???Do People Not Read Their Business Guide?

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses concerns regarding a Pampered Chef consultant who is selling products on eBay, with participants expressing their views on the implications of this behavior and the consultant's understanding of company policies.

Discussion Character

  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant found a listing on eBay by a consultant and questioned her understanding of the rules.
  • Another participant suggested that the consultant may not be aware of the policy prohibiting such sales.
  • Several participants noted that the consultant edited her listing to remove her consultant status but did not take it down, raising further concerns.
  • One participant expressed frustration over the consultant's actions and mentioned sending a message to report the listings.
  • Some participants speculated that consultants may be trying to maintain their status by reselling items on eBay.
  • Another participant shared their experience of receiving an item directly shipped from the home office after purchasing it on eBay.
  • One participant criticized the lack of proactive communication from the home office regarding these policies.
  • Another participant emphasized the importance of reading the consultant agreement, suggesting that ignorance of the rules is unacceptable.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ among participants regarding the consultant's awareness of the rules and the appropriateness of her actions. No clear consensus emerges on how to address the situation.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal experiences and opinions regarding the sale of Pampered Chef products on eBay and the implications for consultants' compliance with company policies.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants interested in understanding the community's perspectives on compliance with selling policies and the potential consequences of violating them may find this discussion relevant.

kristenlee
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found this on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/PAMPERED-CHEF-SCRAPER-RECIPE-CARDS-TOWEL-PLATES-CAKE_W0QQitemZ250418980165QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3a4e226545&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A1%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A2%7C294%3A50

she actually clearly states that she is a pampered chef consultant. Either she doesn't care about the rules or really truely does not have a clue.

On her other listed items she says if you want any other pampered chef items let her know and she will order them for you..

???????????????????
 
Wow!! Someone should be nice and tell her so she's aware..........She obviously has no idea that it's not allowed.
 
I checked the page. It is obvious she is new and doesn't realize what she is doing. She is wanting to support the HWC campaign but is going about it the wrong way.
 
I sent her a message in ebay, I wonder if she will respond or if it will be taken down first
 
She edited her listing to take out that she is a consultant. Does she really think that is good enough? Since she didn't take it down, I've sent a message to [email protected]. I also took a screen shot of one of her other listings.
 
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BlessedWifeMommy said:
She edited her listing to take out that she is a consultant. Does she really think that is good enough? Since she didn't take it down, I've sent a message to [email protected]. I also took a screen shot of one of her other listings.

She'll learn soon enough. :D You tried.
 
I know we all want to be nice. But I've seen nice not work too many times. It was upsetting to see someone just edit her listing, and not take it down.

On a side note, she is listing batter bowls. Could she find a heavier item to ship? She must be planning on placing an order after her listing closes.
 
These must be consultants who aren't active enough to maintain their status, so they buy items to keep their status and then resell it on eBay. (Of course, some of the people on eBay usually pay MORE for the product than if they just went to a consultant in the first place :D)
 
esavvymom said:
These must be consultants who aren't active enough to maintain their status, so they buy items to keep their status and then resell it on eBay. (Of course, some of the people on eBay usually pay MORE for the product than if they just went to a consultant in the first place :D)
Some consultants also list things on eBay, then have them direct shipped from HO. Before I signed (and I didn't have a consultant) I got something that way. I bought on eBay, and it came straight from HO. So the seller put in an order AFTER the auction closed.
 
chefann said:
Some consultants also list things on eBay, then have them direct shipped from HO. Before I signed (and I didn't have a consultant) I got something that way. I bought on eBay, and it came straight from HO. So the seller put in an order AFTER the auction closed.

It is a great way to sell, if it wasn't against policy. I really wish HO would be more proactive it telling people this is a NO NO!
 
Okay, so I got an email back from her stating that she did not know the policy and acknowledging that has 7 other listing. Still she did not take down the listings, so I'm reporting it as well. Hey I tried the nice route! :(
 
BlessedWifeMommy said:
It is a great way to sell, if it wasn't against policy. I really wish HO would be more proactive it telling people this is a NO NO!

It's on the back of the consultant agreement. Anyone who signs a legal document like that without reading it is, frankly, an idiot. HO has every right to immediately terminate consultant agreements of consultants who violate any of the clauses on the agreement.
 
In response to your original question, the answer is no.
 

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Do people not read their business guide?

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Not reading the business guide can lead to missed opportunities for training, understanding policies, and utilizing resources effectively. This can hinder a consultant's ability to grow their business and achieve their goals.

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