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[quote=Anonymous]WOW. Ok - here's my take.  I was a stylist for about 2 years.  During that time the company underwent major logisticaly changes, some of which led to customers having to wait longer to get their jewelry than the 5 business days it normally takes.  In response to that, S&D gave everyone affected $25 in credit, whether they asked for it or not.  For Christmas, they upgraded shipping to overnight on S&D's dime.  I loved that my hostesses wanted to book two shows a year - not that I asked - THEY ASKED ME. I've been a part of many holiday shopping events, and although my product was to be ordered rather than taken home that day, I sold TONS.  People have asked me to come to their home to show the jewelry for a private shopping session.  I've been asked to keep an eye out for this or that limited edition (or recently discontinued) piece because a random customer that has never come to a show of mine would like to buy it.  I am NOT pushy - I did one trunk show with  my friends which turned out to be HUGE (over 4k in sales in one show) and when I called those buyers to see if they'd gotten their jewelry yet, several of them wanted to get free jewelry like the original host did.  So I did shows for them.  And my business grew that way.

Honestly, it did get a little sticky with my friends.  When I got the first hint of trepidation, I dropped the subject of Stella & Dot.  Totally.  And of course, we are still good friend who see each other socially all the time.  No friendship lost over S&D.

I believe that the quality has gone downhill over the last year, precipitously.  That's the biggest reason I couldn't continue.  There are changes taking place that I just don't agree with.  It is a free country, however, and the business seems to be thriving.  It's just not for me.  But I'd never talk it down because I was always treated with respect.  I'll return the favor and respectfully bow out of S&D.  I wish them luck, but I think some things have to change so the jewelry can return to the great quality it once was.[/quote]

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