tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post2458837940367820715..comments2023-10-30T08:16:14.025-04:00Comments on Just Curious: The OpportunityAnitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08180243708565855383noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-57363030695601050762010-05-09T01:01:38.084-04:002010-05-09T01:01:38.084-04:00ALICIA - I always say, if it's workin' for...ALICIA - I always say, if it's workin' for you, why not. :)Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05387978411380039015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-60323601958954758442010-05-07T14:08:08.877-04:002010-05-07T14:08:08.877-04:00I've done Avon and Pre-paid Leval... there'...I've done Avon and Pre-paid Leval... there's good $$ to be made if you really work the process. I'm evidently not much of a "work the process" type of girl - so I've just had mediocre success with both. I still do Avon, but really just for the discount at this point! Ha! I really do like their products. <br /><br />*plug* if anyone's intersted in any Avon product, I can give you the link to my e-store! :-)Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10182802590611333957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-29782878813944864492010-02-22T21:02:55.531-05:002010-02-22T21:02:55.531-05:00TRACIE - this post and everyone's thoughts hav...TRACIE - this post and everyone's thoughts have made me wonder if I will ever attend a party again. Hmmmm...Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180243708565855383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-43300729956859599352010-02-21T12:08:05.869-05:002010-02-21T12:08:05.869-05:00I could never become a consultant for one of these...I could never become a consultant for one of these companies. I don't like to pressure people into anything. I used to go to these parties but now I politely decline all invitations. If not I end up spending money on products I don't really want or need.Traciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10612857982151448455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-39790672559941882642010-02-19T14:58:55.978-05:002010-02-19T14:58:55.978-05:00AJ, NEWMMUMOVER40, MICHELLE, ABBY, MIDLIFE JOBHUNT...AJ, NEWMMUMOVER40, MICHELLE, ABBY, MIDLIFE JOBHUNTER, REBECCA, SUZICATE - thanks for adding to this conversation; for your honesty and humor. :)Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180243708565855383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-1504549393253453902010-02-19T13:38:59.771-05:002010-02-19T13:38:59.771-05:00I've never been a consultant, but have been kn...I've never been a consultant, but have been known to give into hosting parties many times. It takes a lot of networking to be successful...I am too lazy but applaud those who do it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-41768798169369551262010-02-19T13:30:24.521-05:002010-02-19T13:30:24.521-05:00Oh Lord. Multi-level marketing...since most of th...Oh Lord. Multi-level marketing...since most of these schemes work on selling to your friends I find the whole thing lacking in ethics. I have supported friends trying for good reasons to make a better living, but not one of them has. Not one.Rebecca S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16409572371302109142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-9180940268052030522010-02-19T00:51:54.156-05:002010-02-19T00:51:54.156-05:00I'm neither a salesman or buyer. A friend had ...I'm neither a salesman or buyer. A friend had to explain to me that you went to Discovery Toy or Mary Kay parties to get out of the house. I decided I liked my house.Midlife Roadtripperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700277803842883251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-4934510022108610812010-02-18T16:52:33.730-05:002010-02-18T16:52:33.730-05:00I tried the herbalife gig for about 4 months. It ...I tried the herbalife gig for about 4 months. It was creepy. Like a cult. Seriously! Got out while the getting was good and was able to sell my leftovers back. I don't have the pushy personality for it anyway.<br /><br />I've been to DK Books, Discovery Toys, Mary Kay, and Slumber Party (that's the sex toys thing) and never bought a thing! HA! Well... except for the sex toys thing...Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853360875281742784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-61461252792720750712010-02-18T16:13:05.663-05:002010-02-18T16:13:05.663-05:00I used to sell Mary Kay!I used to sell Mary Kay!Michelle Schraudnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09853442595359644884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-3369053721465843812010-02-18T11:15:54.768-05:002010-02-18T11:15:54.768-05:00I've got an award for you :)I've got an award for you :)Menopausal New Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01427085574473513923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-26325849507693081762010-02-18T01:44:29.050-05:002010-02-18T01:44:29.050-05:00oh, I used to be a Neways distributor because I be...oh, I used to be a Neways distributor because I believed in the products and it was a way I could get them cheaply!! I did a few parties but wasn't very good at it! I don't buy the products now because they are so expensive and there are other natural alternatives around now.<br /><br />BTW - I loved your answer Deb!!Annie Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13511943107737624183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-30670234577561716492010-02-18T01:42:03.295-05:002010-02-18T01:42:03.295-05:00Most recently I have been to a linen party and an ...Most recently I have been to a linen party and an Intimo party. As my friend is just starting out in Intimo I've also agreed to host a party for her. <br />I still love tupperware and I also love the Enjo products I bought through hosting one of their parties.Annie Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13511943107737624183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-72649837464004692192010-02-17T22:37:38.746-05:002010-02-17T22:37:38.746-05:00I am no network marketing guru! I have tried Party...I am no network marketing guru! I have tried Party Lite, but couldn't believe in the product enough to get really successful.<br /><br />I felt like I was pushing stuff people don't need for money they don't have... made me feel dirty.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07271472544623395546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-77860113632061474662010-02-17T20:48:42.576-05:002010-02-17T20:48:42.576-05:00SOUTHPAW - How could I have forgotten Jafra. :) A ...SOUTHPAW - How could I have forgotten Jafra. :) A very close friend sold the makeup, and of course, had me over for a demo. No one else that she invited came.<br />That was probably around 1991.<br /><br />Thanks for visiting. :)Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180243708565855383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-34018772761394543752010-02-17T19:19:06.088-05:002010-02-17T19:19:06.088-05:00I don't have the personality for this kids of ...I don't have the personality for this kids of work, but I too have a lot of things I've purchase when a family member or friend threw a party.<br /><br />One I like is usborne books.<br /><br />Oh and do you remember jafra? I think that is what it was called.Southpawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539290964546504171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-87560254874513242572010-02-17T17:54:31.275-05:002010-02-17T17:54:31.275-05:00HILARY - Oh no...I do not host parties...never hav...HILARY - Oh no...I do not host parties...never have. That would totally stress me out. :)<br />I only ATTEND once a year.<br />Funny...all the reasons you've given to the invitees, I've heard.<br />Thanks for telling us about your experiences. Because you're younger, you may not be burned out on the parties...yet? Did you get any worthwhile freebies? :)<br />And, what is Stella and Dot? Gotta Google that one.<br /><br />COME ON GIRLS (& GUYS TOO). I KNOW THERE ARE SOME CONSULTANTS OUT THERE. DEFEND YOURSELVES! :)Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180243708565855383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-49887651691928190582010-02-17T17:12:06.755-05:002010-02-17T17:12:06.755-05:00What a timely post! I'm hosting a Stella and D...What a timely post! I'm hosting a Stella and Dot party in a few weeks. Like you, I host every now and then help out a friend. I've hosted Mary Kay, Stampin' Up, Pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple, BeautiControl and have been hit up to host Arbonne, Silpada and another jewelry line. It's ridiculous! I'm not a consultant, though some of those hostesses are relentless in trying to convince me otherwise. I often feel that I have to explain away the party to the people I invite by portraying the consultant as "just getting started" or "she's an old friend and I'm doing her a solid" or I may even say, "it's just an excuse to get together and eat -- don't buy anything". Terrible, I know. It just puts you in a awkward position and so I try to limit the frequency with which I host an event to once a millenia and I will NEVER be a consultant.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10047619856144475098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-63547014763327334462010-02-17T14:37:27.343-05:002010-02-17T14:37:27.343-05:00I am so not a MLM gal. I envy those that can and ...I am so not a MLM gal. I envy those that can and do and earn a living at it, but it's just not me.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06008336128049089410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-28857871238850201202010-02-17T13:19:42.133-05:002010-02-17T13:19:42.133-05:00Lots of great opinions EVERYONE. It seems that mos...Lots of great opinions EVERYONE. It seems that most lean towards being less than thrilled, with a couple being okay with going to the parties.<br /><br />MENONEWMOM-DEB & ROBIN - sex toy parties ??? lol<br />That reminds me of the lingerie party I went to back in 1980 or so. There was even a journalist there to write an article about it in the newspaper.<br />I'd forgotten about those.<br /><br />ARLEE BIRD - Multi-level marketing and blogging sharing principles. That's something to think about.<br /><br />MISS KRIS - What a nice relationship you must have with your husband. :)<br /><br />THANKS EVERYONE!<br /><br />ANY MORE OPINIONS?<br />DON'T LET THE NAY SAYERS INTIMIDATE YOU. :)Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180243708565855383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-36233612398629390362010-02-17T09:55:24.549-05:002010-02-17T09:55:24.549-05:00I have gone to a LOT of those parties...bought man...I have gone to a LOT of those parties...bought many produts I just don't need, but so far have avoided starting a bus I've my own. So far:)Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17218519474695662328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-4291594284816467162010-02-17T00:20:36.073-05:002010-02-17T00:20:36.073-05:00We went into Amway once because our best friends w...We went into Amway once because our best friends were going great guns (according to them)We soom found out that the guy who enlisted us made the money and we did not and dropped out losing a lot of money buying our own supplies. The stuff is good but very expensive. And my do you lose friends or should I say acquaintances asking people to buy something.Berniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189300487828240620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-88416682544854706612010-02-16T20:05:36.980-05:002010-02-16T20:05:36.980-05:00Before I went back to work full time I sold Avon!!...Before I went back to work full time I sold Avon!! I loved it but I had to really work very hard to make any money. I also tended to buy to much and then just ended up breaking even. As for going to parties, I been to all the same ones that you have. When I am in the mood I don't mind going!gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00894920637532415315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-24732124690850075912010-02-16T17:31:04.251-05:002010-02-16T17:31:04.251-05:00I am definitely not consultant material. Although...I am definitely not consultant material. Although I do remember those parties as a child, especially my mom hosting some because she had friends that were consultants and/or wanted some free loot! <br /><br />Those were the days, the parties now a days are a little crazy. My mom still has some but there is one called Private Quarters (I think) and its all high end sheets/bedding/blankets! I could never buy that stuff, I tell my mom shes crazy!<br /><br />My mother is a real estate agent so she does have that "consultant" personality, not me!<br /><br />BTW- Thanks for the comment about my hair do! I HATE IT, Im literally in a bad mood every morning I do my hair, its not getting any better!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253987680038616859.post-76272057259813376432010-02-16T13:40:22.234-05:002010-02-16T13:40:22.234-05:00Ive been to many ..some the same as yours..but not...Ive been to many ..some the same as yours..but not anymore...the last one I participated in was a Selling of the Old Gold party..but I didnt go..just sent my gold..Ive also been to the candles, lingerie ones and sex toys too...Im kinda done with them..I always ended up buying stuff I didnt need or want..and they always cost so much..some of my friends were offended..but I always say.."dont be offended and Ill never host one of these parties for you to come to"..great deal...huh..?Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09026109701609348319noreply@blogger.com