PrincessMommy Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 I have a friend who is hosting an Arbonne party. She's done this a couple of times already but I've always refused. This time its a spa theme: Foot treatments and facials. I'm a little more interested in going to that (okay, a lot more interested :closedeyes: )... but wondering what the pressure to buy or to host my own party will be like? Does Arbonne push the hard-sell on it's distributors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RanchGirl Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 I have only been to one Arbonne party. I felt that particular seller was medium-pushy, but I think it will vary from person to person. Arbonne products are pretty expensive IMO, so I think they are used to the fact that not everyone is going to be interested in spending that much. Personally, I use primarily coconut oil and homemade vitamin C serum so I am not their target market! However, I always try to buy one small thing at these types of parties so I bought a lipstick. It was defective, it didn't come out of the tube when you turned the swivel, so I emailed the salesperson and she immediately replied and had a replacement shipped to me. I also received a 10 day sample of their facial cleansing/moisturizing regimen. I gave those to my friend who also got the same samples so she could try it for longer as she was seriously considering buying it, which I think she did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRG Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 IME they are pushy. After 1 party I was called repeatedly about new offers, inviting me to parties of people I did not know, etc. I pretty much say 'no' to all these types of parties now. Your experience may be completely different, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I found them to be very pushy at the two different parties I went to...I did enjoy the foot soaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilma Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 How comfortable are you with saying "no"? I have 0 problem with it, so pushiness at this type of thing bounces directly off me. You are in charge of your own self and your own monies, there is no reason to allow anyone else to make decisions for you about what you do or do not purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 If one goes to these parties you can only expect to be encouraged to buy. That's the point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonesinIndiana Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I think the personality of the seller is the key. I've been to an Arbonne party and it was on the high end of pressure. There were big $$ incentives to host. I bought an eye cream for dark circles. It's the best thing I've used but at $55 ?, I'll just have to get used to dark circles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristineP Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I have only been to one and I felt like it was very pushy to host a party. If I remember correctly, I was somehow coerced into signing up to host...maybe you could draw out of a bag for a discount and someone would get an "opportunity" to host. Anyway, I never did and I felt a tad guilty. I hate parties like that. Good thing I am not invited anymore...lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KungFuPanda Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 If your definition of "pushy" is they asked once or twice, it's probably not something you'd enjoy especially if saying "no" makes you uncomfortable. If you have no issues with saying "No, thank you" and are mentally prepared to buy one small thing, you'll probably enjoy the evening out with your girlfriends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Well, their stuff is extremely expensive, so it's hard to make a small polite purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Well, their stuff is extremely expensive, so it's hard to make a small polite purchase. I agree. I think the cheapest thing, if memory serves, was a $12.00 box of their detox tea...it does have a pleasant flavor. Otherwise, I think even a single eye shadow is $22.00 as is lipstick and such. Maybe there is shampoo around $16.00 or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Ok, I haven't been to one in over a decade. I remember buying a few things. I doubt I spent more than $20, and I did like what I got, but it wasn't so magical I had to keep buying. It was a fun party with my friends. I'm guessing a lot could chance in 10 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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