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Post by scrapperal on Aug 18, 2023 23:35:22 GMT
I used to see so many ads for them and they were at every fair, craft show, etc. And I also used to see tons at thrift stores, but not really anymore. I checked out their website and they have a full line of clothing now, including jammies. When they came out with jeans, a friend said they were expensive, but fit well and were comfortable. I was thrifting a couple weeks ago and picked up a Madison skirt for $4 and I thought about how I don't see their stuff in thrift stores any more, but I also probably wouldn't recognize their newer stuff. Do you still buy Lularoe or know anyone who does? Just curious.
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Post by laurasw on Aug 18, 2023 23:47:28 GMT
I don't know anyone who buys or wears it but I do see it at the thrift store regularly.
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Post by katlady on Aug 19, 2023 0:14:52 GMT
I didn’t know they were still in business.
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Post by caangel on Aug 19, 2023 0:15:10 GMT
I've seen a lot on my Buy Nothing group. Other than that haven't heard a peep from anyone. But I've also made my dislike of MLMs very clear so I'm not the target audience.
But I do think the documentary made a big impact in their reputation.
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Post by myshelly on Aug 19, 2023 0:33:33 GMT
No
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Post by gina on Aug 19, 2023 1:08:50 GMT
nope
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Post by chaosisapony on Aug 19, 2023 1:27:06 GMT
No, their reputation and business antics caught up to them.
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Post by keithurbanlovinpea on Aug 19, 2023 10:27:32 GMT
I think they still have a following but the documentary revealed a lot of shadiness that decimated what little business they had outside of their core following.
I've read, watched and listened to a lot about MLMs and their comparison to cults is fascinating. I believe those that still buy current Lularoe are brainwashed into thinking that there was no wrong done
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Aug 19, 2023 12:04:14 GMT
We used to get larger donations of it at the hospice thrift store where I volunteer my time. I think that was people who had been reps needing to dump leftover inventory. Most of those donated pieces were truly ugly which I suppose is why they didn’t sell in the first place. We still get some of their clothing donated but not in the volume that it used to be.
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Post by bethany102399 on Aug 19, 2023 15:18:21 GMT
I love and still wear my leggings and I have one of their long jackets that I get compliments on. That said, their business dealings were shady as he!! and the greed caught up to them. I always liked the product, but saw first hand a friend get caught up in things when their business model crashed.
I was watching a documentary on them, 3-5K to start up when it was going gangbusters. Now it's like 300 bucks. I can't believe they're still in business.
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Post by scrapmaven on Aug 19, 2023 17:22:08 GMT
The documentary that exposed their rotten antics likely helped to kill a lot of their business. I buy the comfiest leggings from Amazon and I'm not supporting anyone's greed.
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Post by leeny on Aug 19, 2023 17:26:25 GMT
I am still seeing rather large displays at local craft fairs and vendor markets.
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Post by pilcas on Aug 19, 2023 18:19:46 GMT
We used to get larger donations of it at the hospice thrift store where I volunteer my time. I think that was people who had been reps needing to dump leftover inventory. Most of those donated pieces were truly ugly which I suppose is why they didn’t sell in the first place. We still get some of their clothing donated but not in the volume that it used to be. They must be in landfills by now. |
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Post by scrapperal on Aug 19, 2023 19:26:07 GMT
We used to get larger donations of it at the hospice thrift store where I volunteer my time. I think that was people who had been reps needing to dump leftover inventory. Most of those donated pieces were truly ugly which I suppose is why they didn’t sell in the first place. We still get some of their clothing donated but not in the volume that it used to be. Now I'm curious. Did it sell at the thrift store? I think almost anything can sell if it is priced right. |
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Post by smginaz Suzy on Aug 19, 2023 20:58:23 GMT
The documentary that exposed their rotten antics likely helped to kill a lot of their business. I buy the comfiest leggings from Amazon and I'm not supporting anyone's greed. other than Bezos |
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Post by smartypants71 on Aug 19, 2023 22:13:38 GMT
Aside from the company’s shady business practices, I think that trend of wildly-patterned leggings has long passed.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Aug 20, 2023 0:50:43 GMT
They must be in landfills by now. Now I'm curious. Did it sell at the thrift store? I think almost anything can sell if it is priced right. Our hospice thrift store sells salvage clothes and fabrics by the tractor-trailer load. Things that come in that have stains, rips, missing fasteners, etc go straight in the trailer as does really dated stuff (not true vintage - just out of date). The clothes that do go out on the racks for sale get purged after a couple of weeks if they don't sell and are added to the trailer as well. I don't volunteer in the clothes department so I really can't tell you how much Lularoe sells versus how much goes to salvage. |
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Post by seaexplore on Aug 20, 2023 3:00:48 GMT
The documentary that exposed their rotten antics likely helped to kill a lot of their business. I buy the comfiest leggings from Amazon and I'm not supporting anyone's greed. other than Bezos I was thinking the exact same thing. |
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Post by Doxiemom on Aug 20, 2023 4:51:37 GMT
I had quite a bit of it several years ago when it was at its peak. I actually still wear some of the tops and dresses mostly just around the house especially in the summer. I wear the dresses also as nightgowns. I am gradually getting rid of it by donating it and throwing it out. I am just trying to get use out of what I have left. I have some pieces that are actually pretty decent and I even get compliments. But I would never buy anymore and I am constantly getting rid of it. There is one woman I bought from that I see on Facebook still selling it. The rest of the women I bought from, and there were many, no longer are associated with Lularoe. Also, I am retired so I don’t have big fashion needs right now.
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Post by mymindseyedpea on Aug 20, 2023 5:02:19 GMT
I bagged from a customer yesterday wearing a dress from it. The checker wasn’t familiar.
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Post by littlemama on Aug 20, 2023 13:20:33 GMT
I was thinking the exact same thing. 🤷🏼♀️ Have to buy things somewhere and all corporations are greedy. Maybe a better word for (most) MLMs is "predatory" |
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Post by seaexplore on Aug 20, 2023 16:36:02 GMT
I was thinking the exact same thing. 🤷🏼♀️ Have to buy things somewhere and all corporations are greedy. Maybe a better word for (most) MLMs is "predatory" Yes! Predatory is perfect. I do agree that Bezos has way more money than he needs but he does provide a useful service. I try not to shop Amazon unless I absolutely have to. It takes a week for anything to get here even with prime so not really worth it to me. |
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Post by beaglemom on Aug 20, 2023 21:27:45 GMT
I have an acquaintance that still sells. She also does a makeup mlm, pure romance, a kitchen one, and I think one other. I went to one party and never again.
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Post by dexter on Aug 20, 2023 21:32:36 GMT
My Facebook feed used to be full of it and I had probably a dozen or so fb friends that were sellers. I don’t know anyone who sells now.
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Post by scrapmaven on Aug 21, 2023 0:43:43 GMT
I was thinking the exact same thing. 🤷🏼♀️ Have to buy things somewhere and all corporations are greedy. Maybe a better word for (most) MLMs is "predatory" That's the word I should have used. "Predatory" is perfect! |
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Post by jamieson on Aug 21, 2023 1:35:47 GMT
We used to get larger donations of it at the hospice thrift store where I volunteer my time. I think that was people who had been reps needing to dump leftover inventory. Most of those donated pieces were truly ugly which I suppose is why they didn’t sell in the first place. We still get some of their clothing donated but not in the volume that it used to be. What a great place to volunteer your time! |
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Post by workingclassdog on Aug 21, 2023 13:39:09 GMT
I see it sometimes at the thrift store. I have two skirts, I found one at the thrift store and I love it.. very very muted black/white flowers and the other is a skinny orange/blue stripes that I wear on football game days as it is the colors of the Broncos. Not my favorite color combo, but it is fun to wear with a plain top to cheer for my team.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Aug 21, 2023 14:55:42 GMT
The documentary that exposed their rotten antics likely helped to kill a lot of their business. I buy the comfiest leggings from Amazon and I'm not supporting anyone's greed. other than Bezos The thing is, there are a ton of third party sellers that are small mom and pop businesses that use Amazon’s platform to be seen and to sell from. It must make financial sense for them to go that route or people wouldn’t do it. |
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