Is Using Supplies From Ebay a Good Idea for New Consultants on a Budget?

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Discussion Overview

The thread explores the use of supplies from eBay for new consultants on a budget, with participants sharing their experiences and opinions on the pros and cons of purchasing materials from this platform versus official sources. Various suggestions for essential supplies and kits are also discussed.

Discussion Character

  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, inquires about the viability of using eBay for supplies like order forms and invites to save money.
  • Another participant suggests that the Booster Kit is a better investment than eBay supplies, noting it provides essential materials for new consultants.
  • Several users mention that items on eBay may be outdated or come from other consultants, which could lead to issues with branding and quality.
  • One participant shares their experience of ordering from eBay but expresses concern about the legitimacy of the items received.
  • Another participant emphasizes the importance of organization and suggests using notes during shows to manage anxiety about professionalism.
  • Some participants discuss alternative sources for supplies, including checking the marketplace within the community or borrowing from directors.
  • One participant mentions that they have had positive experiences with official vendors like Vista Print for business cards.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the use of eBay for supplies, with some participants strongly advising against it due to potential issues, while others express a willingness to explore it for cost savings. There is general agreement on the value of the Booster Kit as a reliable option for new consultants.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects the experiences of new consultants navigating the initial stages of their business, focusing on budget constraints and the need for essential supplies.

Who May Find This Useful

New consultants looking for cost-effective solutions for supplies and those interested in shared experiences regarding the use of eBay and official vendors.

katie0128 said:
I was being SARCASTIC...
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Ohhhh! Sarcasm - I remember that from when we lived in WI. Humor with an edge. Yes, I remember...:p
 
<giggle>
Plays dumb, or.... well, you know....or maybe you don't
 
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Its ALLLLL good........Im the Queen of Sarcasm....I've learned from the best....found my evil twin, eh?
 
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Ann jumping on the band wagon!This gets better. Initiation or pity? Tolerating me? LOL...that's fine. I'm the rookie. I can take it.
 
Denarella said:
....Im the Queen of Sarcasm....I've learned from the best....found my evil twin, eh?
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Nah... I've found MY evil twin... I'm of course the angelic twin!
 
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Im an "ex wife"I've been called worse...I'll take it
 
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I've got a DUMB question, Ann!What's with all of the Stripper and Slut awards?
 
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Gotta Run.......going to my neighbor's PC party and hopefully my recruiter's got something for me to READ.............Im Jones-ing!!!!!!!!!!:eek: I'll be back. Hold your breath, Ann....:D
 
I asked the same thing when I started in this zoo...

Post Slut is a term to describe someone who posts a lot (not to be confused with "former" slut or "not currently a" slut)

After you hit 800 posts, you get the outline of a star under your screen name
<--------- see example
There are various "levels" you can reach and your star changes colors. At one time, the number of posts to get your first star was increased and some people that didn't meet the new minimum post level were "stripped" of their stars... and thus was born the stripper star. Personally, I thought it was called that because the star is just the outline... like it was naked or something. And my version goes better with the whole post slut thing anyway.
 
Thanks for clarifying that for the noob, Katie. :)I'm busy importing Lyn Conway MP3s, so I got distracted.
 
chefann said:
Do you want me to mail you some of my Triple Caramel Chunk?
The Lemon Meringue Pie flavor is all gone already.
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OK, I love chocolate, but this Lemon Meringue flavor sounds delish!!
Do they sell it in their little containers?
I don't think there's a B&J around here!
 
I don't know if that flavor is available in pints in stores, or if it's a Scoop Shop only flavor. It was lemon flavored with little bits of crust. mmm....
 
katie0128 said:
There are various "levels" you can reach and your star changes colors. At one time, the number of posts to get your first star was increased and some people that didn't meet the new minimum post level were "stripped" of their stars... and thus was born the stripper star. Personally, I thought it was called that because the star is just the outline... like it was naked or something. And my version goes better with the whole post slut thing anyway.
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Oh! I still thought the stripper star was called that 'cos it was naked. :eek:

It does go better with the "post slut" title, so I'm just going to go right along thinking that.
 
chefann said:
I don't know if that flavor is available in pints in stores, or if it's a Scoop Shop only flavor. It was lemon flavored with little bits of crust. mmm....
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Ugh! I will have to look at the store...the closest one to me is THIRTY MILES away!!
 
The Scoop Shop in my building is a Partner Shop, which is cool. It's a venture of Goodwill Industries. They use the shop to train previously unemployable people how to hold a job. The profits go to Goodwill, and B&J has reduced or waived franchise fees for Partner shops. Plus, they give employees of my company a discount. :) Is the lemon meringue available mail order? Ben&Jerry's has a mail order program.
 
KellyTheChef said:
Ugh! I will have to look at the store...the closest one to me is THIRTY MILES away!!
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The closest one to me is MORE THAN 100 miles away!!!
 
I'll be more than happy to eat a scoop for you. :D
 
chefann said:
Thanks for clarifying that for the noob, Katie. :)

I'm busy importing Lyn Conway MP3s, so I got distracted.
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Of course, as I'm typing my wonderful clarification... she heads out to a party. How rude!



















Beth - again that would be sarcasm in my typing. I don't really thing Dena was rude or anything... just wanted to clarify for you! <giggle>
 
chefann said:
I'll be more than happy to eat a scoop for you. :D
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Eat 2 for me...you can have the lbs. to go with it too. :p
 
janetupnorth said:
Eat 2 for me...you can have the lbs. to go with it too. :p
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No, I think that because I'm eating it for you, you get the pounds. That's only fair - I'm doing you the favor. :D
 
chefann said:
No, I think that because I'm eating it for you, you get the pounds. That's only fair - I'm doing you the favor. :D
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Yes, exactly, doing me the favor of TAKING the pounds! :)
 
katie0128 said:
Of course, as I'm typing my wonderful clarification... she heads out to a party. How rude!



















Beth - again that would be sarcasm in my typing. I don't really thing Dena was rude or anything... just wanted to clarify for you! <giggle>
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Thanks for explaining that. I would have repremanded you for no reason. And what kind of impression would we have given our newbie here!

She's out partying and then will have all that reading... who knows when she will return?!

I just closed a show and talked to 3 prospects while you all were playing here, btw.
 
If I hadn't already ate my Ben&Jerry's for dinner I would be pulling my favorite - chubby hubby - out the freezer right now... but darn it, I finished it off! (Hey it did take me 4 days to eat that little baby, too bad it only taked 4 minutes to put on the pounds from it!) :D
 
I just realized there's a Ben & Jerry's just 30 minutes away! DS and I will have to go there for (after) lunch tomorrow!


THANKS ANN!:eek:
 
mmm.... have one for Janet while you're there. :)
 
chefann said:
mmm.... have one for Janet while you're there. :)
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Sorry - you get to have those calories - I have enough to deal with my own.
 
Hey! As I scrolled I could have sworn your eyes (Ann) rolled.

Guess I need to get off this computer.
 
Hey ANN! Are you "working" tomorrow??

Guess what I'm doing while you're posting up your numbers here... ah, I mean working...

I'm going to see the Simpsons Movie!! Ah, the flexibility of our business does it again!
 
Uh! UH! I wanna gooooooo!!!!! Yes, I'll be "working." DH and I will probably go this weekend. But I'll be wearing my donut earrings tomorrow. :D
 
chefann said:
I, too, have an addiction to office supplies that I'm working on overcoming. :D

Get the Avery 5160 or equivalent labels - they're the 30 to a page address labels. They're the most convenient for all sorts of things. You can then print your own info on them as you need more (so you can add your web address as soon as you get it). They also allow you to use a larger font than ordering pre-printed return address labels. On my catalogs, I have a label with:
Ann S.
Independent Consultant
home phone • cell phone
email address
web address

I also order labels from www.superfastprinting.com. They have rolls of 300 address labels FREE(!). We love free around here. They're the perfect size to put on the recipe cards we can order from HO to distribute to customers.

Many people don't put their street address on their cards, because you never know what weirdo will end up with it. Hosts and customers can get it from you if they need it. My next set of business cards will NOT have my street address on them.
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Thanks Ann! I just ordered my free labels! :D I decided from the beginning NOT to put my address on anything, and I'm glad I did.
 
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