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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Nov 28, 2018 1:47:58 GMT
I just want to start a thread to let our pea MLM, ebay, etsy, etc sellers to know that I appreciate that they are here and share not only their deals with us, but their knowledge. trollie was the one to introduce me to ebates. @stephdrebel has shared so much info about her products, both on board and through pm. I like that if there is a product sold through MLM, there is most likely a pea that sells it and that I can ask about it directly. I have never felt pushed into buying anything. So please, selling peas, know that you are appreciated by at least this one pea.
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trollie
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Post by trollie on Nov 28, 2018 1:52:11 GMT
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Post by papersilly on Nov 28, 2018 2:31:26 GMT
I like that if there is a product sold through MLM, there is most likely a pea that sells it and that I can ask about it directly. I feel this way too. I know that I would feel comfortable asking a fellow Pea directly because there is a certain level of trust we have developed as part of this community. I respect that people have their side hustles, be it MLM, EBay, Etsy, etc. As a woman, I think it's important to support other women in their endeavors. Having your own business is hard enough but being a woman adds that extra level of difficulty (not because we're women but because of lack of opportunities, support, or faith in us as being just as smart as men in business, etc). Having said that, I appreciate not having all these side gigs pushed in my face at every turn or post. Thankfully, that doesn't happen around here. With some Peas, we actually have to pry the nature of their business out of them. Lol
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Post by cindyupnorth on Nov 28, 2018 2:49:04 GMT
I've used a Pea scentsy seller, a luluroe seller, and I bought aprons from Compwalla. I have no problem with people telling us what they sell on here. They are adults. They know what they are getting in too.
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scrapngranny
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Post by scrapngranny on Nov 28, 2018 3:08:54 GMT
I agree. These are well known active members. We are a large extended family here on this board, if someone on our board sells a product that a member uses, why not buy from a family member.
I would not like to see someone join the board for the sole purpose of using the board to market their business. On average we a fairly astute group and it wouldnโt take long to see the member for what they are.
I wish the PEA sellers the best with their businesses.
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Post by chlerbie on Nov 28, 2018 3:31:33 GMT
I sell something sort of weird, kind of more of a specialty item that I don't think would be hugely in demand here, so I wouldn't really think of bringing it here.
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Nov 28, 2018 3:52:34 GMT
Me too! Not just MLM, but all sorts of recommendations on items for purchase, wanted, needed.
One of the things that helped me immensely, was a recommendation for Flexitol Heel Balm on one of the very long ago "favorite things" threads.
Products, advice, a shoulder to cry on, support, someone to laugh with, travel related posts, etc....
I was one of the first 100 original peas on the old board, came over from the jangle,graceful bee(<< correct name?),aol message boards. I've never been a super active poster, but I read almost every day(more than once a day). It may be cyber space, but this place(and the old twopeas) is my proverbial online tribe.
As with everything and anything, there are different opinions. That is the ebb and flow of life. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, and one's own opinion..... doesn't express the opinion of the collective whole. Life is....To each, their own.
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Post by Basket1lady on Nov 28, 2018 3:56:42 GMT
Honestly, how is this any different than pointing out instapot deals on Amazon, hair care products, or face creams? Why is Amazon so much more worthy of our dollars vs another Pea?
Iโm not a fan of some of the MLMs out there. But there are some that are ok. Be a wise consumer, whether itโs Amazon or a Pea.
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trollie
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Post by trollie on Nov 28, 2018 3:59:40 GMT
I sell something sort of weird, kind of more of a specialty item that I don't think would be hugely in demand here, so I wouldn't really think of bringing it here. Cryptic! Now we need to know what it is!!
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Post by chlerbie on Nov 28, 2018 4:19:14 GMT
I sell something sort of weird, kind of more of a specialty item that I don't think would be hugely in demand here, so I wouldn't really think of bringing it here. Cryptic! Now we need to know what it is!! Magazine clippings.
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trollie
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Post by trollie on Nov 28, 2018 5:07:32 GMT
Cryptic! Now we need to know what it is!! Magazine clippings. Sounds interesting!
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Post by Lovebug2867 on Nov 28, 2018 5:19:57 GMT
I sell cookies and other snacks on Etsy
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Nov 28, 2018 5:24:21 GMT
I sell something sort of weird, kind of more of a specialty item that I don't think would be hugely in demand here, so I wouldn't really think of bringing it here. What kind of magazine clippings? LInk? ๐
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Post by beaglemom on Nov 28, 2018 6:10:56 GMT
I sell something sort of weird, kind of more of a specialty item that I don't think would be hugely in demand here, so I wouldn't really think of bringing it here. Now I want to know what!!
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Post by luckyexwife on Nov 28, 2018 6:39:12 GMT
Magazine clippings.ย Sounds interesting! Don't you remember our mysterious David whats-his-name, the celebrity no one knew? He was in a magazine clipping, but then disappeared from celebrity life! A forever pea mystery! ๐ ETA: David Holmes!!
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Post by lucyg on Nov 28, 2018 6:46:46 GMT
I sell cookies and other snacks on Etsy Where is our LINKY?!
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Post by Lovebug2867 on Nov 28, 2018 6:50:00 GMT
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Post by lucyg on Nov 28, 2018 6:50:44 GMT
Thank you. I will check it out. ETA you should put the link in your signature. ETA #2 oh my gosh, Iโm only on page 2 and your cookies are amazing. What an artist. Lovebug2867
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Post by Lovebug2867 on Nov 28, 2018 7:08:02 GMT
Thank you. I will check it out. ETA you should put the link in your signature. ETA #2 oh my gosh, Iโm only on page 2 and your cookies are amazing. What an artist. Lovebug2867Thank you It's taken me years to grow my skill.
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trollie
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Post by trollie on Nov 28, 2018 7:39:57 GMT
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Post by rasberrycpa on Nov 28, 2018 8:35:16 GMT
I sell cookies and other snacks on Etsy I have a couple of events coming up in the next couple of months. I am DEFINITELY going to be buying some of your cookies! They are adorable!
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Post by Lovebug2867 on Nov 28, 2018 8:39:16 GMT
I sell cookies and other snacks on Etsy I have a couple of events coming up in the next couple of months. I am DEFINITELY going to be buying some of your cookies! They are adorable! Thank you
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Post by myboysnme on Nov 28, 2018 12:47:06 GMT
I appreciate the sentiment of this post but I will say, many of the examples listed do not exploit women the way some MLMs do, and for this I will use a personal experience with Lularoe that sent thousands of women into financial despair.
So while I agree that supporting each other and sharing links and resources is very welcome by me, some MLMs are dangerous and I would not choose to support them at all, even for a beloved pea.
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Post by chlerbie on Nov 28, 2018 13:46:25 GMT
I sell something sort of weird, kind of more of a specialty item that I don't think would be hugely in demand here, so I wouldn't really think of bringing it here. What kind of magazine clippings? LInk? ๐ I sell movie, music and tv show articles and pinups and old ads. My home is absolutely filled with paper.
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Post by chlerbie on Nov 28, 2018 13:46:58 GMT
Don't you remember our mysterious David whats-his-name, the celebrity no one knew? He was in a magazine clipping, but then disappeared from celebrity life! A forever pea mystery! ๐ ETA: David Holmes!! Still unsolved, but I always chuckle when I get a magazine with him in it.
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Nov 28, 2018 13:56:08 GMT
What kind of magazine clippings? LInk? ๐ I sell movie, music and tv show articles and pinups and old ads. My home is absolutely filled with paper. Very interesting niche! Is there any particular thing that lead you to selling in this category. If I remember correctly, you used to sell books. I'm noticing on an eBay sellers group on Facebook I follow that ephemera of all sorts is gaining in popularity. My only experience with it is selling intact catalogs from 1970 that DH found in his closet. Was shocked at how much people would pay for them.
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Post by SnoopyFan on Nov 28, 2018 14:14:32 GMT
I sell cookies and other snacks on Etsy Your cookies look AMAZING!!!!! I am in awe.
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Post by iluvpink on Nov 28, 2018 14:17:55 GMT
I don't mind. I don't think I've ever bought from a Pea, but I might. I hate when MLM's spam my FB feed etc or people I have no contact with invite me to FB "parties". But an occasional mention is fine. And same here. Plus I've never seen a Pea be obnoxious about what they are selling.
You gotta do what you gotta do. I do think MLM's are only real money makers for a very small population. But most people I've known who sell are not into it to make serious income.
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Post by pjynx on Nov 28, 2018 14:20:27 GMT
Just chiming in that I also appreciate those sharing what they sell (as long as they aren't being obnoxious about it). If I'm not interest, I'll just scroll by.
Pam
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Post by julie5 on Nov 28, 2018 14:59:44 GMT
I sell cookies and other snacks on Etsy How does that work, selling food on Etsy? I would love to sell my cookies but just donโt have an outlet for them and setting up a full store is more than I could commit to without knowing if they would sell. Anyways good for you!
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