If I sold Avon products, would anyone here by any from me? The thought of doing that is a bit strange as I do not wear any makeup at all, plus it just makes me think of Edward Scissorhands, which is a movie I should own on DVD. Why the heck don't I own Edward Scissorhands on DVD?
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I wouldn't, but not because of you; just because I don't buy Avon products. I have horrid allergic reactions to most makeup.
Posted by Papa Janitor (Member # 7795) on :
Reasonable question in its hypothetical sense, but please remember not to use the forums for sales pitches.
--Pop
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
I don't know what you're like in real life, of course, but you don't strike me as having a personality that is well suited for sales. That isn't an insult or a compliment either one, by the way. There are people I'm enormously fond of who could sell anything (think Dan_Raven), and people I'm equally fond of that couldn't sell even a product they loved.
Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :
I would never buy makeup from a person who doesn't wear any. To me that's like buying a car from someone who can't drive. I like hearing stories of actual experience - like, "Yes, I have skin like yours, and to tell you the truth this foundation dries me out" etc.
Do you like Avon products? Will you begin to use them? I have some experience in direct sales (I sold PartyLite for about a year and did *very* well) and I know that you really do need to like your product. A lot of my customers bought because of my enthusiasm - I used PartyLite candles in my own home and truly felt they were great. If you don't use Avon and don't wear makeup and at I'm not sure how successful you would be.
space opera
Posted by Jonathan Howard (Member # 6934) on :
quote: Would you Buy Cosmetics from Me?
Why would I buy cosmetics?
Posted by Megan (Member # 5290) on :
Because you're a girly man.
Come on, just admit it.
Posted by Verily the Younger (Member # 6705) on :
quote:Why would I buy cosmetics?
Hey, what you do in the privacy of your own home is your business.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
a) I don't buy avon, all of my make up is hypoallerginic and has to be tested or I turn bright red.
b)I don't know that I would feel comfortable not seeing the products in person first.
But if those weren't the problem, I would love to buy it from you and support you.
Posted by Beren One Hand (Member # 3403) on :
If any one on hatrack were selling things that I would buy anyways I would definitely support them. Unfortunately I don't wear makeup though, not anymore at least. Posted by mothertree (Member # 4999) on :
I'm also in the "generally don't buy makeup" camp. But you should get Edward scissorhands.
So why don't people get busted for pumping Netflix all the time?
Posted by Lupus (Member # 6516) on :
quote: So why don't people get busted for pumping Netflix all the time?
well...people who profit from netfilx don't pump netflix, so its a bit different. Its more along the line of people talking about something they love to use.
As for buying makeup...being a male (more specifically, a male who does not wear makeup) I'd not buy it from anyone...but if you are going to sell a product to people, it should be a product that you use.
Posted by Synesthesia (Member # 4774) on :
Perhaps I could sell bubble bath exclusively... One of the few girly things I like is bubble bath... Or some of those skin things would be nice to sell....
Posted by Portabello (Member # 7710) on :
I want to know why people don't get busted for pumping Orson Scott Card.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
::Glad this isn't an...::
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Posted by Portabello (Member # 7710) on :
>.<
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Come on, you can't say you didn't see that one coming. Posted by Synesthesia (Member # 4774) on :
Posted by Goody Scrivener (Member # 6742) on :
I don't currently wear makeup, although once in a great while I think that I ought to resume the practice. And then I realize that if I were to start wearing it again, my coworkers and bosses would think that I was job-hunting, and I catch enough good-natured but sometimes painful flack when I wear a skirt to work...
My personal experience with Avon is not great. My grandmother used to sell the stuff, and every time we'd go visit, we'd get gobs of samples. Probably very old samples, come to think of it.
Let's just say I could perhaps be persuaded...
Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
Yeah, that OSC guy is ALWAYS pushing books on us...if they weren't so darn good I would report him....
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Posted by romanylass (Member # 6306) on :
I'll be honest: I have a standing policy of not buying direct sales type stuff (Avon, Partylite, Tupperware, etc). Part is that i don't tend to use those products, but part is that I feel put on the spot when a friend or aqquaintance asks me to buy something from them. (Or, "Just come to my party, I don't expect you to buy anything. Because, to be honest, I don't believe them).
I also don't buy things from door to door or phone sales people. Basically, I feel that if I actually need something, I will realise that on my own and seek it out.
Just my .02
Posted by BotaLadyG (Member # 7053) on :
You know what I actually just became an Avon "girl" last week. What a coinkidink!
I however am still too new here to even have thought about asking if it would go over well.
I hope you have a good go of it Syn.
Nicole
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
romanylass, I agree. I buy Tupperware because it's a good product, but I buy it from school fundraisers. And I have a long-standing policy of not buying things from school fundraisers unless the child herself/himself is selling it to me-- and doing it right (although I am always happy to give them pointers on the correct way to do it).
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
I also want to chime in that if it's not a product you use and love, you probably shouldn't be selling it. Also, if you're considering direct sales of any kind, are there also people you know in real life who you would be trying to sell to/hold parties with? Because while there are circumstances where I would buy from a friend to help them out, if it was something I wanted/needed anyway, (make-up does not fall into this category, I wear very little very infrequently) I probably would not be a long-term customer for anything.
Something like Avon you need to build up a client base of repeat customers, and if we were buying from you we would have to pay additional shipping costs. So while I might make a one-time purchase in the spirit of good-will, I would not repeatedly spend extra to have Avon (or any other) products shipped from you instead of buying from the woman at work who would just have to walk them to my desk. Enriching UPS is not a good use of my money. So unless you think you could develop a local customer base, this is probably not a good idea.
Posted by Katarain (Member # 6659) on :
Okay, a little disclaimer first of all... I don't sell Mary Kay. I am however, acquainted with people who do. My cousin was into it for a while, but decided it really wasn't for her.
There is, however, a legitimate angle to selling Mary Kay that I don't see as being available with Avon. Mary Kay really stresses skin care above cosmetics, now. You can certainly get cosmetics, of course, but the parties really dwell on the skin care side of it. So, you can sell if you don't wear makeup, and you can also sell to other people who don't either. One thing, though, you should have healthy skin, at least.
My cousin was really gungho about the whole thing, but for some reason she's not into it anymore. I haven't gotten the full story. But I imagine it's the same as any experience selling products you have to pay for up front--with a large emphasis on getting other people to sell it to. I hate that.
Anyway, if you really want to do something like this and are interested in selling, then consider Mary Kay, too. I personally love their products, but I certainly can't afford them right now--even if they DO last much longer.
-Katarain
Posted by UofUlawguy (Member # 5492) on :
My wife likes Mary Kay, and she won't use Avon.
Posted by TheHumanTarget (Member # 7129) on :
Well sure I would! Although...I would have to explain to my wife WHY I was wearing make-up...but I'm sure I can think of something...
Posted by romanylass (Member # 6306) on :
HT, tell her you want to audition for The Rocky Horror Show.
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