Phoenix Trading - Hints and Tips

skeeter_2

Thanks egg, I like the idea of the gingerbread theme. How cute!

clarew

I have been pt for the grand total of 1 week!!

My questions are...in the brouchure are selected assorted packs 25cards for £22.50 says contact your trader for details....can't find these on the order form. Are these packs you just make up yourself with various cards from stock and sell?

Do the christmas cards sell £4 for 8/10 seems pricey to me, particularly as in my area there are loads of cards for £1/2 in woolies etc (i know rubbish quality) Just wanted to see if people are selling them before i order any.

wondered about bags for brouchures, so glad to see that answered above!

What happens when next brouchure comes out, do you get 'x' number of copies sent to you automatically or only 1 and have to order any more?

Thanks for all the help and suggestions above. I ordered the large trader pack and wasn't disappointed. (am not focusing too much on the black folders tho, as i think the card samples and seeing the cards, sell themselves).

Clare

JDMoneyMakers

hi Clare

I just put the sample giftwrap in the black folders oh and the note paper. all the card samples i have hole punched and then put ribbon around

the selection packs yes u make them up yourself, i suppose if the person wasn't fussy you could put what u want in couldn't you...

As i am new myself I cant help you with anything else but am interested to find out the answers

anways welcome to the board and PT... I have an unofficial first party type thing tonight, looking forward to it, though I am just joining someone esle who is selling their wares (not PT) but it will be an experience.

take care all

Cowsandcards

skeeter wrote: »

Hi Cowsandcards,

I am intrigued about this shameless pitch in your emails? What exactly does it say?

Hi Skeeter

Basically I add a PS. at the end of all my e-mails....

PS. I have recently become a Phoenix Trader and will be taking orders for Christmas Cards, Photo Cards, Thank you cards, Advent Calendars, Wrapping paper & accessories. Everyday cards and products available too. If you would like to receive a brochure please let me know and I can drop one off to you. Stuck for gift ideas for Christmas....why not buy a Milky Moo Moo present - children's personalised clothing, shopper bags, and adult T-shirts all available, so something for everyone! I am also offering a free gift and great discounts to party hosts during October and November so if you know of anyone who would like to have a 'Cows and Cards' party (daytime or evening) please pass on my details to them. (include telephone contact details)

JDMoneyMakers

Cowsandcards wrote: »

Hi Skeeter

Basically I add a PS. at the end of all my e-mails....

PS. I have recently become a Phoenix Trader and will be taking orders for Christmas Cards, Photo Cards, Thank you cards, Advent Calendars, Wrapping paper & accessories. Everyday cards and products available too. If you would like to receive a brochure please let me know and I can drop one off to you. Stuck for gift ideas for Christmas....why not buy a Milky Moo Moo present - children's personalised clothing, shopper bags, and adult T-shirts all available, so something for everyone! I am also offering a free gift and great discounts to party hosts during October and November so if you know of anyone who would like to have a 'Cows and Cards' party (daytime or evening) please pass on my details to them. (include telephone contact details)

great, you got it covered... u have to pull them in

skeeter_2

JDMoneyMakers wrote: »

hi Clare

I just put the sample giftwrap in the black folders oh and the note paper. all the card samples i have hole punched and then put ribbon around

the selection packs yes u make them up yourself, i suppose if the person wasn't fussy you could put what u want in couldn't you...

As i am new myself I cant help you with anything else but am interested to find out the answers

anways welcome to the board and PT... I have an unofficial first party type thing tonight, looking forward to it, though I am just joining someone esle who is selling their wares (not PT) but it will be an experience.

take care all

How was the party?

skeeter_2

clarew wrote: »

I have been pt for the grand total of 1 week!!

My questions are...in the brouchure are selected assorted packs 25cards for £22.50 says contact your trader for details....can't find these on the order form. Are these packs you just make up yourself with various cards from stock and sell?

Do the christmas cards sell £4 for 8/10 seems pricey to me, particularly as in my area there are loads of cards for £1/2 in woolies etc (i know rubbish quality) Just wanted to see if people are selling them before i order any.

wondered about bags for brouchures, so glad to see that answered above!

What happens when next brouchure comes out, do you get 'x' number of copies sent to you automatically or only 1 and have to order any more?

Thanks for all the help and suggestions above. I ordered the large trader pack and wasn't disappointed. (am not focusing too much on the black folders tho, as i think the card samples and seeing the cards, sell themselves).

Clare

Hi Clare,

There are some suggested bestseller packs on the PT website in the 'downloads' section. Although it is up to you what you put in the pack, and in the unlikely event that the customer does not like some of the selected cards, they can ask you to exchange it for a card which they do prefer.

The main brochures are released in January and August, brochure supplements are released in March, May and October. You will be sent one brochure/supplement, then it is up to you to order as many as you would like.

I have sold some Christmas cards, although the Christmas rollwrap seems to be moving a lot faster! Now that Christmas adverts are starting to appear on television, hopefully my Christmas card sales will increase. The photocards seem to be selling quite well though. The team also swap stock if needed, so hopefully I will not be left with plenty of unsold Christmas cards until next year.

Good luck with your new venture :j

skeeter_2

Cowsandcards wrote: »

Hi Skeeter

Basically I add a PS. at the end of all my e-mails....

PS. I have recently become a Phoenix Trader and will be taking orders for Christmas Cards, Photo Cards, Thank you cards, Advent Calendars, Wrapping paper & accessories. Everyday cards and products available too. If you would like to receive a brochure please let me know and I can drop one off to you. Stuck for gift ideas for Christmas....why not buy a Milky Moo Moo present - children's personalised clothing, shopper bags, and adult T-shirts all available, so something for everyone! I am also offering a free gift and great discounts to party hosts during October and November so if you know of anyone who would like to have a 'Cows and Cards' party (daytime or evening) please pass on my details to them. (include telephone contact details)

What a great idea :T

JDMoneyMakers

skeeter wrote: »

How was the party?

RUBBISH

it was an Ann Summers party so knew they weren't there for the cards, but it was a trial thing try our my display method etc, i got 1 order and had a right good laugh so i have nothing to complain about really

though I did order something from Mrs Summers, she had a good sales pitch... one thing i did notice, she did the usual raffle but is was really expensive £2 for 1 ticket or a fiver for 3, i didn't buy one as i only took a couple of pounds for a drink, but i know my friend was dissapointed she bought 3 tix for a fiver and won a tiny chocolate willy, she could of bought a wispa bar for 55p and would of tasted a whole lot nicer

my official first launch party is on monday, i'm hoping for a good turnout.

skeeter_2

JDMoneyMakers wrote: »

RUBBISH

it was an Ann Summers party so knew they weren't there for the cards, but it was a trial thing try our my display method etc, i got 1 order and had a right good laugh so i have nothing to complain about really

though I did order something from Mrs Summers, she had a good sales pitch... one thing i did notice, she did the usual raffle but is was really expensive £2 for 1 ticket or a fiver for 3, i didn't buy one as i only took a couple of pounds for a drink, but i know my friend was dissapointed she bought 3 tix for a fiver and won a tiny chocolate willy, she could of bought a wispa bar for 55p and would of tasted a whole lot nicer

my official first launch party is on monday, i'm hoping for a good turnout.

At least you learned how not to run a raffle!

Hopefully the person who placed the order will tell others where they purchased those lovely cards from.