Host Special Eligibility: November Special Question and Answer

[Intrepid_Chef]

I have a November special question and think I know the answer already but just in case ....

Show is tomorrow. Past host has already told me she wants the 5 piece stainless set, which is $130 after shipping, and the host knows this could bump the show up 1 or 2 levels once $150 is reached.

If the host gets $500 in other orders (could happen!) then this puts the show at $630. If the past host wants, say, a DCB at 60 percent off as a second special, this puts the show at $650. Would the host/past host be eligible for a second special if it's a host special that gets the host over $650? I know they have to be at $150 before claiming a host special, what about $650?

 

[Sheila]

Since it's written now that the show must be at $150 for it to qualify as a show, and that the past host item can't count towards that goal ... I'm betting they have the code written that the sales have to reach $650 on their own and that the Past Host's 1st 60% off item would not help to achieve that goal. I'm guessing if you tried to input a 2nd item that you'd get a red dot until the actual guest sales (not including the PH 1st 60% off item) are at $650.

 

[pcsharon1]

I don't think it will work simply because the show wasn't up to $650 before the second item. You are going to get that dreaded red dot when you put it in.

 

[BethCooks4U]

Once the host reaches $150 the past host can order her 60% off choice. The past host's order DOES count toward getting the show to $650. I've sent two shows in this month that way with no issue (and no red dot). The past host ordered her second 60% off item to get the host to $650 guest sales. Last month i had a past host who wanted the DCB for her choice and when the host hit $620 i put it in to get her over $650 and it worked just fine. Of course if the host doesn't end up getting to that level the choice has to be removed from the past host order.

 

[lt1jane]

actually, once the orginal $150 requirement is met, Past Host special purchases WILL count toward show sales, just not commissionable sales. So, yes, the scenario presented would work.

 

[raebates]

Yes, as Beth and Jane pointed out, it counts toward the Guest Sales total once the minimum of $150 is reached. This is one of the many reasons PC ROCKS!

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

Thanks, everyone. I agree, PC rocks!

My host didn't do as overwhelmingly fabulous as I had hoped but still has $400 in orders and THREE BOOKINGS. Out of 5 orders so far! And REALLY wants the free turkey so we're turning it in Monday morning at the latest ... probably Sunday.

 

[mom4angela]

HELP! Past host wants the 7 piece set of Exec. cookware.. what is the code?

 

[thehaleykitchen]

It's Y862 for the set!Karen

 

[laurichef]

I always use the magnifying glass to find the host /guest special item #s. So much easier to sort by price and then choose the free item.