OK, so I signed up with Avon. Ordered my kit which looked like it included a purse (to hold your magazines, etc). I got the kit today and instead of having the PURSE, it had a GIFT BAG WITH THE AVON LOGO. If you’re an Avon Rep. Help me please.!! Why wouldn’t they send the black purse/tote?
Second, if I send in an order online, will they charge me the full price or will they charge me “my” cost? Can you break it down? Thanks!
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Hiya,
Just got my Avon Catalog cause i love Avon soo much applied to be a rep but some refugee guy from africa got it, at least u can be confident that its a great product to stand behind, but yeah he has a shoulder bag in cream that he carries all catalogs in and as far as i investigated u place ur order online as per instructions received and get 25% of that amount, I know this is the procedure in Ireland & Europe not sure of rest of the world, maybe go to website or whoever turned you onto Avon may be able to help further, sorry i am not that good at this, best of luck anyways darling
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Ok I used to be an AVON representative and the way it goes is that you’re supposed to go to an orientation in which they will explain to you how it works, give you an online code so then when you place the order online with the code, it will charge you your price-not full price, which is 50% off on your first 4 orders in the catalog. Good luck!
The new starter kits are replacing the tote bags with the paper shopping bags. (I love Avon, but the tote bags stunk anyway!) I’m guessing with the economy the way it is Avon had to make a cut somewhere and the tote got that cut.
Regarding the online ordering, you put your order in online, Avon sends you an invoice of the items you ordered at the appropriate discount. Then you receive your invoice in the mail with the items you ordered. You then collect the money from your customers (brochure prices) and pay Avon, you keep the difference, that is your profit.
This way you shouldn’t be paying any money out of pocket, except for the initial $10 (or $20 for online sign-ups) and brochures.
Looks like another poster explained the substitution. Avon is getting really cheapie with substitutions lately because of the economy. They are losing money in North America because the market is saturated and it’s hard for new reps to find success.
The second part of your questions was asked earlier at:
The Avon order form for Representatives is very confusing. I don’t pay much attention to the prices they are showing. Instead, I create a spreadsheet to enter the “real” prices for the items I’m ordering.
This way I can tell what earnings level I’ll really be in instead of just guesstimating.
Now if you are not good with spreadsheets, there is a free to try program called MBA for Avon reps. I am not affiliated with MBA and do not make any money $$ recommending them, but I can recommend them because several Avon representatives really like the program. And it’s inexpensive.
Once you get past your first four campaigns (at 50% off core items), it’s important to get an accurate picture of how much you are really earning (earnings level) each campaign.
Avon gives you a discount based on your Award Sales level (levels can be found on YourAvon.com and on the back of every What’s New issue.)
The way it works is: You calculate Award Sales based on the brochure price (sale price if applicable) of your total order (including items you order for yourself.) Add in Sales Aids like brochures, etc., at cost. (Remember, demo items are usually counted at 60%.)
Complicated, right? So this is why using an Avon-tailored accounting program is helpful. (But for those good with spreadsheets, you can save a little money and do it yourself.)
When your order is shipped, you will be able to look at a .pdf format of the invoice before it arrives. This is a good time to call Avon to correct any billing errors you may find. You will also see how Avon breaks down your earnings and your sales.
Your profits are based on the difference between what you collect from customers (at brochure/sales prices) and what Avon charges you (discount based on your Award Sales earning levels.)
Now from this gross profit, you subtract expenses like brochures, demos, samples, business cards, office supplies, advertising, gasoline, customer discounts, customer gifts, etc. This is your net profit.
If you end up paying out of pocket to pay your Avon bill, you are losing money.
P.S. If it’s any consolation, my Avon tote ripped the first week. Not even Walmart .99 tote bag quality.
Not sure about the tote, you may want to call Avon about that, but, According to my Avon Rep., if you place your order online through the website given in your kit, you are charged the discounted price and you charge your customer’s the book price. If you have more questions feel free to email me.