KaiKendall
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So, I know what I'm going to do, and how I'm handling it, but just had to rant!
Had a show in October for my nail tech that I've been going to for about 2 years. She is an awesome lady, and my former boss has been going to her for about 23 years or so. This lady is honest, and a great woman. She has ordered from shows I've had before, and finally decided to host. Her show sales were over $1400!! AWESOME show!
Well, one of the outside orders was from a lady I used to work with, and who also gets her nails done by my host. Known this lady for about 2 years also. She didn't come to the party, she was an outside order. She gave me a credit card number with the order. When I processed it, it came up declined. Now, we had a falling out (she got fired for calling me some inappropriate names at work... lol), so I didn't feel comfortable calling her myself. I asked the host to ask her about her payment. After a week and the host not asking her about payment, I bit the bullet and texted the guest. She apologized and said she would get the host a check at her next nail appt (the next week).
Because the show was already 3 weeks past the show date, I didn't want to wait ANOTHER week, this was also just a few days before I was going to give birth! I knew the host, and I knew the guest (I knew she was good for the money), so I submitted the show anyways, using my money for the order. The host assured me she would not give the guest the items until they were paid for. The order was $60, so I was concerned about how long it would take to get the money. After my son was born (the next week) I texted the host and asked about payment. She told me the guest had cancelled her nail appointment, and she would get it in a few more days! UGH! Now, totally regretting using my own money, but not panicking.
After the host recieved her items I went to see her (she had some items for my mom who ordered through her show), and asked her about the guest's payment. She said she still didn't have it! OMG! I had to stop getting my nails done that same week because they don't allow children in the salon, and had no clue when the next time I would see her was.
Well life got in the way for awhile... LIKE A MONTH...It's now December what, and I still don't have payment. I've texted AND called her 3 or 4 times each, and she won't even respond now.
I had a gut instinct to NOT do that, to not submit the show without payment, and to just WAIT, put the pressure on the host and guest, but went against my better judgement. NEVER DO THAT! I've known these ppl, and trusted these people, but ultimately it's your business, and it wasn't just a $5 or $10 order, it was $60!
I have now posted a polite message on Facebook just stating I'm trying to get ahold of her, so let's see if that wrks, otherwise I'm just gonna pay a friendly visit to the salon lol.
Had a show in October for my nail tech that I've been going to for about 2 years. She is an awesome lady, and my former boss has been going to her for about 23 years or so. This lady is honest, and a great woman. She has ordered from shows I've had before, and finally decided to host. Her show sales were over $1400!! AWESOME show!
Well, one of the outside orders was from a lady I used to work with, and who also gets her nails done by my host. Known this lady for about 2 years also. She didn't come to the party, she was an outside order. She gave me a credit card number with the order. When I processed it, it came up declined. Now, we had a falling out (she got fired for calling me some inappropriate names at work... lol), so I didn't feel comfortable calling her myself. I asked the host to ask her about her payment. After a week and the host not asking her about payment, I bit the bullet and texted the guest. She apologized and said she would get the host a check at her next nail appt (the next week).
Because the show was already 3 weeks past the show date, I didn't want to wait ANOTHER week, this was also just a few days before I was going to give birth! I knew the host, and I knew the guest (I knew she was good for the money), so I submitted the show anyways, using my money for the order. The host assured me she would not give the guest the items until they were paid for. The order was $60, so I was concerned about how long it would take to get the money. After my son was born (the next week) I texted the host and asked about payment. She told me the guest had cancelled her nail appointment, and she would get it in a few more days! UGH! Now, totally regretting using my own money, but not panicking.
After the host recieved her items I went to see her (she had some items for my mom who ordered through her show), and asked her about the guest's payment. She said she still didn't have it! OMG! I had to stop getting my nails done that same week because they don't allow children in the salon, and had no clue when the next time I would see her was.
Well life got in the way for awhile... LIKE A MONTH...It's now December what, and I still don't have payment. I've texted AND called her 3 or 4 times each, and she won't even respond now.
I had a gut instinct to NOT do that, to not submit the show without payment, and to just WAIT, put the pressure on the host and guest, but went against my better judgement. NEVER DO THAT! I've known these ppl, and trusted these people, but ultimately it's your business, and it wasn't just a $5 or $10 order, it was $60!
I have now posted a polite message on Facebook just stating I'm trying to get ahold of her, so let's see if that wrks, otherwise I'm just gonna pay a friendly visit to the salon lol.