~Avon Hints & Tips (Part 7) ~

MarsdenCuckoo

MrsTine wrote: »

I know the system sucks and all... but all may not be lost yet MC... get the customer to call the number that Avon gave you to discuss the issue... once she's explained that she's NOT her daughter then hopefully she'll be approved by them... fingers crossed!
Try to stay positive!

Thanks and nice thought MrsT but I had a similar case last year - the son applied to join and it turned out his mum had been an Avon rep and, presumably, left owing money. He was rejected because he was living with her. He actually asked if Avon would approve him if he paid his Mum's old debt but then changed his mind so I never found out the answer. (Really frustrating to try and support them in their application when Avon can't deal with the SL due to the Data Protection Act.)

In my current case, even though the Mum said it's the daughter's debt (and she moved out two years ago) presumably they're now linked as the daughter was living with Mum at the time.

To be honest, don't think either case is a great loss.... (Just wish I hadn't given this one a load of extra freebies )

MarsdenCuckoo

lozza1985 wrote: »

We can swap books if we get too many - although it has to be done when the books are still of use & still sealed - ie we could return C5 books now for exchange for C6 books etc. Never done it myself though.

Thanks, didn't know we could return them at all. Am MailPlan D so quite a few areas follow on after me. Does that mean I could return any excess C4 books for exchange when I get my C4 delivery?

(Being sealed may be a prob though - this time nearly every pack, whilst still bound, had most of the polythene ripped down one side.)

lozza1985

MarsdenCuckoo wrote: »

Thanks, didn't know we could return them at all. Am MailPlan D so quite a few areas follow on after me. Does that mean I could return any excess C4 books for exchange when I get my C4 delivery?

(Being sealed may be a prob though - this time nearly every pack, whilst still bound, had most of the polythene ripped down one side.)

Not sure to be honest - could be worth emailing the sales leader team and asking. Don't know how far ahead the books need to be for them to be accepted.

MarsdenCuckoo

Thanks, lozza, you're a star! :beer:

lozza1985

MarsdenCuckoo wrote: »

Thanks, lozza, you're a star! :beer:

No problem, I didn't know till someone else told me a while ago, but never exchanged any myself, as I'm K mailplan, and never realise I've got too many books till its too late lol.

Well taken about 50 expired books to my territory this morning, forgot how hard work that part of my territory is - longish drives and a steepish bank lol - a good work out when you're carrying a heavy bag of books!:rotfl:

lozza1985

Whoop, had a phone call from someone wanting a brochure she used to be a rep, and loves the avon bras, so could be some good orders coming my way with any luck

MrsGSR

Just been out to do another bit of my area. Seems to be lots of houses with no cold calling stickers in the window or on the door, and I mean LOADS. I erred on the side of caution and didn't canvas these houses. Just wondered where Avon reps stand on this?

melvis

MrsGSR wrote: »

Just been out to do another bit of my area. Seems to be lots of houses with no cold calling stickers in the window or on the door, and I mean LOADS. I erred on the side of caution and didn't canvas these houses. Just wondered where Avon reps stand on this?

When I did territory, most of my customers had these on the door. I think they are mainly to stop window salesmen calling & charity workers knocking & asking for money etc. If they don't want another brochure, I'm sure they'll let you know but if I were you, I'd definitely canvas them xx

MrsGSR

melvis wrote: »

When I did territory, most of my customers had these on the door. I think they are mainly to stop window salesmen calling & charity workers knocking & asking for money etc. If they don't want another brochure, I'm sure they'll let you know but if I were you, I'd definitely canvas them xx

Thats what I thought but like I say I thought I would be on the safe side and not do them! I am going back on tuesday to collect then back out on thursday to finish the rest of the area so I could always pop them in.
After someone having a go at me last weekend I am still feeling a bit scared by the whole thing!

noin004

Are there any reps on here in the Llandudno/Colwyn Bay area? I have loads of spare camp 3, 4 & 5 books that anyone is welcome to if they can collect.