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myLot reputation of 81/100. skinnychick (2920)   ranked 36 out of 3,057 in making money4 months ago

Does anyone here sell Avon?
I like Avon products in general and they are priced well. I wanted to sell them but not really all that actively. If my friends wanted to buy something they could but I wouldn't go sell to everyone and annoy them. I basically wanted to get a discount on Avon products for myself.

If anyone can explain how Avon works could you please explain it to me? Maybe you sold it in the past- share those experiences too if you would like.

For those of you that don't sell Avon, do you like Avon? Do you have favorite Avon products. I like their body washes and eyeshadows. Who could forget the Glazewear lip gloss...

Share your Avon stories and thanks for reading.

 
 
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1. myLot reputation of 97/100. Natrak (1226)   ranked 1,463 out of 3,057 in making money   4 months ago

I didn't sell Avon, but some of my friends did, and I bought some of Avon products, but it's been a while since my last purchase. I remember buying one of Avon deodorants, and I didn't like it, but I loved lip gloss. I prefer Oriflame these days.


myLot reputation of 81/100. skinnychick (2920)   ranked 36 out of 3,057 in making money  3 months ago

I've never heard of Oriflame but I will look it up. I didn't like Avon deodorant either. Thanks for stopping by Nattie and it's good to see you!


myLot reputation of 84/100. coolimrose (216)   ranked 2,067 out of 3,057 in making money  3 months ago

hi,interestigly i love the deos.They are really nice and smell so great.And so cheap too

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2. myLot reputation of 69/100. cynicalandoutspoken (1936)   ranked 220 out of 3,057 in making money   4 months ago

I always buy my avon online now. They have a free shipping and some insane% off sale each month so it saves me from having to track down a sales rep since I don't work at the moment and I don't have one sitting 4 ft from me.

I like avons eye liners. They are the only ones I have found that don't run and make me look like a raccoon if I sweat. And getting 2 for 2.99 is better then any deal I can find at walmart thumbup


myLot reputation of 81/100. skinnychick (2920)   ranked 36 out of 3,057 in making money  3 months ago

I like their sales too. I always look for them and buy stuff then. Thanks for stopping by!


myLot reputation of 84/100. coolimrose (216)   ranked 2,067 out of 3,057 in making money  3 months ago

HI friend, I came to know that one can sell Avon online too from mylot friends.But I am not allowed to do so in NZ.Well if you had one rep. near then would you let her in your house and let you show the great deals she has to offer you???


myLot reputation of 81/100. skinnychick (2920)   ranked 36 out of 3,057 in making money  2 months ago

I probably would. I'm all about ake up deals! LOL

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3. gigglez79 (46)   ranked 1,462 out of 3,057 in making money   4 months ago

I just started to sell Avon. It would be easier if you know a lot of people and your people knew people and so on.
I'm working on my second camp. and haven't made any sales. And it's hard when there are so many other reps selling as well in my location. Basically you have to make a certain amount to even make money. For example, to get at least $5, you have to sell $25, and the more you sell, the more you make.

As far as products, I use a lot of Avon products, especially their Skin So Soft. I find that's the only product I use to keep the mosquitoes away from me. Also, I like the glazewear lipsticks as well; goes on smoothly.
I even found my two signature scents now, "Goddess" & "Crystal Aura". People loves the way it smells and it's long lasting without the strong scents.

Good Luck on whichever decision you make.


myLot reputation of 81/100. skinnychick (2920)   ranked 36 out of 3,057 in making money  3 months ago

Thanks very much. I like those scents too.:)


myLot reputation of 84/100. coolimrose (216)   ranked 2,067 out of 3,057 in making money  3 months ago

hi pal,
i have done 6 campaigns but was never able to cover the cost of the books.I needed to reach a higher profit level to cover that.I would have carried on but this time I did not get a single response.I cant just keep on wasting money and my hubby is the only one earning.So now i have left Avon.
Yes their products are good and cheap too but it didnot go well with me.

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4. myLot reputation of 94/100. CanadaGal (985)   ranked 2,860 out of 3,057 in making money   4 months ago

I love most Avon products I've tried, and like you, I've considered being a representative, mostly for my own savings.

I absolutely adore Avon nailpolish, and I won't buy any other kind. I really like their glimmersticks eyeliner (the retractable ones), and thought I liked the glimmersticks brow liner, but find I can't use it all year round (it's too sticky for summer humidity, and won't go on smooth). I have used only Avon mascara for a few years now as well, and like the astonishing lengths one in black/brown. I really like their cream makeup removed, and the aloe and vitamin E soap, and some SSS items too (like the body wash.. yum!).

I need to do some Avon shopping soon... I have some catalogues here from my rep, but it's past the due date (although I know she can backorder). I'm just afraid of getting carried away and spending more money than I can afford right now.


myLot reputation of 81/100. skinnychick (2920)   ranked 36 out of 3,057 in making money  3 months ago

I get that way too. I spend too much but then again I spend too much at Walmart when I go. I just need to stop shopping which isn't happening any time soon.
Thanks for the response, hun!


myLot reputation of 84/100. coolimrose (216)   ranked 2,067 out of 3,057 in making money  3 months ago

Ah my friend i wish you were my neighbour then it would have been so good.Things dids not go at al;l welkl for me so now i have said bye bye to avon

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5. myLot reputation of 96/100. cinderella2007 (1035)   ranked 115 out of 3,057 in making money   4 months ago

My mum used to sell Avon many myears ago (bout 16 years ago if not more!!) We used to go round with her helping her with ther orders!!

I would like to sell avon but like you say dont want to pester people, plus I know someone who does it for the place I work at!!

I like some of their perfumes, the smell lovely! My friend works in the Avon factory in Milton Keynes, she used to bring us all some of them goodie bags!!

What do you think about Avon getting Reese Witherspoon on board??


myLot reputation of 81/100. skinnychick (2920)   ranked 36 out of 3,057 in making money  3 months ago

I like Reese so I think that was a smart advertising campaign on the part of Avon. People like her and her attitude. I would kill for an Avon goodie bag that would be nice!:)
Thanks for the response.


myLot reputation of 96/100. cinderella2007 (1035)   ranked 115 out of 3,057 in making money  3 months ago

The goodie bags are ok, but you never know what you get in them and if you get clothing in it, it might not be your size!! My friend who had a goodie bag gave me the bra that came in it as it was way too small for her but lucky for me it was my size!!!

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6. OneINTL (8)   ranked 1,476 out of 3,057 in making money   4 months ago

I'm a guy, so I myself have never tried or had to try avon products. I am a member of the direct selling industry myself though with MonaVie. It seems as though anyone interested in looking beautiful would also be interested in staying healthy. If you are looking to have some fun moving product, I'd love to talk to you. I wish the best to you! Message me if you want some more information, I'd love to work with you!


myLot reputation of 81/100. skinnychick (2920)   ranked 36 out of 3,057 in making money  3 months ago

Thanks!


myLot reputation of 84/100. coolimrose (216)   ranked 2,067 out of 3,057 in making money  3 months ago

hi pal,
I am interested in what you are doing.I have sent you a friends request.Reply to me .

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7. myLot reputation of 96/100. coffeebreak (2259)   ranked 305 out of 3,057 in making money   4 months ago

I and my mom did way back when. Back then you had to sell at least $35 before you got the incentive payment. Don't know about now. If you join a program like My Points (let me know and I'll send you link) and buy from Avon through them, you get Avon prices and sales and over $40 is free shipping and you get what you want from Avon, but then something like 2-3 points per dollar from My Points (My daughter just did it and got 1,000 but I think they also give you more if you are a first time customer. I know she didn't buy that much stuff) and then you have the good price from Avon, free shipping nad points to accumulate to redeem for cash or gift card for dozens and dozens of stores. Might as well let your money make you money!


myLot reputation of 81/100. skinnychick (2920)   ranked 36 out of 3,057 in making money  3 months ago

I use mypoints and I didn't even think to do that!
Thanks very much!


myLot reputation of 96/100. coffeebreak (2259)   ranked 305 out of 3,057 in making money  3 months ago

I've gotten to where anything I need, I will go to My Points first adn see if they have the store there. If it is, I buy there and collect the points. If not, then I go elsewhere, but I always check there first. I wish Amazon.com would be one of their stores! But Amazon.com is not on any of these kinds of programs!


myLot reputation of 84/100. coolimrose (216)   ranked 2,067 out of 3,057 in making money  3 months ago

hi pal
I woulkd like to join my poinbts.I hope irt is not only for US.Anyways send me the link I will try.We are friends so pm me.thanks

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8. myLot reputation of 53/100. MooPile (1334)   ranked 2,982 out of 3,057 in making money   4 months ago

Hi SC.

I work with a nurse who does Avon on the side and she makes a great extra bit of money from her part time job. All of us at the hospital love the lotions and the jewelery and she makes her living off of us buying her lotion.

I wash my hands A LOT during the day and the water and soap dry my hands out badly. So I keep a small bottle of lotion from Avon in the front pocket of my srubs.

Their jewelery is also great. I love the earrings and bought a fake diamond cross necklace that I get a lot of compliments off of.


myLot reputation of 81/100. skinnychick (2920)   ranked 36 out of 3,057 in making money  3 months ago

I was wondering if the lotion was good enough to use for people like us. I use it at home but I never even think to bring it to my clinicals with me. I think I will from now on...That sterile hospital soap dries hands out like nothing I have ever seen. Ughhh...Cheap soap will do it everytime~
Thanks Moo!


myLot reputation of 96/100. coffeebreak (2259)   ranked 305 out of 3,057 in making money  3 months ago

The only thing I regularly buy from Avon as it is literraly like magic, is the Care Deeply Aloe Chapstick. I am telling you that stuff is great! And things like this don't work on my like they do other people, but this stuff - my skin/lips are so dry all the time (Southern CA with the winds, fires and smog!) and I put Care Deeply on my lips at night and by morning, they are moist. I use it off and on during the day and can litterally feel a moisturizing difference! I have even put it on scraps (cause of the aloe) and it has helped them not get so dry and cracky! I watch for it to be 99¢ and then buy 10 and that lasts me about 6 months, and I buy more! I just bought a bunch for the Grand daughterr - not care deeply, but marshmallow, watermellon, chocolate and butterscotch flavors and those are great too - love the marshmallow and thy were on sale for 69¢. I was going to order it via My Points, but had already told this lady at my bank that I chat with when i go oin, and already told her I'd buy from her, so I had to keep that word to her, but next time....My POints!


myLot reputation of 84/100. coolimrose (216)   ranked 2,067 out of 3,057 in making money  3 months ago

Good of you to keep your word.

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9. myLot reputation of 89/100. LoudnProud (2683)   ranked 422 out of 3,057 in making money   4 months ago

Yes i use avon,mostly for my daughter mind you.
All their stuff is good & there is always offers on.
I am sure if you started it,you would get many customers from here. happy


myLot reputation of 81/100. skinnychick (2920)   ranked 36 out of 3,057 in making money  3 months ago

Thanks Loud!:) If I do I will put a link up on my profile! That would be great!

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10. myLot reputation of 96/100. nixxi76 (471)   ranked 2,794 out of 3,057 in making money   3 months ago

happyI just quit selling avon but I was at it for 3 years. The reason I quit is because I moved and it was very inconvient for me when it came time to go pick up my orders.
When I lived in a city that just turned into a town, I was enjoying selling Avon because I found the challenge of finding new customers great!
What I did is ordered enough brochures to go from door to door just putting them into mail boxes with my name and phone number on the space provided on the back of the booklet. After that I would receive lots of calls for orders.
When I moved I noticed everyone had PO Boxes at a their local town post office and only one of those post offices allowed me to leave brochures on the shelf, the other post office declined my request when I asked them if I could leave some there. That there, made me lose a lot of business. It was getting to the point when I went to pick up my orders I would check online, and see that there were three boxes sent from the avon online website, but when I went to pick them up, there was only one box there and I wouldn't get the other box for a week later. The final straw was when Christmas time came, I had the most orders ever because that's a usual busy time for Avon representatives. People were counting on these orders and one box came on time, and the other four didn't come until two days before christmas! I could not put any orders together until I had those other four boxes of orders! Talk about letting people down but thankfully my customers were okay with this but I was dreading the thought that what would happen if they told me they did not want the products then I would have to pay for shipping to send it all back but a miracle happened and I didn't have to.
My jobplace working in a nursing home helped my Avon business and order customers that were still buying Avon products from me when I was living in that town.
My favorite products from Avon were their chapsticks for lips, bubble baths, and shower gels. They have so many yummy smelling flavors and they are cheap! Good prices. Sometimes they have rediculously cheap deals for showergel for like 99 cents for a bottle.. I remember never missing out on that!
I hope that if you do sell avon, you have a better experience than I do.
Good luck with thathappy


myLot reputation of 81/100. skinnychick (2920)   ranked 36 out of 3,057 in making money  3 months ago

Thanks so much for all the help!:)
I think I might give it a whirl and see what happens! If anything maybe my mylot friends would go to my site even though they don't live near me.


myLot reputation of 96/100. nixxi76 (471)   ranked 2,794 out of 3,057 in making money  3 months ago

Well actually when you become an Avon Representative, they will give you a log in code for the internet and you can do all your orders online it's so much more organized now than it was years ago when aunt bea was selling it in the 70's haha!lol Just kidding I really don't have an Aunt Bea.. I was just comparing the times lol!
Anyhow... they will also send you an email to send to your contacts from your email and they are pretty much online brochures to send out to your online friends. I forgot to mention about this before until you said about how you could send friends to your website!thumbup


myLot reputation of 81/100. skinnychick (2920)   ranked 36 out of 3,057 in making money  3 months ago

I didn't know they did that...that's cool!! I can Avon spam my friends!:)


myLot reputation of 96/100. nixxi76 (471)   ranked 2,794 out of 3,057 in making money  3 months ago

Well good luck with your Avon business and I"m sure you'll have fun!


alicia2801 (8)   ranked 2,624 out of 3,057 in making money  3 months ago

I have been selling Avon for a year. I am making decent money at it. I am a SAHM so it gives me gas money so I don't always have to ask. It only costs $10 to start which is very inexpensive to start your own business. The first 2 months you get 50% off which is a great deal. If you just order for you and your friends it still makes you some money. I leave brochures everywhere I go. Doctors office, gas station, everywhere. Every little bit helps. The products come right to your door so you don't have to pick them up. Also, you can get a website and then the products go straight to your customers doors. You do nothing. If you are interested I can sign you up. Email me at alicia2801@aol.com. Check out my website at www.youravon.com/apelletier


myLot reputation of 96/100. nixxi76 (471)   ranked 2,794 out of 3,057 in making money  3 months ago

You must get your Avon orders sent to you by postal. I didn't have that option it was just sent to me through the buslines and I would have to go pick up my orders. There were too many complications for me hense the reason I had to quit. Maybe if I move into a city I can start up again.


myLot reputation of 84/100. coolimrose (216)   ranked 2,067 out of 3,057 in making money  3 months ago

Aw how i envy you girl.I did the very same but in all my six camop I got only 2 orders each.I posted as many as 60 books,everytime in different lanes so more and more people know that there is a rep around them but no one seems to be interested in Avomn here!!Anyways i am not going to each house and knock at their doors.So now i have left it.I get the boxes on time delivered to my house but not the products Always something or other thing is missing.It has been 3 months one customer is waiting for her ring!!


myLot reputation of 96/100. nixxi76 (471)   ranked 2,794 out of 3,057 in making money  3 months ago

hi cool,
I'm suprised no one was interested in Avon, I feel that when I would go around all different areas in my old town I would leave the brochures in their mailboxes and Avon would pretty much just sell itself. I would never have to go to their doors unless I was dropping off their orders.
There were occasions where I didn't get what I orders but it would come with the following ones and sometimes they didn't come at all. Depending on how much of a high demand the product was.
When I moved out here in the country, I noticed that there was a huge decrease in my Avon business! Nobody has mailboxes out here and only one post office would let me leave brochures there. When I did make orders it would come on a bus and I would have to go pick it up and everytime I did all of the orders would not come together or it was shipped to the wrong place. It really made me angry.


myLot reputation of 84/100. coolimrose (216)   ranked 2,067 out of 3,057 in making money  2 months ago

Hi
How nice of you to write back.Well I just got my first order from my neighbour.So it happens but not all the time.It is very funny when you had enough of something and you no more want it,it will keep comming back at you.I hope as I am doing this campaign things really change for the better.
As I have one more business through Avon I meet new people whom I can involve into my new business and that brings new customers too.


myLot reputation of 96/100. nixxi76 (471)   ranked 2,794 out of 3,057 in making money  2 months ago

I know what you mean cool, all the girls at work are bugging me to start Avon again as I was the only one that sold it there but I keep telling them that if I move back into town I may start again.

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