Outlet Orders and Inactivity: Submitting $61 Order by Midnight

[Intrepid_Chef]

I am in danger of being inactive and must submit another $33 in orders by midnight.

I have a $61 order to turn in but a) the customer balked at $10 shipping when she'd only pay $4 if she turned it in with a show and b) it's not her fault that I'm in this pickle. Truth be told, she'd get a guest special if she waited ...

Now ... I have a friend who just said she was ordering $18 worth of stuff from the outlet, and I have a customer who ordered one $11 item, so I am thinking it makes more sense for me to order something small to go with it than to spend $6 in shipping.

I'm just wondering ... do I risk it, or do I just go with plan A and submit that $61 order?

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I am in danger of being inactive and must submit another $33 in orders by midnight.

I have a $61 order to turn in but a) the customer balked at $10 shipping when she'd only pay $4 if she turned it in with a show and b) it's not her fault that I'm in this pickle. Truth be told, she'd get a guest special if she waited ...

Now ... I have a friend who just said she was ordering $18 worth of stuff from the outlet, and I have a customer who ordered one $11 item, so I am thinking it makes more sense for me to order something small to go with it than to spend $6 in shipping.

I'm just wondering ... do I risk it, or do I just go with plan A and submit that $61 order?

Outlet orders count...but just make sure you've done your math well!

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

Yeah .... I haven't gotten any confirmation ... I think if I haven't heard anything by midnight I'm going to go with plan A ... she's in Nebraska and I would hate to see things get messed up!

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

If she HAD submitted an order ... wouldn't I get confirmation by e-mail???

I'm starting to get nervous ...

 

[chefruthie]

If she HAD submitted an order ... wouldn't I get confirmation by e-mail???

I'm starting to get nervous ...

Sometimes it takes awhile to get the online order e-mail. I would not risk it. You will lose your career sales and any recruits you might have.

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

Yup, as much as I'd like to help this customer get a guest special and spend the $9 I'm putting towards her shipping in other ways ... there is an old saying that a bird in the hand is better than 2 in the bush.

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

Well, got confirmation of the web order this afternoon. $29 and change before shipping ... $38 and change with it, I think .... if I had just ordered that kitchen spritizer by itself and held onto the $61 order I would have been fine. Then again ... I would have paid $6 in shipping for that item alone ....

Hindsight is always 20/20.

 

[rlombas]

Hi there! I completely understand your dilemma and I'm glad you reached out for advice. In situations like this, it's always best to prioritize your business needs and goals. If submitting the $61 order will help you avoid being inactive, then I would suggest going with that option. However, if you have a customer who is willing to order from the outlet and your friend is also placing an order, it may be a good idea to add a small item to their orders to save on shipping costs. Ultimately, it's up to you to decide what is best for your business and I trust that you will make the right decision. Just remember, every order counts towards your overall success as a consultant. Best of luck!