Maximizing Credit Card Payments for Bridal Shower Host Order | PP Plus

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The thread discusses the complexities of managing credit card payments for bridal shower host orders within the Pampered Chef community. Participants share their experiences and strategies regarding order management, shipping costs, and payment processing for multiple guests contributing to a single bridal shower order.

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  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, mentions the challenge of entering multiple credit card payments for a bridal shower host order, noting a maximum of two payments allowed.
  • Another participant shares their experience of combining orders for guests who purchased for the bride, suggesting it leads to overpayment issues.
  • Several users express concerns about splitting orders, with one participant suggesting moving payments between co-hosts to manage the situation.
  • Some participants indicate a preference for keeping all orders under the bride's name to simplify returns and warranty issues.
  • Others note that splitting orders can affect guests' eligibility for promotions and create confusion regarding shipping costs.
  • One participant emphasizes the importance of communicating shipping costs to guests, while another mentions the potential for guests to pay via check or cash instead of credit cards.
  • Several users discuss the logistics of providing receipts to the bride and tracking gifts, with one participant suggesting a method for organizing gift information for thank-you notes.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the best approach to managing bridal shower orders, with some participants advocating for combining orders under the bride's name, while others prefer splitting orders to ensure proper shipping and promotional benefits for guests. No clear consensus emerges on the most effective method.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and practices related to handling bridal shower orders, highlighting the nuances of payment processing and guest contributions. The discussion reflects a variety of approaches within the consultant community.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants navigating similar situations with bridal shower orders may find the shared experiences and strategies beneficial for managing guest payments and shipping logistics.

pampchefrhondab
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I had a bridal shower today w/multiple credit card payments for the host order - which I put on one order. There is a maximum of 2 credit card payments. Can I enter a name/address, etc., in PP Plus and a payment w/no order?
 
Nope- I've tried it for people who bought cash and carry with a CC at a fair.If those customers also bought for themselves, you're better off putting their whole charge on their order, which will then show an overpayment.
 
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They didn't purchase for themselves, otherwise I would have done that. Now what do I do?

Please don't say I have to split her order. Oh, I may have a solution. Her MIL is a co-host and I can move two to her order. I think that will leave me one more, which I can move to her mothers! It is going to look crazy on their receipts though!
 
You are going to have to split her order. That's why I just have all the orders on the guest's name. It's easier to figure out that way.
 
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I don't want each quest to pay $4 shipping.
 
pampchefrhondab said:
I don't want each quest to pay $4 shipping.
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Each guests pays $4 at a regular cooking show, this is no different. Either that or you will have to call each of them to get a check or cash.
 
wadesgirl said:
Each guests pays $4 at a regular cooking show, this is no different. Either that or you will have to call each of them to get a check or cash.
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Yeah, if some of them are debit/check cards, they may be willing to give you a check instead.
 
pampchefrhondab said:
I don't want each quest to pay $4 shipping.
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Are you putting what the guests ordered for the bride on the bride's order and giving them the host discount?

I've never done it that way. I put each guest on their own order (whether they are ordering just for the bride or for the bride and themselves) so that the bride gets a higher show total and thus more free products.
 
I do not combine orders at bridal shows (except the occasional guest who spends $10 or less for the bride only - maybe one at a show).

I tell them that the shipping is split between everyone and is only $4 each. I also remind them of the time and gas they saved by not driving to the store to get the gift and the fact that they didn't have to get wrapping paper or even a card in most cases.

Also, have you shipped anything lately? A host packet (3 catalogs, invitations, etc) costs $4.20 priority! The shipping to a show a deal so don't worry about charging them that.

Do it according to policy and you won't have a problem.

You will need to split some of those orders and pay the shipping yourself to fix it this time though.
 
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I do not combine orders at bridal shows (except the occasional guest who spends $10 or less for the bride only - maybe one at a show).

I tell them that the shipping is split between everyone and is only $4 each. I also remind them of the time and gas they saved by not driving to the store to get the gift and the fact that they didn't have to get wrapping paper or even a card in most cases.

Also, have you shipped anything lately? A host packet (3 catalogs, invitations, etc) costs $4.20 priority! The shipping to a show a deal so don't worry about charging them that.

Do it according to policy and you won't have a problem.

You will need to split some of those orders and pay the shipping yourself to fix it this time though.
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It's actually $4.60 priority now!
 
dannyzmom said:
It's actually $4.60 priority now!
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That's right! :rolleyes:


I also will sometimes say that the products have to get from Chicago some how and the total show shipping rarely pays the full cost. (Well, I bet HO gets a deal from FedEx but you know what I mean!)
 
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I was taught to put all of the bride's orders on one order in her married name or her soon to be husband's name. This way if she has any returns or guarantee issues they are in her name(s). What a mess it would be to do a return in another persons name 3 years from now and these products are for her/him! Not to mention keeping track of all those receipts.

I don't think this is going against policy. All of these items are hers, not the other persons. Like I said, if they ordered for themselves I put the entire cc payment on their order. I had some order for her that didn't order for themselves.

Just my opinion.
 
pampchefrhondab said:
I was taught to put all of the bride's orders on one order in her married name or her soon to be husband's name. This way if she has any returns or guarantee issues they are in her name(s). What a mess it would be to do a return in another persons name 3 years from now and these products are for her/him! Not to mention keeping track of all those receipts.

I don't think this is going against policy. All of these items are hers, not the other persons. Like I said, if they ordered for themselves I put the entire cc payment on their order. I had some order for her that didn't order for themselves.

Just my opinion.
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A lot of people do it that way and it isn't "wrong" but it does cause those problems.

I create a "guest" in the bride's name and list all the gifts she got, print it off and delete it. I then write the gifter's name next to each item. The bride gets this "receipt". She can use it to send her thank you notes and if she ever needed to use a warranty she just needs to call HO and tell them the show information from the show, tell them it was a bridal shower and give the name of the purchaser. HO will understand, can see the fact that it is entered as a shower and the purchaser's name. They will not give the bride any problems with honoring her warranties. No need to give her all of those receipts.
 
pampchefrhondab said:
I was taught to put all of the bride's orders on one order in her married name or her soon to be husband's name. This way if she has any returns or guarantee issues they are in her name(s). What a mess it would be to do a return in another persons name 3 years from now and these products are for her/him! Not to mention keeping track of all those receipts.

I don't think this is going against policy. All of these items are hers, not the other persons. Like I said, if they ordered for themselves I put the entire cc payment on their order. I had some order for her that didn't order for themselves.

Just my opinion.
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I thought about doing this, but there are a couple issues that come up that keep me from doing it:

1. If a guest's order is $60 or over, they receive the guest special - if you split up their order, possibly they don't get what they are rightly entitled to have.

2. Many people will only order for the bride. If all of those orders are placed on one order, but they paid with CC's, how do I process all of those?

3. The whole shipping issue if #2 is followed. Everyone is ordering, but not paying shipping - and that isn't right.
 
A lot of people buy gifts for others. Not just brides. As long as the giftee knows who gave it to her HO can help find it. If I know that something is a gift I enclose a business card with the show information on the back and tell them to give it to the giftee in case she needs it.

Did you know that most people who receive a gift do not even think about warranties when their items fail? So most of the time this is not an issue.
 
If a guest purchases something (regardless for whom purchased) $4 shipping should be charged to that guest.
 
I just give the bride a copy of all the receipts plus a Word list of who bought her what. If no one paid the shipping price, are you paying this out of your pocket?
 
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I thought of the monthly special as well, but explained to the guests they get the special for what they purchase for themselves since the bride's are on her order. I also explained they are not paying the $4 shipping charge. Not to mention all of the deliveries the host/bride would have to hand out if so many people received a free product!

This also would make it confusing for the bride to sort through the orders as to what is hers/others if her items are mixed w/another order. The bride yesterday wants the entire show shipped to her.

I still believe all of the bride's on one order is the way to go. I forgot to mention she will have two orders because the free and half price items are in her maiden name. This way she does get full credit for what was purchased for her (someone mentioned that above).

I also forgot to mention this is the way my Exec. Director says to do it and she has been w/PC for 15 years.
 
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Yes, I pay the $4 for the one order.
 
pampchefrhondab said:
I thought of the monthly special as well, but explained to the guests they get the special for what they purchase for themselves since the bride's are on her order. I also explained they are not paying the $4 shipping charge. Not to mention all of the deliveries the host/bride would have to hand out if so many people received a free product!

This also would make it confusing for the bride to sort through the orders as to what is hers/others if her items are mixed w/another order. The bride yesterday wants the entire show shipped to her.

I still believe all of the bride's on one order is the way to go. I forgot to mention she will have two orders because the free and half price items are in her maiden name. This way she does get full credit for what was purchased for her (someone mentioned that above).
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I know that my guest would be very upset if they spent $50 on a gift and another $25 for themselves and were told that they didn't spend enough to get the freebee. I always encourage guests to purchase for themselves because it gives the bride more free.

Also, it is not that much work to hand out those orders. There is normally someone else hosting the shower so she could help with delivery. These are her friends and family - most of the time she will see them anyway and it's an opportunity to say "thanks again".

I would be interested to hear what HO's opinion on this topic would be.
 
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I have a question for all of you. What about those showers where people ONLY take money for the wish list and then the bride picks what she wants. I've heard that on a training tape from HO. On the tape they said the entire order goes in the bride's name. How is the guests picking out actual items for the bride any different?

Personally I don't think the guests should get the freebie. They are not buying for themselves $60 in product. I guess one outways the other w/HO not getting the $4. The choice of items free is probably about the same price.

I also explain buying products for themselves helps the bride as well as booking their own show. The order form I use I got from here. It has the "for the couple" on the top and "for myself" on the bottom.

I think the couple get more products by each person not having to pay shipping. Let's say someone only has $25 to spend. If they have to pay $4.28 shipping (w/tax) they may only purchase a $20 item.
 
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Don't think we are nagging you about this. If that is the way your Exec Director does it, why don't you call her and ask her how she handles multiple CC's. We are just trying to tell you the way we do it to help you out in the future. I had my own bridal shower and have done two as a consultant and all three were done the way I mentioned and nobody complained. As for the free gift, if I was spending $60+ on a gift, I would want a free item if I could. What other company offers free stuff like PC does?
 
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I'm not saying the way all of you do it is wrong. I just think there are multiple ways of doing it. We all do it the way we think is best. I do plan on asking my Exec., I just thought it would be quicker and easier to go to all of you. They did mention it at our last trng. about the multiple cc's, but I forgot what they said - go figure the one thing I needed to remember! Not that I don't have many other things going on in my life:)!
 
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I do have one other question to think about. My bride recieved a set of Stainless Cookware with a lifetime guarantee. This was purchased by Grandma and two Aunts. Why would I want to put that cookware in Grandma's name? The Lifetime Guarantee is only for the original purchaser.
 
pampchefrhondab said:
I do have one other question to think about. My bride recieved a set of Stainless Cookware with a lifetime guarantee. This was purchased by Grandma and two Aunts. Why would I want to put that cookware in Grandma's name? The Lifetime Guarantee is only for the original purchaser.
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HO is aware of this situation when it comes to bridal showers, they know that gifts are purchased for people at the showers.
 
pampchefrhondab said:
I do have one other question to think about. My bride recieved a set of Stainless Cookware with a lifetime guarantee. This was purchased by Grandma and two Aunts. Why would I want to put that cookware in Grandma's name? The Lifetime Guarantee is only for the original purchaser.
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Guests are allowed to purchase gifts. The person who received it just has to say who bought it as a gift and when and HO can look it up.



I want to say that I echo wadesgirl's post - it's not about you, it's about what we perceive to be how to do it. I have sent an email to HO about this and will post the reply when I get it (I hope I represented the second consensus correctly). Here's what I sent them:

A question about how to submit the bride's gifts has come up in a discussion with other consultants. Could you please clarify for us?

I feel that the orders should be entered in the name of the purchaser and that if they order enough to get the guest special they should be eligible for it. I also feel that they should pay the $4 shipping charge. I always encourage personal ordering too so that the bride gets even more benefits. I give the bride a print out of all gifts and who gave them so that if she has warranty issues she has the show information and the name of the guest who bought her product.

Another consensus is to enter all the bride's gifts on one guest order in the bride's name. This method has multiple people's orders on one guest order and only one $4 shipping charge for her gifts. Anyone ordering for themselves would have a separate guest order, paying their own shipping and earning the guest special only if the personal order reached $60 (not including the gift they bought). This question came to the surface because of a problem entering more than 2 credit card numbers on the one order.

Is there a preferred way to do this? Is there a problem doing it either way? Are both methods okay?
Thanks for the clarification!
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That's what I was thinking is we should have a gift receipt like many stores do. Maybe since the show is entered as a "Bridal Shower" they know it is a gift?

Thanks Beth. I'm looking forward to see what HO says.
 
pampchefrhondab said:
That's what I was thinking is we should have a gift receipt like many stores do. Maybe since the show is entered as a "Bridal Shower" they know it is a gift?

Thanks Beth. I'm looking forward to see what HO says.
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Exactly, they can see that it's a bridal shower and know what to do with it.
 
pampchefrhondab said:
That's what I was thinking is we should have a gift receipt like many stores do. Maybe since the show is entered as a "Bridal Shower" they know it is a gift?

Thanks Beth. I'm looking forward to see what HO says.
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That's kind of what I do with the business card I give the purchaser if I know it's a gift (on other than bridal shows). I write the show information on the back and I tell the purchaser to give it to the person they are giving it to so they have that info for warranty purposes. I don't know how many people actually do give my card but I try.
 
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I sure want to do it the correct way.

I think the idea of one receipt for the bride started when people just gave "cash" for the gift. The org. training tape I listened to the consultant had a basket for the guests to put their money in then the bride picked out what she wanted w/the money. I just don't think that is very personable. Like yesterday one of the guests purchased the bride the stoneware pie plate because it went perfectly w/the recipe she gave her. I also heard just collecting cash can be a problem because the bride just wants to take it and spend it on something else!
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the benefit of using credit card payments for a bridal shower host order?

Using credit card payments for a bridal shower host order allows for quicker processing and immediate access to funds. It also provides convenience for guests who may prefer to use their credit cards rather than cash or checks, making it easier to reach the minimum order requirement for host rewards.

How can I encourage guests to use credit cards for their payments?

To encourage guests to use credit cards, you can highlight the convenience and security of credit card transactions. You can also offer incentives, such as a small discount or a raffle entry for those who pay with a credit card. Additionally, ensure that you have a reliable payment processing system in place to facilitate smooth transactions.

Are there any fees associated with credit card payments for host orders?

Yes, there may be processing fees associated with credit card payments, which can vary depending on the payment processor used. It's important to factor these fees into your overall budget and consider whether to pass them on to guests or absorb them as part of the host rewards.

Can I combine credit card payments with other payment methods for the bridal shower host order?

Yes, you can combine credit card payments with other payment methods such as cash or checks. However, it's essential to keep track of all transactions accurately to ensure that the total amount collected meets the minimum requirement for host rewards.

What should I do if a guest wants to cancel their credit card payment?

If a guest wants to cancel their credit card payment, you should check your payment processing policy regarding refunds. Typically, you can initiate a refund through your payment processor. Make sure to communicate clearly with the guest about the timeline for the refund and any potential fees that may apply.

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