Mary Kay - Watch Out!

[epchick]

Originally posted by CutiePie2000
I don't care if they are pyramid scams or non-pyramid non-scams. I just don't like people coming to MY HOUSE trying to sell me crap or pressuring me into hosting one of those BS "home parties". If I want something, I go to the store and I buy it. The End.

PS McDonalds and WalMart do not make house calls.

I have the same feelings as you...i don't like people doing that either.

And I never said anything about making house calls.

[CutiePie2000]

Originally posted by epchick
And I never said anything about making house calls.

No, but from the context of your post, it sounds like you are lumping in McDonald's and Walmart with Mary Kay and AVON who *DO*, in fact make house calls (Actually that is what they are known for..."DING! DONG! AVON CALLING!").

If I want to buy something, I want to buy it and be left alone. I don't want some stalker pestering me, trying to "sponsor me into the business".

[texas*princess]

Originally posted by Xylochick216
Because they're more elite

(sorry, I couldn't resist)

lol

basically!

all joking aside, the reason MK isn't sold in stores is because Mary Kay herself did not want them to be sold in stores. When s he created the company it was created as a way for her and other women to have a flexible schedule to spend time with their family, but still have a way to make money at the same time.

[GeekyPenguin]

Originally posted by valkyrie
Ha, I've never seen that.

Maybe this is weird, but I don't even know what Amway is. Do they sell laundry detergent for wacked-out religious fundamentalists in the rural midwest?

Yes. The Conservinator has a friend who does the Amway spinoff.

[jwright25]

Originally posted by irishpipes
By the way, Longaberger are very nice, well-made baskets. I have no problem with them except that they make baskets for EVERYTHING. Who wants a basket purse? I bought an Easter basket and a bread basket, but they make all these bizarre ones and they cost a fortune.

Yup. I have a few, but they were all (but the tiny one I bought) gifts from my mother-in-law - I think she has every one ever made. It's a mother-in-law type of thing. All her friends are psycho over them and they try to outdo each other. I don't know how their "consultants" make money though.

[kdonline]

In my 39 years of life, I've never known anyone who actually BUYS & USES Mary Kay makeup.

It's always been amazing to me, that MK needs so many sales reps.

WHO IS BUYING THIS STUFF!??!

[jubilance1922]

Originally posted by kdonline
In my 39 years of life, I've never known anyone who actually BUYS & USES Mary Kay makeup.

It's always been amazing to me, that MK needs so many sales reps.

WHO IS BUYING THIS STUFF!??!

Me. I have some foundation, lipstick and lipliner and I love it. I also have some face cream for my extremely dry skin, and I've found that its the only product that will work for me.

[sageofages]

Originally posted by jubilance1922
Me. I have some foundation, lipstick and lipliner and I love it. I also have some face cream for my extremely dry skin, and I've found that its the only product that will work for me.

It breaks me out like you wouldn't believe, I am so allergic to it (and the constant harrassment by 'consultants')...shudder.

[BlueReign]

Mary Kay, double EW!!

I strongly dislike Mary Kay people and Pre-paid legal people and any kind of people who love to talk you into selling something. It is never enough for them if you just buy their WONDERFUL product. They have to worry the hell out of you to sign up to sell it.

I have been rude to Mary Kay people for about 5 years now. I made the mistake of telling the lady that I MIGHT be interested. She called my job to get my fax and then called me to ask why I hadn't been to the fax machine!!!


Valkyrie, your posts are too funny! Sounding like you are coming straight out of my mouth!!!

[AGDee]

Originally posted by kdonline
In my 39 years of life, I've never known anyone who actually BUYS & USES Mary Kay makeup.

It's always been amazing to me, that MK needs so many sales reps.

WHO IS BUYING THIS STUFF!??!

I use their whole skin care line (mask, cleanser, astringent, moisturizer), their eye creams, and their Satin Hands hand lotion (which is my all time fave hand lotion, not greasy, but so soothing). Now, I can say that I didn't need all that stuff until my late 30's, but now, I love it. I have one of their lipsticks and one of their lip glosses too, but I don't use it often. It's more sticky than I care for.

ETA: Their skin care kit lasts forever though, so I only have to buy it once every couple of years.

[Beanblossom1]

What is pre-paid legal? I've never heard of it.

[jubilance1922]

Originally posted by Beanblossom1
What is pre-paid legal? I've never heard of it.

Just what the name implies...pre-paid legal services for criminal or civil reasons.

[Xylochick216]

One of my friends' moms sells Longaberger. I went to one party and my jaw dropped when I saw the prices. $50 for a tiny basket for my keys? No thanks. Her house is covered in baskets, and it's very overwhelming. I'd rather spend my money on something useful and not have a house full of baskets.

[NUBlue&Blue]

Longaberger consultants can make money because the baskets cost so much and you make 25% of sales. What kills with LB is the shipping and handling charges, which for some parts of the country are 17% (or used to be back when I was selling). Also, for most sane people, you can reach saturation level on how many baskets you must have, although like every home party thing, you have your insane groupies. Most consultants just become consultants to get their 25% off and early delivery of this month's "special" because all you have to order is $125 (might have gone up by now too), and baby, that's just one basket.

Actually, I am so over baskets and I have them flying out my rear end right now and really wouldn't need to buy one again as long as I live. The dishes, however, rock.....they don't break, nothing sticks to them....worth every penny. I used to sell so many of those Grandma Bonnie pie plates for $25, it's not funny (because they were the perfect size to slip one of those Mrs. Smith's deep dish apple pies right in and bake....homemade pie 'cuz you made it at home).

When I was a SAHM with 4 little kids, I was the queen of home parties.....anything to get out of the house, but haven't been to one for years. Not really the thing with my social group, we prefer lunch with large bottles of wine!

[GeekyPenguin]

My mom has a few Longabergers, they aren't terrible. I have seen women who have them everywhere, though.