Selling crazy, what do you do?

I know these people too. I tell them frankly that the owner of the country's mint is not my father. If I see something I like and the price is reasonable, fine. Otherwise, friend or no, my apologies but I just don't have the resources to support your ventureS.

LOL. I really feel uncomfortable when this happens, on one hand, she is your friend but on the other hand, you don’t really need the product that she’s selling. I’m usually honest and just tell them no. I haven’t been on the other end yet as I don’t think I could make a good seller. But my mom, oh my, she would buy ANYTHING, that her friends sell her. LOL. I had to tease her a lot about it.

I once had a friend who was like this and at first I found it hard to reject because I kinda like that, the things which he was selling got to the point I really didn't them. It finally came to a point where I had to tell him kindly that I wouldn't be pressured into buying anything which I wasn't interested in and that most of what I had bought was only due to our friendship. Sounds harsh I guess, he just couldn't take no for answer to the point I needed to say no. ~Joey

I don't think a person should ever feel obligated to buy from " anyone." I am not comfortable taking things to work to sell to co-workers. That puts them in a very bad position and I don't think it is right.

Hmmm... tough... I don't know, I'm not sure what I'll do when I'll face that situation but I'll probably not buy everything she'll sell. I'm a pretty practical person, I don't just spend on anything even if I know I won't need it. But I'll try my best to help my friend, she's working for a living, the least I can do is help her find customers if I cannot enlist myself :D

My friends aren't that ambitious LOL I've had a few friends here and there who have gotten briefly into Avon or Tupperware, or Home Interiors or whatever and have invited me to parties and stuff. I never feel obligated to buy anything. Usually I don't have a bunch of extra $$$ and if its not something I would buy anyway, I just don't buy. I may order something little as a gesture, but only if it's something I really like anyway. I have no problem with telling them sorry, I'm broke. I will buy candy or cookies from the kids, cuz its to help the kids..and I like candy and cookies..LOL but when they sell other items, calendars and stuff..sometimes I will, sometimes I won't buy..depends on what it is they're selling and, again, if I have the extra money. Luckily, I work at home all alone so I dont have the issue of coworkers trying to hit me up. :O)))

I know exactly what your talking about. And the school fundraisers are expensive especially for what little you get. And of course there is the Avon i only get when I can afford it. also the donating to help others and their causes and since it is family you end up doing it. I have also been a Avon seller once I would ask once if they didn't buy they didn't buy I always said if you want something contact me I never really did more then that maybe I should have then I wouldn't have had to quit and I would have made more money..

I tell them if we are to remain friends it is better we do not try to sell things to each other. It is not uncommon for disputes to arise with any kind of business transaction, even between friends. So, here's what I do. I tell them I'd rather be a friend than a customer. What if they don't like that? Then too bad, they weren't a real friend anyway.

Well if the person is a true and sincere friend, she will understand that sometimes you have to say no .. and she should not be offended nor should you feel wrong in saying no. We have been in that position before .. we will buy some things if it suits us but have no problems saying no either. Our true friends do not have a problem if we say no .. and the only things we won't say no to are those charities which we support anyway. We cannot do everything to help our friends .. they have to do some of it for themselves. When my daughters were younger we never sold anything to friends .. just told them that the school was having a fund raiser with chocolates, biscuits or whatever. Then it was up to them .. if they wanted to buy it was okay .. and the same if they weren't interested. It did annoy us when people would come around trying to sell us stuff though. You could tell your friend that you have no money .. or only so much per month for luxuries and this month there is none. Something like that might make it a bit easier for you .. if she is offended then she isn't really a friend.

This is such a problem, cause if you don't buy anything they get upset, I have had friends sell everything from make up to kitchen supplies, I always buy some.

I have family that sells Avon, I like Avon but I do not order because I do not have the money, If it is a kid selling cookies or chocolate bars I just tell them sorry not today.But because she is your friend, buy it if you need and want other wise let them fine other customers. Funny I can recall when I was small my mom would always say we will go and see Auntie Charlotte she will always buy, so now maybe you have the reputation as a soft sell. I am willing to bet that is true as you are a very caring and kind person.

We buy when we can, but honestly I've been burned several times and it has led to a decrease in what types of fundraisers we buy from. Last year it was a $20 cookie set that never arrived and when I called the girls parents they claimed they didn't have a record that I ordered anything, I took her the check that had been cashed and still didn't get my money. Then there was the $30 worth of girl scout cookies I paid for upfront that never arrived, no refund there either. My MIL has tons of jewelry and Pampered Chef parties. I go but rarely buy. She has all the Pampered Chef stuff she wants so I am fortunate enough to get her "freebies". I limit my kids into participating in one school fundraiser a year, that way nobody is like "Here they come again."

Initially, I will oblige and buy from the person. If it is too often, I will just say No. I try not to get myself involved into selling such as people do get scared of you when they see you too often, trying to sell them things. And if you do well once, organisers tend to think you will do well at all times. I do not want to owe people favours as favours are hard to 'return' when they demand it.

Do what Nancy Reagan said to do: Just say no. I've been on both ends too and I don't get offended when my friends say no (I usually hit them up when I'm doing walk-a-thons), and they don't get offended when I can't buy something either. If I buy, great. If not, no big deal. But as any fund-raiser knows, you have to at least ask everybody to increase your chances of ending up with a decent profit. But there is no obligation there at all. Just say, "Sorry, I can't right now." And that should be the end of that. A real friend would understand.

i don't really buy things i don't need or won't be needing. even if a friend of mine is the one selling me something, if i find the stuff not necessary for me, i always say no and explain my side nicely.

I hate feeling obligated to purchase something off of a friend...just because they are a friend. I would just tell them that you cant purchase anything at this time. If they were a friend, then you would hope that they would understand and it wouldnt be an issue.

I would say that you should be able to say enough is enough. If this is your friend they should not be offended if you don't buy everything they have to sell. If they have something you like and want then great otherwise just say NO.

if I have a lot of money, why not, just bring them in. but if I don't I just buy what I really need and say no to him or her, well friend is forever right, this way we can balance the income and outcome, and if my friend really need the money I'll just give it to him. my lot....

Like you, I have been both a buyer and a seller. I can tell you that I have been very fortunate to have friends who have been good customers, but I never expect any of my friends to have bought anything I have sold. Likewise, I will do the same for them if they are either selling or having a party to get credit or free gifts. I really don't mind, as long as I don't feel pressured and I do the same for them.