. Guess what I got today? Yay! I received my order. And I wanted to let you know I am very pleased! Now I have to look over your catalog and see what else I want. Thanks for sending that to us! :-)

Jagger
Member

08-07-2002

Thursday, December 02, 2004 - 6:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Your very welcome Scootersmom. I'm really glad you liked the items, I haven't seen any of the items that you ordered but the quality of most everything else I have seen has been very good.

I just have to quit buying things for myself, it seems like every order I place I add a thing or two on the order for myself.

Strawberry
Member

07-18-2002

Thursday, December 02, 2004 - 5:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I got my stuff yesterday. WOOHOO! Everything was great. The candles smell really yummy too! I love it all! Thanks again.

Jagger
Member

08-07-2002

Sunday, December 05, 2004 - 4:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thank you so much Straw for the order and I am very glad that you liked everything. The scented candles do smell pretty good, especially the ones that have the fruit pieces right in them.

Pcakes2
Member

08-29-2001

Saturday, December 11, 2004 - 5:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Sorry to hijack your thread Jagger, but I didn't want to start a new one.
As some of you know, I have a Bath & Body Products Business. I sell products at craft fairs, high end gift shops and thru home parties. I had my last party of the season scheduled for tomorrow, but the woman had to cancel (2 sick kids, 1 sick husband). Anyway, I have some inventory for this party that I would like to clear out, so I have reduced the prices by 35-50% for any TVCH members that may be interetsed. I have set up a temporary website...the prices shown are for TVCH members. Product is ready to ship NOW! This sale is only good thru WEDNESDAY.

www.freewebs.com/navillabodycare/

Thank you :-)


Pcakes2
Member

08-29-2001

Sunday, December 12, 2004 - 1:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I just made a new addition...nothing too exciting...Bath Confetti...it's under the Milk Bath page.


Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Sunday, December 12, 2004 - 1:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Cool Pcakes!!!! I love your products!!!

Grannyg
Member

05-28-2002

Sunday, December 12, 2004 - 1:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Pcakes did you see your email?

Landi
Member

07-29-2002

Sunday, December 12, 2004 - 6:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
what milk bath page? you have a website? email me info please.

Abby7
Member

07-17-2002

Monday, December 13, 2004 - 2:07 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Landi: if you check just 4 posts above yours (from Pcakes2/Saturday, Dec. 11 @ 4:35pm), you can see the link Pcakes provided for her website.

If you click on the link Pcakes2 provided us, you will see the Milk Bath product Pcakes is talking about.

Jagger
Member

08-07-2002

Monday, December 13, 2004 - 7:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Feel free to post anything you want in here Pcakes, looks like you have some nice bath products. I have found the bath baskets to be one of the better selling items in my line also. I hope your business is going good.

I think that this past week will be the first week that I actually made a profit with my store front space. I am still trying to figure out what items sell well. I did find the Christmas decorations sold very well, but I didn't have enough on hand so they are all pretty much sold out.

I am working on the ability to take credit cards and I may set up a temporary website to just show a few of the items I carry.

As always if anyone is interested in some of the brochures or a full line catalog let me know, or you could ask Strawberry or Scootersmom what types of product is in there, they have seen the catalog.

Pcakes2
Member

08-29-2001

Monday, December 13, 2004 - 8:00 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
It's always tough when you start out. I have been doing this for 6 years now. This time of the year is crazy for me, but thankfully, it's coming to an end.

Jagger
Member

08-07-2002

Wednesday, December 15, 2004 - 1:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I was all excited, for the first time since I started renting a space in a local store I actually showed a profit for this past week. The profit wasn't too much but it was in the black instead of the red. I have also had people ask what other types of items I have that I don't stock. Hopefully things will continue to get better and that it is not just because it is Christmas time.

Valentines days is right around the corner so I am hoping I have some good weeks for that also. There are a lot of nice gifts for the guys to pick up for the ladies.

I was wondering do most people give their moms something for Valentines day?