FrankN wrote: The one I did was through Skype but it was not a good experience at all. I did not enjoy it.

I don;t know if it is much the same but I've seen a company host an online convention to pitch their goods, using Skype and IM with a website. It really didn't work well because the online system formed a barrier between the users. There wasn't any of the social part or a chance to chat privately to other visitors about it, rather than to the sales rep.

FrugalFran wrote: I think when the party is an actual party in someone's home, the pressure is on to buy something. With the online parties, it's much easier to avoid spending money on the overpriced products. I have never been involved in one of these things, whether online or in person, when the products have been reasonably priced.

That is a very good point. I think if I were invited to one of these in person, I would politely decline

I think when the party is an actual party in someone's home, the pressure is on to buy something. With the online parties, it's much easier to avoid spending money on the overpriced products. I have never been involved in one of these things, whether online or in person, when the products have been reasonably priced.

Going through skype and or Facebook is a whole different animal. I still get messages on fb from people trying to sell me makeup and skin care. They list their original pitch as an event but it is totally online. Not for me. I like the human interaction face to face. Not screen to screen.

FrankN wrote: The one I did was through Skype but it was not a good experience at all. I did not enjoy it.

Doesn't that take the party aspect of it away? I thought the point was to be in a room with other people discussing the goods, with food and drink, to get people to relax and maybe buy something they wouldn't otherwise.

The one I did was through Skype but it was not a good experience at all. I did not enjoy it.

I've never been invited to an online party before. I think it sounds like a great idea and it most likely gets you more people that way. Since some of you have attended parties like this, what do you have to do? Is it interactive through Skype or do you just get to look at the catalog and pick out what you want?

I have been to one of these parties and bought 2 handbags that were just a cute as they could be. Face book would be a good place to advertise your wares for local people. When you deal with ebay and itsy, you also have to deal with shipping. What about putting them in some local boutiques in your area and offer a small commission to the owner?

Surprisingly some people can do very well with this. I have heard of some even making $100K per year.

I haven't been to a home party. I gather they sell their wares to friends and family? Is there a lot of money to be made at these types of businesses? If you have a room with twenty people in it, it doesn't seem to be very profitable. How many times a week would you have to have these parties?

I would agree with that and have been invited to a few online parties

If you are a sociable person, then house parties would be perfect for you. If you have a Facebook account with a lot of "friends" and contacts, then that would be an excellent way of advertising your parties.

FrugalFran wrote: I really dislike home parties, so I have a hard time understanding how anyone can make money with these concepts. If you do, more power to you and I'm not knocking you for it. I've noticed a lot of people have switched to hosting online parties which seems less invasive to me.

I hate home parties. I cringe when I get invited to them. I really don't know how people make money this way either. I would rather be invited to an online party too.

I really dislike home parties, so I have a hard time understanding how anyone can make money with these concepts. If you do, more power to you and I'm not knocking you for it. I've noticed a lot of people have switched to hosting online parties which seems less invasive to me.

I have some friends that have done other home parties like this too. The best thing that I have ever seen done is some of them have approached local business owners on Main Street and have asked them if they could leave a display and their business cards so if someone is interested then they can get ahold of you.