Going2Adopt Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Ok I've done shows, consignment, wholesale and fund raising but have never done a home party (am I an odd ball or what lol) Well a very good customer has asked me to do a home party for her and I crazily agreed. For those who do these do you take 1 of each of your scents and take orders or do you do cash & carry? Would love to hear your thoughts and suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursenancy Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 I like to do a combination... I bring things that are easy to tote - small containers, soaps, lip balms, etc. and then take orders for larger jars, boxes of votives, gift baskets - like that. I use Square for credit cards at paties, too - that makes it really easy and I think people tend to buy more.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Same here - I take a good assortment (all of which they can buy and take) and hand out a scent list/price list and explain that anything they would like that I don't have with me they can order, and advise when the host/hostess will receive said orders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacktieaffair Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Like Ksranch and Nursenancy said... I do both.I also use Square and print them a receipt right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JI Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Like black tie i do both. I had a large amount of stock for cash carry and took orders. Payment upfront of course. I uad a very successful home party the first time i did it. 90% cash carry and remainder as orders. Good luck. Let us know about sales! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JI Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 I also wanted to add that I hosted the first one and had too much food. I thought I went light on the food. So less than the hostess thinks she needs is better. Also the hostess gift, sales etc. I have one party booked for weekend of November 3rd at a lady's house. This was from the original candle party that I hosted. You'll have a good time. I only wish I had started them sooner!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green-tangerine Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I did a party at my sisters. I find they are great, people really tend to buy. I mostly did just cash and carry. When people came in I gave them a gift type bag to shop with . These are what I give my customers their purchases in. I find since they had the bag they could buy more then if they were juggling them. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacktieaffair Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Ya ever had one of those DUHHHHHHH moments.. I just had one when Green-Tangerine said that ! That's pretty slick and I'm ashamed I haven't thought of something that simple but so brilliant at the same time LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 If you've ever shopped at a Claire's, that's what they do: stick a basket in your hands very first thing. So many smart people out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacktieaffair Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 LOL Og... I know I know, but what can you expect from me.. I left Tn ( albeit not by choice ! ) LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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