Re: Anyone having a Tupperware party?

Ed P wrote:

On 4/5/2025 3:17 PM, Carol wrote:

Cindy Hamilton wrote:
 

On 2025-04-03, Carol <cshenk@virginia-beach.com> wrote:

Graham wrote:
 

On 2025-04-01 4:37 p.m., ItsJoanNotJoAnn wrote:

On Tue, 1 Apr 2025 21:51:01 +0000, Graham wrote:
 

On 2025-04-01 3:29 p.m., Ed P wrote:

 
Back in the 60s and 70s there were a lot of things sold
by

the >> > > > "party" method but I think that is probably gone. I've
not >> > > > heard of an Avon lady for many years.

 
ISTR my ex being invited to a "velvet painting kit" party.
 
 

Well, that's a new one!  Did she bring a kit home and if so,
how did the finished painting look?
 
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No! She tactfully turned down the invitation.

 
I've always declined those tupperware and other types of
'parties'.  It's just a sales pitch and you are obligated to
buy stuff that's way overpriced.

 
You're only obligated if you think you are.

 
Trust me.  It turns into a very pushy experience.  Best to avoid
such.

 
 
I think most people go to them knowing they will buy something.  I'd
guess the rate of getting orders to be in the 99% range.
 
No one wants to look cheap in front of the neighbors. Peer pressure
at its best/worst.

Yup.  Now to set this in proper perspective.  In my life, these were
popular when I was a college student working my own way though college.
Divorced parents, no support from 1, other could barely pay bills.  I
used to 'steal' a bill a month and cover it.  I worked fast food at
barely over minimum wage (I was very good so always got a raise but
those jobs are more 'feel good' raises of 10 cents).

When every dime you have is waiting to go on a bill or tuition, you get
smart fast and don't play games like that.   Common sense.  Don't get
in stupid situations that cost money if you don't have any.  At that
time, I didnt.