Question About Credit Card Payments and Cc

I'm just full of questions.

My first is that i saw a post recently where someone was talking about how they submitted a show, but then a few days later found out the show didn't go through b/c one of the guest's credit card was bad.

I'm worried about the likelihood of this and how long it takes to find out if there is a problem b/c I busted my butt to get in one more show before my 30 days were up, and if there is a problem with someone's credit card and I dont' find out until Monday, then it will be too late! Will my order still count as being submitted today, or will I be screwed?

My second question is that I submitted 2 shows today, and I have not seen them show up on "track your progress" on CC. How long does it take that to show up?

1. They go by the date you submitted and also give you a date by which to resolve the issue for it to count. So no worries.2. It's the weekend--you won't see them til Monday.

I've never had to do 2 shows in one day, so I'm curious. I read online that it can take up to 24 hours for the show to show up for the host, but I'm wondering about the consultant. It doesn't show up on my CC list of shows at all.Third - when a host books, and she gets the free shipping and 10% off her order, is that in ADDITION to her hostess credit?Last question (for now) is about the kit. I know that there is a new kit coming out in March, and I was wondering if I purchased the current kit now, would I be eligible to get the new kit when it comes out? And do they give you the option to only purchase the new items and not duplicate the old ones? I'm just trying to figure out if I should wait until March to sign up, or just go ahead and do it now.Thank you in advance for your help! 1. The likelihood of a guest's credit card being declined is relatively low, as most people ensure they have enough funds before making a purchase. However, it is always a good idea to remind your guests to double check their credit card information before submitting their orders. If a credit card is declined, you will usually find out within a few days, as the order will not go through and you will not see it on your "track your progress" page. If this does happen, you can always reach out to the guest and ask them to update their credit card information. As long as the order is placed within your 30-day window, it will count towards your goal.2. It can take up to 24 hours for a show to show up on your consultant account, but it usually only takes a few hours. If you submitted the shows today, they should show up on your "track your progress" page by tomorrow.3. Yes, the host receives both the free shipping and 10% off their order in addition to their hostess credit. This is a great perk for hosts and can help increase their rewards.4. If you purchase the current kit now, you will not be eligible for the new kit when it comes out in March. However, you can always purchase the new items separately once they are released. The company usually gives consultants the option to purchase just the new items if they already have the current kit. If you