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07-24-2007, 05:33 PM
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That was not Mary Kay's dream. Her dream was to enrich the lives of women because in the past women were thought to be inferior to men and were treated that way. She gave women the opportunity to make money on what we do best. She has developed remarkable skin care and cosmetics since she started the company forty plus years ago. The philosophy in Mary Kay is communication and relationship with customer and satisfaction guarantee. THAT IS WHY HER PRODUCTS REMAIN OFF THE SHELF OF ANY STORE.
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11-17-2008, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by CutiePie2000
With regards to companies like Mary Kay, AVON, Partylite, that scrapbooking company (I forget the name), AMWAY, Pampered Chef and Market America.....
IF THE PRODUCTS ARE SO WONDERFUL, WHY DON'T THEY SELL THEM IN STORES?
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OH RIGHT...CAUSE EVERY PRODUCT "THEY" SELL IN THE STORES WONDERFUL!!! THANKS FOR THAT WONDERFUL INSIGHT! SOON YOU'LL BE TELLING US TO BELIEVE EVERYTHING WE READ!
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11-22-2008, 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by aimgirl77
OH RIGHT...CAUSE EVERY PRODUCT "THEY" SELL IN THE STORES WONDERFUL!!! THANKS FOR THAT WONDERFUL INSIGHT! SOON YOU'LL BE TELLING US TO BELIEVE EVERYTHING WE READ!
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I don't believe you. 
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12-08-2008, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by aimgirl77
OH RIGHT...CAUSE EVERY PRODUCT "THEY" SELL IN THE STORES WONDERFUL!!! THANKS FOR THAT WONDERFUL INSIGHT! SOON YOU'LL BE TELLING US TO BELIEVE EVERYTHING WE READ!
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The idea is not to be like everyone else. The idea is to give women the opportunity to try the products before committing to buying them. Havent you ever bought something without trying it on first and realize it was not a good fit after bringing it home. Well it is the objective of MaryKay to allow you to try it on and make aware decision to buy or not to buy.
If you cant get with that concept then it would be best if you continued to purchase your cosmetics over the counter, but please dont hate on those of us that appreciate being given the opportunity to have our foundation match our complexion precisely; therefore, eliminating the mask look. You know when you see a woman with the make-up line around the chin when the make-up dont quite blend with the neck and the face. Now that is a sista who could use a beauty consultant because her friends are not her friends.
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12-08-2008, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by LadyKay
You know when you see a woman with the make-up line around the chin when the make-up don't quite blend with the neck and the face.
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Yes. She's usually wearing Mary Kay.
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12-08-2008, 03:20 PM
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Its funny MaryKay has been around all these years and instead of respecting the ambitions of other women we have women that decide that because they themselves are not ambitious enough to build a multi-billion dollar conglomerate they would hate on those that have the ambition and drive to do so. Love, life is filled with too much hurt and pains try passing out some love to your fellow sisters as oppose to tearing them down.
Its easy to point a finger, but it takes a real women to want to create a solution to a problem. MaryKay saw there was a problem and devised a solution can you say that you created a positive change that affected more than just you and those you know. Just something to think about.
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02-24-2006, 01:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by CutiePie2000
With regards to companies like Mary Kay, AVON, Partylite, that scrapbooking company (I forget the name), AMWAY and Market America.....
IF THE PRODUCTS ARE SO WONDERFUL, WHY DON'T THEY SELL THEM IN STORES?
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Because they're more elite 
(sorry, I couldn't resist)
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02-24-2006, 01:10 PM
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It has to be much cheaper to sell stuff without the expense of having an actual store -- I'm sure that has something to do with it, right?
I don't know. I'd never do sales in a million years, but I like some Avon stuff. However, I HATE WITH A PASSION anything that involves parties, except Tupperware because that's funny in a retro sort of way. NOBODY WANTS TO HAVE OR ATTEND THOSE PARTIES. Seriously.
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02-24-2006, 01:16 PM
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Originally posted by valkyrie
NOBODY WANTS TO HAVE OR ATTEND THOSE PARTIES. Seriously.
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What she said......
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02-24-2006, 01:49 PM
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Avon has better stuff.
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02-24-2006, 03:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by CutiePie2000
With regards to companies like Mary Kay, AVON, Partylite, that scrapbooking company (I forget the name), AMWAY, Pampered Chef and Market America.....
IF THE PRODUCTS ARE SO WONDERFUL, WHY DON'T THEY SELL THEM IN STORES?
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One of Mary Kay's points was that while yes it is cheaper than to sell it to a store, she wanted women to do it. She wanted women who wanted a career and out of their old "job" to find a new "career" with mary kay.
Also I think Avon and Mary Kay products are wonderful. Both have great anti-aging skin care. So they are good.
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02-24-2006, 03:48 PM
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Originally posted by Xylochick216
Because they're more elite
(sorry, I couldn't resist)
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You know, in spite of recent "elite" postings (which have me laughing out loud), there's an element of truth in your statement. At least for the Longaberger basket company.... They've said in the past that they prefer to keep baskets out of stores to preserve exclusivity. That their products can't just be bought in any old Wal-Mart - a customer has to really seek them out (sometimes). Works for them I guess, and perhaps there's a bit of that angle in other home show / direct selling companies!
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02-24-2006, 03:51 PM
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Off topic a bit, but does Avon still make those pins for kids that have lip balm in them? I remember my mom getting those for me as a child. It would be a pin of a ladybug or something and on the back a little secret compartment would screw off and had lip balm in it. They were cool.
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02-24-2006, 05:19 PM
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Originally posted by jwright25
Longaberger basket company
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You know, someone is going to have to explain the allure of these things to me, because I just don't get it. I mean, I could see if we all were skipping to market and needed heavy duty baskets, but other than that, what's the point??
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02-24-2006, 05:29 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by irishpipes
Off topic a bit, but does Avon still make those pins for kids that have lip balm in them? I remember my mom getting those for me as a child. It would be a pin of a ladybug or something and on the back a little secret compartment would screw off and had lip balm in it. They were cool.
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OMG those were awesome. There were ones with solid cologne, too. I had a ton of them -- I remember one that was shaped like an apple with a worm.
Also, wtf are Longaberger baskets? Are they just baskets?
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