Maximizing Host Credits: Expert Advice for Combining Orders and Discounts

[krhodes74]

I have a question that I know all of your all's experience will be able to help. Ok I had a show and the total show is for like $100.00 or something (don't have it with me today) But the host doesn't want the host special so I was going to get it. That is ok right. And I wanted to order something else to make the order $150 so she would at least get the $15.00 credit. So can I do this or would I just have to place a dummie order for say sister or somebody and use there 10% discount (past host). Or if i order something does it go against the show total? Is this to complicated or what?

 

[pampered1224]

Your making it too hard.Simply do what you need to do. I would not think it to be a good idea to use your own name though placing a guest order.

 

[pampered1224]

Making it too hard.If you do order the host special, make arrangements with your host. If you need to boost sales on the show to make it a show, try calling a few friends to see if they want to place quick orders instead. And if you do end up doing it yourself, I am not sure about using your own name.

 

[BethCooks4U]

You can not order anything as a guest on a show in your own name.

 

[cheryl8ofhearts]

My DMIL had a show for me a couple of weeks ago and she didn't want her 1/2 price or any of the host specials, so I told her I was taking the $15 discount, the 1/2 priced item and a host special - so be watching for MY stuff to come in! She only ordered ONE thing!

C

 

[krhodes74]

Use sister nameWhat if I place the order in my sisters name (she is a past host) and if i have to use a credit card with my name on it to pay for it. How does that work.

 

[sailortena]

I did that exact same thing. I was in the same boat as you. I had ONE more show to go before getting qualified. My friend, initially the host, only got $50 in sales (including what she wanted to order!) I had already gotten some other orders myself ($80 worth) that totaled more than what my friend brought in. So I became the host, called my sister (a past host) to see if she wanted anything and asked her permission to use her order to buffer the rest of the show after her order. I got a gift for my friend for her efforts and then used that to buffer the rest of the show (About $20) so I could get it up to $150. My sister paid in cash, and I made up the rest with my PP CCrd.

 

[reesefamily5]

Go ahead and use your sisters name. I have done that, infact I just did it for a host. She only had 14 orders and it was a $600 show. So I placed an order using my grandma name (she is a past host). I used my credit card to pay for it. This way my host got the mini easy read measure cup for free. I really wanted her to get it and I also needed a few items anyway!

 

[judithlb]

Yeah, my second show only totaled $140, including what the host ordered, so she didn't qualify for any savings...so I ordered $10 worth of stuff to get her to the minimum, which also gave her a little benefit for having the show. At least it got me one of my necessary 4 shows to get qualified...My last show was $200 and my host didn't want the benefits, so I ordered the SS mixing bowls for myself. I don't think HO cares where the money comes from (our own CC or someone elses) as long as they get it!