I Can't Stand It When a Host Says That They Have an Order With Missing

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses experiences and frustrations related to hosts claiming missing products from their orders. Participants share their thoughts on potential reasons for these claims and recount personal experiences with similar situations.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses frustration over hosts claiming significant amounts of missing products from large orders.
  • Another participant suggests that a missing box could be the reason for the discrepancy.
  • Several users mention that it seems unlikely for such a large amount to be missing without a box being unaccounted for.
  • One participant shares their experience of replacing an order for a host whose delivery was stolen.
  • Another participant recounts a situation where a host was convinced they received all their boxes, but later found out one was missing.
  • Some participants speculate that hosts might mistakenly combine orders or misplace items.
  • One participant notes that they have had hosts who were past consultants and were familiar with the system, which may complicate the situation.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the reasons behind missing products, with some participants suggesting potential errors on the part of the host or shipping issues, while others express skepticism about the legitimacy of the claims.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal anecdotes and experiences, highlighting the complexities of managing orders and host expectations in the context of their roles as consultants.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants who encounter similar situations with hosts and are looking for shared experiences and insights from their peers.

jwpamp
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I can't STAND it when a host says that they have an order with missing products -- one or two small things, maybe -- but $100 in MISSING products out of a $700 order?

PLEASE! :grumpy:
 
Is she missing a box? Maybe all her boxes haven't been delivered.
 
A missing box would be my guess too...there's no way $100 would be missing - those boxes are weighed, so a couple small things could slip by, but $100?
 
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Yep, all her boxes arrived. My guess is that she just wanted extra stuff -- what am I supposed to do? Just put it in as 'missing' items and let the company figure out what they want to do --
 
jwpamp said:
Yep, all her boxes arrived. My guess is that she just wanted extra stuff -- what am I supposed to do? Just put it in as 'missing' items and let the company figure out what they want to do --

Let her call HO and explain it. Get it out of your hands.
 
maybe she double picked someone's order?? I've done it myself on a large show. Picked the products and then tried to do it again b/c I had 2 copies of the receipt.
 
I had a host who's daughter lived across the country and her $75 (before shipping and tax) was stolen. It was delivered by Fed Ex, however. I replaced the entire order for her myself. No one else was going to do it.:bawl:
 
jwpamp said:
Yep, all her boxes arrived. My guess is that she just wanted extra stuff -- what am I supposed to do? Just put it in as 'missing' items and let the company figure out what they want to do --

That's really all you can do. I'd enter the adjustment and then let Home Office deal directly with her if they have any questions.
 
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That's exactly what I did -- she's a past consultant (not mine) and knows the system --
 
My guess is that they will investigate this one.On multiple missing items, I usually call to see what box each item was packed in so we can determine if it was post office theft (happened on Okinawa with one particular Post Office), HO packing error, Host brain fart/mis-sort, etc. I had a host swear up & down that she looked at the "Box ___ of ___" in the upper right hand corner of the packing slip, knew how many boxes that she was getting and had gotten ALL of them. Yes, she was sure ... she wasn't missing ANY boxes. I called HO & everything she was missing was all in the same box. I held off on the adjustment, called the host back, told her that she should have packing slips in hand for Box 1 of 5, Box 2 of 5, Box 3 of 5 and Box 5 of 5 and asked her to confirm is she had a packing slip for Box 4 of 5. Nope! (Airhead) Box #4 of 4 arrived the next day.
 
I had a host missing an entire box of stones. It said it was shipped and delivered...it wasn't delivered. So they sent it out again, no question. I know this woman well and am positive she didn't have it. I'm thinking UPS gave it to someone else by accident and that person kept it.
 
Just a thought. Did someone combine an order with someone else? I just had a host say her mom's entire order did not arrive. That was because she put it on someone else's order and forgot.
 
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Nope -- the stuff was from her order. She said that all the boxes did arrive. HO has already sent the replacements -- so sad that some people are like that, for sure.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if a host tells me they have an order with missing items?

If a host informs you about missing items in their order, first reassure them that you will help resolve the issue. Check the order details in your system to confirm what items are missing and follow up with the company’s customer service to rectify the situation. Keep the host updated throughout the process to maintain their trust and satisfaction.

How can I prevent missing items in future orders?

What if the missing items are critical for the host's party?

If the missing items are essential for the host's party, communicate with them immediately and offer solutions. This could include providing a substitute item, arranging for expedited shipping of the missing items, or offering a discount on future orders as a goodwill gesture. Always prioritize the host's needs to ensure a successful party.

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