Catalog Show: Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope for Host Reimbursement?

[Pampered_Dawn]

Does anyone encolse a self adressed stamped env when doing a catalog show, for the host to mail OOF and money back to you?

 

[Chozengirl]

I have in the past, I also want my catalogs back.

 

[raebates]

Nope. I usually close the show in person.

 

[pamperedchef_OK_LA_MS]

I usually close in person too... If the host lives/works far from me... I try to meet somewhere in the middle...

I have a catalog closing today... and I hope she doesn't want the host bonus.... I NEED A TRIFLE!!

 

[Pampered_Dawn]

I prefer doing it in person also, but this is an out of stater, my first. Not sure how to handle it.

 

[pamperedchef_OK_LA_MS]

Oh well then... yes, I would do the envelope... maybe a big envelope and ask for her to put the catalogs back too

 

[kmschroll2001]

I usually setup a time for me to meet with the person to close out the show. This way I know that I will get all of the catalogs back. However, if this is not an option I would probably send a self addressed stamped envelope. The less the host has to do the better.

 

[ivykeep]

I either close in person or over the phone. I do NOT want my catalogs back -- by letting the host/guests keep them I've gotten several post show orders.

 

[DebbieJ]

No. I close over the phone and the host reads me the orders and I key them into PP while we're talking (I love my headset--you should get one!). She collects checks made out to HER and then gives me her debit/credit card # to pay for all the orders.

I tell her to leave my catalogs in waiting rooms or give them to her friends to help me build my business. I've never had a problem with that. I am not attached to my catalogs--they are business cards, really, and I give them away liberally.

 

[pc ri lisa]

pc ri lisaI also try and close the show in person but I have in the past either done it through email or on the phone. I am pretty adaptable and do whatever works best for the host. I have also typed up a letter so that my hosts know exactly what needs to be done. It answers a ton of their questions. I ALWAYS leave my catalogs. I find it is the cheapest way to advertise.

 

[Pampered_Dawn]

Thanks everyone. I really like the over the phone (I have a headset ).

 

[lisa717]

I have done 3 out of state parties....and I have had them email me the orders and then call me with their order or if you have MSN instant messaging that works great too....then I give them a grand total and they send me a check.