What Should I Do to Thank My Past Host for Placing a Web Order?

[Intrepid_Chef]

Last November, I did a show for a lady. It was a very good show (almost $500) and though I have sent her my newsletter, I have not talked to her since.

Today, I checked CC and was shocked to discover that this lady had placed a web order yesterday. It is $69.52 commissionable. Although she got her past host discount, she paid more in shipping than if I had put it on a show. (But then again, I don't have a show going in for a while.) She also didn't get the monthly special because it was an individual order.

I was thinking of sending something to her as a thank-you. What would you suggest? I don't want to give away my commission.

 

[jbdowd0798]

Maybe an advanced copy of the new SB?? You know she doesn't have it yet AND you can stick a thank you note for order and letting her know she gets a sneak peek at ONE of the over 20 new items PC has arriving in less than a month. Ask her to host a Fall Fling Show for you...or whatever name you give it!

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

Hmmmm ... the only NEW SB I have is in my tote all the time ... haven't ordered the new one yet.

I was more upset when I thought she didn't get her PHD but when she did ... I was less concerned. I still appreciate it, though!

 

[DebbieJ]

I'd just send a handwritten thank you note.

 

[leftymac]

yeah, what's wrong with just a thank you note? We can't get in the habit of giving people gifts every time they place an order. A hand-written note says more anyway.

 

[taterbug]

I ordered some Thank You cards from Merrill; they have the Tuxedo Brownie recipe on the front of them. I use these to write a thank you to the host when I am closing out her show. To me, this is just an extra touch of customer service and they are likely to keep the card because of the recipe.

 

[wadesgirl]

No gift needed, just send her a note. She was apparently happy paying the price she did for the products. No need for anything to come out of your pocket.

 

[pamperedpals]

I agree. A handwritten note goes a long way.

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

Thanks ... that's what I'll do ... I was mostly concerned about doing something else b/c I thought she did not use her past host discount, but she did.The funny part? Her niece, whose party was where I met her, has re-booked. There is apparently some long-standing feud between this past host and her niece and sister-in-law. So I suspect she heard about the September show through the grapevine and this is her way of saying, "Ooops, sorry, I just ordered." That's OK, I will gladly take business from the whole family!

 

[BlessedWifeMommy]

Thanks ... that's what I'll do ... I was mostly concerned about doing something else b/c I thought she did not use her past host discount, but she did.

The funny part? Her niece, whose party was where I met her, has re-booked. There is apparently some long-standing feud between this past host and her niece and sister-in-law. So I suspect she heard about the September show through the grapevine and this is her way of saying, "Ooops, sorry, I just ordered." That's OK, I will gladly take business from the whole family!

Oh that is funny! Good thing she order from you.