Re: Anyone having a Tupperware party?

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

Cindy Hamilton wrote:
 

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

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

On Tue, 1 Apr 2025 21:51:01 +0000, Graham wrote:
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On 2025-04-01 3:29 p.m., Ed P wrote:

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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.

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

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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.

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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.