Cash and Carry - Doing Shows Differently

[mrshamel3808]

Ok, so I had a show for my mom Friday and one of her guests (someone I know from our church) was interested in the Season's Best that I had brought for people to look through. I didn't realize what she was asking when she asked if I could just add it to her order when I was checking her out so when she walked out with it I was a little surprised! I guess she figured I had them there to sell immediately! It doesn't hurt me because I put it on her order form so she paid full price and I'll just keep the one that comes in the shipment, but I wondered if anyone else keeps little items like that at shows and works it the way my sale ended up? I know for booths at fairs and stuff consultants sometimes do Cash and Carry but I wondered if anyone ever does it for their cooking shows?

 

[kcjodih]

No, I just 'add' it to their order. I don't carry 'cash n carry' at shows and then just replace on their order. I wouldn't want to get stuck at the end of the season with any.

 

[wadesgirl]

A couple times I've had someone buy a SB from me but that's all they wanted to order.

 

[flemings99]

I try to have extras with me at fairs/booths b/c people will ask to buy just the seasons best. I don't offer to sell them at shows.

 

[PCJenni]

It happens to me all the time. I make a practice of having a few on hand to sell at the show or simply giove away

 

[aka1908]

I give mine away as hostess gifts and have the guest sign them. It is kind of a remember type cook book. They r so inexpensive and the host really appreciates it.

 

[BlessedWifeMommy]

I've actually had this happen with a bottle of the Sweet Sprinkles. I had a jewlery consultant expect that she just took the display one. Since that is how she runs her business. I had a spare, so I just did it that way for her. Oh and she didn't want to order anything else. Good thing the one I had on display wasn't opened.

 

[rlombas]

Hi there! Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I have definitely had similar situations happen at my shows as well. It's always great when guests are interested in purchasing products right then and there, but it can catch us off guard if we're not prepared for it. I do keep a few small items on hand for cash and carry sales at my shows, but I always make sure to communicate with my guests that these items are available for immediate purchase. This way, they know that they won't have to wait for their order to arrive and can take their new products home with them that day. It's also a great way to showcase some of our popular items and generate more sales. Thanks for bringing up this topic and I hope it helps others who may be considering implementing cash and carry sales at their shows as well. Happy cooking!