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  • Several users mention that items on eBay may be outdated or come from other consultants, which could lead to issues with branding and quality.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.

Oh, and back to the hi-jacking. Sorry to be on-topic for a second! :p

...and I just had to grab my 'emergency' pint of B&J Peanut Butter Cup. Thanks a lot! :D
 
Crap, now I need a pint of B&J's!! Off to Wawa!

Oh, and I love Office Supplies, too. We'd have fun shopping, Dena. I like to shop and spend money on things that look like I need them, but in reality, just take up space and look cute on my desk! ;)

Welcome and best wishes to you!!
 
cathyskitchen said:
Crap, now I need a pint of B&J's!! Off to Wawa!

Oh, and I love Office Supplies, too. We'd have fun shopping, Dena. I like to shop and spend money on things that look like I need them, but in reality, just take up space and look cute on my desk! ;)

Welcome and best wishes to you!!
I, too, appear to have an OS problem. I also have a nowhere-to-put-anything problem. I am currently bartering to get the office ("yes, buy the expensive tv and put it downstairs in the man cave - just give me full control of the office"). At the moment, I have Staples and WalMart bags scattered across my house. It looks like a back to school sale gone bad! :eek:
Reading this thread, I found out about Nancy's closing, so yesterday before work, I spent over $40 - on STICKERS. It's possible I may need help! :D
 
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Yeah but I haven't even told my live in boyfriend
cathyskitchen said:
Crap, now I need a pint of B&J's!! Off to Wawa!

Oh, and I love Office Supplies, too. We'd have fun shopping, Dena. I like to shop and spend money on things that look like I need them, but in reality, just take up space and look cute on my desk! ;)

Welcome and best wishes to you!!


That I'm selling PC yet! And after the Avon fiasco, I'm sure I will get the :rolleyes: ! JUST WAIT until the Ebay, Amazon, sticker packages start coming to the front door! I think I had two of the 4 sent to my moms!!!

My office, as well as Hockeylovers, is in the man cave but shared with others. I think for my bday, as i said earlier, Im going to ask for my own Big Girl Desk!
 
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Ahhh....Thank you for the star information. Here I am thinking this wasn't the ONLY initiation that was involved....
 
and once you get your stripper star, you have to reveal what your stripper name is (that's your first pet + the street you grew up on)
 
Soooo... how was the party last night? Did you get a lot to read??
 
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Omigod.......everyone knows this! LOL!...I thought it was just all the yucks in this town!

I'm going to be Buffy Lafayette!

Whoo hoo!
 
Clicked on this thread......only to discover it has evolved from an Ebay thread, to a B&J eating, stripper thread..........

And THAT is why I always feel compelled to read every thread - because you just never know what you might find.:p
 
Yep. That's what we're all about - confusing everyone!

SOme of the best info is burried in the most obscure threads.:rolleyes: :eek:
 
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The party was fine....
BethCooks4U said:
Soooo... how was the party last night? Did you get a lot to read??

I bought a few things that wont come in the kit. Just a FEWWWWW...

Just a couple sheets of paper. Dont even know if she got my email about the quick starter kit. Certainly nothing thats going to tide me over, I'll tell you that! :D

Ladies, I certainly hope I didn't say anything to offend ANYONE on here yesterday. I was completely kidding around and if I took it too far, I apologize. I'm certainly not like that and I would NEVER intentionally hurt ANYONE's feelings. Im not sure I can even do that if I want to because I'm not a confrontation kind of Gal! You've really helped me out tremendously the last few days I will be forever grateful for that. I will tone down my sarcasm and downshift to "witty"!:p ;) ;) :D :D
 
BethCooks4U said:
Yep. That's what we're all about - confusing everyone!

SOme of the best info is burried in the most obscure threads.:rolleyes: :eek:


That is why I'm glad our "SEARCH" feature is so great!
 
OMG! Don't worry about it. Most of us on here are like family and can take the sarcasm. If you're worried about it, just put phony sarcasm tags (<sarcasm></sarcasm>) around your post, or make sure you add a couple of smilies.
 
Denarella said:
I bought a few things that wont come in the kit. Just a FEWWWWW...Just a couple sheets of paper. Dont even know if she got my email about the quick starter kit. Certainly nothing thats going to tide me over, I'll tell you that! :D Ladies, I certainly hope I didn't say anything to offend ANYONE on here yesterday. I was completely kidding around and if I took it too far, I apologize. I'm certainly not like that and I would NEVER intentionally hurt ANYONE's feelings. Im not sure I can even do that if I want to because I'm not a confrontation kind of Gal! You've really helped me out tremendously the last few days I will be forever grateful for that. I will tone down my sarcasm and downshift to "witty"!:p ;) ;) :D :D
Dena,Sarcasm is revered here!:D You will continue to find that we are a fun-loving, closely knit group from all corners of the world......and we love to have fun - including the use of some well placed sarcasm........I can't remember anything in any of your posts that would be considered remotely offensive - so you're good!;)And did I mention that we are all about having FUN?
 
Denarella said:
I bought a few things that wont come in the kit. Just a FEWWWWW...

Just a couple sheets of paper. Dont even know if she got my email about the quick starter kit. Certainly nothing thats going to tide me over, I'll tell you that! :D

Ladies, I certainly hope I didn't say anything to offend ANYONE on here yesterday. I was completely kidding around and if I took it too far, I apologize. I'm certainly not like that and I would NEVER intentionally hurt ANYONE's feelings. Im not sure I can even do that if I want to because I'm not a confrontation kind of Gal! You've really helped me out tremendously the last few days I will be forever grateful for that. I will tone down my sarcasm and downshift to "witty"!:p ;) ;) :D :D
I can't even think of anything that would have offended. Don't worry about it! You were/are fine!

One thing you gotta realize on this site is that you gotta take everything with a grain of salt. It's sometimes hard to "hear" the tone something is meant in. Most of the time people are being kind and/or funny but it doesn't always come off that way.


PS: I would have given you a lot of info to read since you ASKED for it - but then that's me... Most want to spoon feed the info so it doesn't overwhelm (I only give bits here and there to most people too - btw).
 
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I too, will be seeing the Simpsons today........my son is dying to see it...

Secondly, I felt HORRIBLE when I went to the party because I felt I was alittle to touchy with Ann. Ann, Im sorry if that's how it looked or sounded. I was SOOOOO joking around but I couldnt shake that feeling last night that I took it too far. I'm done on that! :D :D :D

I know. Here I was expecting a book or packets. Its mainly stuff Im going to be getting in my box when I DO order it. She gave me the rewards program, thank you gift ditto, Our Mission, 321 plan for success, Dream with a deadline ditto, Developing your cookshow, Sample Show Outline, New Cons. Bus Bldg Package offer, Congrats on starting your new bsn, check list of box i'll be getting before I die i hope, cooking show observation sheet.

Dont get me wrong, Im grateful but this will take me ten "puppy shaking of excitement" minutes to read and then I'm back to detox...

I'll be back later, Oh Wise Ones. I'm soooo late for work and I'm on the road this morning....be back after lunch. Enjoy your day of hazing others into your cult! :D :p
 
Denarella said:
Secondly, I felt HORRIBLE when I went to the party because I felt I was alittle to touchy with Ann. Ann, Im sorry if that's how it looked or sounded. I was SOOOOO joking around but I couldnt shake that feeling last night that I took it too far. I'm done on that! :D :D :D
Good grief! I didn't realize you were picking on me. How dense am I? I was worried that I offended you with my "dumb" comment (see post 122).

We're all good now- see, no problem!
 
chefann said:
and once you get your stripper star, you have to reveal what your stripper name is (that's your first pet + the street you grew up on)

LOL I did not know this...

Ok so I am Oscar Woodbury

Hmmm sounds more like a drag queen... LOL

:D
 
etteluap70PC said:
LOL I did not know this...

Ok so I am Oscar Woodbury

Hmmm sounds more like a drag queen... LOL

:D


Yeah - if I went by my first pet's name, mine would be Duke First.....so I choose to use my second pet's name......Trinket First sounds soooooo much more stripperish to me!:p
 
ChefBeckyD said:
Yeah - if I went by my first pet's name, mine would be Duke First.....so I choose to use my second pet's name......Trinket First sounds soooooo much more stripperish to me!:p

Hmmm that would make it Charlie Woodbury ???

I could skip to the 3rd choice... C.J. Woodbury... hows that?

OK I am now oficially LMAO!!!!

Too funny!
 
Mine is bad because of the street name.
Depending on whether I use first pet (which I don't really remember) or first pet I do remember, I'm Ernie or Scooter. And the last name: Fourteen Mile! Sounds WAAAAAYYYYY too porn-ish. :D
 
katie0128 said:
You can order anything you want from anywhere you want... as long as you don't give anyone else PC's logo or tag line to use on the products. So, you can order business cards (or labels, stamps, letterhead, etc.) from Vista and use PC's name ONLY (provided you use the ® with the name). However, You CAN NOT use "discover the chef in you" or have them print the cards with the logo. Only authorized vendors can print materials with the logo and tag line. If you search in files, there should be examples of business cards that people have done not using an authorized vendor.

You CAN however use the logo that you download from CC on anything the YOU personally design and print. You can't give it to a printer to print for you, but you can do it yourself. So you can buy business card stock and print it on your own printer and you can use it on flyers that you take to Office Depot or other copy center to be copied for you.
 
BethCooks4U said:
I've done this and they were okay but didn't look very professional (at least mine didn't). I invested in the Merrill lapboards and feel it was so worth it. JMHO

(I used to be so "crafty" but somehow I lost my talent in that area...)

I also ordered a dozen from Merrill and am VERY happy with them. I did make some binder lapboards from binders and don't think they look nearly as professional but use them as overflow (for shows with more than 12 guests). The seam makes it really obvious what you did and over time the pocket tends to pull out from being stuffed. I think the homemade ones are a great started, but when you have money to reinvest, the Merrill ones are much more professional.
 
chefann said:
Good grief! I didn't realize you were picking on me. How dense am I? I was worried that I offended you with my "dumb" comment (see post 122).

We're all good now- see, no problem!


You are one of those rare creatures online who has fun and tends to assume people are joking and having fun and therefore you don't get all "huffy" or hurt when people are picking on you. Actually most of the forum members here figure people are joking. You have to hit us over the head before we notice that maybe someone is serious and not joking when they are picking on us. :D :p
 
Denarella said:
I bought a few things that wont come in the kit. Just a FEWWWWW...

Just a couple sheets of paper. Dont even know if she got my email about the quick starter kit. Certainly nothing thats going to tide me over, I'll tell you that! :D

Ladies, I certainly hope I didn't say anything to offend ANYONE on here yesterday. I was completely kidding around and if I took it too far, I apologize. I'm certainly not like that and I would NEVER intentionally hurt ANYONE's feelings. Im not sure I can even do that if I want to because I'm not a confrontation kind of Gal! You've really helped me out tremendously the last few days I will be forever grateful for that. I will tone down my sarcasm and downshift to "witty"!:p ;) ;) :D :D

**SERIOUS MOMENT WARNING***

No, No, NO!!!! You are in no way allowed to adjust your personality just to not offend anyone on this site. We are all big boys and girls and as long as you are not being outright mean, rude or spiteful, you need to be you! TRUST ME, if we think you are rude, mean or spiteful, we WILL let you know... otherwise, we just (as raebates would say) "pull up our big girl panties and deal with it".

Getting off the soapbox and sending you back to your regularly scheduled, completely sarcastic thread hijacking already in progress...
 
tlennhoff said:
You are one of those rare creatures online who has fun and tends to assume people are joking and having fun and therefore you don't get all "huffy" or hurt when people are picking on you. Actually most of the forum members here figure people are joking. You have to hit us over the head before we notice that maybe someone is serious and not joking when they are picking on us. :D :p

Like this?
 
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etteluap70PC said:
Hmmm that would make it Charlie Woodbury ???

I could skip to the 3rd choice... C.J. Woodbury... hows that?

OK I am now oficially LMAO!!!!

Too funny!


She said "WOOD"! :eek: LOL!!!!!!!!!
 
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Just got back...I was a BADDDDDD girl! :o
 
Denarella said:
She said "WOOD"! :eek: LOL!!!!!!!!!
OMG! We've had threads like that. <giggle>

You fit right in.
That may or may not be a good thing - the jury's still out.
 

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