Originally Posted by
Aurora
Full disclosure: I used to be a distributor for DK books. I wasn't very good at it; I just liked the books. But here's what I learned.
The reasons people keep having these parties, complete with game-playing, is that they work. They sell things. They make money. The woman is telling you you'll have the party "like you promised' because she's using a sales tactic: guilt.
You don't have to fall for any of these. You don't have to feel guilty for not accepting an invitation. You don't have to believe the line on the invite that says, "Don't feel obligated to buy anything -- just come and have a good time!" (or "girls night out," or whatever the sales line is).
These days, if you really like the product, you can buy it from a distributor directly. Tell them straight out you like the products but have no intention of selling them yourself or hosting a party. If they won't sell you what you want, find another distributor who will.
Oh, and regarding the shipping cost. If they don't charge you shipping, even if they're handing you the items, it comes out of their own pocket. Because they paid for shipping themselves to receive the product.