bethany102399
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Post by bethany102399 on Jun 3, 2020 15:45:04 GMT
I have a question. An old friend is selling YL, and is doing a catalog challenge with some of their products. I was interested in trying what she was offering so I signed up. In exploring some of their products, there are some roll ons I'm interested in as well.
As I understand it, I need to sign up for a membership to get the "wholesale" discount which involves getting a starter kit. The basic kit has some things I'd be willing to try so I'm ok with that. But that's really all I'm interested in, beyond supporting my friend who has found great benefit from using their products.
If I like the stuff then I'll reorder when I'm out but I have no desire to sell anything or be on anyones team. If I commit to the starter kit, am I getting myself into something where I'll be asked to sell? I'm happy to be upfront with her about this, and if it comes down to it pay their retail price and just get what I wanted in the first place. I've dug around and it looks like you need to commit to 50 bucks a year to get the wholesale prices. Am I correct in understanding this?
thanks for any and all info.
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Post by chitchatgirl on Jun 3, 2020 16:40:14 GMT
Sounds like a veiled recruitment attempt...
Do you think you'd really spend $50 each year on essential oils? How much is the starter kit? Think about how much you are realistically going to be buying every year and then figure up the costs of wholesale vs retail. If its not more than the starter kit + $50 minimum, don't do it.
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Post by austnscrapaddict on Jun 3, 2020 16:50:53 GMT
I lost a dear friend over YL and their recruitment process. They say $50 a year, but in reality, you only get the discount when you order X amount every month and the more months in a row you order your discount grows. I fell into the trap for a while and then realized that I was ordering just to keep my discount that I really didn't need anyway. So I stopped, my friend didn't like that is affected her take home $ and pressured me to start signing friends up. I just couldn't do that. and dropped out completely, now I order from a former co worker, what I want, when I want.
Be aware!
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Post by bethany102399 on Jun 3, 2020 17:03:03 GMT
ugh, no thank you. Do you think you'd really spend $50 each year on essential oils? Honestly, If I don't maintain the discount that's fine. The products she mentioned in the post that kicked off this whole thing interested me, and if the rollers work for me then I'm happy to replenish as needed. The only reason I looked at the membership deal was it's a cost savings. The basic kit has stuff I'd be interested in trying (samples of larger products) so that cost is worth it to me. I draw the line at being pressured to sell, and I don't want to ruin this friendship over this. Darnit, I just wanted to try one of their roller balls. This shouldn't be that hard. |
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Post by beepdave on Jun 3, 2020 17:42:13 GMT
ugh, no thank you. Darnit, I just wanted to try one of their roller balls. This shouldn't be that hard. Welcome to MLM! |
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Post by jenjie on Jun 3, 2020 17:43:56 GMT
I sell Doterra so I’m not sure about what a young living membership entails.
Looking at their website, it looks like you can either
1 - sign up as a “preferred member” (pay a membership fee and get wholesale pricing - 24% off retail). No commitment. If you fall in love with their products you could choose to join the loyalty program, which provides benefits for making a purchase every month.
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2 - as a business builder and receive compensation if you want to this as a business
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3 - it looks like on their website you could just make a purchase at retail price, if you don’t intend to purchase again.
I googled some and they work a little differently than Doterra so I’m not 100% sure. Like if you were to order an enrollment kit with Doterra, the fee for wholesale membership would be waived. But I can’t tell if that’s the case or not.
Ask your friend. Let her know you’re interested in a few products and have no desire to commit to a loyalty program. (If you decide you love their products and want to take advantage of it, you can always do so later.) If she’s your friend, she should steer you to what it best for you.
Also I’m sure she offered info about the sales opportunity just in case someone is interested. It doesn’t mean she expects you to do it. She might ask when you make your purchase but all you have to do is say you’re not interested.
Only one of my friends have I ever suggested they might be interested in selling... and that was only after she fell in love with the products, use them every month, tell everyone about how great they are, and started making suggestions on how I could expand my reach, etc. she didn’t feel it was right for her and I said no problem. And she continues to sing the praises of the products and point people in my direction.
I hope this helps!
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Post by jenjie on Jun 3, 2020 17:47:07 GMT
If you just want a roller ball, I would not buy a starter kit or pay a membership fee. I’d pay retail and call it done.
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Post by bethany102399 on Jun 3, 2020 17:50:02 GMT
I sell Doterra so I’m not sure about what a young living membership entails. Ack, my apologies. I knew you sold essential oils and for some reason thought it was YL. |
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Post by bethany102399 on Jun 3, 2020 17:54:23 GMT
If you just want a roller ball, I would not buy a starter kit or pay a membership fee. I’d pay retail and call it done. You're right. I should just buy the product, which accomplishes me getting what I want and supports my friend. end of story. I hate that I can't just buy a product off of her like a "normal" MLM. I've used a particular Mary Kay product for years, love and enjoy that one thing from their huge product line. I found someone who is a seller, and only had to tell her once I'm not interested in joining her team and that was fine with her. It's even easier now I can just order off her personal MK website and don't even have to interact. She gets the credit, and I get my product. |
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Post by luckyexwife on Jun 3, 2020 17:56:44 GMT
I did what you are talking about, I ordered the starter kit for my personal use, I used my discount to order the few other things I wanted, then I haven't ordered anything further. I was very open with my friend I signed up under, and she was ok with it. I saved some money on the specific things I wanted, and all was good.
That said, I am not brand specific, so I've also ordered from a few of the places recommended on here, and I've been happy with them for my use.
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Post by jenjie on Jun 3, 2020 18:01:35 GMT
quote author=" bethany102399" source="/post/2963847/thread" timestamp="1591206602"] I sell Doterra so I’m not sure about what a young living membership entails. Ack, my apologies. I knew you sold essential oils and for some reason thought it was YL.[/quote] If you just want a roller ball, I would not buy a starter kit or pay a membership fee. I’d pay retail and call it done. You're right. I should just buy the product, which accomplishes me getting what I want and supports my friend. end of story. I hate that I can't just buy a product off of her like a "normal" MLM. I've used a particular Mary Kay product for years, love and enjoy that one thing from their huge product line. I found someone who is a seller, and only had to tell her once I'm not interested in joining her team and that was fine with her. It's even easier now I can just order off her personal MK website and don't even have to interact. She gets the credit, and I get my product. No worries! And yes you should be able to do that. It’s not preferred but it’s doable. I have some customers who are strict retail customers. They buy once or twice in a year. They have their own account and I get paid when they purchase. |
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Post by nlwilkins on Jun 3, 2020 20:24:54 GMT
That $50 would not go very far with their prices. I signed up with them and found their prices were absurd. Yes, their oils are good quality and yes I liked them, but there are essential oils out there that are quality and not half the price.
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