stella & dot trunk show...direct sales??
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Anonymous
| Wow. I don't even know what to think about this thread. Personally, I think the pieces are pretty cute. I can't say I agree with the trunk shows though because if I were the stylist, I think I'd be pretty disappointed if I spent money preparing for the show and nobody bought anything. I've been to some of these parties, not Stella and Dot though. I think they are fun and I try to at least buy 1 item because I do feel obligated. At the same time, if I don't have the extra cash to spend, I don't go, plain and simple. |
Anonymous
| I think that if someone invites you and tells you no pressure, then it should be simply that. No pressure. You don't like anything, don't buy. |
Anonymous
| Hate these "parties" -- whether or not the hostess says there's "no pressure to buy", of course there is. The hostess -- your friend or neighbor or acquaintance from PTA or whatever -- is doing this to sell the stuff, not simply to provide a sociable evening for her guests. So, of course you feel obligated to buy. When you go to a real party, the purpose of which is to enjoy one another's company, as a guest, you hold up your end of the conversation, mingle and act friendly. When you to a fundraiser, the purpose is to support a good cause, so you make a contribution to support that cause. And, I hate the whole wierd faux "girls night out" vibe. When I go out with my friends, we talk about books, movies, politics, our families -- not about crappy jewelery, overpriced, out-of-style clothes and cheaply made and unnecessary cooking equipment. |
Anonymous
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I'm just joining in on the discussion but I have to say, most of of these parties REALLY don't want you to buy if you don't like it. I mean, really, do they want someone bashing their business!!! Give me a break ladies. When you walk into Macy's, they have their items on display, they don't hide them until you ask about them. It's a business, and it's a way of making money. If you buy jewelry, which you do, you should consider their jewelry or their cookware, or their bags. Just because they don't have a Brick and Mortar store doesn't mean it's crap! What's wrong with helping a friend fund her family life, vs Macy's helping fund their shareholders. Get over the stigma of direct sales!! It's sales. If you want to buy, buy, if you don't, don't!!! Get over yourselves and stop thinking it's about you, It's not!!! If you don't love it, don't buy it. It's just business. They like a product enough to be personally invested in it. And I have to ask? Why did you buy your Coach purse? It couldn't possibly be because you're friends have it or because you've heard good things about it. Why did you buy coach? Because they have a brick and mortar store, doubt it! Just Pathetic!
Direct sales has no other way of promoting itself other than via friends/family/contacts. They do not pay for a storefont etc. It's entirely word of mouth. If you don't like it, stop talking about it!! Happy Holidays |
Anonymous
I'm all for marketing via word of mouth, but come on - don't call it a party when it's really a sales presentation, I think that's what most of the PPs here are annoyed by. By all means, invite me over and let me know you want to tell me all about the new product line you're selling, but please don't say you're inviting me over for a fun girls' night or a party when it's really a sales pitch. When I walk into Macy's, I know it's a store and I go there planning to buy something. And I don't expect my friends to fund my family life, so I assume they don't expect me to fund theirs either. Happy to support someone selling a great product that I actually want or need, but like most of the PPs here I don't like being guilted into buying something at a "party" that's more pitch than party. |
Anonymous
| Direct Sales vs. Stella & Dot? If you are someone who is looking for something more or different, don't want to worry about losing your job (and not being able to find a new one), want a plan B or, want to decide when you work, how long and with whom, have control over how much money you make, or want to be in you should seriously learn more. People in direct sales are in business for themselves, but not by themselves. A couple of great books you might want to read "The Business of the 21st Century" by Robert Kiyosaki (famed author of "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" or "The Flip-Flop CEO" by Janine Finney, Lory Muirhead and Whitney Roberts. While Stella & Dot is a pretty new and trendy company right now, a few things you might want to consider are: your potential market (men, women, adults, children...); is the product consumable (jewelry is not, but skin care, nutritionals, makeup, household products, food...are) and therefore suspport regular repeat orders; look for a company where you can also make residual income (you get paid when others work, not just you); can you will your business (some companies you can)... Direct Sales and network marketing are not for everyone, but it is a great opportunity if you choose the right company based on what you want, need and your personality. You may have guessed, I am in direct sales, love it and have clients who get amazing results with our products. Do your homework and you'll figure out the right road for you. Best of luck. |
Anonymous
| all you broads need to get a life. If you dont want to buy the jewelry dont. If you dont want to go to the party dont. End of story! |
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Alright, ladies. Those of you bitching about being invited to parties, feeling obligated to buy, and claiming the jewelry is made of crap-- I'd like all of you to GROW A SPINE. GET A BACKBONE and nut up. If you don't want to buy the jewelry and you think it's crap, DON'T BUY IT, DON'T ATTEND THE TRUNK SHOW. It's not like the stylist is holding a gun to your head. My goodness, you all are a bunch of sissies. You act like you've been invited to a party where you are going to get stabbed.
Those of you who can't afford it, say "I CAN'T AFFORD IT." I can't believe you women complain like old hens like the end of the world is coming because you've been invited to a trunk show. To be honest, I'm sure none of you are invited to regular parties because you all are a bunch of gossipy old women who no one wants to be around...unless of course you are spending money. That's the only reason someone could put up with you is if you give them some cash. No matter what line of jewelry, make-up, etc, is being sold at a party...that's someones job. Someone trying to make a living. Now I'm sure some of you are employed...maybe you're a teacher, a secretary, or a doctor... When I am told to come in for a checkup, I don't verbally attack you. I either schedule the appointment or blow it off. I seriously vomited when I read these posts. I hope you all realize that you should enjoy life. Being invited to go to a trunk show isn't a death sentence. I'll pray for you guys. |
Anonymous
PP, why do you keep coming back and reviving this thread every few months? It's obvious by your distinctive writing style that you've been sockpuppeting in this thread in support of Stella & Dot sales "parties" for some time. Nobody's posted anything of note in this thread for a couple of months, so why do you feel the need to revive an essentially dead thread to rant about people who don't care for these parties? In one of your earlier posts you wrote "If you don't like it, stop talking about it." Maybe you should take your own advice. |
Anonymous
| I signed up with Stella and Dot in October and here's my take: 1. Yes your mentor is pushy, but I felt completely comfortable telling her to back off. It worked! 2. The reason why I fell for Stella and Dot was because it's jewelery I would have bought anyway. So at worst when I got my new stylist pack, I got jewelery for 1/2 off. 3. I only buy jewelery I wear to work anyway (if you can't find any to use that way, then this company isn't for you.) 4. You don't have to buy anything beyond your original startup package, you actually earn more jewelery as you sell more. It takes time, but it makes more sense. 5. NEVER feel guilty for not buying anything. |
Anonymous
| I SOOOOOO agree with PP...their stuff is so CHEAP ..very poor quality! |
Anonymous
A doctor doesn't randomly call you up and asks you to become a patient. I think using your friends and acquaintances as your "sales market" is the part that people object to. My friends are my friends. I don't want anything from them except for friendship. It just feels icky when someone wants to use our friendship as an avenue to sell something so they can make money. And I do almost always politely decline these trunk show invitations. Hardly ever does a simple, "I'm sorry, I won't be able to make it." work. These people are pushy and won't take "no" for an answer. |
Anonymous
| I am a stay at home mom and not everyone stays home by choice. Some are out of work and for some, depending on where you live, with the cost of childcare, it makes more sense to stay home. I resent the implication that all direct sales people are pushy stay at home moms and that you are funding their leisurely life. First some use this is a side job and actually have other jobs as well. Second, staying home is hard work. I've read comments about people saying they'd rather give their friends money. If you are in a financial situation where you need a little extra every month are you really going to run to your friends with your hand out or find a way to earn the money? I can't believe how many people are unwilling to support their friends. Who are they supposed to invite to these parties, strangers off the street? If you don't want anything that's fine but be a pal and spread the work, invite another friend or co-worker, attend so they have some bodies there, talk up some of the pieces to someone else at the party (be their wingman), borrow a piece when you go somewhere nice and refer them to your friend when people ask. I find it really hard to believe you can't find a single thing that you like but either way, you can support your friend in their new venture without buying anything. In addition to the ways above you can host a no-buy, just try party. I attended one of these and it was super fun. The whole point was to see the stuff, have some fun but not buy anything. You couldn't even if you wanted to. If you wanted something you could contact her another day. My point, if they are really your friend, you will find a way to support them that works for you. And no I am not a direct sales person. |
Anonymous
| Stella and Dot is overpriced JUNK for sure. Additionally, the return policy is not so good....I'm very unimpressed. No more home party junk buying for me. |