is buying into 2015 lotion promos worth the hassle? - tanTALK

Hot Tan · 12-06-2014, 12:00 PM

or should i stick with the same old stuff?

I don't really want stuff I can't sell taking up shelving and holding my my flow

tanu01 · 12-06-2014, 01:20 PM

get some samples for yourself and staff, get only what you like, other wise you will be throwing money away.

manbeer · 12-06-2014, 01:48 PM

A lot of times you can make out well buying the sets that offer for example 2 bottles and 10 packets of 5 of the new lotions. You usually wind up 20-40 percent lower than typical cost and anything you don't like just mark down and still make the usual profit, hot sellers keep at retail price and then you know what will move

Hot Tan · 12-06-2014, 07:25 PM

thanks much!

geminitanning · 12-10-2014, 11:46 AM

I usually buy 6 packets of each new lotion I'm interested in, and myself and my staff try them, and also give a few to really good customers to try. Once I've decided what I like and what I want to bring in, I'll order. If the promo pack makes sense, I'll go with that, but not always.

crosbytan · 12-16-2014, 03:27 PM

Lemoment sells well in my store! Buy the intro Kits they are the best way to go!

engfant · 12-16-2014, 07:05 PM

Yeah I always liked buying the starter kits but found that there was usually one or two standout lotions then a bunch of filler lotions. I'm still using JA tanning oil in the house tanning bed. Hopefully I can get more.

Does anyone do low volume PL anymore?

Brookeann4 · 04-08-2015, 08:06 PM

I've been researching distributors, and so far UTI has given me the best % off. Is there another distributor that gives more then 40% off. The next best is all hours at 35%. Also since I haven't been open for long any advice on good lotions to start out selling, that is also reasonably priced. One more question does anyone sell the weightloss products?

BTANN · 04-13-2015, 09:36 PM

Ask for 50%

exoticexposure · 04-17-2015, 01:39 PM

yes, you should get 50% off!
Go to four seasons!

12-06-2014, 12:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hot Tan Join Date: Sep 16 2014 Location: Los Angeles, Ca. Posts: 261 Rep Power: 11	is buying into 2015 lotion promos worth the hassle? or should i stick with the same old stuff? I don't really want stuff I can't sell taking up shelving and holding my my flow

12-06-2014, 01:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
tanu01 "The Man" Join Date: Mar 4 2003 Location: ohio Posts: 4,015 Rep Power: 24	Re: is buying into 2015 lotion promos worth the hassle? get some samples for yourself and staff, get only what you like, other wise you will be throwing money away.

12-06-2014, 01:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
manbeer Join Date: Jan 5 2012 Location: Long Island Posts: 128 Rep Power: 14	Re: is buying into 2015 lotion promos worth the hassle? A lot of times you can make out well buying the sets that offer for example 2 bottles and 10 packets of 5 of the new lotions. You usually wind up 20-40 percent lower than typical cost and anything you don't like just mark down and still make the usual profit, hot sellers keep at retail price and then you know what will move

12-06-2014, 07:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
Hot Tan Join Date: Sep 16 2014 Location: Los Angeles, Ca. Posts: 261 Rep Power: 11	Re: is buying into 2015 lotion promos worth the hassle? thanks much!

12-10-2014, 11:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
geminitanning Join Date: Nov 3 2008 Location: East Coast Posts: 357 Rep Power: 17	Re: is buying into 2015 lotion promos worth the hassle? I usually buy 6 packets of each new lotion I'm interested in, and myself and my staff try them, and also give a few to really good customers to try. Once I've decided what I like and what I want to bring in, I'll order. If the promo pack makes sense, I'll go with that, but not always.

12-16-2014, 03:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
crosbytan Join Date: Dec 29 2013 Location: TX Posts: 171 Rep Power: 12	Re: is buying into 2015 lotion promos worth the hassle? Lemoment sells well in my store! Buy the intro Kits they are the best way to go! __________________ David www.facebook.com/crosbytanning www.islandtanz.com info@islandtanz.com

12-16-2014, 07:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
engfant Join Date: May 20 2003 Posts: 9,301 Rep Power: 30	Re: is buying into 2015 lotion promos worth the hassle? Yeah I always liked buying the starter kits but found that there was usually one or two standout lotions then a bunch of filler lotions. I'm still using JA tanning oil in the house tanning bed. Hopefully I can get more. Does anyone do low volume PL anymore?

04-08-2015, 08:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
Brookeann4 Join Date: Apr 7 2015 Location: Indiana Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Re: is buying into 2015 lotion promos worth the hassle? I've been researching distributors, and so far UTI has given me the best % off. Is there another distributor that gives more then 40% off. The next best is all hours at 35%. Also since I haven't been open for long any advice on good lotions to start out selling, that is also reasonably priced. One more question does anyone sell the weightloss products?

04-13-2015, 09:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
BTANN Join Date: Dec 27 2005 Location: South Posts: 136 Rep Power: 20	Re: is buying into 2015 lotion promos worth the hassle? Ask for 50%

04-17-2015, 01:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
exoticexposure Join Date: Apr 10 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 186 Rep Power: 17	Re: is buying into 2015 lotion promos worth the hassle? yes, you should get 50% off! Go to four seasons! __________________ Maybe you can tan on the internet too!

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